Dubrovnik Walls: Secret Tunnels of Minčeta Tower & Fort Bokar
Description
Escape the crowds and discover a totally different part of the city walls! Explore the secret tunnels of the fort Minčeta with your local guide and learn about 15th century warfare and how Dubrovnik protected from its enemies. Did you know that the very same tunnels that you'll see on this tour were actually used as bomb shelters only thirty years ago? Listen to your tour guide's personal account of the 1991 war in Croatia and how it was like to live in a city under siege. We'll also take you to a fascinating underground museum of the old foundry where you'll hear about how cannons were made centuries ago. Not just that, you'll go where few people ever go - along the western bulwark and all the way down to Pile gate, high above and away from the crowds! You'll visit fort Bokar, a 15th century masterpiece of military architecture and hear about the political struggles of the old Dubrovnik Republic. Book this tour if you want a truly unique, and non-touristy experience of Dubrovnik!
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Itinerary
Your professionally licensed tour guide will meet you just outside Minčeta fortress. First, we'll show you the most amazing outdoor basketball court, hidden at the foot of the fort, with a million-dollar view of the red roofs of the Old town! Then, we'll go inside the fortress and explore the secret defense tunnels from the 15th century. Originally built to protect Dubrovnik from the Ottoman Turks, the tunnels were last used in 1991 as bomb shelters during the war in Croatia.
Go inside the Gornji ugao tower and discover the 16th century gun foundry. Learn about the process of making cannons and how Dubrovnik once upon a time had its own weapons production.
Explore the amazing fort Bokar with your local guide - check out the 15th century gun holes and learn about how Dubrovnik defended from the enemies! Oh, did we mention that Game of Thrones scenes were also filmed here...?
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Please be advised of the very steep and uneven stairs! This tour is NOT recommended for individuals with any sort of walking difficulties!
- Most definitely NOT recommended for travelers with walking difficulties!
Reviews(5)
Included in Dubrovnik pass, saw it from tower, very cool activity, Heaps of steps to get to it but all down hill after you enter, cool inside was pleasant as heat wave was on outside. Very informative activity
We had Marko - a local born and raised inside the city walls- as our guide. He is passionate and knowledgeable about Dubrovniks history and made it fun by asking us questions. We booked locally and there were just two of us - I can’t recommend more. Was our highlight here in Dubrovnik - and included the archeological dig going on inside and underneath the walls.
Thank you! We're glad that you enjoyed our Minčeta Tower Secret Tunnels Tour - it really is a hidden gem, still undiscovered yet offering an amazing section of the walls to discover. Thanks again for discovering it with us! Kind regards, Maria Dubrovnik Local Guides
This was our third tour with Marko and once again we loved it. First two tours we did as a couple and now we came back as a family. Marko kept our children's (6 and 10) focus for 2 hours, which is not easy 😮😃 Thank you!!!
Thank you so much! We really appreciate you coming back for the third time - hopefully, there will be opportunity for a fourth tour as well. :) Marko Dubrovnik Local Guides
We had an awesome experience with a great guide leading us through a newly interpreted part of Dubrovnik Walls which is not accessible in the standard tour. The tour was super interesting and creative, so if you want to escape the crowds and see the walls privately from the inside this tour is a must!
Thank you, Matija! It's so nice to see that you enjoyed our Minčeta Tower Secret Tunnels Tour - see you again some time! Marko Dubrovnik Local Guides
If you've climbed the walls of Dubrovnik, you may think you've seen it all. Rest assured, you have not and the only way to see inside is to take this tour. Our guide Marco spent two hours leading my husband and me UNDER and THROUGH the walls, while telling us about Dubrovnik's fascinating military history. And did I mention the hidden basketball court? We are real history/military nerds but anyone would enjoy this tour. Come prepared for serious walking.
Thank you! Minčeta tower's secret tunnels really are an interesting, hidden part of the walls and I'm glad you enjoyed the tour - see you again some time! Marko Dubrovnik Local Guides
