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

"Old Town" of Dubrovnik is centar birthplace of the city and origin capital of the Dubrovnik Republic, a center of once small size, but significant maritime power.

For 450 years the city-state Republic of Dubrovnik (latin: Ragusa) held independence (1358 AD - 1808 AD) between big and powerful rivals with devastating natural disasters, in very turbulent times. Located on the Adriatic sea which is northernmost arm of the Mediterranean Sea, with hinterland as central and southeast of Europe

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. Stronghold is surrounded by 2 kilometer astounding walls, once with a moat below drawbridge, with numerous towers, bastions and forts.

Walking route:

From the City gates of Pile (west entrance), through a stone bridge with a wooden drawbridge via main street Stradun (Placa) to the City gates Ploče (east entrance) and a 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 precisely at the enter of Restaurant Nautika (address:  Brsalje 3), it's in right corner of Pile square with sea view.

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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 the RIGHT corner Pile square, in front of Restaurant Nautika (Brasalje 3 is right addres) * -maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/D2TkSHZdhrEAsdsE6 -more hint ** continue way behind Amerling fountain, towards end of the square towards SEA view! And all in the most right corner of square is meeting point where is the enter to Nautika restaurant

  • 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).

Tour opinions

4.87
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4.94
Fun
4.59
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4.9
Quality
4.93
Route
4.84
Fiona (5 Ratings)
Dublin

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Travelled in group - Jul 2024
It was excellent 👍 The level of historical knowledge was amazing! Really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot .
joyce (1 Rating)
Aberdeen

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Highly recommend this tour. Interesting insights and never boring. Good pace and covered a lot of points within city
Lynn (1 Rating)
Abergavenny

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Travelled in family - Jul 2024
Very professional and personal with so much context on the history of Dubrovnil. I would highly recommend 👍
Jerry (1 Rating)
Los Angeles

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Travelled in group - Jul 2024
Vedran gave us a fun, interesting and highly informational tour! He imparted an incredible amount of knowledge about the long history of Dubrovnik, and every moment was entertaining. I highly recommend this tour!
Kavisha (1 Rating)
Melbourne

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
This was a great walking tour of old town Dubrovnik and understanding the history of the city. Vedran was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and a wonderful manner with his guests. I would recommend this tour if you are in Dubrovnik and suggest doing at the start of your trip, not the end (like us) as there is lots of valuable information to help make your stay more enjoyable
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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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