Things to Do in Dubrovnik
• Visit iconic filming spots like the Red Keep (Fort Lovrijenac), Blackwater Bay, and the Walk of Shame staircase.
• Enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from your English or Spanish-speaking GoT fan-guide with scene-to-location comparisons.
• Take a photo on the Iron Throne replica and relive the drama of Westeros with every step.
• Upgrade your ticket to include a boat ride and entry to Lokrum Island, known as Qarth in the series, home to a monastery and lush gardens.
Dubrovnik Walking Tour is the perfect introduction to the unique Old Town. During the tour, you will discover the city’s most famous landmarks, historical facts, legends, curiosities, hidden highlights, and receive useful suggestions on what to do and where to go — and much more.
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, and I assure you it will be time well spent. A good level of English is recommended.
As your local guide, I will do my best to impress you with my knowledge and enthusiasm, and to ensure you fully enjoy this fascinating town. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like — that’s what tours are all about.
Additional information:
The tour involves some walking, but it is easy to manage, with only a few places that include steps. Please remember to bring some water and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. I will do my best to find shade whenever possible 🙂
Tour Include(mention):
- Lovrijenac Fortress
- Minčeta Fortress
- Saint Savior Church
- Onofrio Fountains
- Stradun (Main street)
- Franciscan Monastery
- Jesuit Steps and St. Ignacius church
- Rectors Palace
- Cathedral
- St. Blasius church
- Orlando Column
- Old Harbor
- and many more.
📌 The number of participants is limited. Please book only if you are certain you will attend. 👍
📌 Please note: due to the nature of a free tour, we will not enter any of the sites.
📌 Meet fellow travelers and make new friends from all over the world.
📌 Payment: the tour is tip-based, according to the valid price list — please pay the guide what you consider fair. Both cash and credit cards are accepted
• Enjoy convenient transfers from the meeting point or your hotel (as per the option selected), making your experience hassle-free from start to finish.
• Explore the enchanting Green Caves, known for their emerald hues and crystal-clear waters, an ideal spot for swimming, snorkeling, and stunning photo opportunities.
• Relax on Sunj Beach, the only sandy beach in the region, or explore Lopud Island’s botanical garden and medieval monastery.
• Upgrade to include transfers for a seamless experience.
Best of both worlds: History of Dubrovnik and Game of Thrones.
Discover the fascinating history of Dubrovnik Republic and filming location of King's Landing
This tour is a gentle and thoughtful stroll through the heart of the city — not a race to collect sights, but a journey through time, tradition, and memory. With every step, we uncover layers of history and culture, told through stories that breathe life into streets, buildings, and forgotten corners. We don’t rush like headless flies trying to see it all. Instead, we pause, reflect, and truly connect with the places that shaped this city’s soul. It’s not about how much we see, but how deeply we feel what we see.
‼️PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!!‼️
- Maximum number per group booking is 5 people- bigger groups will be turned away at meeting point.
- Multiple reservations under different names that would result in groups will be declined!
- The tour is conducted exclusively in English.
- A minimum level of B2 (upper-intermediate) is required to comfortably follow the experience, with C1 recommended for the best understanding.
- Please note: Children under 13 are not allowed on this tour. For participants aged 13 and above, a tip is required."
- Reservations without correct phone number won't be allowed on tour
• Remember to be at least 10 minutes early.
Brasalje
Pile Gate
Onofrio's fountain
Church of St. Saviour
Francisian monastery
Puce street
Ivo Grbic gallery (war 1991)
Jesuit Steps
Chatedral
Rector's Palace
Stradun
Dominican Monastery
**tour will be charged according to price list in cash**
• Start with a convenient hotel pickup in Dubrovnik and travel in an AC vehicle, crossing into Bosnia-Herzegovina with scenic coastal views along the way.
• Enjoy a guided walking tour in Mostar’s old town, followed by free time to explore, plus a visit to Kravica Waterfalls with time to walk around or swim.
• Discover Mostar’s iconic bridge and charming streets with a local guide, then unwind at Kravica’s cascading falls, where you can take in views or cool off in the pools.
• Choose between small, standard, or large group options for a travel style that suits your preference, from more personal to budget-friendly experiences.
This tour starts by the western gates of the Old City and it's a combined overview of the most important landmarks (as well as side streets), the overall history and culture of Dubrovnik.
First learn how the city, also known as The Pearl of Adriatic, came to be, how it grew and became one of the largest walled cities in Europe.
Then immerse yourselves into the turbulent history of the city and Croatia, and you will soon realize why Winston Churchill once said that the peoples of the Balkans produce more history than they can consume.
