Tour Details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
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- Dubrovnik Old Town
- Stradun
- Onofri Fountain
Tour Description
The former significance of Dubrovnik as a powerful naval state in the Adriatic is evident throughout this walled city. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this ancient maritime port offers those willing to dig a little deeper rewarding discoveries. Join a Context expert on this 2-hour tour to understand more about the development of this fascinating city.
Sites Visited
- Dubrovnik’s Old Town
- Stradun
- Onofri Fountain
Included
- 2 hours with a PhD or MA-level guide
- Please note this tour does not cover the Dubrovnik Walls
Itinerary Details
With your expert guide, we begin the tour at the Pile main gate, just outside the town walls for a brief introduction to the early settlement and development of Dubrovnik. Afterward, as we cross the bridge and enter the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, we continue to discuss Dubrovnik’s rise as a powerful naval city-state. We might then stop by the classic Onofri Fountain; before continuing down Stradun, Dubrovnik’s main street littered with historical anecdotes and architectural gems. Along with your expert historian, we traverse through Dubrovnik’s limestone streets and alleys, taking in the local farmer's market, old port, churches, monasteries, ateliers, taverns, cafes; all with their own unique story to tell. We'll have time to discuss more recent events in Croatia, such as the War Time years. Your route might vary according to your guide.
To continue your explorations of the city with Context, we recommend our Full Day Trip to Montenegro.
FAQ
Where do we meet? Where does it end?
We meet near the Pile Gate. Your route may differ according to your guide. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map.
What if it’s raining?
Tours operate rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather, your expert will modify the tour so more time is spent indoors. It never hurts to be prepared; we encourage keeping an eye on the weather and bringing along an umbrella, sunscreen, water, or a hat as needed.
Can children join this tour?
Yes, we can adjust the content to be more appropriate for younger learners.
Is this tour walking intensive, and/or wheelchair accessible?
We do cover quite a bit of ground on this tour and therefore we recommend contacting us with any mobility questions; we will be happy to advise if the itinerary will be appropriate for you or propose modifications where necessary. Please feel free to contact us.
Experts
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62 Reviews
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Very interesting and informative about the history of Dubrovnik and the culture throughout the ages. Highly recommend !
Mollee
Oct 7, 2024
Vlaho was a great guide - a lot of energy!
Suniti
Oct 6, 2024
Vlaho was the perfect guide. Being a local he was able to provide such insight into the history of the city with a personal touch. Very entertaining, loads of details and dates. Highly recommend anyone visiting the beautiful city to use Context Tours/Vlaho!
Christi
Oct 1, 2024