Šibenik Private Walking Historical Morning or Evening Tour
by Sibenik Tour
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Šibenik is a Croatian city with a complex past visible in its architecture and streets. This private walking tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours and covers many historical sites in the city center. The walk starts near the Monument of Kresimir IV and ends at Saint James Cathedral. Along the way, the guide explains the history of the city’s patron saint, the first canonized Croatian man, and the theater where doctor Kovach from ER began his career. Participants learn about the noblemen, the city’s two titles, and the four fortresses that defended it, including details such as one fortress’s German name and the three-year siege Šibenik endured. The tour also covers a former Catholic monastery that became an Orthodox church and was once a Templar knights’ castle. Visitors hear about the first mechanical public clock that was stolen, local fires, Venetian rule, and the city’s medieval oil production. The guide points out war history, including conflicts with the Ottomans and the Yugoslav army, plague outbreaks, bombed churches, and a local oligarch who converted his house into a monastery. Additional points include medieval toilets and air conditioning methods, the Cathedral’s bells ringing from the Vatican, the presence of bricks from Venice, and references to Games of Thrones filming. The tour may also include a look at a small cemetery and possibly an original funeral if timing allows. This is a walking tour with a local guide. Bottled water is provided, and if requested, the guide will walk from or to the port of Šibenik. Gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Sibenik Tour
The walk starts in the center of Šibenik near the Monument of Kresimir IV and continues through the city’s historic streets for about two hours. The guide covers the city’s patron saint, noblemen, the two city titles, and the history of four fortresses, including their sieges and various conflicts. Visitors learn about a medieval church, the first mechanical public clock, Venetian influence, local wars, plague history, and other historical details.
120 min
Saint Jacques Cathedral
The final stop is Saint James Cathedral where visitors can see the exterior and, if they choose, enter to view the interior of this notable landmark. The Cathedral’s bells are noted to toll from the Vatican.
20 min
Meeting point
Sibenik port in front of the exit gate
End point
In the medieval period, on the square in front of the “Medulić” coffee bar there used to be a small market (platea).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Šibenik Private Walking Historical Morning or Evening Tour
by Sibenik Tour
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$113.48Overview
Šibenik is a Croatian city with a complex past visible in its architecture and streets. This private walking tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours and covers many historical sites in the city center. The walk starts near the Monument of Kresimir IV and ends at Saint James Cathedral. Along the way, the guide explains the history of the city’s patron saint, the first canonized Croatian man, and the theater where doctor Kovach from ER began his career. Participants learn about the noblemen, the city’s two titles, and the four fortresses that defended it, including details such as one fortress’s German name and the three-year siege Šibenik endured. The tour also covers a former Catholic monastery that became an Orthodox church and was once a Templar knights’ castle. Visitors hear about the first mechanical public clock that was stolen, local fires, Venetian rule, and the city’s medieval oil production. The guide points out war history, including conflicts with the Ottomans and the Yugoslav army, plague outbreaks, bombed churches, and a local oligarch who converted his house into a monastery. Additional points include medieval toilets and air conditioning methods, the Cathedral’s bells ringing from the Vatican, the presence of bricks from Venice, and references to Games of Thrones filming. The tour may also include a look at a small cemetery and possibly an original funeral if timing allows. This is a walking tour with a local guide. Bottled water is provided, and if requested, the guide will walk from or to the port of Šibenik. Gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sibenik Tour
The walk starts in the center of Šibenik near the Monument of Kresimir IV and continues through the city’s historic streets for about two hours. The guide covers the city’s patron saint, noblemen, the two city titles, and the history of four fortresses, including their sieges and various conflicts. Visitors learn about a medieval church, the first mechanical public clock, Venetian influence, local wars, plague history, and other historical details.
120 min
Saint Jacques Cathedral
The final stop is Saint James Cathedral where visitors can see the exterior and, if they choose, enter to view the interior of this notable landmark. The Cathedral’s bells are noted to toll from the Vatican.
20 min
Meeting point
Sibenik port in front of the exit gate
End point
In the medieval period, on the square in front of the “Medulić” coffee bar there used to be a small market (platea).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.