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Dark Tales of the Old Town
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Uncover the ghastly history of Dubrovnik on this Old Town walking tour
Duration:
1h 30m
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
10
Service animals allowed
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
  • Duration:
    1h 30m
  • Taking Covid-19 safety measures
  • Group size:
    10
  • Service animals allowed
  • Ticket type:
    Mobile
  • Free cancellation
About
Travelers that love a good scare shouldn't miss this spooky twist on the typical history tour, where you encounter the dark stories of Dubrovnik Old Town. Join your guide on a stroll through the historic streets, and encounter tales of the city's morbid history as you go. From the dance macabre to evil spirits, prison escapes to supernatural activity, this spooky tour may just test your nerve.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
  • Enjoy your guide's tales, about everything from pestilence to forbidden love
  • Feel the spooky atmosphere walking the streets at night, lit by lanterns
  • Meet at the must-see Large Onofrio Fountain, steps from the Pile Gate
What to expect
Know before you go
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
  • Enjoy your guide's tales, about everything from pestilence to forbidden love
  • Feel the spooky atmosphere walking the streets at night, lit by lanterns
  • Meet at the must-see Large Onofrio Fountain, steps from the Pile Gate
What to expect
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 43248P6
Important information
Inclusions
  • Professional, licensed guide
Exclusions
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
Duration
1h 30m
Departure details
  • Large Onofrio's Fountain, Poljana Paska Miličevića 2000, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia You can find your guide by the Big Onofrio's fountain, located inside of the old city, it is the first thing you see when you enter the old city through Pile gate.
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Inclusions
  • Professional, licensed guide
Exclusions
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
Departure details
  • Large Onofrio's Fountain, Poljana Paska Miličevića 2000, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia You can find your guide by the Big Onofrio's fountain, located inside of the old city, it is the first thing you see when you enter the old city through Pile gate.
Duration
1h 30m
Return details
  • Rector's Palace, Ul. Pred Dvorom 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia Our tour will end near the Rector's Palace.
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Travel safe during COVID-19
Last updated: Jun 23, 2021
A note from Dark Tales of the Old Town
Small groups, private or semi-private groups, no more than 10 people.
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Large Onofrio's Fountain
    Poljana Paska Miličevića 2000, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    You can find your guide by the Big Onofrio's fountain, located inside of the old city, it is the first thing you see when you enter the old city through Pile gate.
    See address & details
  • 1
    Old Town
    Stop: 90 minutes
    See details
  • 2
    The Franciscan Church and Monastery
    Stop: 10 minutes
    See details
  • 3
    Rector's Palace
    Stop: 10 minutes
    See details
  • You'll end at
    Rector's Palace
    Ul. Pred Dvorom 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Our tour will end near the Rector's Palace.
    See address & details
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João
6 contributions
Amazing!
Marija is an incredible guide, she can really transport us through time an see this city through a completely different point of view.

I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Dubrovnik as it is a really different way to get to see the city and travel through its narrow streets and hidden places.

Thank you Marija!
Written May 18, 2022
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Marija M
Thank you, Joao and Catarina! Muito obrigada! <3 Marija
Written May 22, 2022
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SimonSays
Bonn, Germany2 contributions
Fantastic!
Marija is the guide everyone wishes for. Not only is she from Dubrovnik, she is also currently studying the history of the Adriatic; the perfect combination for a tour guide. Marija is personable, (she not only remembered everyone’s names, but referred to us by name throughout the tour) professional and passionate. Her description of people and events in the city‘s past left me feeling like I was a part of the city‘s past. This in turn lead me to wanting to discover even more about the city during my stay, including another tour with Marija!

