The Dark Side of Medieval Dubrovnik Private Tour
Our local for this tour
Vesna - The Joyful Bookworm
Experience details
Destination
Dubrovnik
Category
Off the beaten track
Duration
2 hours
Mode of transport
Walking
Available languages
English
What's included
Private guide
Here’s an overview of your tour
Come with me on a trip back in time, when Dubrovnik's Old Town had just been built. Who lived within these walls? How did they live? Were they different from us? I can answer all of these questions and more on this fascinating private tour.
I am a passionate historian in love with medieval times, and I want to share my city and knowledge with you. Join me on a walk through the best preserved medieval town in the world, and find out how life used to be centuries ago. I'll take you through the narrow streets of Old Town, and we'll unfold its history along the way.
Human nature has not changed much over the centuries. There were good and bad people in those days too. Although criminals haven't changed, the penalties are significantly altered. It's unbelievable how imaginative some of those punishments were. Come with me to the Rector's Palace and the Luža Square where public punishments used to take place.
If there was something that left its mark during Medieval times, it was the black plague. I'll take you to see the last quarantine station Lazareti, where visitors stayed for 40 days before they were allowed to enter the city. The middle ages were also quite rough for women. We'll recreate their lifestyle by the Onofrio's fountain, the source of drinking water in the past.
You can hear much more if you let me know what your interests are. I can personalize the tour in the way you want it. See you in Dubrovnik!
Your itinerary
Meeting point
DubrovnikConvent & Orphanage
Find out where the former Convent of St. Claire was and hear the devastating story about their orphanageMedieval Streets
Wander through Old Town and imagine how life used to be during medieval timesMale Sanctuary
Go to the Rector's Palace and hear about patriarchalism in the old times and women's oppressionHistorical Port
Make your way to the city port, what once was the only link with the world in DubrovnikCrime & Punishment
Explore the central square, a place for punishments and embarrassmentBlack Plague
Discover where the last quarantine station was at Ploče Gate
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Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!
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Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
- Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
Included
- Private guide
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
10
"Vesna was an Amazing guide We came away with an Authentic experience of learning about Dubrovnik and its history. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about where you have trav...
- 5.0
Amazing tour & wonderful, clever host!
"We absolutely adored this tour and regret not having more cash on hand to tip Vesna. She is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide with local insights that you couldn’t find on any other tou...
- 5.0
Off beat and fascinating
"Vesna was magnificent. So much knowledge and so many stories. It was a pleasure walking the old town with someone so well versed in local history. The tour was based on crime and punishment during th...
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What is the cancellation policy?
When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.
When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.
When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.
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During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.Can I pay in any currency?
Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.Is this tour always private?
All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.
Our local for this tour
Vesna - The Joyful Bookworm
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