Where to Start: the 5 Best Old Town and Historic Centre Walks in Croatia

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.Dubrovnik: Old Town History Walking Tour

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

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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5.SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join local guide Joško or Joseph for a private walk through Split’s Roman palace, medieval lanes, markets, squares, and harbor. Expect clear storytelling, humor, flexible pacing, and optional paid visits to the cathedral, Temple of Jupiter, and palace cellars.

“Josko is wonderful! What an amazing tour! We learned so much important and fascinating information about Split, and Croatia. Josko was an expert on Diocletian history and his rule but his delivery kept us guessing and greatly entertained for the entire tour. We were lucky to experience this tour and highly recommend it for anyone interested in understanding the palace and its significance. Well worth the time and price!”

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