Dubrovnik Walking Tour Saints and Sinner of the Republic

Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 19 travelers

Overview

Discover Dubrovnik beyond its postcard beauty on the Saints and Sinners walking tour. With a local guide, explore the fascinating moral history of the Dubrovnik Republic through the lives of diplomats, rebels, scientists, merchants, and visionaries who shaped the city. Walk through the Old Town while uncovering stories of liberty, political intrigue, trade, cultural brilliance, and difficult choices that helped this small republic survive between powerful empires. From the Old Port to hidden streets and historic squares, each stop reveals another layer of Dubrovnik’s complex past. Perfect for curious travelers who want meaningful storytelling, deeper context, and a richer understanding of this extraordinary city.

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Dubrovnik Walking Tour: Saints and Sinner of the Republic
Saints and Sinner private walk

Private walking tour

What's included

  • Professional licensed guide

What to expect

  1. Revelin Fortress
    10m
    Here we begin at Ploče Gate, where the Republic relied not only on diplomacy but also on cannons cast by master founder Ivan Rabljanin.
  2. 10m
    At the Old Port we discuss the wealth of Dubrovnik’s maritime trade and the moral complexity surrounding its early ban on the slave trade in 1416.
  3. Rector's Palace
    10m
    In front of the Rector’s Palace we explore the strict political system of the Republic through the turbulent life of nobleman Marojica Kaboga.
  4. Jesuit Staircase
    10m
    At the Jesuit complex we meet Ruđer Bošković, a brilliant scientist and Jesuit whose ideas anticipated modern atomic theory.
  5. 10m
    Here we remember Miho Pracat, a self-made merchant who left his fortune to charity.
  6. 10m
    In Široka Street we introduce Marin Držić, the playwright who boldly criticized the political elite of the Republic.
  7. Stradun
    10m
    Here we discuss the rigid structure of the Republic through the noble poet Junije Palmotić.
  8. 10m
    This street reminds us of Cvijeta Zuzorić, a Renaissance muse admired for her beauty and intellect.
  9. 10m
    We finish at the Church of St. Blaise, the patron saint who symbolizes the identity and protection of Dubrovnik.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting for you at Ploče gate holding a sign with a tour name on it.

End point

The tour ends at Luža square in front of the Church of St. Blaise.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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