Legends and Curiosities

Dubrovnik’s Legends and Curiosities: A Thematic Walking Tour

Escape the ordinary and discover the hidden stories of Dubrovnik on this unique small-group thematic tour! Tired of standard historical accounts? We'll take you off the beaten path to explore the quirky, peculiar, and sometimes gruesome legends and curiosities that lie beneath the surface of Dubrovnik's well-known history. Imagine discovering tales of scandalous friars, strange gargoyles, and even Dubrovnik’s own “ride of shame.”

We invite you to escape the typical tourist experience and explore with us the long-forgotten legends and oddities of Dubrovnik. While many focus on the city's grand history, this tour unveils the hidden stories and peculiar details that make Dubrovnik truly unique.

You will hear the scandalous story of the Franciscan friars and the nuns of St. Claire, and learn about the legend behind the strange gargoyles scattered around the city. We’ll delve into the connection between King Richard the Lionheart and Dubrovnik, and explore the legends surrounding St. Blaise, the city’s patron saint. You'll even hear about the harsh punishments meted out in old Dubrovnik, including their own version of a public shaming.

This unusual walking tour is for curious travelers, history buffs with a taste for the unusual, and anyone seeking a truly unique and off-the-beaten-path experience of Dubrovnik. This is a two-hour small-group tour led by a professional licensed tour guide and a local of Dubrovnik who will share with you intriguing facts and stories that you won't find in typical guidebooks.

Be different from other tourists and book this unusual small-group walking tour to discover the hidden legends and curiosities of Dubrovnik. There are only eight spots on this unique tour, so act fast – choose your preferred date on the calendar and book now!

Tour features and benefits:

• Off the Beaten Path: Explore hidden corners and lesser-known parts of the Old Town.
• Engaging Storytelling: Experience Dubrovnik's history through vivid and engaging storytelling.
• Unique Legends and Curiosities: Discover stories and details you won't find in typical guidebooks.
• Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more intimate and personalized tour with a maximum of eight guests.

Prices, duration and schedule for 2025:

• 35 Euros per person
• The tour takes two hours and is capped at a maximum of eight guests.
• The tour is available daily at 10 am from March 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025.
• This tour is available on request only, upon availability check. Use the calendar to check the dates and times and make a reservation request.

Important: We require a minimum of two participants for the tour! If you're a solo traveler, our booking system will show availability for one person only if we already have existing reservations. Otherwise, it will display the required minimum.

How to book:

• Choose your preferred date on the booking calendar. A new window will open.
• Select the number of travellers.
• Choose from the available tour options 
• Choose payment options - you can pay 100% upfront by card, or you can reserve now and pay later in cash or by card before the tour.
• Please keep in mind that the tour is available on request only. When you submit the request, we will either confirm or deny the reservation request, depending on the availability.
• If you choose to pay upfront by card, you will receive a separate email with a secure payment link to complete your booking, after we confirm your request.

Once you book, you'll receive a confirmation email with all the details — including where to meet and our contact info. You'll hear from us again two days before the tour when we'll send a little reminder with pre-tour information. Feel free to reply to that email if you have any last-minute questions.