Dubrovnik Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour
by Dubrovnik Walks
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€50Overview
This two-hour walking tour begins near Pile Gate in Dubrovnik, where the guide meets the group to start the visit. The tour proceeds into the Old Town before heading to the entrance of the ancient city walls. Participants purchase tickets separately to access the walls, as the entrance fee is not included in the tour price. The guide leads a walk around the 1.2-mile (2-kilometer) city walls, explaining their construction, restorations, and defensive purpose since the 14th century. Along the route, the guide highlights key fortifications such as Fort Revelin and Minceta Tower, both located on the walls, and points out Fort Lovrijenac, which lies outside the main walls but is part of the defensive system. The guide also discusses the military history of Dubrovnik, including the city’s wars, political struggles, and diplomatic efforts that helped maintain its independence as a republic. Views from the walls include the Adriatic Sea, the port, and the UNESCO-listed Old Town. The tour involves many stairs and is not suitable for those with mobility issues. It is conducted in English and uses audio headsets for groups of four or more. The tour ends near the old town port. No restroom stops are provided during the walk.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point near Pile Gate
The guide meets guests near Pile Gate to start the tour. This is the beginning of the walk around the ancient city walls, a 1.2-mile (2-km) defensive structure built in the 14th century. The guide introduces the city's history and the importance of the walls.
2 min
Old Town
The group enters Dubrovnik's Old Town and heads toward the entrance to the city walls. This segment leads directly to the ticket area for the walls and prepares guests for the walk along the fortifications.
Dubrovnik City Walls
After buying entry tickets, the tour continues with a walk along the 1.2-mile (2-km) city walls built in the 14th century. The guide points out key features such as Fort Revelin and Minceta Tower within the walls, explaining their strategic importance. The walk offers views of the Adriatic Sea, the port, and the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. The guide also discusses the city walls’ restorations and the political history of Dubrovnik, including its efforts to maintain independence. Fort Lovrijenac can be seen at a distance but is not included in the tour. The entrance fee for the walls is not covered in the tour price.
120 min
Old Town Port
The tour concludes near the old town port after completing the circuit of the city walls, providing a convenient endpoint for further independent exploration.
2 min
Meeting point
MEETING POINT is right by PILE bus stop/taxi drop-off point. Address is BRSALJE 8. Dubrovnik Walks representatives & orange umbrella are all there!
End point
Tour ends near the old town port. This map shows our meeting point not the ending point!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dubrovnik Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour
by Dubrovnik Walks
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€50Overview
This two-hour walking tour begins near Pile Gate in Dubrovnik, where the guide meets the group to start the visit. The tour proceeds into the Old Town before heading to the entrance of the ancient city walls. Participants purchase tickets separately to access the walls, as the entrance fee is not included in the tour price. The guide leads a walk around the 1.2-mile (2-kilometer) city walls, explaining their construction, restorations, and defensive purpose since the 14th century. Along the route, the guide highlights key fortifications such as Fort Revelin and Minceta Tower, both located on the walls, and points out Fort Lovrijenac, which lies outside the main walls but is part of the defensive system. The guide also discusses the military history of Dubrovnik, including the city’s wars, political struggles, and diplomatic efforts that helped maintain its independence as a republic. Views from the walls include the Adriatic Sea, the port, and the UNESCO-listed Old Town. The tour involves many stairs and is not suitable for those with mobility issues. It is conducted in English and uses audio headsets for groups of four or more. The tour ends near the old town port. No restroom stops are provided during the walk.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point near Pile Gate
The guide meets guests near Pile Gate to start the tour. This is the beginning of the walk around the ancient city walls, a 1.2-mile (2-km) defensive structure built in the 14th century. The guide introduces the city's history and the importance of the walls.
2 min
Old Town
The group enters Dubrovnik's Old Town and heads toward the entrance to the city walls. This segment leads directly to the ticket area for the walls and prepares guests for the walk along the fortifications.
Dubrovnik City Walls
After buying entry tickets, the tour continues with a walk along the 1.2-mile (2-km) city walls built in the 14th century. The guide points out key features such as Fort Revelin and Minceta Tower within the walls, explaining their strategic importance. The walk offers views of the Adriatic Sea, the port, and the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. The guide also discusses the city walls’ restorations and the political history of Dubrovnik, including its efforts to maintain independence. Fort Lovrijenac can be seen at a distance but is not included in the tour. The entrance fee for the walls is not covered in the tour price.
120 min
Old Town Port
The tour concludes near the old town port after completing the circuit of the city walls, providing a convenient endpoint for further independent exploration.
2 min
Meeting point
MEETING POINT is right by PILE bus stop/taxi drop-off point. Address is BRSALJE 8. Dubrovnik Walks representatives & orange umbrella are all there!
End point
Tour ends near the old town port. This map shows our meeting point not the ending point!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.