PRIVATE Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour
- Free cancellation up to 4 days before
- Instant confirmation
- Guided tour 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.
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What’s included
- Local English speaking guide, licensed by the Croatian MInistry of Tourism
- Use of audio headsets in groups of 4+ persons
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Entry / admission fee
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION, please read before booking:
- Please note: that the entrance fee for the city walls is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately, either on-site (in 2025: 40 € per adult, 15 € per child aged 7-18), or in advance using a "Dubrovnik Pass " *
- One ticket is only valid for one visit to the walls
- City walls tickets are mandatory for accessing the city walls and only those with a valid ticket will be allowed to enter
- If a person chooses not to purchase the mandatory ticket for the city walls, they will not be able to join the tour as it takes place on the walls. In this case, there will not be a refund for the tour
- We visit the City Walls on our Ancient City Walls & Wars tour
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 4 days before
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation nearby
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION, please read before booking:
- Ancient City Walls & Wars tour
- Please note: that the entrance fee for the city walls is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately, either on-site (in 2025: 40 € per adult, 15 € per child aged 7-18), or in advance using a "Dubrovnik Pass." One ticket is only valid for one visit to the walls
- City walls tickets are mandatory for accessing the city walls and only those with a valid ticket will be allowed to enter. If a person chooses not to purchase the mandatory ticket for the city walls, they will not be able to join the tour as it takes place on the walls. In this case, there will not be a refund for the tour
- 2. Stairs on this tour!!! Due to the stairs, this tour is not suitable for everyone!
- 3. If you are booking during the summer months, please do expect hot weather. We have a Mediterranean climate, if you cannot stand the heath, please don't book this tour, as we can only find a limited number of stops in the shade (the walls are made that way)...
- 4. All children aged 0-7 are welcome to join this tour for free. They are eligible for a free walls entrance as well
- 5. Not wheelchair accessible, Not stroller accessible, Not recommended for people with back problems, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for people with heart conditions, No restroom stops. Only Discover the old town tour is suitable for all!
- 6. Tour language is English!
- If you have pre-purchased the walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass, please bring that. If not, please bring enough cash or credit card to buy your entrance ticket for the city walls, as it is not included in the tour price. Thank you
- Water, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience starts.
- 4 days or more before: full refund
- Less than 4 days 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 4 days before the experience starts. 4 days or more before: full refund · Less than 4 days before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour 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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