Dubrovnik Old Town: Food Tour with Tastings & Wine

Summary

Sample Dalmatian flavors on a relaxed Dubrovnik food walk

You’ll wander Dubrovnik’s Old Town with a local guide who feels more like a friend than a leader. Expect five generous tastings (enough for lunch or dinner), stories about family recipes and city legends, sips of wine and rakija, and laughter around every corner. If you want to taste real Dalmatian flavors while soaking up history in good company, this is your afternoon.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the echo of footsteps on those shiny stone streets in Dubrovnik’s Old Town — like the city was humming under our shoes. We squeezed past laundry lines and old men playing cards, following Ana (our guide, who knows every shortcut). She waved us into a bakery that smelled like warm dough and something sweet I couldn’t place. The pastry she handed me was still hot, flaky, dusted with sugar — I probably ate it too fast but honestly, no regrets.

We’d stop every so often for a story — sometimes about the city walls, sometimes about Ana’s grandmother’s soup recipe. At one spot, an older woman behind the counter poured us tiny glasses of rakija and winked when we coughed at the first sip. “Good for the heart,” she said. The group loosened up after that. It felt less like a tour and more like wandering with friends who just happened to know where all the good stuff was hidden. The main keyword — Dubrovnik Old Town food tour — didn’t cross my mind until later, when I realized how much ground we’d covered without even checking our watches.

I remember the light fading over the rooftops as we tried local cheese and olives in a tucked-away courtyard. Someone asked Ana if she ever got tired of this job; she just laughed and said, “Not as long as there’s dessert.” We finished with wine (red, dry) and some kind of cake that tasted faintly of orange peel — I still think about that last bite sometimes. Walking back through the narrow alleys, bellies full, I caught myself wishing we didn’t have to say goodbye just yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Walking food tour in Dubrovnik Old Town

• Meet in Old Town Dubrovnik
• Walk through historic streets
• Visit five local eateries
• Enjoy authentic food tastings
• Learn about local food traditions
• Discover hidden gems and secrets
• Experience Dubrovnik’s culture and history
• Engage in small group conversations

Top questions

How long does the Dubrovnik Old Town food tour last?

The tour lasts 3 to 4 hours.

Is food included on this Dubrovnik food tour?

Yes, all tastings are included and enough for a hearty lunch or dinner.

Are alcoholic beverages part of the experience?

Yes, wine tasting and other alcoholic beverages are included.

Does the tour include vegetarian options?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested at booking.

Can solo travelers join this small-group food tour?

Solo travelers can book but at least two participants are required for the tour to run.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the meeting point.

Are children allowed on this Dubrovnik food tour?

Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult; minimum drinking age is 18 years.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes five generous tastings from locally-owned eateries in Dubrovnik’s Old Town, wine tasting and other beverages (including rakija), plus stories from your local guide along every stop—enough food for a full lunch or dinner before you head back out into those winding streets again.