Early Bird Dubrovnik History Tour – 7:30 Start

Recommended by 99% of travelers

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get out early and see Old Town Dubrovnik without the crowds that pack the historic streets later in the day. Most visitors to Old Town only see it filled with tourists, but by joining an early bird tour you can fit in more attractions and take unmarred photos of the landmarks. Plus, a guided tour gets you oriented so you can make the most of your day.

Beat the crowds by joining an early-morning tour of Dubrovnik
Learn your way around Old Town with the help of a guide
Photograph historic buildings and streets in the early morning light
The tour meets at a convenient location close to public transportation

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Local Licensed Tour Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Brsalje ul. 2, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Brsalje ul. 2

End point

Pile Gate
Dubrovačke Gradske Zidine, 20000, Grad, Dubrovnik, Croatia
The tour finishes inside of the old town, close to Pile Gate.

Itinerary

Amerling Fontana

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lovrjenac Fortress

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prijeko street

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pile Gate

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stradun

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 198 reviews

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A very lovely look at Dubrovnik

Donald_S, Jun 2025

Our guide, Daniella, was exceptional. Very informative and well spoken. The 90’s war explanation was very good.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hi Donald, We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing us. Best regards!

Wonderful tour

Alex_T, Oct 2024

Would recommend this tour. Mihaela was very good told us lots about the history of Dubrovnik and made it really interesting .

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a great time.

So glad we did this!

Anne_P, Oct 2024

Such a great introduction to Dubrovnik before everything gets crowded later in the day. Guide Daniela was extremely knowledgeable and her personal insights into her city made for a great tour experience from start to finish. Highly recommended and well worth the cost.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you Anne_P for your kind words :) and thank you for joining our tour! Kind regards

Great

John_A, Sep 2024

It was great to get out early before the crowds-Mihala was a wonderful guide and so professional and classy. She had so much to share with us and a great way to get a feel for the town and the different locations to come back to. A small group of five. We had purchased the Dubrovnik pass to do the wall ahead of time so after the tour, we walked right up the stairs and started the wall at the Pile entrance. Dubrovnik Pass is also good for bus rides in the city which make it easy to transport around back-and-forth to Airbnb or wherever you need to go definitely worth $45

Delightful and worth avoiding the crowds

Christiane_S, Sep 2024

Roko was a truly charming host who was well versed in the ancient, medieval and modern history of both Dubrovnik and Croatia. Having grown up locally and studied history in Dubrovnik, Roko brought an intimacy and passion to his topic, with well-balanced facts, lore and personal experience. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would recommend it without hesitation.

An absolute must whilst in Dubrovnik.

Anne_T, Jul 2024

Daniella our guide was just lovely and her passion for her city shone through. She was so informative and we learnt so much especially about the awful war in the 90’s which explained with sensitivity and compassion. I found it very moving and was delighted to see how this amazing place has recovered.

Great info, a little slow to get inside the city

Elizabeth_V, Jul 2024

Great background info and history but waited/talked too long outside of the city at the beginning of the tour, especially as it is advertised as a "get-into-the city-early-while-it's-less-crowded" experience.

Fascinating

Tim_G, Jul 2024

We loved this walking tour - it was one of the highlights of our time in Dubrovnik and really brought the Old Town to life. Our guide Petra was a Dubrovnik local who was hugely knowledgeable of the area, its ancient history, and everything leading up to the present day. Would 100% recommend this tour. It’s also an especially good way to see the Old Town and take photos before the crowds arrive.

We loved Dubrovnik and the Early Bird tour!

Julie_R, Jul 2024

We enjoyed our tour very much. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took his time showing us around and telling interesting stories about Dubrovnik’s history! We loved that it was a small group of 5 of us - easy to hear and interact. We also liked the time and length of the tour which gave us time to explore more on our own. He also was kind enough to share good places to eat! We loved Dubrovnik! - Dave and Julie

A friendly, knowledgeable...

Richard_D, Jun 2024

A friendly, knowledgeable guide who was able to engage our 3 teens who also found the tour interesting. Appreciated the early tour as there were no crowds, great for photos, and it wasn't too hot.

Fantastic tour

Sharon_C, Jun 2024

Our guide was so passionate and informative about the history of Dubrovnik. The early tour is the best way to enjoy the old town and avoid the big crowds later on. Highly recommend this and try to do it when you arrive in Dubrovnik as you gain a great insight into the area and lots of tips on what to do during your stay .

