Dubrovnik Excursion: Dubrovnik Old Town, Cavtat, and Srdj Hill

Discover Croatia’s ancient history from port or city

$572 and up

Private

N/A

Small group

Tour Details

About the Tour

Duration: 4.5 hours
Location: Croatia

Photos & Highlights

Expert-led private tour
Port pick-up and drop-off
Dubrovnik Old Town, Cavtat, and Srdj Hill

Tour Description

Although we don't always recommend visiting Dubrovnik in a Day, sometimes time is not on our side. This tour is suitable for both visitors staying in Dubrovnik, or those who are staying at the cruise port. Either way, we'll pick you up and drop you back off at your accommodation to allow for a full day to explore both Dubrovnik and Cavtat, in the company of a local expert. You'll also enjoy a panoramic sweep of this historic walled-town from above Srdj Hill which not all visitors to Dubrovnik manage to see during their stay.

Sites Visited

Dubrovnik’s Old Town
Cavtat
Srdj Hill

Included

4.5-hour tour led by a local expert
Pick-up and drop-off at accommodation (Dubrovnik or cruise port)
Optional: 2 hours of individual exploration for those coming by ship

Itinerary Detail

After being picked up by your expert guide and guide from your accommodation or Dubrovnik’s port, we’ll begin by driving south along the Adriatic through the Konavle Valley, ending up at the historic town of Cavtat. Dating back to the 4th-century, Cavtat was originally a Greek settlement before Roman domination. Its significance as an important seaport for the Roman Empire will slowly unravel as we stroll through its charming squares and streets. In more recent times, Cavtat suffered during the breakup of Yugoslavia and the consequent war in Croatia.

Heading back to Dubrovnik, we make a brief stop above the town on Srdj Hill, allowing us to take in the sights of Dubrovnik, coastline, and scattering of colorful islands. We then head back into Dubrovnik and explore the Old Town, where your expert guide will highlight the former city's past glory as a powerful naval state in the Adriatic.

For those just visiting by ship, you will have some time (around 2 hours) to explore Dubrovnik on your own or with your expert guide before returning to the port with your driver. Please let us know when you book, if you are staying at the cruise port.

To continue your explorations of Croatia with Context, we recommend our Introduction to Split or are happy to assist in assembling a Custom & Multi-Day Tour of Croatia geared to your specific interests.

FAQ

What is a private tour?

Our private tours are limited exclusively to travelers in your party. They are designed to provide a learning experience that is completely tailored to you and your traveling companions. Private tours give you more flexibility with scheduling (you decide when the walk best fits in your trip), the ability to tailor your itinerary (we'll work to match the itinerary to the interests and dynamics of your group), and more personalized time with your guide.

Where do we meet? Where does it end?

If coming by ship we meet at Dubrovnik’s port. Your driver will be waiting for you with a sign. If you are staying in Dubrovnik, we will meet at your accommodation. Your route may differ according to your guide. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map, and 24-hour phone number for any last-minute issues.

I'm not on a cruise. Can I still book this tour?

Yes, absolutely. Please let us know in your client notes where you are staying at we can adjust the meeting point.

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.

Where You'll Start

Tour Experts

Ante

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia to Croatian parents, Ante came to Croatia for a '1-year student exchange program' - 30 years, a wife and 5 children later, he has permanently settled in Split. A History and English graduate, part-time university lecturer and loads of other ventures are compiled into over 20 years of active tour guiding. Finding the balance for each guest is one of the most important things in hosting a successful tour along with adding personal touches. His language skills, love for cultural heritage, history, and fine wining and dining make time spent with Ante truly unique.

Ivo

Ivo has BA in Hotel Management and MBA in Corporate Finance and special interests in medieval Central European history and Ottoman Empire so if you are up for some detailed historical discussion, Ivo is your man. On the other hand, having traveled to all 6 continents, playing basketball for Dubrovnik Veterans Club, and with a wine sommelier degree, he can talk about travel, food, wine sports, and all other lighter but interesting topics.

Stjepan

Stjepan is one of the very rare people actually born and raised in the Old Town of Dubrovnik, with a MA in Tourism Destination Management and years of experience in many different jobs in the Tourism sector in Dubrovnik and USA. He will always give you a great comparison of 2 worlds, communist and post-communist democratic Croatia and western Europe with North America. Stjepan's hobby is wine, he holds a wine sommelier degree and his family comes from our biggest wine-growing area of Peljesac so he is your perfect expert for our wine and food tours.

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