The first part of the tour includes a bit more of general history but also main sites and landmarks, the second half includes less general history and more main sites, monuments, lovely side streets and details.
IMPORTANT:
Please DON'T book this tour if you:
- prefer "fun" facts and casual chitchat over deeper understanding of the city's history
- don't understand English well
- think this tour is a 2h "Blitzkrieg" of all sites/monuments without any history telling and explanation (you can do that on your own).
Note it's impossible to cover the entire Old City in a 2h walking tour, and we don't enter museums and churches.
You will see:
- Kolorina Cove
- Saint Lawrence Fortress;
- Bokar Fortress
- Pile Gate (western gates and moat) and the Main Street (Stradun)
- Large Onofrio's fountain
- Franciscan Church
- Old Granary
- Jesuit stairs (GOT Walk of Shame stairs)
- Jesuit Church
- The Cathedral
- Rector's palace
- Sponza palace and more.
- Maximum number of participants: 17 (group bookings are not allowed)
- I suggest to take a bottle of water and use the toilette before the tour
- if you're going to be late, please contact me on WhatsApp 00385 98 933 6062
Note that the partner guide Vlaho or Vedran can also perform this tour.
IMPORTANT:
By booking this tour you except the terms & conditions of the tour provider. Price is determined by Guruwalk.com but failing to pay, the price will be formed in respect to the official price list included VAT (no pay is considered a no show) .
• Travel comfortably with round-trip AC transfers, an English-speaking driver/guide, onboard Wi-Fi, and travel insurance all taken care of.
• Enjoy a guided walking tour in Mostar with a local expert who brings the city’s stories, landmarks, and culture to life.
• Take in the charm of Počitelj’s medieval streets, explore Mostar’s iconic sights, and soak up the natural beauty of Kravica Waterfalls—all in one well-planned day.
• It’s an easy, hassle-free way to experience a mix of medieval towns, Ottoman heritage, and scenic landscapes without worrying about planning or logistics.
With this walking tour, you will explore Dubrovnik center as a local would. Guide will make sure that you discover all the secrets and beauty of this city.
"Old City" of Dubrovnik is centar birthplace of the city and origin capital of the Dubrovnik Republic, a center of once small size, but significant maritime power.
For 450 years the city-state Republic of Dubrovnik (latin: Ragusa) held independence (1358 AD - 1808 AD) between big and powerful rivals with devastating natural disasters, in very turbulent times. Located on the Adriatic sea which is northernmost arm of the Mediterranean Sea, with hinterland as central and southeast of Europe
Today "Old City" of Dubrovnik is a UNESCO world heritage site, a location that is almost like a big open museum where time almost stopped for centuries. Stronghold is surrounded by 2 kilometer astounding walls, once with a moat below drawbridge, with numerous towers, bastions and forts.
Walking route:
From the City gates of Pile (west entrance), through a stone bridge with a wooden drawbridge via main street Stradun (Placa) to the City gates Ploče (east entrance) and a few little streets by side.
Why take this tour?
From founding to modern everyday life. You will have insights about life, interesting narratives, and much more about how the ancient Old City of Dubrovnik managed to accomplish notable status and discover the most symbolic places, monuments with tips & activities to do.
**payment of the tour will be charged according to the valid price list of legal business subject, all in accordance and respect with the laws and duty of the Republic of Croatia!
STARTING POINT precisely at the enter of Restaurant Nautika (address: Brsalje 3), it's in right corner of Pile square with sea view.
• Your tour guide is a huge GoT enthusiast so you will have a lot of insider information along with getting to know the history of the place.
• Visit Gradac, the set for King Joffrey’s wedding, the bay of Šulić, the Red Keep, and those iconic stairs that made Cersei undergo “the walk of shame”.
• Get into the skin of your favorite GOT character as you grace the Iron Throne (the perfect replica of it) for a picture.
• Fun fact: It is said that the makers of Game of Thrones paid a whooping 126 million euros to use the locations of Dubrovnik to partly shoot the series.
Magical Dubrovnik Nights: History and Legends! is the best introduction to this unique Old Town. The tour will reveal the most famous attractions of the town, historical facts, legends and curiosities, suggestions on what to do, where to go, hidden highlights...and so much more. This walking tour will take only 1,45 hrs of your time, and I assure you it will be worth, especially as it is more relaxed, out of busy hot days.
As your local guide, I will try to impress you with knowledge and enthusiasm and ensure you fully enjoy the tour and this fascinating town. I suggest asking questions as much as you want, as this is what tours are all about. Thank you.
Additional info: Our sightseeing tour involves some walking, but nothing that cannot be handled as there will be only few places with steps. As the tour is held in the late afternoon and night, you dont have to worry about the busy city and most interesting sites as it will be all there for us.
