Introduction to Dubrovnik: Through the Ages

Your essential primer on Dubrovnik

$194 and up

Private

N/A

Small group

Tour Details

About the Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Location: Croatia

Photos & Highlights

Get acquainted with Dubrovnik's main sites, history, and neighborhoods
Led by an expert in Croatian history and culture
Dubrovnik Old Town, Onofri Fountain, and Stradun

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.

For those looking to include a visit of the Walls, please let us know in your client notes. We can extend the tour duration to 3 hours to include the Walls for an additional cost.

To continue your explorations of the city with Context, we recommend our Full Day Trip to Montenegro 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?

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, and 24-hour phone number for any last-minute issues.

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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