Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour | Dubrovnik

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 (2km) complex structure built in the 14th century that served as defensive structures to protect the city.

We will stop to buy the city walls tickets and then walk the city walls. Marvel at the beautiful blue colours 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 the mainland was covered 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.). We will enter the old town, buy the entrance tickets (if you haven't purchased them in advance), and then head towards the city walls entrance.

You will also see Fort Lovrijenac in the distance, the only fort that belongs to the city walls but is 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.