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Dubrovnik city walls small group walking tour
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Place: Dubrovnik
Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
Language: English
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Do this because
- Dive into the rich history of Dubrovnik with your local guide
- Enjoy the views of the Old town from high above
- Have fun with an historical guessing game
What to expect
Join a local tour guide on this two-hour historical walking tour of the city walls: you'll hear about the political and diplomatic challenges that the old Dubrovnik Republic was facing in order to survive as an independent city-state and protect its freedom for almost five centuries.
During this tour, you'll learn about the relations that Dubrovnik had with Venice and the Ottoman Empire, and you'll also discover how the walls were built to protect the city from attacks. Your guide will entertain you with historical tidbits and a small quiz to keep you engaged - you'll guess how many cannons there used to be on the city walls and how many soldiers there were on patrol.
You'll travel back in time to the 13th century and see where boiling oil, bows and arrows were used against the attackers. Your guide will tell you about historical warfare, but you'll also have a dedicated topic on the most recent war in Croatia and the attacks on Dubrovnik in 1991.
By the end of the tour, you'll have a clear understanding of the importance of strong medieval defenses as well as smart diplomacy, all of which were essential for the survival of this city.
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Important to know
- You can do this experience if you're 18+ years old
- This tour operates with a maximum of 8 people
- Please keep in mind that the entrance tickets for the city walls are not included in the price of the tour. The price is 35 EUR per person, they can be bought at the entrance, and paid in cash or by card
- The tour is not suitable for travelers who have walking difficulties, since it's physically demanding, covers 1.2 miles and more than 800 stairs
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What’s included
Guided walking tour
Local guide
Small group experience
What’s not included
Entrance fees
Entrance ticket
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
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Dubrovnik Local Guides
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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