Pile Gate (Pass By)

Starting and ending point. Amerling fountain located between large trees outside Pile Gate entrance to the Old Town of Dubrovnik (next to Dubravka 1836 restaurant). It has statue of Aphrodite, Pan and a ram on the top. Your guide will be holding a sign that says HORIZON

Dubrovnik Cruise Port (Pass By)

Starting and End Point. Central Bus Station - terminal platform 8, outside the cruise port, after you pass pedestrian port exit, 200 - 500m from cruise ships. Your guide will be holding a sign that says HORIZON

Franjo Tudman Bridge

An architectural attraction that will offer you wonderful views. From the view point of the bridge on south you can see Gruž cruise port terminal of Dubrovnik with all the cruise ships, peninsula Lapad new town and nearby Dubrovnik islands. On north, bay of Rijeka Dubrovačka with it's steep cliffs is stretching in front of you.

10 minutes

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While driving towards second stop you can see steep hills that reminds on Norwegian fjords. The river Ombla is a karst phenomenon born in neighboring Bosnia. Near the city it flows under the mountain and springs in Croatia. You will see the ruins of 15th-century summer residence of the famous poet Marin Držić and feel the power of the rushing water. Today that is main source of drinkable water for city.

15 minutes

Mount Srd

On the green oasis of the city you will have two photo stops. First stop is at best view point in Bosanka village at ruins of old Napoleon garrison. From here you will take most instagrammable photos of Dubrovnik old town with it's recognizable red-tiled roofs surrounded by city walls – like the one from postcards.

10 minutes

Fort Imperial

The second stop on the Mount Srđ is on the top of the hill where you will walk on the fort Imperial, built during Napolen's rule, and upper cable car station while admiring the panoramic view over 3 differnt countries, nature park Lokrum island and ancient town Cavtat. Here you will have 20-minute break as your guide points out the neighboring countries and tells you the story about Fort Imperial.

20 minutes

Dubrovnik City Walls (Pass By)

Drive by the Buža gate and north side of the Wall

Old Town

Tour will begin with a brief introduction, showing you sights outside Dubrovnik walls, like fort Lovrijenac and Bokar before entering in town through Pile gate. Right after entering old town you will be introduced with the way of living in Republica Ragusa, see Onophrian fountain which was main source of drinkable water till beginning of 20th century, learn how Franciscans developed medicine in the oldest functioning pharmacy in Franciscan Church and Monastery, walk along side streets up the Jesuit's Staircase to the Church of St. Ignatius and Dubrovnik Cathedral. Your guide will even show you some Game of Thrones, Robin Hood and Star Wars filming locations. In City Harbor you will see how modern fleet took over primacy from traditional but still sailing wooden made galley. The walk will finish on Luza square where you will learn of Rector’s palace, St. Blaise Church, Bell Tower, Orlando's Column and Sponza palace. From here you can continue along the main street Stradun on your own.

1 hour 30 minutes

Pile Gate

Walk into the town through the gate

5 minutes

Onophrian Fountain

Walk by the fountain

5 minutes

The Franciscan Church and Monastery

Short stop in front of monastery and old pharmacy

5 minutes

Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Walk up the staircase and by the church

5 minutes

Dubrovnik Cathedral

Walk by cathedral

5 minutes

Rector's Palace

Walk by the palace

5 minutes

City Harbor

Walk through the old port with guide.

5 minutes

Ploce Gate

Walk by the gate

5 minutes

Dominican Monastery

Short stop in front of monastery

5 minutes

Sponza Palace

Walk by the palace

5 minutes

Church of Saint Blaise

Walk by the church

5 minutes

Stradun

Walk along the main street

10 minutes