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GuruWalk Original
Free tour

Ancient Old City– Finest tour of Dubrovnik #2024

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: English
Guru: Vedran
Quality Verified Registered on November 26, 2019

Greetings visitors, my name is Vedran. I am born and grew up in Dubrovnik, my profession is licensed tour guide. Wherever I travel I like to know culture, gastronomy, history, archaeology, way of life and above all the most fun activities to make most of the time wherever I am. So if you came to explore Dubrovnik, this tour is the perfect way to fill all of your needs. Allow me to lead you throughout Old town, I promise you'll have a great time. Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/D2TkSHZdhrEAsdsE6

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Tour description

With this free walking tour, you will explore Dubrovnik center as a local would. I will make sure that you discover all the secrets and beauty of this city.

For 450 years the city-state Republic of Dubrovnik (latin: Ragusa) held independence (14th-19th cent.) between big and powerful rivals and natural disasters in very turbulent European medieval times.

"Old Town" was the birthplace, origin - capital of the Dubrovnik Republic, a center of once small size but significant maritime power.
Today Old Town of Dubrovnik is a UNESCO world heritage site, a location that is almost like a big open museum where time almost stopped for centuries. Surrounded by ancient 2 km ditched city walls with numerous towers, bastions and forts. 

Walking route:

From the City gates of Pile (west entrance), through a stone bridge with a wooden suspension below the tower, via main street Stradun (Placa) to the City gates Ploče (east entrance) and few little streets by side.

Why take this tour?

From founding to modern everyday life. You will have insights about life, interesting narratives, and much more about how the ancient Old Town of Dubrovnik managed to accomplish notable status and discover the most symbolic places, monuments with tips & activities to do.

**payment of the tour will be charged according to the valid price list of legal business subject, all in accordance and respect with the laws and duty of the Republic of Croatia!

STARTING POINT on Pile SQUARE, more precisely in corner of Restaurant Nautika (address:  Brsalje 3)

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Brsalje ul. 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Brsalje ul. 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
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    In (right) corner of Restaurant Nautika (Brasalje 3 addres) * Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/D2TkSHZdhrEAsdsE6

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Vrata od Pila
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Velika Onofrijeva Fontana
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Stradun
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Ulica od Puča
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Rector's Palace
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Sponza Palace
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Katedrala Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Ploče Gate

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Emma 25 Apr 2024
Stockbridge

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Superbly friendly and knowledgable of his gorgeous homeland. Great tour, highly recommend and thank you for passing on your information
Sebastian 24 Apr 2024
Southampton

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Vedran provided a fascinating tour of the city which gave us plenty of history, local knowledge and ideas for the remainder of our trip.
Adam 24 Apr 2024
London

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
A great guide, very informative. Lots of nuggets of information. I arrived in the city with no knowledge of Dubrovnik and this was the perfect way to learn about Dubrovnik’s history and figure out my bearings.
Philip 24 Apr 2024

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Good knowledge and kept it interesting
Katie 23 Apr 2024
Sherborne

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Excellent guide
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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