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Basketball, History & Archaeology – A Very Unusual Walking Tour
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2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Escape the crowds and discover a totally different part of the city walls! Explore the secret tunnels of the fort Min?eta with your local guide and learn about 15th century warfare and how Dubrovnik protected from its enemies.
Did you know that the very same tunnels that you'll see on this tour were actually used as bomb shelters only thirty years ago? Listen to your tour guide's personal account of the 1991 war in Croatia and how it was like to live in a city under siege. We'll also take you to a fascinating underground museum of the old foundry where you'll hear about how cannons were made centuries ago.
Not just that, you'll go where few people ever go - along the western bulwark and all the way down to Pile gate, high above and away from the crowds! You'll visit fort Bokar, a 15th century masterpiece of military architecture and hear about the political struggles of the old Dubrovnik Republic. Book this tour if you want a truly unique, and non-touristy experience of Dubrovnik!
What's Included
- Professionally licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Gratuities
- Admission ticket for the City walls that grants you access to Minčeta tower - 35 EUR per person
Meeting And Pickup
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End Point
After you discover the unique and fascinating hidden corners of the city walls, you'll end up at the opposite end of the Old town. Don't worry, your tour guide will walk with you down to the main street!
What To Expect
Minceta Fortress
Your professionally licensed tour guide will meet you just outside Minčeta fortress. First, we'll show you the most amazing outdoor basketball court, hidden at the foot of the fort, with a million-dollar view of the red roofs of the Old town! Then, we'll go inside the fortress and explore the secret defense tunnels from the 15th century. Originally built to protect Dubrovnik from the Ottoman Turks, the tunnels were last used in 1991 as bomb shelters during the war in Croatia.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Gornji Ugao Tower
Go inside the Gornji ugao tower and discover the 16th century gun foundry. Learn about the process of making cannons and how Dubrovnik once upon a time had its own weapons production.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Fort Bokar
Explore the amazing fort Bokar with your local guide - check out the 15th century gun holes and learn about how Dubrovnik defended from the enemies! Oh, did we mention that Game of Thrones scenes were also filmed here...?
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Please be advised of the very steep and uneven stairs! This tour is NOT recommended for individuals with any sort of walking difficulties!
- Most definitely NOT recommended for travelers with walking difficulties!
Operated by Dubrovnik Local Guides
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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