Dubrovnik Private Day Trip from Split: UNESCO Walls & Old Town

The drive to Dubrovnik takes three hours, then your guide meets you at the gates

You're picked up from your Split hotel and driven to Dubrovnik in a private air-conditioned vehicle. A local guide walks you through the Old Town's main sites (the Stradun, Cathedral, Rectors Palace, and Dominican Monastery), then you explore freely for three hours before the return drive. Hotel drop-off is included, and the whole day runs 10.5 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private day trip from Split to Dubrovnik

• Pickup from accommodation in Split
• Drive 3h 15m to Dubrovnik
• Guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
• Walk down Stradun and visit landmarks
• Free time to explore Dubrovnik
• Drive 3h 15m back to Split

The experience

"You'll see the walls before you see anything else," our driver said as we pulled out of Split that morning, and he was right. The 3-hour-15-minute drive south hugs the Dalmatian coast, and somewhere around Ston the medieval fortifications come into view: massive stone ramparts that have stood since the 14th century, still wrapped around Dubrovnik's Old Town like they're holding something precious inside. Your private day trip from Split starts with hotel pickup and ends with drop-off the same evening, which means you're not negotiating buses or ferry schedules. The car and driver are yours for the whole day.

Once you arrive, a local guide is waiting to walk you through the Old Town for 90 minutes. The tour covers the famous Stradun (the main limestone street that runs straight through the center), and stops at the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, the Rectors Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and a few of the stone forts that jut out from the walls. The guide points out which buildings survived the 1992 siege and which ones are reconstructions, and suddenly the place stops being a postcard and starts being a city that people actually lived in, fought for, rebuilt. After that, you've got three hours to walk the walls yourself, duck into a museum, find a café overlooking the Adriatic, or just sit on the stone steps and watch the light change.

The whole thing (drive there, guided tour, free time, drive back) lands you home by evening. It's a long day, but the private format means no waiting for a group to gather, no rushing through lunch, no stopping at shops you didn't ask for. You move at your own pace once the guide steps back, which is the part that matters most.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Split.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• professional driver.
• 90-minute guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town led by a local guide.
• three hours of free time to explore independently.
• all taxes, fees, and fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

2 options

Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Croatian7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:00

Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Croatian7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Croatian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Pelican Tours Split

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Dubrovnik's UNESCO Old Town and medieval walls without renting a car or coordinating your own transport: the private format and fixed schedule mean you spend your time in the city, not arranging logistics.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

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 drive from Split to Dubrovnik?

3 hours 15 minutes each way.

What's included in the guided portion?

A 90-minute walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town covering the Stradun, Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, Rectors Palace, Dominican Monastery, and forts. The guide provides historical context and site recommendations.

How much free time do you get in Dubrovnik?

Three hours to explore on your own after the guided tour ends.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Split accommodation are included.

What's the total duration of the day trip?

10 hours 30 minutes, including both drives and the guided tour.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, transport is by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Can children go on this tour?

Yes. Infants and small children can use a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

What should I wear?

Smart casual dress is recommended.