Dubrovnik Old Town: Small-Group Walking Tour With A Local
Description
This tour will show you the Old Town through the eyes of a local - all our guides are locals of Dubrovnik and all of us are very passionate about the history of our city. It's not just showing you around and sharing intriguing stories, it's about fully immersing into the life of Dubrovnik people, today and centuries ago! Some of us grew up inside the walls and will gladly show you where we used to play as kids; you'll get to see interesting details and experience Dubrovnik in a whole new way. Think of this not only as a tour but also as a walk with a friendly local. We want this tour to be a personable experience for all our guests - we guarantee small groups. There will never be more than eight guests per guide. We want you to make the most of this, get to know the city, its history and your local guide!
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Itinerary
Walk the streets of the Old Town with Dubrovnik Local Guides - our ninety-minute walking tour is ideal to discover the main sights and learn about the history!
Your tour begins at Ploče gate, the eastern entrance to the Old town. We will begin with a short introduction and explain the beginnings and the historical importance of Dubrovnik.
We'll take a look at the Dominican Monastery, the oldest still active monastery in Dubrovnik
Once upon a time this was the center of trade the old Dubrovnik Republic where wooden galleons were built. Hear more about the maritime history of Dubrovnik from your local guide.
One cathedral or maybe three? As you marvel at the baroque architecture of Dubrovnik cathedral, your guide will share with you the stories from its rich past and throw in a few legends as well...
The Jesuit church! When did the most powerful Catholic order come to Dubrovnik and why? Listen to your guide's story about the most famous Jesuit from Dubrovnik, one who even has a crater on the Moon named after him!
Here we'll meet the most famous poet of the old Dubrovnik Republic and roam the market square!
This was once upon a time the supreme political institution in the old Dubrovnik Republic - hear the guide's stories about the old aristocracy, political wisdom and some strange and curious details...
The guy with the golden nose - our most famous renaissance playwright Marin Držić is surely the most popular man around! Your guide will tell you the story of his life and why people touch his nose.
Once upon a time the customs house of Dubrovnik Republic, Sponza palace bears is today the home to the historical archives. Your guide will tell you about its importance in the old days and share with you some pretty cool Latin proverbs...
What makes our belltower so special? Well, a couple of things, but wait for your guide to tell you about it...
Saint Blaise! You can see his statues all over the place, but your guide will tell you the legend and the true story about Dubrovnik's patron saint.
Hear the story of the brave knight Orlando and how he became the symbol of the old Dubrovnik Republic!
Walk with us along the famous Stradun, the shiny main street of the Old Town.
Built in the 15th century, this fountain was the terminus of the old aqueduct. Learn more about its importance from your knowledgeable tour guide!
The tour ends near Pile gate, the western entrance to the Old town. Your guide will tell you about the end of Dubrovnik Republic for you to have a better understanding of the rich history of this city.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(155)
Mario was enormous fun and a mine of information, stories and anecdotes… we had a very small group tour and saw the best of this fabulous city. Highly recommend!!
Thank you, Richard! Stories and anecdotes from a real local like Marko are always welcome, and we're glad that you enjoyed our Old town tour! Thank you for choosing Dubrovnik Local Guides! Warm regards, Maria Dubrovnik Local Guides
Did a private family walking tour with Marko. He was amazing and engaging with our multi-generational group! Thank you!!
Thank you, Les! We're happy to see that you enjoyed the tour with Marko - we hope to welcome you again on one of our tours in the future! Warm regards, Maria Dubrovnik Local Guides
Marko was an excellent local guide. We were lucky enough to get a private tour as no-one else had booked our time slot. What a knowledgeable guy he is - all the history as well as myths and legends. And a quiz as we toured around to keep us on our toes. Great value and very entertaining.
