Lonely Planet Experiences Private Dubrovnik Sights & Bites Tour
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Office phone number: +385 91 2177 888
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Dubrovnik Sights & Bites Tour
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
"There is no sincerer love than the love of food." These words were uttered by the great wordsmith George Bernard Shaw, a regular visitor to Dubrovnik. Follow in his footsteps and join us for a private food and wine quest that will show off the city’s top cultural sites as we make regular stops to sample its many culinary delights! Cheese, olive oil, grilled seafood, wine, fruit brandy and much more besides. If you’re looking to learn a little about the city, get a taste of the local food and get some great restaurant recommendations from a friendly insider, this is definitely the tour for you!
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Highlights
- Taste the best of what Dalmatia has to offer on a sensational food tour with a local guide
- Discover some of Dubrovnik’s cultural and architectural gems as we stroll the charming streets of the Old Town
- Savour local cheeses, olive oil, Dalmatian wine and lots more!
- Stop at one of the country’s top restaurants for a tasting you won’t forget
- Visit the lively green market to enjoy some sweet treats and to meet the locals
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Ploce gate.
Eastern entrance/gate to the old town of Dubrovnik, near the taxi stand. Please take a seat on the stone bench on the bridge in front of the gate.
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- Starting time: 11.00 AM
- Ending point:
Luža Square, near St. Blaise Church and Sponza Palace (about 200 meters distance from the Start point)
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, four restaurant visits; one cold starter, glass of wine or soft drink, choice of the main dish, craft beer or glass of white wine or soft drink, special local dessert, another glass of sweet wine or a soft drink, and the fourth stop for a local specialty (a surprise).
Exclusions: Souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your private foodie adventure begins at Ploče gate where you will meet your expert local guide. We will take a stroll down St. Dominic Street and enter the walled city through the old port. Here we will stop to talk about the importance of fish to the Dalmatian diet and local economy and we’ll introduce you to the fish market.
Next up, we’re going to try a glass of our favourite wine and our top-pick olive oil and cheese from one of our favourite restaurants in the city, sharing with you what we think are the best products of this kind in the region. And let’s face it, you can’t do any food tour in the entire Mediterranean without tasting some olive oil; it simply must be tasted everywhere you go! But that's not all our dear friends! You can also expect baked black olives, pickled shallots, capers, sundried tomatoes, and homemade bread.
Feeling hyped up on fine wine and cheese, we’ll take a short walk that will take in some of the city’s top cultural highlights including Stradun, Dubrovnik’s main street. We’ll also talk about a place known as the Cathedral of Wheat. To find out more, you’ll just have to take this tour! After learning about life and food culture in the 15th century, we will emerge enlightened and eager for our next culinary experience!
More epic street wandering amongst the antiquity of old Dubrovnik follows before we reach our next foodie stop, known for serving traditional local food with a twist! We’ll taste some of their signature dishes alongside a perfectly paired glass of wine. Cheers!
Our last stop is the green market, the heart (or rather the belly) of Dubrovnik. This is STILL the place where locals buy their groceries. We’ll make the final stop on our culinary adventure at a place where you'll have the option of finishing with something sweet, plus another glass of wine will not be far away!
Your private tour ends here but before you go, don’t forget to tap up your guide for all the local goings on, places to visit, restaurant recommendations, etc. We are your passport to the perfect Dubrovnik break!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, four restaurant visits; one cold starter, glass of wine or soft drink, choice of the main dish, craft beer or glass of white wine or soft drink, special local dessert, another glass of sweet wine or a soft drink, and the fourth stop for a local specialty (a surprise).
Exclusions: Souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Children over the age of 6 will be charged the adult price. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6 with you. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page. For children above that age, please count them as an adult.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@dubrovnikurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +385 91 2177 888
Email address: info@dubrovnikurbanadventures.com
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