Dubrovnik History Walk & Boat

Dubrovnik’s rich history comes alive on this captivating walking and boat tour. Guests explore the iconic Old Town, uncovering the city’s maritime past at landmarks like the Rector’s Palace. The adventure then continues with a scenic boat ride around Lokrum Island, providing stunning views of Dubrovnik’s ancient walls. Led by an engaging guide, this 3-4 hour experience offers an immersive look into the heritage that has shaped this remarkable destination. Those eager to discover Dubrovnik’s fascinating story won’t want to miss out on this enlightening tour.

Key Points

• This guided tour takes visitors on a walking exploration of Dubrovnik’s historic Old Town, highlighting iconic landmarks and providing insights into the city’s turbulent past.
• A panoramic boat ride around Lokrum Island offers breathtaking views of Dubrovnik’s ancient walls, complementing the comprehensive history lesson from the walking tour.
• The 3-4 hour tour is led by an English-speaking local guide and includes all entrance fees and gratuities, providing good value for travelers.
• The tour has a 5.0 rating based on a single review, with praise for the informative and engaging guide as well as the captivating sailing experience.
• The tour is suitable for most travelers, except those requiring wheelchair accessibility, and includes accommodation for infants who must sit on laps.

Tour Overview

The Dubrovnik History Walk & Boat tour provides participants with a comprehensive exploration of Dubrovnik’s rich history and stunning landscapes.

Dubrovnik’s rich history and stunning landscapes are comprehensively explored through this guided walking and boat tour.

This activity takes travelers on a guided walking tour through the city’s historic Old Town, followed by a panoramic boat ride around Lokrum Island.

Priced at $68.75 per person, the tour accommodates a maximum of 20 travelers and requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate.

Confirmation is provided at the time of booking, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

The tour includes an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and gratuities.

Inclusions

This tour includes an English-speaking local guide who leads the guided history walking tour through Dubrovnik’s Old Town.

Participants will also enjoy a panorama of Dubrovnik by boat, with no land access to Lokrum island. All entrance fees are covered, and gratuities for the guide and driver are included.

Food and beverages are provided, though personal spending is not. The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps, with infant seats available.

Most travelers can participate in this experience, which lasts approximately 3-4 hours.

Meeting and Pickup

Two meeting point options are available for this Dubrovnik History Walk & Boat tour.

Travelers can meet at the:

• Aphrodite and Pan Statue, Ul. Svetog Đurđa 4, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

• Amerlings Fountain, Pile Square, just outside Old Town and Pile Gate

The tour concludes at the Dubrovnik Boat Old Port, Ribarnica ul. 1, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia.

The tour starts promptly at 10:00 AM.

Tour Details

The tour includes sailing around Lokrum island, though no land access is provided.

It’s not wheelchair accessible, so travelers with mobility challenges may find it difficult. Infants are welcome, with infant seats available. Most travelers can participate in this activity.

The panoramic boat tour offers a unique perspective of Dubrovnik’s historic old town. While it doesn’t include food and beverages, it does cover entrance fees and gratuities for the guide and driver.

Reviews

What do the reviews say about the Dubrovnik History Walk & Boat tour? The tour has received a stellar 5.0 rating based on a single review.

The reviewer praised the experience, highlighting:

An informative and engaging English-speaking local guide, the captivating sailing around Lokrum island, and the comprehensive guided history walking tour.

• An informative and engaging English-speaking local guide

• The captivating sailing around Lokrum island

• The comprehensive guided history walking tour

• The overall value and enjoyment of the full tour package

With such a positive review, it’s clear that the Dubrovnik History Walk & Boat tour delivers an immersive and memorable experience for travelers seeking to explore the rich history and stunning scenery of Dubrovnik.

Exploring Dubrovnik’s History

Though Dubrovnik’s history stretches back centuries, the Dubrovnik History Walk & Boat tour offers visitors a captivating glimpse into the city’s storied past.

Led by an English-speaking local guide, the tour winds through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, highlighting iconic landmarks like the Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan Monastery.

Along the way, travelers learn about the city’s turbulent history, from its time as a prosperous maritime republic to its more recent trials during the Yugoslavian wars.

The tour culminates with a boat ride around Lokrum Island, providing panoramic views of Dubrovnik’s ancient walls and terracotta rooftops.

Sailing Around Lokrum Island

After exploring Dubrovnik’s captivating history on land, the tour takes travelers aboard a boat to sail around the nearby Lokrum Island.

The panoramic views from the water offer a unique perspective of Dubrovnik’s striking Old Town and the surrounding Adriatic coastline.

During the boat ride, visitors can:

• Spot the abandoned Benedictine monastery on Lokrum Island

• Admire the lush vegetation and rocky cliffs of the island

• Enjoy the tranquility of the open water away from the bustling city

• Capture stunning photographs of Dubrovnik’s iconic city walls and landmarks.

Practical Information

The tour conveniently departs from the Aphrodite and Pan Statue in the city center, though an alternative meeting point is available at the Amerlings Fountain in Pile Square just outside the Old Town.

The tour concludes at the Dubrovnik Boat Old Port.

With a maximum of 20 travelers and a minimum of 4 required to operate, the experience includes an English-speaking local guide, a guided history walking tour, and a panoramic boat ride around Lokrum island.

Food, beverages, entrance fees, and gratuities are all covered.

The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps.