Dubrovnik Old Town: Food Tour & Wine Tasting, Small Group

Four Tastings Through Dubrovnik's Limestone Streets

You walk through Dubrovnik's Old Town for 3.5 hours with a local guide, stopping at four eateries for tastings: a Dalmatian starter, a main course at a family restaurant, wine at a local bar, and gelato with pastries. The group stays under ten people, and the food is generous enough to replace lunch or dinner. You pass the Rector's Palace and Stradun without the crowds feeling like the point of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Rector's Palace5m
2. Stradun5m

Dubrovnik Old Town food and wine tour

• Start at Luža Square
• Pass by Rector’s Palace
• Walk along Stradun main street
• Visit Gundulić Square
• Enjoy Dalmatian starter platter
• Have traditional main course
• Attend guided wine tasting
• Finish with gelato and pastries

The experience

"You walk past the same stones every day, but tourists, they see them for the first time," our guide said as we gathered in Luža Square, the heart of Dubrovnik's Old Town. That's the thing about a food tour here. It's not really about the monuments, though you'll pass the Rector's Palace and wander Stradun's polished limestone. It's about standing in a square where locals actually sit, then ducking into a family-run restaurant where the owner knows your guide by name. The Dubrovnik Old Town food tour runs 3 to 3.5 hours, small groups capped at ten people, which means you're not shuffling behind a flag or waiting for stragglers.

You start with a Dalmatian starter platter. The kind of thing you'd eat standing at a bar counter if you lived here. Then a proper main course at a place that's been cooking the same way for decades, not for tourists but for people who work in the Old Town. After that comes the wine tasting at a local wine bar, where you taste what grows in the hills above the city, and the guide explains why this limestone soil makes the wine taste like it does. The gelato and traditional pastries at the end aren't an afterthought. They're the thing that makes you realize you've eaten enough to skip dinner, which is the whole point.

You'll pass Gundulić Square, one of those corners where you see locals actually living their day instead of performing it for cameras. The walk itself is relaxed, not rushed. There's time to notice things: the way the light hits the stone in the afternoon, the sound of the square when a cruise ship hasn't emptied into it yet. The guide is local, knows the owners, and doesn't need to sell you on why Dubrovnik matters. You already know that part.

What’s included

• Your day includes a professional local food guide, four guided tasting stops at local eateries (Dalmatian starter, traditional main course, wine tasting, and gelato with pastries), and a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 guests.
• Alcoholic beverages and wine are included.
• The tour is 3 to 3.5 hours long and covers Dubrovnik's Old Town, passing landmarks like Stradun, the Rector's Palace, Luža Square, and Gundulić Square.
• Vegetarian options are available upon request at booking.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00Last departure this season: 1 Nov

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 14 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 10 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dubrovnik Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to eat your way through Dubrovnik's Old Town without arranging restaurants yourself or navigating crowds alone: the small group and local guide handle both, and the four tastings are substantial enough to replace a full meal.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 14 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is the wine tasting included in the price?

Yes, wine tasting at a local wine bar is one of the four included tasting stops.

Can I do this tour if I'm vegetarian?

Yes, vegetarian options are available. Advise the operator of your dietary requirements at the time of booking.

What's the maximum group size?

Groups are capped at 10 guests, which keeps the experience small and personal.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a relaxed 3 to 3.5-hour walk through the Old Town with stops for food and wine.

Is there a minimum age for the wine tasting?

Yes, the minimum drinking age is 18 years.

What if I'm traveling solo?

Solo travelers are welcome to book, but the tour requires at least two participants to run. If the minimum isn't met, the operator will offer an alternative date.

Is the Rector's Palace included as a stop inside the building?

No, you pass by the Rector's Palace during the walk, but the tour focuses on food and wine tastings at local eateries, not monument entry.