13 Dubrovnik History Tours to Book First

1.Dubrovnik Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,684 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Meet a local English-speaking guide by Dubrovnik’s Large Onofrio’s Fountain for a 90-minute walk through Stradun, churches, the Rector’s Palace, Cathedral, harbor, and Luza Square. Guides such as Ivana, Jelena, Sara, and Pero add local stories, war history, folklore, and practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“1.5 hour tour just enough time and then explore on your own. We did a 45 min boat tour around city wall. AWESOME!!!!”

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2.Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,270 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet an English-speaking Dubrovnik Walks guide beneath an orange umbrella near Pile Gate. In about two hours, you’ll explore the Old Town walls, Fort Revelin, Minceta Tower, and views toward Fort Lovrijenac while hearing stories of Dubrovnik’s republic, sieges, and recent war. Wall admission costs extra.

“An absolutely first rate guided tour of City Walls by our guide Davor. He was full of historical knowledge and perspectives which added so much to the experience. A great value for the money. Highly recommend you take this tour vs just doing on your own. Money and time very well spent with plenty of time allowed for photos. Group was slso small…maybe only a dozen people”

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3.Dubrovnik Combo: Old Town & Ancient City Walls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,019 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Combine a 1.5-hour Old Town walk with a 2-hour circuit of Dubrovnik’s ancient walls. English-speaking guides such as Goran, Mara, and Lana explain the city’s past, war, architecture, and daily life. Expect many steps, strong sun, and an extra €40 wall ticket unless you have a Dubrovnik Pass.

“The combo tour was a great way to get a feel for the city - its rich history, culture and magnificent architecture. Our guide Gorun was passionate about his city and country and told fascinating stories and answered questions about Dubrovnik’s old and modern history and events. I appreciated his candidness and passion. And of course, he did share a bit of GOT even if this was a historical tour.”

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4.Game of Thrones & History of Dubrovnik Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Meet a red-umbrella guide by Dubrovnik’s Large Onofrio Fountain for a 90-minute walk through Pile Gate, Kolorina Bay, the west harbor, and Old Town. Expect filming stories, Croatian history, and scene photos from guides such as Ivan, Daniela, Bruno, and Josip.

“Ivan was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable. It was light hearted and entertaining. Nice mix of general Dubrovnik and GOT info. Fully recommend Ivan for this tour”

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5.Dubrovnik: Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 474 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20

Spend 90 minutes walking Dubrovnik’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Ivana, Kim, Josip, or Jelena. Hear stories about shipbuilding, quarantine, war, daily life, and local traditions while seeing Stradun, Sponza Palace, the Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, and the Old Port.

“Kim was informative, witty, happy to respond to all our questions about the city - we enjoyed our tour with her and would recommend it as a starting point to get to know the city and Old Town.”

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6.Dubrovnik: Red History Museum Regular Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 134 reviews · from $11Best value

At Dubrovnik’s Red History Museum, you explore life under Yugoslav communism through politics, design, music, household objects, and interactive displays. Meet staff such as Viktor, sit in a Yugo 45, inspect a reconstructed home, and try communist-era versions of Coca-Cola and Fanta.

“Such a well curated museum! Loved the interactive nature of it all, and how it was a mix of history, politics and pop culture. Highly recommend.”

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7.Dubrovnik Jewish Heritage Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join historian and local guide Vesna for a private two-hour walk through Dubrovnik’s Jewish past. Visit the synagogue and Jewish Museum, then trace community sites in the Old Town while learning about Jewish life, World War II, and the city’s long story.

“We had the pleasure of taking a Jewish tour of Dubrovnik with Vensa, and it was truly outstanding. From the very start, Vensa’s deep knowledge of Jewish history in Dubrovnik—and the broader region—was clear. He brought centuries of history to life in a way that was both comprehensive and easy to connect with. What stood out most was how engaging she was with our kids. She managed to keep them interested throughout the entire tour with stories, questions, and interactive explanations, making sure they felt part of the experience rather than just along for the ride. That’s no small feat! The balance of detail, storytelling, and warmth made the tour…”

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8.Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones and History Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join local guide Hrvoje for a two-hour walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, combining Game of Thrones filming sites with the Republic of Ragusa, the 1667 earthquake, and the 1991 war. Groups stay under eight, and the tour ends with a photo on the Iron Throne.

“I liked that it wasn’t just game of thrones but also history of Dubrovnik and the area”

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9.Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 72 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Pile Park, West Harbour, Stradun, Jesuit Stairs, Rector’s Palace, and Sponza Palace with guides such as Ivan, Milka, and Karmen. Expect a balanced look at Game of Thrones filming sites, Dubrovnik’s past, and behind-the-scenes stories, with A4 episode photos to bring scenes back to life.

“Ana was very informative and friendly. There was a great mix of GoT and generally history without too much walking.”

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10.Dubrovnik Old Town: Night tour with History, Wine & Bites

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town at sunset with an English-speaking guide such as Daniela or Lara, then taste two Croatian wines with cheese, prosciutto, olives, olive oil, and bread. You’ll see Stradun, Pile Gate, Onofrio’s Fountain, and Rector’s Palace in a small-group setting.

“Daniela was very friendly and knowledgeable. A great, fun evening! Thank you! 🤩”

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11.Dubrovnik History and Game of Thrones Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m

Walk Dubrovnik with a private guide such as Boris or Anne-Femica, matching Game of Thrones scenes to real streets with a screenshot booklet. You’ll see Pile Gate, Stradun, the Jesuit Stairs, Rector’s Palace, and more while learning the city’s history, legends, and daily life.

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12.Dubrovnik: Historical Tour with Game of thrones details

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · from $34

Explore Dubrovnik’s Old Town with guides such as Dorotea or Tea, learning about the five-century Republic while visiting major Game of Thrones locations. This two-hour English tour begins at Ploče Gate, includes photo stops and filming stories, and finishes near Pile Gate.

“Dorotea was an amazing tour guide. Her tour is combination of Dubrovnik history and Game of Thrones. She is prepared to show you what the scene looked like during GOT. Her tour groups are small which means that you can hear everything. I was only one booked and she still conducted the tour. Recommend that you book with Dorotea!”

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13.Dubrovnik: Small-Group Guided Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with guides such as Petra, Indira, Božana, and Dubravka. Expect stories on Stradun, the Franciscan Monastery, Jesuit Stairs, and the Cathedral, plus photo stops and a harbour finish. Indoor admissions and city wall access are not included.

“Well organized and our guide, Petra, was exceptional. The tour is so informative and quite a relaxed walk. Would highly recommend it. Do note that it doesn’t include walking on the city walls, which I incorrectly understood. You need to purchase separate tickets for this. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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