Overview
Did you know that Dubrovnik was one of the most prosperous and advanced maritime republics of all time? On this historic walk, you'll travel through the heart of the old town and witness the impressive economic, social, and cultural achievements of Dubrovnik over the centuries. Starting by Pile Gate, you'll discover many essential old town landmarks such as the Franciscan Monastery, D'Onofrio's Fountain, Orlando's Column, and Rector's Palace, and learn about her 1400 years of history.
What you will be doing
This is our meeting point, we all gather here and the guide briefly presents him/herself and off we go! Dubrovnik never fails to awe the visitor: its streets are paved with white limestone, its walls crown the city, and its medieval sandstone-coloured houses oozing with history. This 1.5-hour guided walking tour takes you deep into the city's 1,400-year history, recalling ancient tales when Dubrovnik was one of the world's most prosperous port cities. It tells tales of war and lets the tour-goer in on the culture of the city.
After meeting in the Pile area, begin the journey through history and Old Town. We will stop in Brsalje Square for a summary of the tour, together with some basic points on what we will talk about what we are going to see on the tour. We do not enter any landmarks
Main Western entrance to the old town
After meeting in the Pile area, begin the journey through history and Old Town. Pass the Franciscan Monastery and admire Orlando's Column, a monument on the Stradun inspired by the city's long-standing freedom and sovereignty. See, too, Onofrio's Fountain, built in 1438 at the end of an 8-mile (12km) aqueduct that gave the city its water supply. The walk also passes by the Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace and the Cathedral of the Assumption, a baroque church built after the devastating earthquake of 1667
The main square of the old town, several stories covered here (St.Blaise's church, Orlando's column, Sponza Palace, Small Onofrio's Fountain, Bell tower...)
This will be our last stop
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Brsalje ul. 8, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
🗺️ Instructions: The meeting point has an orange umbrella.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Pregnancy friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Pram accessible
Infant friendly
Children friendly
Service animal/dog friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
Spanish
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Tour time is around 1.5h
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
Entrance ticket
About your host
Dubrovnik WalksWe showcase the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', Dubrovnik. As the pioneer walking tour company established in 2006, our tour guides are not only experienced but also fun, knowledgeable, and highly educated locals.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.






