Dubrovnik · HISTORICAL TOURS
The good historical tours go weeks ahead in summer and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ from one another.
A 90-minute Dubrovnik Old Town history walk with a local guide, covering key sights from Onofrio’s Fountain to the harbor.
“A short but very interesting tour of the history and pertinent facts about Dubrovnik. Helena was very personably and lovely.”
Game of Thrones meets Dubrovnik in 90 minutes, with King’s Landing docks, Blackwater Bay piers, and Old Town streets led by local guides.
“Walking around seeing and understanding the cities history - tour guide was informative but also liked taking and promoting himself”
90-minute guided walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town from Onofrio’s Fountain to the port, with lively stories of shipbuilding and quarantine.
“It’s my first time in Dubrovnik, and I’m really happy to have started my trip with a guided tour. Elena is an impressive local guide, her personal stories and legends added a special charm to my experience of this beautiful city. Highly recommended!”
Dubrovnik’s 7:30 Early Bird Old Town walk beats cruise crowds, with local history, photo stops, and a guided route to Stradun.
“Our guide was so passionate and informative about the history of Dubrovnik. The early tour is the best way to enjoy the old town and avoid the big crowds later on. Highly recommend this and try to do it when you arrive in Dubrovnik as you gain a great insight into the area and lots of tips on what to do during your stay .”
Kayak Korčula islands with stops at Badija monastery, Gubavac, Vrnik quarries, and homemade cake plus Grk wine, with swim time.
“Boris is an exceptional tour guide who elevates the experience with his extensive knowledge on a wide range of topics. His insights into the history of Korcula, Dalmatia, and Croatia were particularly captivating. Our group consisted of three people, which was ideal since it was off-season (end of May), naturally resulting in a smaller group size. Boris prefers to keep his tours small, with a maximum of eight participants, to ensure safety and a more personalized experience. The tour seamlessly weaves together fascinating discussions on fauna, history, geopolitics, geology, and geography, all while kayaking through the crystal-clear, blue waters under the warm sunshine. We explored two islan...”
Step into Dubrovnik’s Red History Museum, a small interactive stop on life under communism, with props, pop culture, and a Yugo 45 photo moment.
“Such a well curated museum! Loved the interactive nature of it all, and how it was a mix of history, politics and pop culture. Highly recommend.”
2-hour private Jewish heritage walk in Dubrovnik’s UNESCO Old Town with Vesna, visiting the Sephardi synagogue and Jewish Museum.
“Vesna was the most amazing tour guide. As she lives within the old walls of Dubrovnik she gave an amazing insight to life in this beautiful city as well as an amazing history lesson. Would highly recommend.”
Stroll Dubrovnik with a local guide, mixing Game of Thrones filming spots with real city history, photo views, and smart stops.
“Daniela was absolutely brilliant and a pleasure…. Really enjoyed the tour 🤩”
2-hour private Dubrovnik walking tour with Old Town sights, coffee and local liquers in a palace, plus a guide just for your group.
“Our guide, Tea, is a delightful person. She was genuinely happy to be showing us her hometown. Her father grew up in the walled city. She shared some family stories and local stories that brought the history alive. You must ask her about the dog story. Tea is a teacher and has a knack for imparting her knowledge in a fun and memorable way. We visited a historic home that was only open to us because of the connection Tea has with the community. It was here that we shared coffee and Easter bread over a 16th century table. It was a lovely experience. I highly recommend Tea and this…”
Evening walk in Dubrovnik Old Town with wine tasting and local bites, plus landmark stories and stay recommendations.
“Our guide Daniela was exceptional Her knowledge of the history and city was fantastic. She kept our group together very well and looked after all of us. I would highly recommend her as a guide.”
Private Game of Thrones and history walking tour in Dubrovnik, from Pile Bay to the Old Town, with a local guide.
“Roko was great! He was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around! We look forward to returning to Dubrovnik.”
Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with a Game of Thrones location guide, compare real sites to scenes, and see the Walk of Shame in 90 minutes.
Kayak from Lumbarda through ancient quarries and a 14th-century monastery, meet deer, then sip GRK wine with Klašun pastries.
“The tour and kayaking was marvelous, we enjoyed every moment of it. Boris was most amazing and welcoming guide making the exeprience really special. He has shared a lot of details and insights about the island, its history and specialities. We were a small group of just two couple which made the experience very friendly and itimate. 100% recommended and a huge thank you to Boris for the most lovely day and all the tips for our travelling!!! It was excellent!”
See Ombla, the bridge, and Mount Srđ on a photo-focused Dubrovnik tour with pickup, round-trip ride, and Old Town free time.
“Tom met us at the bus terminal right outside the cruise port, and we had a wonderful day. He drove us around to see all of the highlights of Dobrovnik, was filled with information on the beautiful city, got out of the car to escort us to the various sites and took a ton of pictures of my family. Would definitely recommend!”
2-hour small-group walk in Dubrovnik’s Old Town, mixing Dubrovnik Republic history with Game of Thrones filming details for $34.
“Excellent tour and insider info from Dorothea (hope I'm spelling her name correct). Although we had a small group, she was very knowledgable and answered all questions we had and took some time to take some photos for each of us also. 5 stars for Dorothea :)”
Every kind of Dubrovnik day, and the pick of each.
