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Dubrovnik: The Ultimate Game of Thrones Tour

1. Dubrovnik: The Ultimate Game of Thrones Tour

Immerse yourself in the city of ‘King’s Landing’ with a guided tour of Dubrovnik’s famous sights, as seen in Game of Thrones. Explore Westeros’ capital city with local guides, who will take you to the most famous filming locations and let you in on the secrets of its production. Instantly recognize where parts of the story played out while your guide shares anecdotes and shows you iconic images from the series. Visit the impressive Lovrijenac Fortress (Red Keep) and admire the seemingly endless fortified walls where Tyrion Lannister and Varys took a stroll. See the Pile Gate where King Joffrey was faced with a citizens’ riot and was pelted with dung or put yourself into the shoes of Cercei as she was taking her walk of shame through the city. Listen to the behind-the-scenes stories and as your guide may well have been a Game of Thrones extra or stand-in and have the opportunity to take a photo on the famous iron throne!

Dubrovnik: Old Town Walking Tour

2. Dubrovnik: Old Town Walking Tour

Join your local guide and take a walk through Dubrovnik’s beautiful Old Town and discover how the city became one of the most prosperous and advanced of all the historic maritime republics. As you step through the gates of Dubrovnik’s 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 near Pile Gate, at the storied western entrance to the Old Town, your local guide will lead you to Dubrovnik’s most significant historical landmarks (you won't enter any churches or museums). See Large Onofrio's Fountain, Orlando’s Column, Rector’s Palace, and many more. Take in the beautiful sights, and listen as your guide shares mesmerizing stories and remarkable facts from over 1,400 years of Dubrovnik’s dramatic history, including the classical period of the Republic of Ragusa.  This tour will give you a thorough background on the essential role Dubrovnik played in the civilized world’s history. You will learn about the city’s impressive economic, social, and cultural achievements over the centuries, and immerse yourself in the city’s electric atmosphere.

Dubrovnik: Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snack

3. Dubrovnik: Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snack

This Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking Tour begins with a safety briefing at a stunning Old Town hotspot. Head off with your guide across the channel and on the seas near the cursed Island of Lokrum. You’ll make several on-sea stops at points of interest along the way. Learn about the curse of the island and the history of Dubrovnik, previously known as Ragusa. Stop at one of the only hotels that was not rebuilt after the war. The hotel was the site of hand-to-hand combat between the Serbian and Montenegrin armies and the Dubrovnik defenders during the war. Spend around 30 minutes of free time at the only beach in Dubrovnik that’s not accessible on foot, and rest at its popular cave. You can swim, snorkel, explore, relax, eat, or sunbathe. Later you'll continue back along the coastline of Dubrovnik and see the area’s Beverly Hills and Dubrovnik's first quarantine zone. This tour will give you the opportunity to take in Dubrovnik from the seaside, capture some amazing shots of the outer walls, and hear a bit about the history of this legendary city.

Dubrovnik: City Wall Self-Guided Audio Tour

4. Dubrovnik: City Wall Self-Guided Audio Tour

Journey through centuries of Dubrovnik's history with a self-guided audio tour of the city walls. Hear tales of war, conflict, and political struggles, including the last siege during the Homeland War. Save your data with offline access to audio, maps, and geodata through a smartphone app.  Begin your tour by purchasing a ticket for the city walls and heading to the Pile Gate. Take a historical and cultural look behind the fortifications of Dubrovnik with this tour that was crafted by a local guide.  Unlock anecdotal stories as the map takes you on an inspiring walk around the walls. Have the freedom to move at your own pace and feel free to stop wherever you feel like it, either for a drink or to take some photos. Admire highlights like panoramic views of the old city and the clear blue Adriatic sea. Learn about the legend behind the Fort of St Lawrence. Be moved by the story of the catastrophic earthquake of 1667 and immerse yourself in the maritime endeavors of Dubrovnik at St John Fort.  Then, get up close to the Minčeta Tower, the symbol of the city's independence. Relive the siege of Dubrovnik that lasted from 1991-1992. Gain a broader sense of the historical importance of Dubrovnik and take a glimpse of its stunning architecture.  Enjoy the option to see the city walls from home with a virtual tour and get unlimited use of the tour after your booking confirmation.

