Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Guided tour in English · Guidance in English
About this experience
Discover what makes Dubrovnik so special on this historical walking tour of the city’s ancient walls. Dubrovnik is one of the best-preserved medieval walled cities in the world, and its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. On this captivating historical tour, learn the interesting history of this walled city from your knowledgeable local guide as you wander around Dubrovnik's City Walls and see Fort Revelin, Minceta Tower and other Dubrovnik landmarks.
Please be aware that this is a shared group tour and entrance tickets for the city walls are not included.
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What’s included
- Expert English-speaking local guide, licensed by the Croatian Ministry of Tourism
- Audio headsets (for groups of 4+), so you can clearly hear your guide—even in busy or narrow or windy areas
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Entry / admission fee
- ⚠️ IMPORTANT – Please read before booking:
- The city walls entrance ticket (in 2025: 40 € adults / 15 € children 7–18) is not included in the tour price and is mandatory for joining the tour.
- Buy it on-site, via dpds.hr, or use a valid "Dubrovnik Pass".
- 🔹 One ticket = one entry
- 🔹 No ticket = no tour access (no refunds)
- This tour takes place on the City Walls.
Itinerary
- 1
Meeting point (Brsalje 8)
Our meeting point, this is where the guide will meet and greet the guests! Discover the beauty of Dubrovnik while learning about the city’s interesting past on this historical walking tour. Meet your local guide near Pile bus stop (look for Dubrovnik Walks' orange umbrella) for a tour of the ancient city walls, a 1.2-mile (2-km) complex structure built in the 14th century that served as defensive structures to protect the city.
- 2
City walls entrance
We will stop to buy the city walls tickets and then we will walk the city walls. Marvel at the beautiful blue colors of the Adriatic Sea and admire breathtaking views of the port and the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while your guide takes you through the history of the city walls. In the 11th century, the sea channel separating the city from mainland was covered up with earth, so a single wall was built to enclose the present-day Old Town. The city walls have been restored several times in history to resemble their original appearance. With your guide, see Fort Revelin and Minceta Tower within the city walls (entrance fees not included), and learn the strategic position of these forts and their role in Dubrovnik's history. *Entrance fee to City Walls not included in price.
- 3
City walls
We enter the old town, buy the entrance tickets (if you haven't purchased them in advance), then head towards the city walls entrance.
- 4
Old town port, tour ends nearby
You will also see Fort Lovrijenac in the distance, the only fort that belongs to the city walls but it's physically separated from them, and which you may visit after the tour. As you wander around Dubrovnik's ancient walls, your guide will explain the defensive and political challenges faced by Dubrovnik in the past. Hear stories of the rivalry and conquest Dubrovnik has faced and learn the secrets of how the country used defensive fortifications and diplomacy to remain an independent republic for several years, before ending your tour near the port.
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Guide
- Guided tour in English · Guidance in English
- Start times
- 09:00 · 12:00 · 15:30 · 17:30 · 18:00
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation nearby
- ⚠️ IMPORTANT – Please read before booking:
- Ancient City Walls & Wars Tour
- Stairs! Not suitable for everyone.
- Hot weather warning in summer – shade is limited.
- Children 0–6: free tour + free city walls entry
- Children 7-11: + 15 € per child city walls entry!
- Tour requires 4+ guests to run
- Not suitable for: wheelchairs, strollers, pregnant travelers, heart/back conditions. No restroom stops.
- Tour is in English
- City Walls Ticket / Dubrovnik Pass (if pre-purchased)
- Or cash/card to buy the ticket on-site
- Water
- Comfy shoes (lots of stairs!)
- Sun protection – hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
View on map
Dubrovnik Walks Meeting Point (Orange umbrella)
- Address
- 8 Brsalje ul., Općina Dubrovnik Dubrovnik, 20000, HR
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 42.64208, 18.10545
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English · Guidance in English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Dubrovnik Walks Meeting Point (Orange umbrella), 8 Brsalje ul., Općina Dubrovnik Dubrovnik, 20000, HR.
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