Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour
From$21.25
2 hours
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Full description
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.
Included / Excluded
- 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)
Itinerary
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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.
Duration: 2 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: We enter the old town, then head towards the city walls entrance.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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.
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO
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This tour ends close to the old town port
Duration: 2 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
Dubrovnik Walks, Orange umbrella, Brsalje ul. 8, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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
Traveler reviews
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May 2026 visit
Davor was a very knowledgeable guide and related well to the group and was patient with many questions and pictures from the group. Provided amazing stories about the walls and Croatia as a whole.
tkeane897May 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Enjoyable walk
There is an additional cost for “The Wall” of 40 euros. If you don’t pay you’re not able to go on walk. Lots and lots of stairs. The guide was very informative about the history of the town. Great view of the whole town from up above.
Jane_MMay 17, 2026VIATOR
Walk the Walls
This excursion is a must do! There is so much culture and history to absorb and this was a perfect experience for both.
Brenda_HMay 17, 2026VIATOR
Historic and scenic
Our group of ten thoroughly enjoyed our guided walk tour by Davor. It was historically informative and beautiful scenery looking out to the sea.
cfordskiersMay 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Things to do in Dubrovnik
Davor, our tour guide was fantastic! Croatia is rich in culture and history and Davor walked us through it all. Walking the well was an incredible experience. I would highly recommend 5 Stars!
fredhB3666DGMay 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
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