Dubrovnik History, Sweets & Liquors in a Private Palace (PRIVATE)
Description
Join me on this tour and get to know my city, from its rich history to its very busy and touristic present. The crowds are hard to avoid but it will be worth it as you will also get to visit a private palace that opens its door only to us. We will walk past major attractions of Dubrovnik and you will find out everything you need to know about Dubrovnik’s history: foundation, time of independence, and war in the 90s. Maybe even more interesting, you will encounter some locals and find out how the local community lives, our traditions, daily routines, and modern-day struggles. There is no better place to talk about it, than in the 16th-century palace which is home to a local family. And, just like locals believe, solving problems is easier with a good shot of rakija accompanied by homemade sweets and coffee. Please note that this tour aims to contribute to preserving and restoring the furniture and the palace itself. By attending this experience, you are supporting the local community.
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Itinerary
On our tour we will see the most significant buildings and institutions of Dubrovnik. Starting from the western gates, Pile gate. We will stroll through the city along the main street, but we will still visit some interesting places which are hiding in the small streets. Highlights: - Pile Gate - Stradun (main street) - Onofrio's fountain - Sponza palace - Rector's palace - Saint Blaise church - green market - Cathedral - Old Harbour - private palace
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(63)
This was a wonderful tour experience! Our guide (Tea?) was very informative and friendly. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Pavo was our guide and a big shout out to him! Learning the Dubrovnik history, sharing the Old Town and such Special treat at the end! This is a tour we all agreed was A++. Hvala, Pavo.
Pavo was phenomenal. I would recommend him 1000/10 times. Informative, friendly, and accommodating. If you have a chance do this tour first thing!
Pavo couldn't have been a more fun nor knowledgeable guide - he was so entertaining and brought Dubrovnik to life for us. A highlight was definitely drinks in Clara's beautiful historical home which made the tour so much more personal and authentic. Thank you Bruno and Clara!
My tour with Tea was perfect! I only had 1 day in Dubrovnik and wanted to get a general feel for the city, understand the history, and see how the locals live. I got it all! Tea was super friendly, and it was extremely easy to walk, talk, and have a conversation in between the landmarks and history. The highlight, for sure, was the final stop to taste local sweets and liquors. The tasting is within an ancient palace home. It's like stepping back in time and experiencing life authentically. You can't get this anywhere else. Thank you for the great tour, conversation, and insider perspective Tea!
Fantastic tour! Tea was great and so informative! We saw so many of the important sights in Old Town Dubrovnik and completely enjoyed our stop at the palace. Highlight of our trip!
This is a terrific private tour to take upon arriving in Dubrovnik - it not only provides a thorough overview of the sites in Old Town and history of the area, but also has the unique benefit of drinks and treats at a palace (large 4 story building) in the Old Town. Our great guide, Pavo, couldn't have been friendlier, more knowledgeable or passionate about his city and country. He really cares about his guests, and is like being with a friend for a few hours. I will definitely be recommending this tour with Pavo to friends and family who are traveling to Dubrovnik!
We thoroughly enjoyed this private tour of Dubrovnik's old town. Our guide, Pavo, lives locally with his family, therefore his knowledge of the history and culture of the city and region is amazing. We enjoyed his friendly manner and warm sense of humour. He gauged our interests quickly and was able to tailor this tour especially for us and our walking capabilities. We would not have had the same appreciation for this beautiful city without his insights. We especially enjoyed partaking in locally made traditional liquers and delicacies in a home within one of the most exception historical buildings in the city. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody wishing to learn more about this beautiful place. It was over way too soon. Thank you Pavo.
Our guide, Tea, is a delightful person. She was genuinely happy to be showing us her hometown. Her father grew up in the walled city. She shared some family stories and local stories that brought the history alive. You must ask her about the dog story. Tea is a teacher and has a knack for imparting her knowledge in a fun and memorable way. We visited a historic home that was only open to us because of the connection Tea has with the community. It was here that we shared coffee and Easter bread over a 16th century table. It was a lovely experience. I highly recommend Tea and this private tour.
Both Pavo and Tea were excellent guides, very interesting and knowledgeable, and also made us laugh a lot. The time flew by, even though I'd already had a really busy day. The visit to their friend's home, and sharing homemade liquors and sweets, was really something special (and unexpected!). We all agreed that Pavo and Tea seemed very genuine, and it felt like they enjoyed the tour almost as much as we all did! I saw Pavo again the next day when I was waiting for a bus to Gruz Port, and he recognised me immediately, remembered my name, and we had a brief chat. He told me that I could message him if I needed any advice or tips, and that seemed like a genuine desire to be helpful too.
