The Dark Side of Medieval Dubrovnik Private Walking Tour

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(2 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Dubrovnik exists for over 1500 years and has a fascinating history. On this tour, we'll stroll the streets of the Dubrovnik Old City, discovering the history on our way. You'll hear interesting, amusing, and very serious stories, mostly from Medieval times.
How people lived in those days, how many children they had? How the justice system operated? What was the "black death" and what the "art of dying" meant?
How punishments were performed and were? Why people got punished in those days?
Let's reveal the Medieval times together!

What's Included

Certified guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Brsalje ul. 1

The meeting point is in front of the stone bridge at the Pile Gate. On arrival, you will see a stone bridge that leads to the City Walls, the only way how to get in the City. The guide will be in front of that bridge, holding a sign with your name on it.

End point
Ulica Vrata od Ploča

The tour ends at the eastern city gate, called the Ploče Gate.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Convent of St. Claire

    Who were nuns serving in this convent? Hear the story about the orphanage opened in that convent. Learn the way women were treated in the medieval Dubrovnik.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Franciscan Church and Monastery

    Which ailments bothered people in the Medieval time? What "black death" meant and what was the cure for it?

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Stradun

    Find out how people lived in the past

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Rector's Palace

    The male sanctuary, the center of political power

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    City Harbor

    The link with the world, where all the bad and good arrived in Dubrovnik

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Luza Square

    A place for punishments and embarrassment

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Kavana Lazareti

    The last quarantine station in Dubrovnik

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Walk with Vesna

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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