Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour
Description
Discover what makes Dubrovnik so special on this historical walking tour of the city’s ancient walls. Dubrovnik is one of the best-preserved medieval walled cities in the world, and its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. On this captivating historical tour, learn the interesting history of this walled city from your knowledgeable local guide as you wander around Dubrovnik's City Walls and see Fort Revelin, Minceta Tower and other Dubrovnik landmarks.
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Our meeting point, this is where the guide will meet and greet the guests! Discover the beauty of Dubrovnik while learning about the city’s interesting past on this historical walking tour. Meet your local guide near Pile Gate for a tour of the ancient city walls, a 1.2-mile (2-km) complex structure built in the 14th century that served as defensive structures to protect the city.
We enter the old town, then head towards the city walls entrance.
We will stop to buy the city walls tickets and then we will walk the city walls. Marvel at the beautiful blue colors of the Adriatic Sea and admire breathtaking views of the port and the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while your guide takes you through the history of the city walls. In the 11th century, the sea channel separating the city from mainland was covered up with earth, so a single wall was built to enclose the present-day Old Town. The city walls have been restored several times in history to resemble their original appearance. With your guide, see Fort Revelin and Minceta Tower within the city walls (entrance fees not included), and learn the strategic position of these forts and their role in Dubrovnik's history. You will also see Fort Lovrijenac in the distance, the only fort that belongs to the city walls but it's physically separated from them, and which you may visit after the tour. As you wander around Dubrovnik's ancient walls, your guide will explain the defensive and political challenges faced by Dubrovnik in the past. Hear stories of the rivalry and conquest Dubrovnik has faced and learn the secrets of how the country used defensive fortifications and diplomacy to remain an independent republic for several years, before ending your tour near the port. *Entrance fee to City Walls not included in price.
This tour ends close to the old town port
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- MANDATORY City walls entrance fee is ***NOT*** included in the price of the tour. You can buy tickets on spot, upon entering the walls (35 € per adult, 15 € per child aged 7-18 ), or use Dubrovnik Card.
- All children aged 0-11 are welcome to join this tour for free*
- Children aged 0-6 are eligible for a free walls entrance as well. *Children aged 7-11 are not eligible for a free walls entrance!
- Stairs on this tour!!! Due to the stairs, this tour is not suitable for everyone!
- No restroom stops
- This tour is in English
- Minimum of 4 people per tour is required for the tour to run
- Not recommended for travelers that don't like walking the stairs
- If you are booking during the summer months, please do expect hot weather. We have a Mediterranean climate, if you cannot stand the heath, please don't book this tour, as we can only find a limited number of stops in the shade (the walls are made that way)
Reviews(1,317)
Antun was a brilliant guide full of historical facts and knowledge. The walk around the walls is a must if you go to Dubrovnik - and it's made even better with a guide. Recommend.
Great old town experience. Definitely a larger group than I would’ve liked but it was a good time. Guide made sure to answer any questions we had and was very helpful
Very informative- loved the history. Pretty hot when we went - may need to take water and a hat. Would definitely recommend.
An absolute must-do. Goran was a fantastic, knowledgeable guide.
Excellent tour and a very very knowledgeable and friendly guide (Goran) who made it a lighthearted and fun event.
Antun was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the tour and the stories very much. Recommend this tour and the city tour.
Goran was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this tour.
Dear 510lindyf, We are delighted to hear that you had a great time on our tour. Thank you for the lovely review! Kind regards, Dubrovnik Walks Team
Great tour ,Davour great guide telling us about the history and talking about his experience. Definitely do this tour, great views.
Davor is a great guide! He is personable, knowledgable, making the walk more than just a walk along the City Walls with random facts. He encouraged questions not just about the wall and city but about life in Dubrovnik and Croatia as well. You can tell he is so passionate about his homeland ! He was generous with both time and knowledge. And was great about letting us take breaks after walking all those steps and staircases along the wall. Rest breaks in the shade & time for photos were appreciated! Thank you for sharing Davor!
Dear Wanderer125505, Thank you for exploring the city with us and for your lovely review! We are lucky to have Davor on our team. Kind regards, Dubrovnik Walks Team
Very well done and interesting !
Dear shelleyhW499MJ, We appreciate your positive feedback and are happy you had a wonderful experience! Kind regards, Dubrovnik Walks Team
