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Dubrovnik Early Bird City Tour

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Vlaho
Quality Verified Registered on October 06, 2018

Dear travellers, I welcome you to my hometown of Dubrovnik, where I was born and raised. Let me tell you the history and way of life as a local who has been living and working in the Old City for many years. Even in the most difficult moments, during the recent Patriotic War in Croatia, I was here, proudly defending the "Grad" and its people, as we locals call Dubrovnik with a capital G, which means: "The City ". As a fellow traveller who has travelled to all the continents of the world, I know what it is to be a tourist, so give me the opportunity and pleasure to meet you and show you this fascinating and charming old city. As quoted by the famous Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw: "If you want to see heaven on Earth, come to Dubrovnik." I truly believe that being a local and having many years of experience working in tourism will guarantee you only the best service and pleasure during your visit. So, join me on an adventure to discover and learn about the little hidden secrets that only the natives know, which have made Dubrovnik a unique and very special city known worldwide, called "The Pearl of the Adriatic". Be my guest, take a tour and explore the depths of Dubrovnik and its divine surroundings, immerse yourself in history, culture, gastronomy, language, nature, art, tradition, customs, ... and enrich your knowledge and return home with the desire to return! Looking forward to meeting you. Vlaho

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

DON'T BE BUNDLED IN A GROUP OF MANY AMONG MANY OTHER GROUPS IN THE OLD CITY! Join me before the crowds come rushing in from the cruise ships and take a walking tour through Dubrovnik’s beautiful Old City in the start of the day and visit the city’s major landmarks and hear about the history and the way of life in Dubrovnik through many centuries up to now! As you step through the gates of old city walls, you will be taking a step back in time, losing yourself in the grandeur and beauty of this culturally influential city. Beginning at Pile Gate, at the western entrance to the Old City, you will be guided to Dubrovnik’s most significant historical landmarks (we won't enter any churches or museums). See: Pile Gate, Cove of Kolorina, Onofrio’s Fountains, Orlando’s Column, Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, Stradun (the main street), The Cathedral, Church of St. Blaise, The Wide Street, Square of Ivan Gundulić, some locations were recent popular movies were filmed, like the Game of Thrones and much more. Take in the beautiful sights, and listen to stories and remarkable facts through the many centuries of Dubrovnik’s dramatic history, including the recent past during the Homeland War. The tour ends in the Luža Square (the main city square).

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  • Meeting point:
    Brsalje ul 3 20000 Dubrovnik Croatia
    Brsalje ul 3 20000 Dubrovnik Croatia
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    Meeting point is in front (NOT INSIDE) of the restaurant Nautika by the big plane tree.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Nichola 22 Sep 2019
Suffolk Coastal District

Very knowledgeable guide. Not a long walk. Some steps involved. Good historical content. Guide could have included more cultural information. Food and humour goes down well, slightly missed a trick.
Luiza 12 Sep 2019
Hamburg

It was totally worth it to wake up early and walk on the streets of Dubrovnik old town listening to Vlaho, while the crowds of tourists where not there yet. Vlaho was a great guide, he knows a lot about history and shared a lot of nice information and also his personal feelings about the tourism in the city as a local.
Paul 06 Sep 2019
Luton

Great tour the history of dubrovnik and we even had got references very frendly
John 04 Sep 2019

Vlaho was an excellent guide with a deep knowledge of Dubrovnik as well as a personal understanding that comes with being a residence. His English speaking skills were outstanding and his friendly manner helped to make the tour very enjoyable.
Kellie 08 Jul 2019

Vlaho kindly agreed to an early bird tour on Friday when I inquired. He usually offers this tour on Wednesday’s but we were only in town from Thursday till Saturday. Our family highly recommends Vlaho. He is so knowledgeable and we all learned so much about Dubrovnik. He also pointed out some places to have gelato, a coffee with locals, etc. I especially love that we did the tour at 7:00, before the hordes of other groups. Thank you so much Vlaho.
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Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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