Dubrovnik: Old Town & City Walls Guided Tours Combo

5. Dubrovnik: Old Town & City Walls Guided Tours Combo

For those wanting to truly experience the best of Dubrovnik, this tour package combines 2 enjoyable walks. The first 1.5-h walk takes you through our beautiful Old Town, where you can discover how the city became one of the most prosperous and advanced of all the historic maritime republics. As you step through the gates of Dubrovnik’s 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 near Pile Gate, the storied western entrance to the Old Town, your local guide will lead you to Dubrovnik’s most significant historical landmarks. Like the Franciscan Monastery, D’Onofrio’s Fountain, Orlando’s Column, and Rector’s Palace. Take in the beautiful sights, and listen as your guide shares mesmerizing stories and remarkable facts from over 1,400 years of Dubrovnik’s dramatic history, including the classical period of the Republic of Ragusa. This walk will give a thorough background on the essential role of Dubrovnik in the civilized world’s history. You will learn about the city’s impressive economic, social, and cultural achievements over the centuries and immerse yourself in the city’s electric atmosphere. The second walk takes you on an exploration of the walls and wars in Dubrovnik. For centuries, the city was protected by its leaders' diplomatic skills and the surrounding walls and fortifications. The leaders and defensive walls surrounding the city held firm in constant threats from enemies. Take a historic 2-hour walking tour focused on the defensive and political challenges faced by Dubrovnik, and its struggle to survive as a small independent republic. Go to the top of the fortifications and be guided around the mesmerizing walls. Take in the breathtaking views of Dubrovnik’s port and Old Town and visit landmarks vital to the political and defensive history of the city. Your guide will reveal places like the Revelin Fortress, Minceta Tower and Lovrijenac Fortress, which were crucial to the protection of Dubrovnik’s people and prosperity. You will have a background on the essential role Dubrovnik played in the world’s history.  Please note that the two tours run according to schedule, not necessarily one after the other. At the time of booking, you choose the time of the first tour. Tour Schedule 1. Discover the Old Town (1.5-hour tour) runs daily: April and October: 10 AM May, June, and September: 10 AM, 12 PM and 6 PM July: 10 AM, 12 PM, 4 PM, and 6 PM August: 10 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM 2. Walls & Wars (2-hour tour) runs daily: April and October: 12 PM May, June, and September: 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM July: 9:15 AM and 6 PM August: 9:15 AM and 5:30 PM City walls entrance ticket not included!

Dubrovnik: Guided Sunset Sea Kayaking with Snacks and Wine

6. Dubrovnik: Guided Sunset Sea Kayaking with Snacks and Wine

Your guide will prepare you for your Dubrovnik paddling adventure. We’ve made the paddling and safety instructions super easy for you. Our guide will demonstrate kayaking and safety techniques and provide you with the life vest and waterproof bags for your belongings. The tour is easy going with plenty of stops along the way, so that anyone can enjoy it, with or without previous paddling experience. Tranquil and romantic, our sunset kayaking tour offers a truly unique perspective of the Old Town of Dubrovnik. Paddle from Pile Gate to the hidden beach in Betina Cave and take in some of the most beautiful sunset views of the city walls and the wild coastlines surrounding them. Enjoy a glass of wine while stopping off at a beautiful vantage point near Lokrum Island to watch the sun setting slowly behind the city. As well as exploring at the most magical time of day, you’ll receive personalised attention from your guide in a small group limited to only 10 kayaks. By the end of the tour we’ll get you to that state of mind where everything just feels so…easy. So, we’ll just paddle slowly back along the coastline and the city walls, and let you have plenty of photo opp breaks with breathtaking backdrops.

Dubrovnik: Sunset Panorama Tour with Glass of Wine

7. Dubrovnik: Sunset Panorama Tour with Glass of Wine

This sunset tour will take you to the most important city landmarks. Your first stop is spring of river Ombla, only 30 meters long river with a small cascade rising straight from the mountain. Pour yourself some fresh spring water for a perfect refreshment before you head to Franjo Tudman Bridge, a contemporary bridge with a viewpoint overlooking the port of Dubrovnik and Lapad Peninsula. Fort Imperial on Mountain Srd is saved for the end to be there just before the sun goes down. Spectacular 360-degree views over Dubrovnik's Old Town with its magnificent walls and archipelago from one side, and Montenegro from the other side, intensified by the sunset, will take your breath away. The excitement will reach its peak when the sun touches the Adriatic from the top of the mountain.  A glass of fine Croatian wine or another drink of your choice will provide this unforgettable moment the finishing touch for a perfect end of the day. This tour is ideal for romantic moments and professionals who want to capture the incredible moments of the sun falling down over Elaphiti islands. Departure time is subject to change depending on the time of the year. The starting point is Pile Gate by the Amerling fountain, just before the entrance to the Old Town or at the port Gruz with pick up at your cruise ship.

