Dubrovnik & Ston Oyster Tasting Day Trip from Split

Summary

Walk Dubrovnik’s old stones then pause for oysters in Ston

You’ll wander Dubrovnik’s ancient streets with a local guide who knows every corner, climb fortress steps with sea air in your lungs, and pause for fresh oysters in Ston before heading back along Croatia’s coast. Expect small surprises — a quiet courtyard here, a laugh over mispronounced words there — and moments you might want to keep for yourself.

What’s the experience like?

We were already winding through the stone streets of Dubrovnik before I realized how early we’d started — but honestly, I didn’t mind. Our guide, Ana, had this way of pointing out things you’d never notice on your own: a faded carving above a doorway, the echo of footsteps on Stradun. There was a kind of salty tang in the air (maybe just my imagination, or maybe it really does drift in from the sea). She told us about the Franciscan Monastery pharmacy — apparently one of the oldest in Europe — and I half-expected to smell old herbs as we passed by. The city felt alive but not rushed; people chatting over coffee, laundry flapping above us like little flags.

I’ll admit, after all those stories about sieges and ships at Fort Lovrijenac, my legs were starting to feel it. Ana laughed when I tried to say “Knežev dvor” (the Rector’s Palace) — definitely butchered it. We had some free time after the tour, so I wandered off and found this shady spot near the walls where you could hear gulls and nothing else for a minute. That silence stuck with me longer than I expected.

The drive up the coast toward Ston was quieter — everyone sort of dozed or stared out at those islands (Elaphiti? I think that’s what Ana called them). When we finally stopped for oyster tasting, there was this briny snap to them that surprised me. Not sure I’ll ever eat an oyster anywhere else again without thinking about that spot by the water, hands still cool from holding the shell. The ride back to Split felt slower somehow — like nobody wanted to let go of the day just yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Dubrovnik walking tour and oyster tasting

• Depart from Split or Trogir
• Arrive in Dubrovnik Old Town
• Walk Stradun main street
• See Franciscan Church and Monastery
• Pass Rector's Palace
• Pass Fort Lovrijenac
• Explore Dubrovnik Old Town with guide
• Free time to explore city
• Travel to Ston village
• Break for oyster tasting
• Return to Split

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Split to Dubrovnik with oyster tasting?

The duration depends on traffic but typically lasts a full day including travel time and stops.

Is pickup included for this Dubrovnik & Ston oyster tour?

Yes, pickup is included from meeting points in Split and Trogir at set times in the morning.

Are entrance fees or lunch included?

The walking tour with a certified local guide is included; oyster tasting in Ston is optional and not specified as included lunch.

What are some highlights visited during this tour?

You visit Dubrovnik Old Town, Stradun street, Franciscan Monastery, Rector's Palace, Fort Lovrijenac, and stop in Ston for oysters.

Is this Dubrovnik day trip suitable for families with children?

Yes, infants and small children can join; strollers are allowed and infants sit on laps during transfers.

Do I need to bring anything special for this tour?

Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended; swimsuits if you plan extra activities during free time.

Does the tour provide WiFi on board?

Yes, vehicles are air-conditioned and have WiFi available onboard.

Where does the tour depart from?

The main departure points are Gray Line offices in Split (Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 21) and Trogir (Ul. Blaža Jurjeva Trogiranina 1).

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from Split or Trogir at set times, comfortable transport with WiFi onboard, all guided walking tours through Dubrovnik’s Old Town led by a certified local guide, plus an optional break for fresh oyster tasting in Ston before returning along the Adriatic coast.