From Split/Trogir: Dubrovnik Guided Tour with a Stop in Ston
Discover the charm and history of Dubrovnik on this guided day trip from Split or Trogir. Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Stone, stroll on the Stradun Promenade, see the Baroque Cathedral, and spy Sponza Palace. Begin your tour of Dubrovnik with a stop in Stone for a coffee break and breathtaking views of the Ston walls, ideal for taking beautiful photographs. Following a short drive from Ston to Dubrovnik, you will embark on a guided tour of Dubrovnik, beginning with a visit to the Stradun Promenade for your first glimpse of one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful cities and its spectacular city walls that stretch 1,940 meters (6,500 feet). Admire the monumental fortifications and city gates, wandering the labyrinthine streets behind the ramparts. Almost entirely pedestrianized, the medieval town is a treasure trove of architectural gems. See columned porticoes and loggias fringing Renaissance squares of marble. Marvel at the 11th-century Town Hall, and go to Sponza Palace, notable for its elaborate stone carvings. Take in views of the Baroque Cathedral, and see the magnificent Treasury. Continue to the fortress-like Dominican Monastery and Baroque Church of St Blaise. Visit the Rector’s Palace of the glorious Republic of Dubrovnik, and marvel at its harmonious blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Have three hours free to sample wonderful Mediterranean specialities in the old town, get a coffee on Stradun, and purchase traditional filigree jewellery. Return to Split or Trogir at the end of the day.