Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour
Discover what makes Dubrovnik so special on this historical walking tour of the city’s ancient walls. Dubrovnik is one of the best-preserved medieval walled cities in the world, and its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. On this captivating historical tour, learn the interesting history of this walled city from your knowledgeable local guide as you wander around Dubrovnik's City Walls and see Fort Revelin, Minceta Tower and other Dubrovnik landmarks.
Options
Walls & Wars-shared group tour
What's included in Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Our meeting point, this is where the guide will meet and greet the guests! Discover the beauty of Dubrovnik while learning about the city’s interesting past on this historical walking tour. Meet your local guide near Pile Gate for a tour of the ancient city walls, a 1.2-mile (2-km) complex structure built in the 14th century that served as defensive structures to protect the city.
Old TownPass-by Only
We enter the old town, then head towards the city walls entrance.
Dubrovnik City Walls
We will stop to buy the city walls tickets and then we will walk the city walls. Marvel at the beautiful blue colors 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 mainland was covered up 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. You will also see Fort Lovrijenac in the distance, the only fort that belongs to the city walls but it's 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. *Entrance fee to City Walls not included in price.
Inclusions
- This tour is in English
- Use of audio headsets in groups of 4+ persons
- Local Expert guide, licensed by the Croatian MInistry of Tourism
- City Walls entrance fee (40€ per adult, 15€ per child age 7-18; can be purchased in advance/on spot)
- Alternatively Dubrovnik Pass covers 1 visit to the city walls (Please purchase & collect IN ADVANCE)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- MANDATORY City walls entrance fee is ***NOT*** included in the price of the tour. You can buy tickets on spot, upon entering the walls (35 € per adult, 15 € per child aged 7-18 ), or use Dubrovnik Card.
- All children aged 0-11 are welcome to join this tour for free*
- Children aged 0-6 are eligible for a free walls entrance as well. *Children aged 7-11 are not eligible for a free walls entrance!
- Stairs on this tour!!! Due to the stairs, this tour is not suitable for everyone!
- No restroom stops
- This tour is in English
- Minimum of 4 people per tour is required for the tour to run
- Not recommended for travelers that don't like walking the stairs
- If you are booking during the summer months, please do expect hot weather. We have a Mediterranean climate, if you cannot stand the heath, please don't book this tour, as we can only find a limited number of stops in the shade (the walls are made that way)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Tour ends near the old town port. This map shows our meeting point not the ending point!
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
PLEASE NOTE: • The listed price does NOT include the CITY WALLS ENTRANCE TICKETS (In 2025 it is 40€ per adult, 15 € per child aged 7+), payable: OPTION 1: City walls tickets can be purchased on-site when entering the walls. (40€ per person, 1 entry allowed) OPTION 2: If you have a valid DUBROVNIK PASS, you can enter the city walls for free. (1-day pass is 40€ per person, 1 entry allowed) www.dubrovnikpass.com OPTION 3: Alternatively, you can buy City Walls Entrance ticket, via the official website of the Society of Friends of Dubrovnik Antiquities. (40€ per person, 1 entry allowed) www.dpds.hr We suggest considering the PASS as it provides optimal value for the same price, offering numerous inclusions. However, please be aware that the 1-day pass is subject to a 24-hour time limit. • The Society of Friends of Dubrovnik Antiquities maintains City walls tickets and proceeds go towards wall preservation • Entrance tickets are never included in our tours