Dubrovnik Food and Drink Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Description
On this 3-hour food and drink tour in the Old City of Dubrovnik, discover authentic flavours and history guided by a licensed local expert. As much a history tour as a food tour, it weaves together centuries of culture and gastronomy through one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. You'll visit 4 spots along the way: a street food place, two traditional family-run restaurants and a dessert spot owned by a pastry chef who previously worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant. With over 10 tastings and three local wines paired throughout, you'll try recipes still cooked in Dubrovnik homes today, some prepared only on specific days of the year, and dishes rooted in 16th and 19th century tradition from the era of the Dubrovnik Republic. The tour ends with handcrafted desserts and a glass of local liqueur or coffee. Small groups keep things personal and unhurried.
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The Large Onofrio's Fountain is a prominent landmark in Dubrovnik, Croatia, also a meeting point for our food tour. Located at the entrance of Dubrovnik's Old Town, near Pile Gate, this large circular fountain is a remarkable example of the city's historical infrastructure and architectural grandeur. Constructed in 1438 by the renowned Italian engineer Onofrio della Cava, the fountain was part of a complex water supply system that brought water from a well-spring located over 7 miles away. Despite suffering damage from an earthquake in 1667 and the Croatian War of Independence in the 1990s, the fountain has been well-restored and continues to serve as a functional public water source, offering cool refreshment to locals and tourists alike.
Taste authentic two courses meal with the glass of quality Croatian wine in a small family run restaurant. Hear the interesting stories about Croatian and Dubrovnik gastronomy.
Our licensed guide will explain you historical meaning of the different food with tasting traditional charcuterie board offered by one of the oldest restaurants in the Old City with the view to the Saint Blaise Church
Stradun, also known as Placa, is the main street of Dubrovnik and is considered the lifeline of the city. This limestone-paved pedestrian thoroughfare stretches approximately 300 meters, connecting two city gates, Pile Gate to the west and Ploče Gate to the east, and running through the heart of Dubrovnik's UNESCO-protected Old Town.
The Orlando Column, known as "Orlando's Pillar" or "Roland's Column" in Dubrovnik, is a significant historical landmark located in the heart of the city's old town. Erected in 1418, the column features a statue of the medieval knight Orlando (or Roland), a figure of legend who embodies the freedom and fortitude of Dubrovnik. The column, made of limestone, stands 17 feet high and was traditionally used as a public announcement site, a symbol of justice, and a unit of measurement for local cloth sellers. Rich in folklore and history, the Orlando Column is an enduring symbol of Dubrovnik's cultural heritage and resilience.
Gundulićeva Poljana Market, commonly referred to as the Gundulić Square Market, is a vibrant open-air market located in Gundulić Square in the heart of Dubrovnik's Old Town. Named after Dubrovnik's famous poet Ivan Gundulić, the square transforms into a bustling market each morning. You will have the chance to try one of the traditional sweets of Dubrovnik offered on one of the stands at the farmers market.
Guide will take you to the famous Jesuit Stairs known as Spanish steps or Walk of Shame steps in the Old City. At the square above the steps will be one of the restaurants. there you will taste authentic dishes from the Dubrovnik Republic time dating 16th and 19th century paired with wines from local region.
Explore the south part of the Old City where you can find bars hidden in the rocks
The final stop will be cute pastry shop near the Old port where you will have chance to try traditional cakes or the icecream with the local flavors paired with the traditional Croatian liquors
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Vegan option is not available
- Not recommended for vegans
Reviews(681)
Ana was amazing and we enjoyed learning about Dubrovnik's history while visiting local food places.
Local, authentic and insert here all the other buzzword. There is a bit of walking but not much. Food was great. Guide was great. If you get Ana you will be very lucky - she is very knowledgeable, empathic and authentic. You will also get suggestions for other places. If somebody says - you will get more if you just go around and do it yourselves - then you don't understand what is the value of this tour. We get very personal and detailed explanations and you literally ask about anything. This was one of our trips highlight and I regret that we didn't start with it.
a lot of delicious and unique food with stories behind it - focused on local ingredients, with 3 healthy pours of wine and a shot of local liqueur at the end. definitely didn’t leave hungry!!
Dear Abby, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re so glad the food, wine, and stories all landed well- and that you left full. Sharing the stories behind our local ingredients is one of our favorite parts of the tour, so it means a lot that it came through. We hope to host you again next time you’re in Dubrovnik — hvala puno!
Top restaurants, and Drazen was very personable and wonderfully informative about the food, history, and local culture of Dubrovnik
Dear Dan, thank you so much for the kind words! Dražen will be thrilled to hear this — he loves sharing the food, history, and culture of Dubrovnik with guests, and it’s great that came through so clearly. We hope to welcome you back to Dubrovnik again soon — hvala puno!
Ana, our tour guide was amazing, great knowledge of the history of the country and took us to best food and wine locations the old town has to offer. Highly recommend!
Dear William, thank you so much for this lovely review! It was such a pleasure showing you around the old town and sharing the history and flavors of Dubrovnik with you. I always try to take guests to the spots that best capture the real local food and wine scene, so I’m so glad that came through. Hvala puno, and I hope to welcome you back to Dubrovnik again soon!
Wonderful combination of history, culture and food of the city.
Dear Mark, thank you so much for this lovely review! That combination of history, culture and food is exactly what we set out to create, so it means a lot to hear it came together so well for you. Dubrovnik has such a rich story to tell, and sharing it over great food and drink is truly my favourite way to do it. Hope to welcome you back to the Old City someday!
Five stars for Ana! She was so knowledgeable and friendly! The restaurants, food selections, and wine were excellent! We had a wonderful day even in the rain!
Dear guest, thank you so much for the five stars and for your kind words! A little rain never stopped a good food tour of the Old City and I’m so glad it didn’t stop us either! It was a real pleasure exploring Dubrovnik with you and I’m happy the restaurants, food selections and wine all hit the mark. Hope to see you back in Dubrovnik someday - rain or shine!
It is a great way to learn about culture, discover delicious food/wine and identify choice restaurants, as well as meet new people. We enjoyed our tour with Ana. She made sure everything was perfect!
Dear John, thank you so much for your kind words! Reviews like this are exactly why I love what I do. I’m so glad you enjoyed the food, the wine and the stories behind them and that you found some spots to revisit during your stay. It was a pleasure having you on the tour and I hope our paths cross in Dubrovnik again someday!
This tour was a perfect blend of food and history of the city. The food was delicious! Our guide Anna was very knowledgeable about the city, provided perfect explanation of the food and wine. She was very pleasant. We saw parts of the city we hadn’t found on our own which made it exciting! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn more about Dubrovnik and the local food traditions!!
Dear Jen, thank you so much for this lovely review! I’m so glad I could show you parts of Dubrovnik you hadn’t discovered on your own, that’s exactly what this tour is about. It means a lot to hear that the food, wine and stories all came together for you. Hope to see you again! 🍷
Very educational tour with great food. Excellent guide that was very friendly and interesting. Was worth the money.
Dear Jack, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re happy to hear you found the tour both educational and enjoyable, that’s exactly what we aim for. We hope to welcome you back to Dubrovnik someday! 🙂
