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Two-thirds of Dubrovnik's buildings were damaged in 1991. Walk the Old Town with a Private Licensed Guide and read the scars in its rooftiles and walls. .
In 1991, a UNESCO-protected city was shelled for seven months while the world watched. The scars are still visible in Dubrovnik's Old Town — in the rooftiles and the streets — if you know where to look
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Cafe; Brsalje ul. 1, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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1Lovrjenac Fortress
the clifftop stronghold that defended Dubrovnik's western flank. Your Private Licensed Guide opens with the city's broader history of conflict — from Napoleon's dissolution of the republic in 1808 to the Yugoslav siege of 1991. Through Pile Gate, your guide points out the artillery damage map that documents every shell impact during the siege. As you walk toward Minčeta Tower, the guide explains how civilians sheltered inside these medieval walls while bombs fell outside.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2War Photo Limited
a gallery dedicated to documentary war photography, with a permanent exhibition on the End of Yugoslavia — before reaching Orlando's Column on Luža Square
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Sponza Palace
where the contrast between old and new roof tiles above the streets tells the story of what two-thirds of these buildings went through. The tour ends at the Old Port viewpoint and Ploče Gate, where your guide closes with the aftermath — the war crimes trials at The Hague and Dubrovnik's remarkable restoration. Exterior tour only. No option to enter.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on your selected option.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on your selected option.
- This is a moderate walking tour with some uneven surfaces and steps. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather — the tour runs rain or shine!
- Please note that the Sponza Palace atrium may be closed during events.
- For a personalized experience, we keep our private groups small (1-25 guests per guide). Additional guides will be arranged for larger groups.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance — we're happy to help!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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