Dubrovnik Old Town History Walking Tour
by Dubrovnik Walking Tours
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The Dubrovnik Old Town History Walking Tour lasts 90 minutes and starts at the Large Onofrio's Fountain near the Hard Rock Cafe, where the guide meets the group and gives a brief introduction. The tour begins with a history overview at the fountain, explaining Dubrovnik’s origins as the maritime republic of Ragusa and its aqueduct system. The group then walks down the main street, passing the Church of the Holy Savior, while learning about the role of religion in shaping the city. Next, the tour visits the Franciscan Church and Monastery complex, which includes a 13th-century monastery, a 17th-century library with over 20,000 books and 1,200 manuscripts, and a pharmacy dating from 1317 that is one of the oldest still operating in the world. Local traditions related to this site are also discussed. The walk continues along Stradun, the main street and central promenade of the Old Town, where the guide explains its importance as a public and business space, the division of the city, and key historical events such as the fall of the Ragusa Republic and conflicts in the 20th century. Leaving Stradun, the tour moves to the Orthodox Christian Church on a narrower street, describing the influence of Orthodox, Jewish, and Muslim communities on Dubrovnik’s history. At Gundulic Square, the group observes the Green Market and learns about local produce and customs. The tour then visits the Rector's Palace, which served as the seat of Dubrovnik’s government from the 14th century until 1808, housing administrative offices, an armoury, a prison, and a watch house. Nearby is the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, noted for a legend about Richard the Lionheart’s shipwreck near Dubrovnik. At the city harbor, the guide talks about Dubrovnik’s naval reputation, the Arsenal where ships were built and loaded, and stories about the Quarantine and the nearby fortresses of St. Luke and St. John. The tour ends at Luza Square under the City Bell Tower, covering the church dedicated to the patron saint St. Blaise, the legend of the knight Orlando and his column, Sponza Palace, the Small Onofrio’s Fountain, and the Bell Tower itself. This walking tour includes a local guide and all taxes and fees. Hotel pickup and drop-off and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dubrovnik Walking Tours
The meeting point is the Large Onofrio's Fountain next to the Hard Rock Cafe. The guide briefly introduces themselves and the group here before starting the 1.5-hour Discover Dubrovnik tour.
5 min
Onophrian Fountain
This is the starting place for the historical overview of Dubrovnik’s rise as the maritime republic of Ragusa, including its aqueduct system centered on the Large Onofrio's Fountain.
10 min
Crkva sv. Spas
Next to the fountain, the walk proceeds down the main street passing the Church of the Holy Savior, discussing the importance of religion in the city’s development.
The Franciscan Church and Monastery
The tour visits this complex consisting of a monastery, church, library, and pharmacy. The monastery dates back to the 13th century. The 17th-century library holds over 20,000 books and 1,200 manuscripts. The pharmacy from 1317 is the third oldest still in operation worldwide. Local centuries-old traditions related to the site are also mentioned.
10 min
Stradun
The walk continues along Stradun, the main street and public promenade. It divides the city into north and south and hosts public events and business activities. The guide explains the fall of the Ragusa Republic and recent history including the Yugoslav period and Homeland War.
10 min
Church of the Holy Annunciation
Leaving the main street, the tour goes to a narrower street toward the port, stopping at the Orthodox Christian Church to discuss the influence of Orthodox, Jewish, and Muslim communities on Dubrovnik’s history.
10 min
Monument of Poet Ivan Gundulic
At Gundulic Square’s Green Market, the guide discusses local produce and related traditions and stories.
10 min
Rector's Palace
The palace served as the seat of Dubrovnik’s Rector and government from the 14th century until 1808. It also housed the Minor Council, state administration, an armoury, powder magazine, watch house, and prison.
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
The cathedral is noted for a legend that Richard the Lionheart was shipwrecked near Dubrovnik in 1192 while returning from the Crusades.
5 min
City Harbor
The tour visits the old port, explaining Dubrovnik’s naval reputation, the shipbuilding and loading at the Arsenal, and stories about the Quarantine and nearby fortresses of St. Luke and St. John.
15 min
Orlando Column
Concluding at Luza Square under the City Bell Tower, the guide covers the church dedicated to patron St. Blaise, the legend of Orlando and his column, Sponza Palace, the Small Onofrio's Fountain, and the Bell Tower.
15 min
Meeting point
From Pile Gate, the main entrance of Old Town, you need to enter the Old Town across the wooden bridge and walk down to the main street Stradun. As soon as you are on the main street The Large Onofrio's Fountain will be the first thing on your right. Look for our representative with a red umbrella.
