Dubrovnik Old Town Controversial History Private Guided Tour

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Two-thirds of Dubrovnik's buildings were damaged in 1991. Walk the Old Town with a Private Licensed Guide and read the scars in its rooftiles and walls. .
In 1991, a UNESCO-protected city was shelled for seven months while the world watched. The scars are still visible in Dubrovnik's Old Town — in the rooftiles and the streets — if you know where to look

What's included

Insider tips on the best things to see and do in Dubrovnik's Old Town
5-Star Private Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
Private Controversial History Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town

What to expect

Lovrjenac Fortress
30m · Admission ticket included

the clifftop stronghold that defended Dubrovnik's western flank. Your Private Licensed Guide opens with the city's broader history of conflict — from Napoleon's dissolution of the republic in 1808 to the Yugoslav siege of 1991. Through Pile Gate, your guide points out the artillery damage map that documents every shell impact during the siege. As you walk toward Minčeta Tower, the guide explains how civilians sheltered inside these medieval walls while bombs fell outside.
War Photo Limited
5m

a gallery dedicated to documentary war photography, with a permanent exhibition on the End of Yugoslavia — before reaching Orlando's Column on Luža Square
Sponza Palace
25m

where the contrast between old and new roof tiles above the streets tells the story of what two-thirds of these buildings went through. The tour ends at the Old Port viewpoint and Ploče Gate, where your guide closes with the aftermath — the war crimes trials at The Hague and Dubrovnik's remarkable restoration.
Exterior tour only. No option to enter.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

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.
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!
Please note that the Sponza Palace atrium may be closed during events.
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!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.