Great early morning tour.

Denise_L, May 2024

Very knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the tour. Thank you very much for a great orientation to Dubrovnik Old Town.

Great tour and guide!!

Amy_K, Apr 2024

We had this tour with Ivana on Monday morning this week. Very few of us on the tour. She was so friendly and great to tour and chat with. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and was very responsive to questions. She also gave the best advice on where to get a great coffee which for me was of the utmost importance with being up so early! Thanks so much Ivana. Would recommend to everyone!

Average tour. Not worth the price though.

Brian_T, Oct 2023

It was a nice history lesson and overview. Andy was knowledgeable but not very enthusiastic or engaging.

👍🏻

Fiona_C, Sep 2023

Daniela was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, clear and friendly, she gave us a very warm welcome to her city and it’s history. The Early Bird was perfect as it meant the temperature wasn’t too hot or the old city too crowded. Thank you Daniella.

Best way to get to know Dubrovnik with an amazing guide

Scott_C, Sep 2023

Mikale (sp?) was an amazing tour guide. She helped piece together the history of the place, the history of Croatia, and the beauty of Dubrovnik. Great to do this tour early before all the cruise boat tours make it ashore.

Highly recommended

Mazey_P, Aug 2023

Really interesting to learn about the old town from a young experienced local. Particularly the more recent war history. Grateful for the early start, too. Highly recommend!

The early bird gets the best views

Justine_G, Jul 2023

Our guide Michaela (I hope I got that right?) was fantastic, she was very knowledgable and very personable. The streets at this time of day are mostly tourist free making this tour an absolute pleasure, with good photo opportunities.

Amazing

wejohnson08, Jul 2023

Walking into the Old city early in the morning was spectacular. Old City was awakening and not crowded. It was a more personal experience. You could appreciate the beautiful architecture of the buildings and the marble of the streets. Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable of the history.

Worth the money

Kim_B, Jun 2023

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

A great tour

Anne_D, Jun 2023

Very informative and a relaxed friendly style! We would highly recommend the early bird tour with Davor.

Early bird tour 👍

xiaona_Z, Apr 2023

Our guide Ivana was very professional and knowledgeable, explained the history and patiently answered our questions. Such a good idea to do the early bird tour without the crowds.

Memorable tour

hongzhuang2010, Jan 2023

You need to take this tour If you 1) are first-time to visit the city and are pressed for time, 2) want to know more about the city's history and hidden places. Mihaela, our tour guide, is knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the city. She provided enough of the city's history and attractions we needed before diving into the city.

Worth getting up early for!!

Becky_W, Oct 2022

Really enjoyed this walking tour. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and what a stunning way to explore the old town of Dubrovnik - before all the hustle and bustle . I highly recommend this tour.

Dubrovnik in a snapshot

Mark_E, Jul 2022

Personal approach and the ability and willingness to answer any and all questions asked by the group. That it was a small group, made it so much easier to communicate.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you very much for the lovely comments. Looking forward to welcoming you back to Dubrovnik.

Perfect city walking tour

Priscilla_F, Jun 2022

We had a great time on this morning walking tour. Being early meant there weren’t any large crowds and the weather was a perfect temperature. Our guide was michaela and she was fantastic. She had incredible knowledge of the city and gave us such in depth explanations of everything. Would highly recommend this tour

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you for your perfect review about the tour you took with us. It was a pleasure to host you and an even greater pleasure to read how satisfied you were by making us your tour selection. We wish you all the best!

Great introduction to the old city

Ruth_M, Jun 2022

Our guide, Mikaela, was knowledgeable and personable. She did a great job of showing us the sights and giving us the history. The pace was perfect, not too fast or slow. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you for joining our tour and that you found time to leave such a nice comment. We wish you all the best and we’re looking forward to seeing you again in Dubrovnik!

Excellent guide

Rainer_O, Jun 2022

The guides was very knowledgeable and personable. She added personal stories. One suggestion: list the meeting place on the ticket.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We hope to see you again in the near future.

Great way to start a day!

Dawn_M, May 2022

This was an excellent time to see the city, not crowded and could easily move around the walled town. Tour guide was fun, knowledgeable and informative. Would highly recommend!