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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Itinerary
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(690)
Great value for money. This was not only an exceptional food and wine tour, but also a full historical tour. Highly recommend.
Dear Narelle, thank you so much for this great review! We’re so glad you found the tour great value and that it gave you a full taste of both our food, wine, and history all in one. Thank you for the high recommendation, we hope to welcome you back to Dubrovnik soon!
Great tour, good and wine good. Tour guide great.
Dear guest, thank you so much for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and hopefully you’ll come back to Dubrovnik one day so we can host you on our other tours.
It was beautiful and informative the food was great. Would recommend 👌 👍 0000000000000000000000000
Dear guest, thank you so much for this lovely review! We’re so glad you found the tour beautiful and informative, and that the food hit the spot too. Thanks for the recommendation, we hope to welcome you back to Dubrovnik soon!
The food and history tour with Ana was a true highlight of our time in Croatia! She is an absolute wealth of knowledge and brought the history to life in such an engaging way. The local restaurants she selected were all delicious and gave us a real taste of the region. A thoughtful touch was that she emailed us everything we experienced afterward, which was so helpful to have and revisit. We loved every second of this tour and highly recommend it!
Dear Aimee, thank you so much for these wonderful words! It made my day to hear that the tour was such a highlight of your time in Croatia! I’m so glad the follow-up email was a nice touch too; I always love for guests to be able to revisit the experience afterward. Thank you for your kind recommendation, I hope to welcome you back to Dubrovnik again soon! Kind regards, Ana
My husband and I had a wonderful experience on this tour! The food and wine was all delicious, and Ana was very knowledgeable about the history of Dubrovnik. We enjoyed getting to explore the side streets of the city. Would absolutely recommend!
Dear Tara, thank you so much for this wonderful review! It was such a pleasure guiding you and your husband through Dubrovnik and sharing its history along the way. I’m so glad you enjoyed the food and wine as well! Thank you for your kind recommendation, and I hope to welcome you both back to Dubrovnik again soon! Kind regards, Ana
I loved loved this experience. Small group tour, great guide and a wander around old town and appreciating all things Croatian food and wine and history and stories as well.
Dear Sarah, thank you so much for these wonderful words! We’re delighted to hear you loved the experience, our small group tours are designed to do exactly that: let you really wander through the Old Town and take the time to appreciate Croatian food, wine, history, and stories together. Thank you again for choosing Dubrovnik Food Story, and we hope to welcome you back to Dubrovnik and on another one of our tours very soon!
I really enjoyed the Croatian food tour. It was informative, well-organized, and a great way to learn about local cuisine and culture. Highly recommended!
Dear Latonya, thank you so much for this lovely review! I’m really glad you enjoyed learning about Croatian food and culture, and that the tour felt well-organized and informative from start to finish. It means a lot that you’d recommend it to others. Thanks for joining me, and I hope to see you again in Dubrovnik!
Ana was amazing and we enjoyed learning about Dubrovnik's history while visiting local food places.
Dear Janet, thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed learning about Dubrovnik’s history alongside all the local flavors - that mix of stories and food is exactly what makes the city come alive. Thanks for taking this tour, and I hope to see you again in Dubrovnik soon!
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.
Dear Kristiāns, thank you so much for this thoughtful review, it really made my day! I’m so glad this ended up being one of the highlights of your trip and I love that you mentioned wishing you’d started with it, that’s exactly why I try to give context and stories that make the rest of your time in Dubrovnik richer. Thank you for letting me share Dubrovnik with you, and I really hope to welcome you back on another tour someday!
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!