End point
From Pile Gate, the main entrance of Old Town, you need to enter the Old Town across the wooden bridge and walk down to the main street Stradun. As soon as you are on the main street The Large Onofrio's Fountain will be the first thing on your right. Look for our representative with a red umbrella.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dubrovnik Old Town History Walking Tour
by Dubrovnik Walking Tours
Choose from 3 available options
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.€40Overview
The Dubrovnik Old Town History Walking Tour lasts 90 minutes and starts at the Large Onofrio's Fountain near the Hard Rock Cafe, where the guide meets the group and gives a brief introduction. The tour begins with a history overview at the fountain, explaining Dubrovnik’s origins as the maritime republic of Ragusa and its aqueduct system. The group then walks down the main street, passing the Church of the Holy Savior, while learning about the role of religion in shaping the city. Next, the tour visits the Franciscan Church and Monastery complex, which includes a 13th-century monastery, a 17th-century library with over 20,000 books and 1,200 manuscripts, and a pharmacy dating from 1317 that is one of the oldest still operating in the world. Local traditions related to this site are also discussed. The walk continues along Stradun, the main street and central promenade of the Old Town, where the guide explains its importance as a public and business space, the division of the city, and key historical events such as the fall of the Ragusa Republic and conflicts in the 20th century. Leaving Stradun, the tour moves to the Orthodox Christian Church on a narrower street, describing the influence of Orthodox, Jewish, and Muslim communities on Dubrovnik’s history. At Gundulic Square, the group observes the Green Market and learns about local produce and customs. The tour then visits the Rector's Palace, which served as the seat of Dubrovnik’s government from the 14th century until 1808, housing administrative offices, an armoury, a prison, and a watch house. Nearby is the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, noted for a legend about Richard the Lionheart’s shipwreck near Dubrovnik. At the city harbor, the guide talks about Dubrovnik’s naval reputation, the Arsenal where ships were built and loaded, and stories about the Quarantine and the nearby fortresses of St. Luke and St. John. The tour ends at Luza Square under the City Bell Tower, covering the church dedicated to the patron saint St. Blaise, the legend of the knight Orlando and his column, Sponza Palace, the Small Onofrio’s Fountain, and the Bell Tower itself. This walking tour includes a local guide and all taxes and fees. Hotel pickup and drop-off and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dubrovnik Walking Tours
The meeting point is the Large Onofrio's Fountain next to the Hard Rock Cafe. The guide briefly introduces themselves and the group here before starting the 1.5-hour Discover Dubrovnik tour.
5 min
Onophrian Fountain
This is the starting place for the historical overview of Dubrovnik’s rise as the maritime republic of Ragusa, including its aqueduct system centered on the Large Onofrio's Fountain.
10 min
Crkva sv. Spas
Next to the fountain, the walk proceeds down the main street passing the Church of the Holy Savior, discussing the importance of religion in the city’s development.
The Franciscan Church and Monastery
The tour visits this complex consisting of a monastery, church, library, and pharmacy. The monastery dates back to the 13th century. The 17th-century library holds over 20,000 books and 1,200 manuscripts. The pharmacy from 1317 is the third oldest still in operation worldwide. Local centuries-old traditions related to the site are also mentioned.
10 min
Stradun
The walk continues along Stradun, the main street and public promenade. It divides the city into north and south and hosts public events and business activities. The guide explains the fall of the Ragusa Republic and recent history including the Yugoslav period and Homeland War.
10 min
Church of the Holy Annunciation
Leaving the main street, the tour goes to a narrower street toward the port, stopping at the Orthodox Christian Church to discuss the influence of Orthodox, Jewish, and Muslim communities on Dubrovnik’s history.
10 min
Monument of Poet Ivan Gundulic
At Gundulic Square’s Green Market, the guide discusses local produce and related traditions and stories.
10 min
Rector's Palace
The palace served as the seat of Dubrovnik’s Rector and government from the 14th century until 1808. It also housed the Minor Council, state administration, an armoury, powder magazine, watch house, and prison.
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
The cathedral is noted for a legend that Richard the Lionheart was shipwrecked near Dubrovnik in 1192 while returning from the Crusades.
5 min
City Harbor
The tour visits the old port, explaining Dubrovnik’s naval reputation, the shipbuilding and loading at the Arsenal, and stories about the Quarantine and nearby fortresses of St. Luke and St. John.
15 min
Orlando Column
Concluding at Luza Square under the City Bell Tower, the guide covers the church dedicated to patron St. Blaise, the legend of Orlando and his column, Sponza Palace, the Small Onofrio's Fountain, and the Bell Tower.
15 min
Meeting point
From Pile Gate, the main entrance of Old Town, you need to enter the Old Town across the wooden bridge and walk down to the main street Stradun. As soon as you are on the main street The Large Onofrio's Fountain will be the first thing on your right. Look for our representative with a red umbrella.
End point
From Pile Gate, the main entrance of Old Town, you need to enter the Old Town across the wooden bridge and walk down to the main street Stradun. As soon as you are on the main street The Large Onofrio's Fountain will be the first thing on your right. Look for our representative with a red umbrella.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.