Dubrovnik Panorama Sightseeing by Minivan with Tour Guide
by Horizon Tours
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✓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.€60Overview
This minivan tour in Dubrovnik lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours and includes a scenic drive with commentary and a visit to the Old Town. The tour begins from either Port Gruž near the main bus terminal or from Pile Gate by the Amerling fountain next to Dubravka restaurant, with multiple departure times available. The driver takes guests on a panoramic 1 hour 30 minute drive to see city landmarks such as the spring of the Ombla River, the Franjo Tuđman bridge, and Fort Imperial on Mount Srđ. There are two photo stops on Mount Srđ: one at the ruins of the old Napoleon garrison in Bosanka village, and another at Fort Imperial, where guests have a 20-minute break to walk around and view the landscape including Lokrum island and the town of Cavtat. The tour also includes a drive-by of the Dubrovnik City Walls and Buža gate. After the panorama drive ends at Pile Gate, guests have about 5 minutes of free time to explore the Old Town on their own. Return transfers to the cruise ship from Pile Gate run every half hour and are included. The tour is conducted in a fully air-conditioned minivan with free Wi-Fi and live commentary. Pickup and drop-off are available from any location in Dubrovnik, including Port Gruž and Pile Gate. Entrance fees to museums or city walls are not included, and no food or drinks are provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pile Gate
This is the main starting and ending point of the tour. Located outside the entrance to Dubrovnik's Old Town, near the Amerling fountain which features statues of Aphrodite, Pan, and a ram. The guide meets guests here holding a sign marked HORIZON.
Dubrovnik Cruise Port
Another possible start and end location for the tour. The meeting point is at the Central Bus Station platform 8, located just outside the cruise port about 200 to 500 meters from the cruise ships. The guide will be holding a HORIZON sign.
Most Dr. Franja Tudmana
A 15-minute stop at this architectural site offers views southward towards Gruž cruise port terminal with cruise ships, the Lapad peninsula, and nearby islands. Looking north reveals the bay of Rijeka Dubrovačka with its steep cliffs.
15 min
Spring of River Ombla
While driving to the next stop, guests see steep hills resembling Norwegian fjords. The Ombla River is a karst spring originating in Bosnia and flowing under a mountain into Croatia. Near the river, the ruins of Marin Držić's 15th-century summer residence are visible. The river provides Dubrovnik's main source of drinking water.
15 min
Mount Srd
At Bosanka village on Mount Srđ, there is a 10-minute photo stop at the ruins of an old Napoleon garrison. From this viewpoint, visitors can take photos of Dubrovnik's Old Town with red-tiled roofs surrounded by city walls.
10 min
Fort Imperial
At the summit of Mount Srđ, guests have a 20-minute break to walk around Fort Imperial, built during Napoleonic rule, and the nearby upper cable car station. From here, views extend over three countries, Lokrum island nature park, and the town of Cavtat. The guide provides information about the fort and the surrounding area.
20 min
Dubrovnik City Walls
The tour passes by the Buža gate and the northern section of the city walls, offering views from the minivan.
Old Town
Guests have about 5 minutes of free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town on their own before the return transfer.
5 min
Meeting 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
End 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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dubrovnik Panorama Sightseeing by Minivan with Tour Guide
by Horizon Tours
Choose from 4 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.€60Overview
This minivan tour in Dubrovnik lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours and includes a scenic drive with commentary and a visit to the Old Town. The tour begins from either Port Gruž near the main bus terminal or from Pile Gate by the Amerling fountain next to Dubravka restaurant, with multiple departure times available. The driver takes guests on a panoramic 1 hour 30 minute drive to see city landmarks such as the spring of the Ombla River, the Franjo Tuđman bridge, and Fort Imperial on Mount Srđ. There are two photo stops on Mount Srđ: one at the ruins of the old Napoleon garrison in Bosanka village, and another at Fort Imperial, where guests have a 20-minute break to walk around and view the landscape including Lokrum island and the town of Cavtat. The tour also includes a drive-by of the Dubrovnik City Walls and Buža gate. After the panorama drive ends at Pile Gate, guests have about 5 minutes of free time to explore the Old Town on their own. Return transfers to the cruise ship from Pile Gate run every half hour and are included. The tour is conducted in a fully air-conditioned minivan with free Wi-Fi and live commentary. Pickup and drop-off are available from any location in Dubrovnik, including Port Gruž and Pile Gate. Entrance fees to museums or city walls are not included, and no food or drinks are provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pile Gate
This is the main starting and ending point of the tour. Located outside the entrance to Dubrovnik's Old Town, near the Amerling fountain which features statues of Aphrodite, Pan, and a ram. The guide meets guests here holding a sign marked HORIZON.
Dubrovnik Cruise Port
Another possible start and end location for the tour. The meeting point is at the Central Bus Station platform 8, located just outside the cruise port about 200 to 500 meters from the cruise ships. The guide will be holding a HORIZON sign.
Most Dr. Franja Tudmana
A 15-minute stop at this architectural site offers views southward towards Gruž cruise port terminal with cruise ships, the Lapad peninsula, and nearby islands. Looking north reveals the bay of Rijeka Dubrovačka with its steep cliffs.
15 min
Spring of River Ombla
While driving to the next stop, guests see steep hills resembling Norwegian fjords. The Ombla River is a karst spring originating in Bosnia and flowing under a mountain into Croatia. Near the river, the ruins of Marin Držić's 15th-century summer residence are visible. The river provides Dubrovnik's main source of drinking water.
15 min
Mount Srd
At Bosanka village on Mount Srđ, there is a 10-minute photo stop at the ruins of an old Napoleon garrison. From this viewpoint, visitors can take photos of Dubrovnik's Old Town with red-tiled roofs surrounded by city walls.
10 min
Fort Imperial
At the summit of Mount Srđ, guests have a 20-minute break to walk around Fort Imperial, built during Napoleonic rule, and the nearby upper cable car station. From here, views extend over three countries, Lokrum island nature park, and the town of Cavtat. The guide provides information about the fort and the surrounding area.
20 min
Dubrovnik City Walls
The tour passes by the Buža gate and the northern section of the city walls, offering views from the minivan.
Old Town
Guests have about 5 minutes of free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town on their own before the return transfer.
5 min
Meeting 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
End 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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.