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Free tour of Dubrovnik with interesting stories and legends

Duration: 2h
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Katija
Quality Verified Registered on October 31, 2023

Hello, my name is Katija, I am a local tour guide. My family has lived in Dubrovnik since the 18th century. Dubrovnik is an amazing and beautiful place worth visiting, it is full of interesting stories and I can tell You about life here during the Republic of Ragusa (Dubrovnik) from the 15th to the 19th century.

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Tour description

Dubrovnik tour with a local guide who was born in Dubrovnik.

The local guide in one and half hour and we will go through the whole city, will introduce you to the customs, legends and various stories about the city from the time of the Republic of Dubrovnik (from 15th to 19th century) to the present day.

Meeting point on the east side of the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Ploče Gate.

1. Stop at the Ploče Gate, on the square of Arms, from where you have an excellent view of the Old Port and the island of Lokrum.

We are passing the Dominican Monastery and Church.

We will pass Old Port. Where they used to make Dubrovnik's wooden ships.


2.. Stop in front of the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary .

4. Stop in front of the Rector's Palace .

We will pass the Open-air market , which has existed for centuries in the same place at Gundulić Square .
in front of the Jezuits steps and the Jesuit Square.The Jesuit staircase is also very famous for the American series Game of Thrones.

5. Stop at Plaza Major Luža - Sponza Palace - former 15th century Customs Palace, Orlando's Column, City bell tower with clock and Church of St. Blaise, patron of the city.

And there is the longest street in the city called Stradun , which goes from one main entrance Pile Gate to the other Ploče Gate.

6. The next stop is Široka Street, the widest street in the city, so on that street we will see photographs of the destruction of Dubrovnik during the Croatian War of Independence of 1991.

7. Continuing along the street ''od Puča'', we arrive at the place where one of the oldest children's Orphanage in Europe was located.

8. Next stop is in front of the Big Onofrio fountain and the Franciscan Church and Monastery where there is one of the oldest Pharmacy in Europe.

The end of the tour will be on the western side of the Old town at Pile Gate.
 When we finish the tour, you will see Dubrovnik with different eyes, the eyes of the past.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Ul. Frana Supila 4, 20000, Dubrovnik,...
    Ul. Frana Supila 4, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
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    Entrance Ploče Gate, on the bridge, I will bring a small pink umbrella with me.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Lazareti

    The meeting place at the entrance to the Lazarete, at Ploče Gate (entrance), it is located also near Banje beach on the east side of the Old town of Dubrovnik.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Ploče Gate

    The first stop on the tour is the entrance to the Old Town of Ploče Gate on the Square of Arms, where you can see a wonderful view of the Old Harbor and the island of Lokrum.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Rector's Palace

    After passing through the streets and seeing the church of St. Dominic and the Old Port, as well as the Cathedral, we come to the Rector's Palace, where the ruler of the city lived during the Dubrovnik Republic and where an important museum is located today.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Saint Ignatius - Jesuit Square

    Passing through the oldest open-air market, we will see the fantastic Jesuit stairs from the 18th century, which are also popular because of the American series Game of thrones.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Luža Square, Dubrovnik

    We return to the main square of Luža, which is also on the longest street in the city called Stradun, there is the church of St. Blaise, the Sponza Palace, the Town Bell..

  • 6
    Outside visit
    Franciscan Church and Monastery

    Stradun Street stretches from one main entrance to the Old Town, Pile Gate, to another, Ploče Gate. Passing through the street Stradun, we will stop at the entrance of Buža Street, Široka Street, and all the way to the Franciscan Monastery and the Big Onofrio's Fountain.

  • 7
    Outside visit
    Pile Gate, Dubrovnik

    Pile Gate is the main entrance to the old town, where we will see the beautiful Lovrijenac fortress and that's where we end our tour.

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

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Liliana 11 May 2024
La Plata

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Muy interesante todas las historias contadas y explicadas por Katija De
Gonzalo 11 May 2024

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Travelled in group - May 2024
Un tour lleno de información y pequeños detalles sobre Dubrovnik. Katija es una guía increíble
Norma Lorena 07 May 2024
Bogotá

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Katija is very knowledgeable and charismatic. We toured points of interest and she told us about all the eras and the importance of each of them. Highly recommended!
Alonso 03 May 2024
Madrid

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Travelled in group - May 2024
Muy interesante
Linda 01 May 2024
Madrid

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Travelled in family - May 2024
Muy interesante y sobretodo contado por una persona local
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 15 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 2 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.
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