Tour Include(mention):
- Lovrijenac Fortress
- Minčeta Fortress
- Saint Savior Church
- Onofrio Fountains
- Stradun (Main street)
- Franciscan Monastery
- Jesuit Steps and St. Ignacius church
- Rectors Palace
- Cathedral
- St. Blasius church
- Orlando Column
- Old Harbor
- and many more.
Please be aware that we are not going to enter any of these sites, due to the nature of free tour. The tour will be charged based on valid price list.
• Spot landmarks in the Old Town of the city that appear in the award-winning TV show.
• Listen to your tour guide let you in on behind-the-scenes secrets from the set and the shoot.
• Click pictures of the real-life locations of the Pile Gate and the Red Keep.
We will walk through the streets from one entrance to the city to other to see the history of the city with legends and hear about the way of life in the city. I will show you old family pictures and old city pictures, so you can experience the history of the city.
If you are really interested in the history of this city, this tour is for you, because when we finish the tour, you will see Dubrovnik with different eyes, the eyes of the past.
The meeting point is on the East side of the Old Town, Ploče Gate of Dubrovnik.
1. Stop is at Ploče Gate (Gate), on the Square of Arms in front of the fortress Revelin.
2. Stop in front of the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary .
3. Stop in front of the Rector's Palace .
4. Stop at Luza -Square - Sponza Palace - former Customs Palace from the 15th century and Church of St. Blaise,
5. The next stop is Široka Street , the widest street in the city, so on that street we will see photographs of the destruction of Dubrovnik, during the Croatian War of Independence in 1991.
6. Walking along the street "od Puča " we reach the hidden place where the orphanage was located, one of the oldest in Europe.
7. We continue to the front of the Onofrio Fountain and the Franciscan Church and Monastery where one of the oldest pharmacy in Europe is located and here will be the end of our tour.
The duration of the tour is 2 hours from one entrance to the city to another and can be too long for small children, is full of stories.
• Walk the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a local expert sharing history and series lore.
• Visit iconic Game of Thrones locations like Pile Gate, Jesuit Staircase, and the setting of the Walk of Shame.
• Step inside Lovrjenac Fortress, the real-life Red Keep, and capture sweeping views of the Adriatic coast.
• Sit on the replica Iron Throne for a memorable photo and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the filming.
Discover Dubrovnik monuments and highlights, hear interesting stories in one hour walking tour through the Old town. The local and knowledgeable guide will take you through the main street, famous Stradun, and meet you with the fascinating history and heritage of the town.
You will also visit Onofrio´s fountain with 16 carved masquerades from which flows water, suitable for drinking, then you will visit St. Saviour´s Church, Franciscan monastery, a jewel of the cultural and artistic heritage of Dubrovnik Republic, beautiful St. Blaise church, unavoidable Statue of Orlando, former home of Prince of the Republic, glamorous Rector´s Palace, elegant Cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, charming Old Port and many more.
Walk around with our guide and get lifetime memories and incredible impressions.
• One - hour walking tour in English
• See amazing monuments, churches, and sights
• Hear interesting stories about history and tradition
• Pay-as-you-want at the end of the tour it's on you
• Spend the day exploring highlights like Mostar’s Old Town on a guided walk, enjoying free time at Kravice Waterfalls for a swim or photos, stopping by the historic village of Počitelj, and taking in scenic countryside views along the way.
• It’s a simple, stress-free way to see the top sights in a single day—no planning needed, just show up and enjoy.
• With a group capped at 25 people, you get a more comfortable, less crowded experience throughout the trip.
• You can upgrade to a small-group tour with just 8 people for something more personal, or go for a budget-friendly coach option if you’re looking to save.
Dubrovnik, as it is often called the Pearl of Adriatic, is a town with rich history and heritage. Mainly known for its city walls which provides a stunning view, Old Town has a lot of other monument and sights worth seeing.
With This one hour walking tour and a licensed, local guide you will see most of the sights and churches, such as St. Saviour´s Church, the small church is often the venue for concerts, the Franciscan monastery, the unavoidable Statue of Orlando, beautiful Sponza palace which was a customs office in a time of Republic, former home of Prince of the Republic, glamorous Rector´s Palace, charming Old Port full of the small boat of locals people and fishermen and more. The guide will also tell you impressive stories about history and tradition. So take a walk through the magical Old town and see lovely monuments and hear attractive legends.
• One- hour walking tour in English
• See amazing monuments, churches and sights
• Hear an interesting stories about history and tradition
• Receive attention of a professional and licensed guide
