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Crime and Punishment in old Dubrovnik
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Crime and Punishment in old Dubrovnik

By Haunted Dubrovnik
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Ages 5-99
Duration: 1h 40m
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Live guide: English
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  • Professional guide
What's not included
  • Entry/Admission - Rector's Palace


Start:
  • Ulica Dante Aligheri, Ul. Dante Aligheri, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Our meeting point is in front of Sesame restaurant, in the street Ul. Dante Alighieri, located only 2-3 minutes away from Pile gate of the old city. From Pile bus stop, follow the main road leaving the old city. Stay on the left side of the street and you will easily find your guide.
End:
  • Rector's Palace, Ul. Pred Dvorom 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    We will end our tour either inside the Rector's Palace in the old city, or if you decide to skip it, in front of it.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 43248P5

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (wear comfortable shoes)
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 43248P5

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Itinerary
  • Ul. Dante Aligheri, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Our meeting point is in front of Sesame restaurant, in the street Ul. Dante Alighieri, located only 2-3 minutes away from Pile gate of the old city. From Pile bus stop, follow the main road leaving the old city. Stay on the left side of the street and you will easily find your guide.
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    Pass by
    Pile Gate
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    Pass by
    Dubrovnik Cathedral
    Porat Dubrovnik
    Stradun
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  • Ul. Pred Dvorom 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    We will end our tour either inside the Rector's Palace in the old city, or if you decide to skip it, in front of it.
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  • Haunted Dubrovnik
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    Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Joined in November 2016
  • 972makenzies
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely worth it!
    Marija was my favorite tour guide for our entire trip to Dubrovnik! We liked her so much we booked another one of her tours! I highly recommend doing at least one as she provides an incredible experience! When we come back we will be booking another one!
    Written October 12, 2024
  • K3333JXmadeleineb
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Tour
    Really fun tour! Went around the interesting parts of Dubrovnik and told some interesting tales of Dubrovnik’s darker sides. We were in a small group of 8. Would definitely recommend.
    Written October 5, 2024
  • travellereire400
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience
    Marija was amazing and very friendly. We were very interested in the history of Dubrovnik and especially the mysterious side. Highly recommended 👌
    Written September 26, 2024
  • Nilssonlinamaria
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spooky tales of beautiful Dubrovnik.
    I really enjoyed this tour. The tour guide is very friendly and tell different eerie stories about haunted locations in Dubrovnik. She answers questions and know a lot about the city in general. The groups are small so there is time to connect with the other people in the group. Would recommend for anyone wanting to do something fun and out of the ordinary! <3
    Written September 6, 2024
  • Ange_1234567890
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Tour!
    Marija is an awesome tour guide. Starts off the beaten track/outside of the main tourist area which makes the experience more spooky and intimate. I like to do ghost tours wherever I go - I reckon I’ve done around 20 - and this one was in my top 3. Highly, highly recommend.
    Written August 25, 2024
  • Mari_2424
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cancelled last minuet
    My tour was cancelled on the day it was meant to happen. Since I was only in Dubrovnik for one full day this meant missing out and at short notice it put me on the spot to alter plans. I did receive a full refund and I understand it was weather related but I felt I should have been notified a lot sooner! I reached out first and questioned if the tour would still take place and it was hours after this that I got a text from a random number to let me know it was cancelled. I found this very unprofessional and would not book again. I had been looking forward to my experience so it's a shame this was the outcome.
    Written May 14, 2024
  • Cruiser23132977075
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dark Tales of the Old Town
    This was a fantastic tour. Marija is an awesome storyteller who kept us enthralled right till the very end. Her energy is electric and we could have walked the Old Town till sunrise listening to Marija. Thank you for an unforgettable experience .
    Written April 1, 2024
  • arunac2017
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent and engaging tour of spooky Dubrovnik!
    We enjoyed the haunted Dubrovnik tour with Marija very much. She is a talented storyteller and told us spooky stories with energy and passion. She was also able to provide a wealth of information on the history of the city and its residents in times past.
    Written March 18, 2024
  • shanyglee
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved this spooky night walk with great stories about Dubrovnik by a fantastic guide!!
    We had such a great time with Maria. She was very knowledgeable and made our evening and tour spooky and fun. She's also a very warm, honest person. We saw beautiful locations, even in the dark and the lantern was a nice touch. I strongly recommend doing this tour! We did it the last night of our stay which made it special but it might be a good one to do at the beginning of your stay so you can revisit all the gorgeous spots during the day. Thank you again!
    Written February 20, 2024
  • yummymayo
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spooky and Intimate.
    I wasn't sure if I'd be able to book this tour during the January off-season, but I went ahead and booked through their website and indeed, an apparition from beyond holding a lantern approached me at the meeting point; it's worth noting that I was the only person to book a tour, and yet Marija (the guide) still decided to do it. Amazing! How lucky I was to have an individual tour. It truly added to the intimate atmosphere and Marija clearly loves what she does and loves her city. Despite the dark subject matter, Marija is a warm and genuine person that made me feel very comfortable. Her storytelling was excellent! There were a few stops along the descent towards the Pile Gate. It was well mapped out and a logical progression. And I can't explain it, but something quite unexpected and eerie happened during the tour. Who knows, maybe one of the spirits was lurking nearby...
    Written January 30, 2024
  • davehF6794GI
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cancelled on me
    Cancelled on me just a couple hours before tour was to begin. That leaves no time to seek out other options. I don't particularly like rolling the dice with a chunk of valuable vacation time
    Written November 12, 2023
  • SKProchaska
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Top Recommend for Dubrovnik
    Marija is a great tour guide, wonderful storyteller, and a really kind soul! This tour is exactly how it should be, a mix of history and some macabre topics. I would highly recommend this tour!
    Written October 1, 2023
  • Wander10614218924
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Top tour - would recommend.
    Marija was a great guide - lots of great stories with a mix of history and the supernatural. Took us to lots of the city we wouldn't otherwise have seen and pointed out lots you would otherwise miss. Clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. Would definitely recommend.
    Written September 30, 2023
  • elisagN1736BN
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dubrovnik Haunted Walk
    Marja was such a lovely guide. The tour was a great mix of history and spooky stories. We learned so much!
    Written September 14, 2023
  • 868joshg
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fun way to learn about Dubrovnik's spooky history!
    We had the best experience with Marija. She shared a wealth of knowledge of Dubrovnik, and we learnt so much. Her stories were captivating and entertaining, and she was very good at creating a spooky atmosphere whilst also keeping it quite light hearted. We delved into quite a few of the smaller alleyways which were brought to life by Marija's amazing story telling. She even showed us interesting places to eat and drink along the way which we would not otherwise have discovered by ourselves. Would highly recommend this tour to learn more about Dubrovnik and for a fun spooky time.
    Written September 8, 2023
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Barb A
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
This was a fascinating tour and Marija was wonderful. She has a wealth of knowledge and many shocking stories to tell about the city and its proclivity for dealing out horrifying punishments to the guilty (or those just thought to be guilty!) which kept us fully engaged. It's not a ghost tour....its much more rooted in fact and we really appreciated that. Very enjoyable!
Written July 8, 2021
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Dear Barbara and Steven, it was an absolute pleasure to take a walk with you through the city. I was also very pleased with the fact that you decided for this tour among the ones I offer, I know it wasn't your first choice, but I'm glad you liked it. Thank you so much for everything! Marija
Written July 10, 2021
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Maja A
Maribor, Slovenia4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
Marija is an excellent storyteller and a knowledgeable guide. She will give you an insight into Dubrovnik's dark side - the things people don't usually like to talk about. This tour definitely made our stay in Dubrovnik even more amazing and genuine. Maja and Hristijan
Written September 22, 2021
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Thank you, Maja and Hristijan! Hvala :)
Written February 25, 2022
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Sarah C
Mykonos Town, Greece85 contributions
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Sep 2022 • Solo
I was lucky enough to be able to catch this tour when I visited Dubrovnik for the afternoon and evening yesterday. It was wonderful. Marija was so knowledgeable and provided a fascinating history of the crime and punishment used in the City throughout its history. She really brought home how barbaric the torture had been of suspected criminals and the punishments they endured as a result. She was able to tailor the tour to my specific areas of interests and I had a wonderful evening. I’ll be back for the ghost tour next time I’m in Dubrovnik.
Written September 16, 2022
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doireann
Ireland1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We did the Crime and Punishment tour with Marija. It was one of the best and unique tours we did during our stay in Dubrovnik. Her historical knowledge and story telling ability was fantastic and kept us engaged throughout. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking to do a walking tour in this city. Doireann and Caroline
Written September 9, 2021
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Thank you, Doireann and Caroline <3
Written February 25, 2022
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Donnie635
27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was an unexpected find for me. I usually do haunted tours but decided on this instead to see what it was about and it was phenomenal!

