Escape the crowds and discover Dubrovnik's hidden corners on this unique small-group walking tour! Tired of the typical tourist traps? We'll take you off the beaten path to explore fascinating archaeological sites, secret tunnels, and breathtaking views, combining history, archaeology, and even a touch of sports! Imagine standing atop a 16th-century gun foundry, now an incredible basketball court, high above the city.
We invite you to escape the crowds, be different from others and explore with us the secret tunnels of Minčeta tower, the fascinating archeological site of the medieval gun foundry in the upper corner tower and the western bulwark of the walls. Choose this unique walking tour that we’ve designed to take you on a very unusual and non-touristy walk along the still-undiscovered parts of Dubrovnik city walls. Hundreds of people walk the walls of Dubrovnik every day, but only a dozen discover their secret corners!
You will see how the brilliant Florentine architect Michelozzi designed and developed the gun holes in mid-15th century to protect the city of Dubrovnik from possible Ottoman Turkish attacks. We’ll show you the upper corner gun foundry museum, an archaeological site where back in the day cannons were made for defense of the city. You’ll hear about 15th century warfare and political affairs of the old Dubrovnik Republic, a small city-state that struggled to survive between Venice and the Ottoman Empire.
This unusual walking tour is for the history and archaeology lovers out there and for all those who want a truly unique, non-touristy 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 the intriguing facts and stories from the old days, but also explain the recent history of Dubrovnik and the war in the early 1990s, that saw the city under siege and bombarded, whilst the people took shelter in the very same tunnels of Minčeta tower that you’ll get to explore on this tour.
Be different from other people and book this unusual small-group walking tour of the non-touristy section of the city walls to discover the hidden and still quiet parts of Dubrovnik. There’s only eight spots on this unique tour, so act fast - choose your preferred date on the calendar and book now!
⚡ High demand: Booked 4 times in the last week
"We booked locally and there were just two of us - I can’t recommend more. Was our highlight here in Dubrovnik - and included the archeological dig going on inside and underneath the walls."
"If you've climbed the walls of Dubrovnik, you may think you've seen it all. Rest assured, you have not and the only way to see inside is to take this tour. Our guide Marco spent two hours leading my husband and me UNDER and THROUGH the walls, while telling us about Dubrovnik's fascinating military history."
Shared small-group tour - Perfect for solo travellers, couples, or small groups looking to meet others and share the experience. A fun, social vibe — often more affordable and scheduled regularly. Choose the shared small-group tour option in the booking window.
Private tour - Ideal for families, group of friends, or those wanting a more personalised pace. Customisable, flexible, and led with your preferences in mind. Choose the private tour option in the booking window.
Which option is right for you? - A private tour can be customised to your preferences. You can have the guide's full attention and adapt the tour to your interests. A shared small-group tour is great for solo travellers and those who want to meet new people. We guarantee small groups, so who knows - after the tour, you might even end up having drinks with the group - an unexpected highlight!
Please keep in mind that the private tour option is available on request only. When making the request, you can choose cash or credit card payment. If you choose to pay by card, you will receive a separate email with a secure payment link to complete your booking, after we confirm your request.
2. Private tour option
Please keep in mind that advance booking is required and that the guide will only be at the meeting point if there's an existing reservation in our system.
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.
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.
The tour price does NOT include the entrance fee for the tunnels of Minčeta tower! This is included in the ticket for the city walls and we recommend you buy them beforehand. This is to be paid separately, by cash or credit card, and it costs 40 EUR per person. We recommend getting the Dubrovnik Pass as it includes the entrance to Minčeta tower.