Dubrovnik Old Town: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour & Main Sights

One Hour Through 700 Years of Dubrovnik's Rise & Fall

You walk the main street and side alleys of Dubrovnik's Old Town with a local guide who covers the city's history as a maritime republic, its religious diversity, and its recent past. You see the Rector's Palace, the Franciscan Monastery with its 700-year-old pharmacy, the Arsenal, and Orlando's Column. The tour takes 1.5 hours, includes your guide and all fees, and is fully wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Onofrio's Fountain10m
2. Franciscan Church and Monastery10m
3. Stradun10m
4. Rector's Palacepass by
5. Orlando's Column15m

Explore Dubrovnik Old Town highlights

• Meet at Large Onofrio's Fountain
• Overview of Dubrovnik's history
• Walk past Church of Holy Savior
• Visit Franciscan Church and Monastery
• Stroll along main street Stradun
• Walk inner Old Town street to Port
• Stop at Orthodox Christian Church
• Visit Green Market at Gundulic Square
• Pass by Rector's Palace
• See the Cathedral and hear legend
• Explore Old Port and Arsenal stories
• End at Luza Square under Bell Tower

The experience

Onofrio's Fountain is where you meet, next to the red umbrella near Hard Rock Cafe. It's not just a landmark. It's the start of a 1.5-hour walk that moves through the city's whole story, from when Dubrovnik was a maritime trading republic called Ragusa to what happened during the 1990s war. Your guide stands there and introduces themselves, and then you're off down Stradun, the main street that splits the Old Town in half.

The Franciscan Church and Monastery stops you early on, and this is where the detail matters. The complex has a library built in the 17th century with over 20,000 books and 1200 old manuscripts. There's also a pharmacy inside: founded in 1317, it's the third oldest still-operating pharmacy in the world. You walk past the Rector's Palace, which housed the government, the Minor Council, the armoury, and a prison all under one roof between the 14th century and 1808. These aren't just buildings. They're the physical proof of how Dubrovnik ran itself for centuries.

The walk takes you through narrower streets toward the port, past the Orthodox Christian Church and the Green Market at Gundulic Square, where you see what locals actually buy. Then you reach the Arsenal and the Old Port, where your guide talks about the famous Quarantine and the fortresses of St. Luke and St. John. The tour ends at Luza Square under the City Bell Tower, where Orlando's Column stands: a symbol tied to a legend about a knight, and surrounded by the Small Onofrio's Fountain, the Sponza Palace, and the church of St. Blaise, the city's patron saint.

The whole thing is 1.5 hours, small groups, and wheelchair accessible throughout. You don't need to arrange anything. The guide is included, all taxes and fees are covered, and you can bring a stroller if you're traveling with infants. If you use public transport to get there, the stops are nearby.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a local guide who leads you through the Old Town for 1.5 hours, covering the history of Dubrovnik as a maritime republic, its religious communities, and its recent past.
• All taxes, fees and handling charges are included in the price.
• The guide meets you at Onofrio's Fountain and takes you through Stradun, the Franciscan Monastery with its historic pharmacy and library, the Rector's Palace, the Cathedral, the Arsenal, the Old Port, and ends at Luza Square near Orlando's Column.

Options for this experience

2 options

Discover Dubrovnik GroupGuide in English · 10:00, 12:00 and 16:30Group option in English, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes

Discover Dubrovnik PrivateGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00Private option lasting 1 hour 30 minutes, available in English, German or Spanish

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 30

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dubrovnik Walking Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the core history and main sights of Dubrovnik's Old Town without arranging a separate guide or spending hours on your own: the 1.5-hour format and small group size mean you get the story straight and move at a steady pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 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.

How long is the Dubrovnik Old Town walking tour?

1.5 hours.

Where do we meet for the tour?

At the Large Onofrio's Fountain, next to Hard Rock Cafe, where the guide will be standing by a red umbrella.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces in the Old Town section are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are allowed for infants and small children.

What's included in the tour price?

A local guide, all taxes, fees and handling charges. Entry to individual attractions like the Rector's Palace interior is not included.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour.

What are the main stops on this tour?

Onofrio's Fountain, Franciscan Church and Monastery, Stradun (main street), Rector's Palace, the Cathedral, the Arsenal, the Old Port, and Luza Square with Orlando's Column.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited fitness?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.