Dubrovnik: Historical Tour with Game of thrones details

8. Dubrovnik: Historical Tour with Game of thrones details

Meet your giude on Ploče gate. Take a walk through the old town with your guide who will show you the most famous places and important locations in the Republic of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik was an independent, rich and strong republic for 5 centuries. The area of the old city was the capital, and the Republic itself was in a wider area than the area of the present-day City. You will hear what the daily life of the people in the capital of the republic was like, what they did, what made them so rich. Find out what inspired the Game of Thrones team to move King's Landing from Malta to Dubrovnik and you will see the most popular locations in the City. Take a walk on walk of shame, and hear some behind the scene storys about filming. Tour ends on Pile square, next to the Pile gate, where your guide will tell you some interesting fact about that square and gate. Note: it is possible to change the schedule and content of the tour, according to your wishes. Groups are small with a maximum of 6 people.

Dubrovnik Highlights Self Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour

9. Dubrovnik Highlights Self Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour

Get to know Dubrovnik at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. After downloading the tour app (instructions received via email after booking), set out on an adventure where you'll walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, and solve challenges. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Walk around the medieval old town, take photos of the landscapes, and explore famous sites where “Game of Thrones” was filmed. As you explore, work with your team or compete against them to complete the scavenger hunt. Start your tour at the imposing Pile Gate! Visit Large Onofrio's Fountain with its dreamlike design. Photograph the Clocktower in incredible detail and marvel at the miraculous St. Blaise's Church. The Rector's Palace will amaze you, it is one of the characteristic symbols of the Gothic-Renaissance style. Afterwards, Porporela is waiting for you, don't forget to take pictures! Dubrovnik cathedral will leave you speechless with its magnificent architecture. Admire the Church of St. Ignatius, said to be miraculous. Learn about Marin Držić, the country's greatest artist and national symbol, while the icing on the cake of this unique tour will be the Bokar Fortress, a spot that is always busy and enchanting, reminds you of something from a well-known TV series, which broke the viewership counters? Scavenger hunts are great as an everyday activity, for bachelor or bachelorette parties, birthday parties, or team-building events.

Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling +9 Restaurant discount

10. Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling +9 Restaurant discount

Accompanied by a guide, paddle past the city's medieval walls, view the old ancient city as you cross the Adriatic Sea to the Island of Lokrum, then stop at Betina Cave for some snorkeling and a snack.- Sea kayak tour in Dubrovnik with a experience guide - Paddle from a beach (from the Game of Throne) near the old City of Dubrovnik to Lokrum island, and admire the 900-year-old ancient city - Get to know Dubrovnik and its landmarks from a unique perspective and the stories of your experienced guides - Make a stop to enjoy snacks, soak up the sun, and snorkel at a secluded beach - Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening start time, indivudal or group tour - Book the sunset tour to finish the experience with a glass of wine and snacks on the beach. -Meet your guide (yellow shirt, paddle in hand) at the entrance to the old city (across from the pastry shop – Pile Gate) to begin your exciting kayak tour. After a demonstration to learn about proper kayaking and safety techniques, you will receive a life vest and we are going on an exciting adventure. -The route is mostly made up of the channel between the city’s 12th-century walls and Lokrum, a small island located just off the coast that boasts a Benedictine monastery and a Napoleonic-era fort. -Visit the famous Betina Cave ( 30 minutes brake for snorkeling ) and paddle around the beautiful Lokrum Island vith few caves visit. Passing by the city walls will leave you breathless. – Conclude your trip with a final kayak ride across the channel back to Dubrovnik

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based on 5,291 reviews

The tour is a must when you visit Dubrovnik and if you are a GOT fan. Our guide took us through the various spots, the red keep, the Pile gate, the Jesuit Steps and even told us behind the scenes stories of various scenes during the tour. A very nice experience.

Davor was a great guide. His English is excellent, he knew a lot about Dubrovnik, has a sense of humour, made it interesting and did a great job. We really enjoyed our tour with him.

Unforgettable experience. Pre instruction was well explained. Safe. You are always with the team and the instructor. You are given free time to snorkel in the cala with many fishes

Fantastic experience. Our guide, whose name I have unfortunately forgotten, was funny, personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Branko was an enthusiastic and interesting guide. We enjoyed our time learning about the history of Croatia.