Ragusa to the Siege: 15 Dubrovnik History Tours

1.Dubrovnik Old Town History Walking Tour

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

This 90-minute English walking tour starts at the Large Onofrio’s Fountain and covers Stradun, the Franciscan Monastery, Rector’s Palace, the cathedral, and the Old Port. Guides such as Ivana, Jelena, and Sara have led tours with local stories and tips. It costs $24.19 per person, with groups capped at 30.

“Ivana was extremely knowledgeable of the area and answered all questions with ease. A great way to start our trip to Dubrovnik!”

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2.Game of Thrones & History of Dubrovnik Tour

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

Start beside Onofrio’s Large Fountain and follow a local English-speaking guide to Pile Gate, Kolorina Bay, the West Harbour and Old Town streets used as King’s Landing. In about 90 minutes, you’ll hear filming stories alongside Dubrovnik history. Guides have included Ivan, Daniela, Bruno and Josip, though you can’t request a particular guide.

“Tour guide was good fun and very passionate about Dubrovnik. Had lots of insightful information about the filmimg of Games of Thrones. Definitely recommend”

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3.Old Town History Walking Tour

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

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with a licensed English-speaking guide who connects landmarks to local life, maritime history, and personal stories. The 90-minute route takes in Onofrio’s Fountain, Pile Gate, Stradun, the Rector’s Palace, the Cathedral, and the Old Port. Guides such as Ivana, Kim, Jelena, and Josip have led tours, with the route adjusted to suit the day.

“The local guide was so knowledgeable, and showed us a few things we might not have noticed walking around on our own.”

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4.Early Bird Dubrovnik History Tour – 7:30 Start

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Start at 7:30 near Pile Gate for a 1-hour-40-minute walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town and its quieter lanes. Your English-speaking local guide covers the city’s fortifications, maritime past, architecture, and 1990s war, with time for questions and practical tips. The early start brings cooler temperatures, clearer photos, and a calmer first look at the city.

“The tour was wonderful with a nice tour of the downtown area. The food and beer tastings where great and our guide was knowledgeable.”

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5.Red History Museum Regular Ticket

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

Visit Dubrovnik’s Red History Museum in the former T.U.P. factory, built in 1953. Your regular ticket gives you an interactive look at life under Yugoslav rule, with displays on home life, politics, art, design and music. You can pose in a Yugo 45 and try communist-era versions of Coca-Cola or Fanta. Guide Viktor is mentioned, but a guided tour is not specified.

“viktor was very informative and if you are interested in history this is a great tour.”

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6.History and Game of Thrones Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · from $29

Join an English-speaking local guide for a walk through Dubrovnik’s old town, with stops at Pile Bay, Pile Gate, historic monuments and Game of Thrones filming locations. See Fort Lawrence, the Red Keep in the show, and the Walk of Shame steps. Guides have included Roko, Daniela, Andrea and Drazen. The tour starts and ends by Amerling Fountain.

“The best guide of Dubrovnick. She saw the série 8 times. She really knows everything. Awsome”

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7.Dubrovnik History, Sweets & Liquors in a Private Palace (PRIVATE)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with a private guide such as Pavo, Tea, Sarah or Mara, seeing key landmarks and tucked-away lanes before stopping in a private historic home for coffee, sweets and local liqueurs. The two-hour tour starts at Pile Gate and ends near Gundulić Square. It costs $114.65 per person and is offered in English.

“This was a wonderful tour experience! Our guide (Tea?) was very informative and friendly. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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

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

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide, hearing stories about landmarks such as Pile Gate, Onofrio’s Fountain, and Rector’s Palace. The two-hour evening tour ends at a local wine bar with two Croatian wines and cheese, prosciutto, olives, olive oil, and bread. Guides have included Daniela, Lara, and Barbara.

“Our guide Barbara was absolutely brilliant! Great knowledge and very fluent in English! It was a really special experience!”

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9.Game of Thrones and History Combo Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

This 90-minute private walk pairs Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations with an introduction to the Old Town’s past. Meet at Amerling Fountain, visit Pile Bay and continue through the city with an English-speaking guide. Roko has led tours with scene photos and, on one outing, a Croatian wine tasting at a local shop.

“Roko was great! He was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around! We look forward to returning to Dubrovnik.”

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10.Dubrovnik History and Game of Thrones Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m

Walk Dubrovnik’s old town with a private guide who connects its streets and monuments to Game of Thrones filming locations, using screenshots to compare the real places with the show. The 90-minute tour costs $212 for a group of up to two. Past bookings have named guides Boris and Anne-Femica, though your guide may differ.

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11.Dubrovnik City Tour with History, Photos & Round Trip Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Take a roughly two-hour drive around Dubrovnik with stops at the Ombla River, the Tuđman Bridge, and viewpoints above the Old Town. The group is capped at 10, pickup is offered across the city, and guide Tom is named in many accounts. On the private option, you can arrange extra time to explore the Old Town before your return ride.

“A little mix-up with pickup spot, but was okay. My guide Tom was very good. Knew his facts. Was solicitous of my comfort and walking ability. Tour went longer than expected. Thoroughly recommend this guide. I only tip if the service was good. On this occasion it was very good.”

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12.Historical Tour with Game of thrones details

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide at Ploče Gate for a two-hour walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Guides such as Dorotea and Tea blend the city’s past with Game of Thrones filming details, including the Walk of Shame, and can help take photos. Groups are capped at six, with the tour finishing by Pile Gate.

“The whole tour was amazing! Dorotea is such a lovely host and she made the experience a very fond memory of our stay in Dubrovnik. The balance between GOT related facts and history was perfect for our tastes. We had the best time with this tour and we can recommend it wholeheartedly. Thank you so much!”

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13.Dubrovnik by Night, History, Wine & Bites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Explore Dubrovnik’s Old Town on an easygoing evening walk with a local English-speaking guide, then settle in at Wine Bar Škar for local red and white wines with prosciutto, cheese, olives, and olive oil. Guides have included Daniela, Barbara, Gabriella, and Ivana. The two-hour tour starts at Onofrio’s Large Fountain and ends in the Old Town.

“Our guide Daniela was fantastic. Very informative tour with a lot of facts about Croatia and Dubrovnik. Ended up being a private tour for just me and my husband. Ended with a couple of glasses of wine and nibbles. Daniela was great company!”

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14.Outdoor Escape Game Dubrovnik – The Spy And The Traitor (History theme)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet your Game Master at Rector’s Palace, collect a wooden guidebook sealed with five padlocks, then follow its clues to six Old Town locations. You’ll solve puzzles, pass Game of Thrones filming sites, and learn about Dubrovnik’s past as you track down a supposed traitor. The private game takes about two hours and is rated challenging.

“This outdoor escape room was a really good day out! Iva was lovely and spoke to us about some history and how the game worked and then we were left to explore the old town and complete the puzzles and games. Learnt a lot about the history of Dubrovnik, saw some lovely areas of the old town and had fun! Would really recommend this to anyone coming to Dubrovnik for a different way to explore and learn about the town”

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15.Dubrovnik’s History with a Local: the Homeland War Stories Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $83

Spend about two hours on a private walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, learning about the Croatian War of Independence from a local host. Stops include Revelin Fortress, Luža Square and the Memorial Room of the Defenders of Dubrovnik. One guide, Vesna, has shared firsthand memories of living in Old Town during the 1991 siege, though your guide may vary.

“A great insight to the varied history. Gave first hand description of the 1991 siege. Helped us with restaurant recommendations and more.”

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