A Wonderful experience!
Written July 23, 2022
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haunted-dubrovnik
Hi Simon, thank you so much for reviewing both tours and for all the kind words that you wrote about me and the tours. It was really wonderful to meet you, and I'm so happy you liked my tours!
Written July 24, 2022
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Ken S
5 contributions
Our Old Town Highlight
Our tour with Marija was a highlight of our stay in Dubrovnik. I just knew we were in for a treat when she met us with her lantern. Her charming demeanor and descriptions of various Old Town horrors and scandals kept us thoroughly entertained throughout the whole tour.
Written June 19, 2022
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haunted-dubrovnik
Thank you my dear guests! It was my pleasure :) Marija
Written June 25, 2022
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MarMicUK
Woking, UK63 contributions
Terrific Tour
A big thank you to Marija for managing to fit us in for a tour. We joined her for the 'Dark Tales of the Old Town on the last night of our holiday and both me and my son thoroughly enjoyed this terrific tour. Dubrovnik is such an atmospheric city with such a long history and Marija is an enigmatic and captivating storyteller, perfectly capturing the mood- weaving in the history with her tales.
It was fabulous to get away from the crowds, explore hidden back streets and discover some fascinating stories- thoroughly recommended.
Written August 5, 2021
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DorianBP
London, UK3 contributions
Great nighttime activity
We really enjoyed our tour with Marija and exploring Dubrovnik in the off season with a small group felt like a very special experience. We almost had the whole city to ourselves as she told us a bunch of great stories about the history of the Old Town and its residents. It was a fun mix of history and legends, and it’s clear Marija has a lot of knowledge and passion about the topic. She was very kind and answered all of our questions throughout the night. Would definitely recommend the tour, especially since it can be tough to find activities in the evening when attractions are closed. Thank you! - Eden & Dorian
Written March 1, 2020
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Marija M
And thank you, Eden and Dorian, for breaking the monotony of the wintertime in Dubrovnik for me and for leaving this lovely review. I'm so happy you enjoyed. I hope you got many happy memories here and all the best to you both :) Marija
Written March 5, 2020
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Steven S
Minneapolis, MN1,001 contributions
A Different side of Old Town!!
Great tour about Old Town at night. Marija done a amazing job showing me a part of the city other tour guides will not take you too and the stories were fascinating. If you get a chance I would highly recommend booking this tour!! Thank you Marija!!
Written January 23, 2020
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Marija M
Hi Steven! Thank you one more time for leaving your review, it means a lot to me! And I'm very happy you picked Dark tales of the old town tour. See you next time when you come back with your lovely family!
Written January 23, 2020
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jrflipjr
Germany3 contributions
Great tour of the Old Dubrovnik at night
Very enjoyable walk around the old town of Dubrovnik with fantastic historical and creepy stories. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to explore the old town. I think it's better than touring during the day. Our guide was very knowledgeable and responsive to questions. We never felt rushed, and while there are certainly stairs to climb, we found it manageable for most folks.
Written July 6, 2020
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Marija M
Thank you so much for leaving the review! And I want to add that I really enjoyed your company, you were delightful guests, so the pleasure was all mine! Best wishes! :)
Written July 7, 2020
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Caolan
4 contributions
Amazing
Highly recommend she was a brilliant tour guide and along with brilliant stories she was very friendly. I cant recommend haunted dubrovnik enough! A must see
Written June 6, 2019
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Marija M
Thank you so so much, Emma and Caolan! Thank you again for rescheduling, now I got the chance to show you this tour and to meet such a nice pair of people, you were great guests! If you ever return, let me know, I owe you the other tour you originally booked for. Cheers <3
Written June 7, 2019
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Damian V
Portland, OR40 contributions
Historic overview of all things dark.
Couples
This tour was so cool! Easy to find the meeting spot and Marija has a lantern with a red candle in it. The mood was set. It was perfect. Dark, eerie, and interesting tales of the not so known about Dubrovnik. I wish I had the time to do the other tours she offers because she really enjoys what she does. Her voice and demeanor really makes this a great way start your visit in Old Town. Plus, you get to see pats if the city that you may not have gone into on your own. An added bonus, there are cats all over the place that lend themselves to the ambience of the tour. Thank you very much, Marija. This was superfantastic.
Written October 15, 2019
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Marija M
Thank you, Damian, not only for this amazing review but also for sharing stories from your part of the world, I definitely won't forget the story of la llorona. You and Stephanie are always welcomed to my tours if you return someday. It was really cool to meet the two of you. Many happy wishes!!
Written October 15, 2019
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Angela G
Sydney, Australia200 contributions
A different side of Dubrovnik
I did this tour on a Saturday night after arriving in Dubrovnik that afternoon. It was a great way to get a taste of the Old Town away from the summer heat and daytime hordes.

Marija was a very enthusiastic guide and you could tell she was really passionate about the tour and the stories she told us. It was really interesting to hear some of the darker stories about Dubrovnik, and walking around at night certainly added a dramatic flourish.

I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to do something a little different in Dubrovnik.
Written August 26, 2019
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Marija M
Dear Angela, thank you so very much for adding your feedback for this tour. I appreciate so much the compliments and the fact you liked the atmosphere of the evening tour. Many happy wishes from Dubrovnik :) Marija
Written August 28, 2019
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Excellent!
Marija is an excellent storyteller. Coming from Dubrovnik herself, her passion for telling the story of her city is…
JaxandPaul
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An alternative to the usual walking tours.
This tour was a highlight of my stay in Croatia. Loved the fact it was outside of the city walls and got to explore…
Mark W
Mark W
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Follow the light.
Marija is knowledgeable and creates an aura for a tour of the night. Highly recommend this one. Sadly for me I can'…
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A fantastic and unique way to explore Dubrovnik at night.
Marija is a fantastic tour guide and storyteller who is so knowledgeable and clearly passionate about her work. An …
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Haunted history at its best 👻 ☠️
We try to book “haunted history” tours when we travel. It’s always been a fun way to engage the kids and Marija did…
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Great Historical Tour with a Spooky Twist!
Such an fascinating way to learn the history of Dubrovnik with a spooky twist! Marija is a great story teller and h…
klrkez
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Fantastic and unique way of seeing Dubrovnik!
This tour was the highlight of our trip! Our guide Marija took us on an extraordinary, spooky and heartfelt tour ar…
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Travel with Maria through Dubrovnik’s haunted past.
Wonderful stories and mysterious tales told by Maria our host. Please note there are a lot of stairs to negotiate b…
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A unique experience
Marija is an excellent storyteller and a knowledgeable guide. She will give you an insight into Dubrovnik's dark si…
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Fantastic Walking Tour
We did the Crime and Punishment tour with Marija. It was one of the best and unique tours we did during our stay in…
TravelwithRobin
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Really great tour, wish we had done one of her other tours.
We really enjoyed the tour. Besides all the spooky stories, you really learn something about the history of Dubrovn…
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Awesome!
We loved this tour. Maria is a wonderful guide and her spooky tales were eerie enough to entertain without causing …
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Spooky and entertaining tales
This was a great walking tour on the outside of Old Town -- as our wonderful guide, Marija said -- the creepy stuff…
MeaganR450
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Amazing ghost tour!
Marija was wonderful! The tour she created was very original and informative. She clearly is passionate about thi…
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Awesome and fun tour
Awesome tour! If you like history/Ghost stories this is the tour for you. You get to so much of the city and the to…
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