Thank you! We're truly happy to see that you enjoyed our Old town tour. Thanks again for choosing us! Warm regards, Maria Dubrovnik Local Guides
Marko was the guide for this tour and he was both very knowledgeable and humorous. Nice way to get an overview of history of Dubrovnik. It was only going to be a maximum of 8 in the group, but I ended up being the only person on the tour since my friend had to cancel at the last minute. After seeing the large groups (maybe from bus or ship tour groups?) walking around Dubrovnik I was really glad I had opted for a small group tour.
Thank you, Karen! Our small-group tours are definitely different than the bus or cruise tour groups, and we really want our guests to have a better connection with our guides and the history of Dubrovnik. We're glad that you had a good time on our Old town tour with Marko! Warm regards, Maria Dubrovnik Local Guides
We typically do a guided walking tour everywhere we travel. This was one of the best guided tours we've ever done. Our guide Marco provided a lot good information and was very enthusiastic. A great tour.
Thank you, Brian! It's always a good idea to take a walking tour with a local and hear about the history and everyday life. We're glad that you enjoyed our small-group tour of the Old town with Marko. Thanks again! Warm regards, Maria Dubrovnik Local Guides
Small group tours by a local is the BEST! Maria was wonderful & gave us a unique perspective of Dubrovnik --its history and current living. She was authentic & this was not a canned tour. We really enjoyed the genuine experience! The city is SO beautiful!
Thank you, Jill! We are so happy you highlighted that word—authentic! That is the exact philosophy behind everything we do. We believe that Maria’s perspective as a local is what turns a walk through the streets into a truly "living" experience. It’s definitely not a canned script; it’s a genuine conversation about the past, present, and future of her home. We're thrilled that her unique insight resonated with you and added to your appreciation of how beautiful Dubrovnik truly is. Thank you for confirming that a small-group, local approach is the way to go! Kind regards, Marko Dubrovnik Local Guides
Tour led by Marco - there were just 2 of us on the tour which took us to some off the beaten track areas of Dubrovnik old town. Marco was interesting and informative and the 2 hour tour seemed to go by very quickly.
Thank you! It's always nice to explore the more hidden areas of the Old town on our Street Stories tour, as that's where some of the most intriguing stories are found! Thank you for choosing Dubrovnik Local Guides to discover our hometown! Warm regards, Maria Dubrovnik Local Guides
Excellent. Mario was amazing. He gave a lot of information during the course of the tour. He made it very interesting. He gave excellent suggestions for places to eat and other sites to visit.
Thank you, Esther! MarKo will be happy to hear that you enjoyed the Old town tour :) We hope to see you again on one of our tours some time in the future! Warm regards, Maria Dubrovnik Local Guides
Marko was one of the best walking tour guides ever He was very knowledgeable, informative and entertaining Overall a great tour with many historic insights into Dubrovnik
Thank you, Lyell! We're happy that you enjoyed our Old town tour with Marko and glad that you found it to be both informative and entertaining. Thanks for choosing our small-group tours! Warm regards, Maria Dubrovnik Local Guides
Our tour guide walked us through the walled city of Dubrovnik and was knowledgeable about its history. However it would have been more interesting if he shared more than historical facts, perhaps adding some interesting anecdotes of historical nature. While there were many sites visited, the full itinerary was not included.
Dear Caron, Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Old Town tour. Our guides take great pride in showing our hometown to our guests and sharing the rich history. We strongly believe that our guide Bruno delivered the tour to the highest standards, but we accept that not everything mentioned on the itinerary was covered. This is first and foremost the guide's personal decision, to adapt the pace, narrative and route to the group. The itinerary mentioned on our listing is merely informative, and certainly not set in stone. It is our guide's decision on what to show and which stories to share. We're sorry that this time we didn't quite live up to your expectations, and we hope we will be able to have a chance to welcome you again on one of our tours, that you will hopefully enjoy more. That being said, we adamantly insist that you could gain a very good understanding of Dubrovnik's history and see the main sights, which is exactly what we aim to provide on our small group tours. Thank you again and kind regards, Marko Dubrovnik Local Guides
