Trip Description
This is the perfect introduction to the city and a a good start to your stay. Here you will find out everything you need to know about the city and its history and present. Your local tour guide will take you on a journey through 1400 years of history, from its foundation to today.
From the golden age of the independent Republic of Ragusa in the Middle Ages to the founding and collapse of Yugoslavia in modern times.Today the historic old town is one of the best preserved UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Surrounded by the city walls, it looks like a fortress from the outside, but inside you find yourself in a place from a fantasy world.
The main street “Stradun” is the largest and widest in the old town. To the left and right of the main mile are small narrow side streets that together form a maze, each side street has a story to tell and in which you can find a few hidden gems. You might even learn a few Croatian words along the way.The tour passes important historical sights such as the Franciscan Monastery, Orlando Statue, St. Blaise Church, as well as the Jewish Quarter, Rector’s Palace and Dubrovnik Cathedral. Historical facts, legends and curiosities, it’s all told here.
At the end, your tour guide can even give you a tip or two for the rest of your stay. Dubrovnik has a lot to offer. This city walk gives you a good overview and is the perfect introduction to the city. The tour is also suitable for wheelchair users as stairs can be avoided on the route.
