Dubrovnik City Walls Tour

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Dubrovnik City Walls Tour: Walk the Medieval Walls with a Local Guide

 

Do you want to walk the walls of Dubrovnik with a local guide in a small group of like-minded travelers? Look no further! We have a two-hour guided walking tour that takes you around the medieval walls, led by a Dubrovnik-born professional tour guide who will share their personal reflections and stories from the past.

Our walking tour of the city walls is perfect if you want to avoid the crowds and heat, as we start early in the morning. Meet your guide and fellow travelers at our meeting point and get ready for a fun and informative two hours! The tour begins by the eastern Ploče gate, which is ideal for avoiding the stairs and crowds at the main entrance.

With our small-group tour, there will never be more than eight guests, which means you'll have a more personal experience with your guide and fellow travelers. During the walk, you'll learn about medieval warfare, the construction of the walls, and how they protected Dubrovnik from Venetians and Ottoman Turks.

We'll make about a dozen stops along the way, where you'll hear about the city's history and admire the stunning views of the red rooftops and the Adriatic sea. Our walking tour of the walls is interactive and engaging, designed to leave you with a greater understanding of Dubrovnik's rich history.

Don't walk the walls alone or be part of a massive group. Instead, join us for a memorable and high-quality experience. Remember, our city walls tour's maximum capacity is just eight guests, so book now to secure your spot!

 

When booking the tour you can choose to pay upfront by card or to reserve now and pay later by cash on the day of the tour. Whichever payment option you choose your spot on the tour is guaranteed!

Important: - We require a minimum of two participants for the tour! If you're a solo traveler, our booking system will show availability for one person only if we already have existing reservations. Otherwise, it will display the required minimum.

Tour features & benefits:

 

  1. Small group setting: With a maximum capacity of just eight guests, the tour provides a more intimate experience with a local guide and  like-minded travelers, allowing for better engagement and connection with the group.
  2. Local guides: The tour is led by professional tour guides who were born and raised in Dubrovnik. They share personal reflections and stories from the past, providing insight into the city's rich history.
  3. Avoid crowds and heat: The tour starts in the early morning hours, which is perfect for avoiding the crowds and heat. Additionally, the tour begins at the eastern Ploče gate, which has fewer stairs and crowds than the main entrance.
  4. Interactive and engaging: The tour is designed to be interactive and engaging, with the guide making about a dozen stops along the way to share the history of Dubrovnik and admire the stunning views of the city.
  5. Memorable experience: The tour offers a high-quality and memorable experience, providing guests with a greater understanding of Dubrovnik's history and an opportunity to connect with like-minded travelers and your local guide.

 

Curious to see what our guests think of our tours? Check out our guest reviews and testimonials

 

Is there a sunset option?

Yes, there is! This year we've decided to introduce the hybrid combo tour which is one part guided walking tour and one part do-your-own thing! This means that you will walk the northern half of the walls with a guide in a small group and then discover the southern half on your own, at your own pace.

We've been carefully listening to our guests' feedback and pain points and we're now pleased to offer a unique experience that combines all the benefits of a guided walking tour with free exploration. After the guided tour is over, you can stay on the walls until closing time, have a drink in one of the bars, enjoy the sunset and take as many photos as you want!

The sunset tour is different than our regular, full tour of the walls that goes in the morning. The guided walk takes around 75 minutes and covers only one half of the walls, the northern stretch. The sunset tour option is available daily and departs two hours before the city walls' closing time. The tour costs 22 Euros per person and, just like on the morning tour, the tickets for the walls are NOT included in the price.

If you want just the right combination of stories, facts and figures in a guided tour and the freedom to enjoy the southern walls on your own, then book our Sunset city walls tour by clicking on the following link: Sunset Wall Walk - Guided Tour & Free Exploration 

Please note: We require a minimum of two participants for the sunset wall walk! If you're a solo traveler, our booking system will show availability for one person only if we already have existing reservations for the chosen date. Otherwise, it will display the required minimum.

 

Prices, duration and schedule:

  • 30 Euros per person (January 1 - February 28/29 & November 1 - December 31, daily)
  • 35 Euros per person (March 1 - October 31, daily)
  • 22 Euros per person - sunset tour option only! (April 1 - October 25, daily)
  • the regular, morning city walls tour takes two hours and is capped at eight guests
  • the short, sunset tour option takes 75 minutes
  • departs every day at 9 am (January 1 - June 15 & August 16 - December 31) and at 8.30 am (June 16 - August 15) for the regular morning shared small-group full tour of the walls
  • the Sunset Wall Walk depart two hours before the walls' closing time!

Please keep in mind that advance booking is required and that the guide will only be at the meeting point if there's an existing reservation in our system.

How to book:

Choose your date on the booking calendar. A new window will open. Select the number of guests to see the available tour options. Complete your reservation by entering your personal info and choosing the payment method (cash on arrival or credit card prepayment).

Meeting point info:

Meet your guide at the square in front of fort Revelin, overlooking the old harbour, just inside Ploče gate, the eastern entrance to the Old town. The guide will be waiting in the corner of the square, by the cannon, holding a red and white flag. Here's the Google Maps link to our meeting point.

Please note:

The price of the tour (both regular, full tour in the morning as well as the short, sunset option) does NOT include the ticket for the city walls. You can buy it at the entrance to the walls and pay by cash or card - our guide will show you! When purchased at the entrance in the period from January 1 to February 29, 2024 and from November 1 to December 31, 2024, the single adult ticket costs 15 Euros. The rest of the year, from March 1 to October 31, 2024 the single ticket for the walls costs 35 Euros per person.

Alternatively, we recommend getting the Dubrovnik Pass - it includes the entry to the city walls so you can get in for free, making it the only real skip-the-line ticket! It also includes all the city museums and a 24-hour bus ticket for local public transport. Travel hassle-free, buy your Dubrovnik Pass online and save time and money! Read our dedicated blog post on buying the City walls tickets in 2024 to know exactly what to get and where.

         

More great tours?

Our Old Town Tour is a perfect introduction to the rich history of Dubrovnik. As always, we promise small groups and only the best local guides ready to share amazing stories and show you the curious details! If you want just a quick introduction to Dubrovnik, then our Essential Dubrovnik - One-hour Walking Tour from Pile Gate to the Old Harbour is the way to go!

If you want to discover an unusual and hidden part of the city walls, consider taking our Minčeta tower secret tunnels tour. You'll wander through the old casemates of Minčeta, the highest tower  of the city walls, explore the medieval gun foundry and walk along the western bulwark to the archaeological site of St. Andrew's.

Don't feel like going on a shared group tour?

We understand. If you don't want to go on a tour with other guests, then choose the private tour option on the booking page - the price is 120 EUR for up to 4 persons and 160 euros for groups of 5 to 8 persons. It's great for people who want an exclusive, fully customized experience, tailor-made to your own needs. The private tour is priced per group and we take up to eight guests - it can be just you, your family or you and a couple of other friends. 

Please keep in mind that the private tour option is available on request only. When making the request, you can choose cash or credit card payment. If you choose to pay by card, you will receive a separate email with a secure payment link to complete your booking, after we confirm your request.