The Dubrovnik Religious Tour is an exclusive private tour that takes you through the churches and monasteries of Dubrovnik, showcasing art, history, and spirituality.
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, the tour takes you to the tranquil cloisters of the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, the rich frescoes of the Jesuit church of St. Ignatius, and stops at the Serbian Orthodox Christian church and the Jewish synagogue in the old Ghetto.
The tour also includes a visit to the church of St. Blaise, Dubrovnik’s patron saint, and the most important churches not actively used anymore, such as the church of St. Savior or St. Stephen.
Explore the churches and monasteries of Dubrovnik on this exclusive private tour covering art, history, and spirituality for a fully immersive cultural experience! Led by a knowledgeable local guide, our Dubrovnik Religious Tour will take you to the tranquil cloisters of the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, show you the rich frescoes of the Jesuit church of St. Ignatius and include a stop by the Serbian Orthodox Christian church as well as the Jewish synagogue in the old Ghetto.
For many centuries Dubrovnik was an independent city-state, thriving on trade between the East and West. The unique position of our hometown made it a place where diverse cultures and religions met and flourished together. The catholic legacy of Dubrovnik still shows today in more than twenty churches, chapels, monasteries, and convents scattered throughout the historic Old Town.
You will see the brilliant altarpiece by Titian inside Dubrovnik’s cathedral, hear the stories of the most revered relics held inside, such as those of our city’s patron, Saint Blaise, and learn about the underground remnants of the oldest church in Dubrovnik, the 6th-century Byzantine basilica as you walk through the cathedral, enjoying the quiet moments away from the hectic and bustling streets outside.
We’ll take you to the Jesuit church, nestled high above the rest of the Old town and approached by a stunning baroque staircase where you will see the cutest statuette ever – a tiny angel collecting coins for charity. Legend has it that if you give the angel a coin and make a wish, the angel will take your wish to the heavens!
Our Dubrovnik Religious Tour also includes a visit to the church of St. Blaise, Dubrovnik’s patron saint. Have fun trying to find all the saint’s statues around the Old town – there are more than twenty! We will also show you the most important churches not actively used anymore. These historic gems, such as the church of St. Savior or that of St. Stephen, have become venues for classical music concerts or poetry recitals.
Not only will you see the main churches of Dubrovnik, but we’ll also take you off-the-beaten path to show you the churches with Latin graffiti carved into their walls. Enjoy your guide’s stories about life in the 16th-century Dubrovnik as we take you on a journey that connects religion, spirituality, art, and culture.
Your private Dubrovnik Religious Tour can be customized to include a visit to one or both active monasteries within the Old Town – Dominican and Franciscan, both dating back to the 13th century. Dominican monastery is famous for its amazing collection of precious sacral art, with works by Antonio de Bellis, Titian, and Lorenzo di Credi, along with local Dubrovnik masters, adorning its halls.
The Franciscan monastery, on the other hand, is famous for its 14th-century pharmacy, the third oldest in Europe. You can see the inventory of the old pharmacy as your guide tells you more about how the catholic orders contributed to the everyday life of the local community in the centuries past.
This tour is for the savvy travelers who want a deep, fully immersive cultural tour experience that will reward them with a greater understanding of Dubrovnik’s rich history showcasing the finest pieces of art and telling the story of spirituality and religion that you will remember long after leaving! Inquire now about the availability and book your private Dubrovnik Religious Tour!
The tour offers an exclusive private exploration of the churches and monasteries in Dubrovnik, focusing on art, history, and spirituality for a fully immersive cultural experience.
The tour covers the tranquil cloisters of the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, the rich frescoes of the Jesuit church of St. Ignatius, Dubrovnik cathedral, the church of St. Blaise, the Serbian Orthodox Christian church, the Jewish synagogue in the old Ghetto and many other places.
Dubrovnik was an independent city-state for many centuries, thriving on trade between the East and West. Its unique position facilitated the flourishing of diverse cultures and religions, reflected in over twenty churches, chapels, monasteries, and convents scattered throughout the historic Old Town.
Highlights include the brilliant altarpiece by Titian inside Dubrovnik’s cathedral, the cloisters of the Franciscan monastery with the old pharmacy, the Dominican monastery with its precious art collection, exploring the Old town and finding the tiny chapels once owned by the rich aristocracy and discovering the underground remnants of the oldest church in Dubrovnik, the 6th-century Byzantine basilica.
Participants will climb the stunning baroque staircase to the Jesuit church, where they can see a tiny angel statuette collecting coins for charity. Legend has it that if a coin is given to the angel with a wish, it will be taken to the heavens. Try it! Also, you’ll practice your Latin when we show you the 16th century graffiti on the wall of the church of St. Roch. Let’s see if you still got it!
Yes, you will explore the Old Town and actively look to find more than twenty statues of saint Blaise, our city’s patron. It’s an interactive game and we’ll see who will have found the most statues by the end of the tour! Additionally, you’ll see the historic churches not actively used, tiny chapels turned venues for classical music concerts or poetry recitals.
Yes, the tour can be customized to include visits to one or both active monasteries within the Old Town: the Dominican and Franciscan monasteries, both dating back to the 13th century.
The Dominican monastery boasts an amazing collection of precious sacral art by renowned artists such as Antonio de Bellis and Titian, along with local Dubrovnik masters. The Franciscan monastery is famous for its 14th-century pharmacy, the third oldest in Europe.
The tour is designed for savvy travelers seeking a deep, fully immersive cultural experience, offering a greater understanding of Dubrovnik’s rich history through showcasing fine art and telling stories of spirituality, religion and multiculturalism.
