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Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour

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Walls: Southern side (overlooking the Adriatic sea and Lokrum island)
Walls & Wars
Combo: Dubrovnik Old Town and Ancient City Walls Historical Walking Tour
Walls: Western side

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • This tour is in English
  • Use of audio headsets in groups of 4+ persons
  • Local Expert guide, licensed by the Croatian MInistry of Tourism
  • City Walls entrance fee (40€ per adult, 15€ per child age 7-18; can be purchased in advance/on spot)
  • Alternatively Dubrovnik Pass covers 1 visit to the city walls (Please purchase & collect IN ADVANCE)
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Brsalje ulica, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

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What To Expect

Dubrovnik Walks

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 Gate 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.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Town (Pass By)

We enter the old town, then head towards the city walls entrance.
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Dubrovnik City Walls

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. 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. *Entrance fee to City Walls not included in price.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Porat Dubrovnik

This tour ends close to the old town port
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • MANDATORY City walls entrance fee is ***NOT*** included in the price of the tour. You can buy tickets on spot, upon entering the walls (35 € per adult, 15 € per child aged 7-18 ), or use Dubrovnik Card.
  • All children aged 0-11 are welcome to join this tour for free*
  • Children aged 0-6 are eligible for a free walls entrance as well. *Children aged 7-11 are not eligible for a free walls entrance!

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • This tour is in English.
  • Use of audio headsets in groups of 4+ persons.
  • Local Expert guide, licensed by the Croatian MInistry of Tourism.
The following is NOT included:
  • City Walls entrance fee (40€ per adult, 15€ per child age 7-18; can be purchased in advance/on spot).
  • Alternatively Dubrovnik Pass covers 1 visit to the city walls (Please purchase & collect IN ADVANCE).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers that don't like walking the stairs
  • 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)
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • This tour is in English
  • Use of audio headsets in groups of 4+ persons
  • Local Expert guide, licensed by the Croatian MInistry of Tourism
  • City Walls entrance fee (40€ per adult, 15€ per child age 7-18; can be purchased in advance/on spot)
  • Alternatively Dubrovnik Pass covers 1 visit to the city walls (Please purchase & collect IN ADVANCE)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers that don't like walking the stairs
  • 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)
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • MANDATORY City walls entrance fee is ***NOT*** included in the price of the tour. You can buy tickets on spot, upon entering the walls (35 € per adult, 15 € per child aged 7-18 ), or use Dubrovnik Card.
  • All children aged 0-11 are welcome to join this tour for free*
  • Children aged 0-6 are eligible for a free walls entrance as well. *Children aged 7-11 are not eligible for a free walls entrance!
  • Stairs on this tour!!! Due to the stairs, this tour is not suitable for everyone!
  • No restroom stops
  • This tour is in English
  • Minimum of 4 people per tour is required for the tour to run
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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