The tour is a historical account of the dark past surrounding the city. Marija was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and the different types of crimes and punishments for them. The tour looks at the dark side of mankind as I learned about the different types of torture that was performed. I saw where the public executions took place. I also learned about the inequality of punishment of women vs men. We visited the dungeons in Old Dubrovnik.

The whole tour was very fascinating. There was a bit of walking but nothing strenuous. I was very impressed by Marija’s extent of knowledge on this subject. She was able to field any questions. She was super nice. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

I highly recommend this tour if you want to explore the dark side of history.
Written May 1, 2019
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Dear Donelle, thank you so very much for taking the time and reviewing this tour. It really means so much, and I am very happy to have been your host and guide here in Dubrovnik, so big thank you from the heart!
Written May 2, 2019
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Charlene
Cardiff, UK23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
We were the first guests to book onto this brand new tour, and therefore there was only the two of us. We are so glad that we booked it. Marija is a fantastic tour guide, with lots of interesting tales about Crime & Punishment in Dubrovnik as well as general history about the old city. Marija was very knowledgeable about the history of this city.
The tour was really interesting, and we got to see parts of the city that we wouldn't have otherwise visited if it hadn't been for this tour. The old city was very busy when we did this tour as a cruise ship had recently docked, plus there were lots of large tour groups going around at the same time. However, Marija took us on a route that managed to avoid the huge crowds.
We have booked onto many large walking tours previously through large companies, however we always find that in large groups you don't hear half of what is being said, and don't get to ask many questions. As it was just the two of us, we had a much better experience on this tour, and I will definitely be looking at booking independent tours again in future.
If you are interested in learning about the history of Dubrovnik, with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, I would highly recommend booking this tour.
Written May 15, 2018
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Dear Charlene, One more time we meet on Tripadvisor. I don't know how to express all the gratitude that I'm feeling and that I was very fortunate to get such nice guests to be the audience of the first ever Crime and Punishment tour of my home city. The first one is always the hardest but it was a pleasure in fact. You can be sure that I won't forget you! Thank you and all the best wishes to you and Steve!
Written May 15, 2018
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