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Liberty is not for sale — that was Dubrovnik's motto for 450 years. Walk the UNESCO Old Town with a Private Licensed Guide and discover the republic behind the walls. Flexible options included.Explore Dubrovnik's republic history with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide
Learn how a city outwitted Venice, Ottomans and Napoleon for 450 years
See Sponza Palace, Rector's Palace, Lovrjenac Fortress and the City Walls
Enter Rector's Palace with tickets included (3 & 4-H options only)
Skip the queue at Maritime Museum (4-H option only)
2-H, Explore Dubrovnik's UNESCO Old Town, passing Sponza Palace, Rector's Palace, the City Walls, Jesuit Stairs, Pile Gate & Lovrjenac Fortress.
3- H, Explore Dubrovnik's Old Town and enter Rector's Palace with tickets included. Pass Sponza Palace, City Walls, Pile Gate & Lovrjenac Fortress.
4-H, Explore Dubrovnik's Old Town, entering Rector's Palace and the Maritime Museum with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Pass Sponza Palace, the City Walls and Lovrjenac Fortress.
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
gate carries the republic's most defiant motto: "Liberty is not to be sold for all the gold in the world." Your guide brings every stop to life with the political intelligence and diplomatic skill that kept this city free.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Cafe
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Old Port of Dubrovnik
Book a 2-hour private walking tour and begin at the Old Port viewpoint, where the full sweep of Dubrovnik's harbour opens before you — the commercial engine that powered the republic's independence for centuries.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Sponza Palace
Sponza Palace, the republic's customs house, mint, and state archive, where centuries of diplomatic letters and trade records are still kept today. It is one of the few buildings to survive the catastrophic 1667 earthquake intact.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Rector's Palace
Rector's Palace — the seat of government where the elected Rector governed for one month at a time to prevent any concentration of power Enter Rector's Palace with tickets included. Step inside the Gothic-Renaissance halls where the republic's elected Rector once lived under strict rules designed to prevent corruption and personal power. Your Licensed Guide walks you through the state rooms, courtroom, dungeon, and private apartments, explaining how this extraordinary system of governance worked and why it lasted for so long.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Dubrovnik City Walls
Continue alongside the City Walls entrance, up the Jesuit Stairs, and through Pile Gate.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Lovrjenac Fortress
The tour ends at Lovrjenac Fortress, whose gate carries the republic's most defiant motto: "Liberty is not to be sold for all the gold in the world." Your guide brings every stop to life with the political intelligence and diplomatic skill that kept this city free.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Maritime Museum
Enter the Maritime Museum with Skip-the-Line Tickets included. Housed inside Fort St John at the Old Port, the museum tells the story of how the Ragusan fleet rivalled Venice and traded across three continents. Ancient maps, ship models, and navigational instruments bring the republic's seafaring history to life — and help explain how a city of this size sustained its independence for so long. Skip-the-Line Tickets mean you bypass the ticket queue entirely.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
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.
- Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the ticket office, but due to high visitor numbers, you may have to queue shortly for security checks and entry.
- 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!
- 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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