Dark Tales of the Old Town
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Dark Tales of the Old Town
By Haunted Dubrovnik
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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.
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Ages 5-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Uncover the ghastly history of Dubrovnik on this Old Town walking tour
- 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
- Professional, licensed guide
What's not included- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Onofrio's Large Fountain, Poljana Paska Miličevića 2000, 20000, Dubrovnik, CroatiaYou 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.
End:- Rector's Palace, Ul. Pred Dvorom 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, CroatiaOur tour will end near the Rector's Palace.
- 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: 43248P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- 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: 43248P6
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- Poljana Paska Miličevića 2000, 20000, Dubrovnik, CroatiaYou 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.
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- Ul. Pred Dvorom 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, CroatiaOur tour will end near the Rector's Palace.
About the operator
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- 972makenzies0 contributionsAbsolutely 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
- travellereire4000 contributionsGreat experienceMarija 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
- Nilssonlinamaria0 contributionsSpooky 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! <3Written September 6, 2024
- Ange_12345678900 contributionsAmazing 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
- shanyglee0 contributionsLoved 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
- yummymayo0 contributionsSpooky 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
- jamiebX217ZE0 contributionsDefinitely put this on your to do list!Highly recommended walking tour to do when in dubrovnik! Maria was amazing guide, very knowledgeable and some great ghostly tails an sites visited.Written September 4, 2023
- toddbR6867KV0 contributionsGhost tour outside the city wallsMarie was great she had a personal touch and passion for the area. It took close to two hours and I highly recommend.Written September 2, 2023
- 573igorj0 contributionsA wonderful history and lore experienceDubrovnik is hot in the summer, so a night tour is a nice way to get a bit of respite from the heat while still seeing the city. This tour takes place outside the old city, but Marija does run a separate night tour inside that we will definitely sign up for the next time we're here. Marija is a wonderful historian and storyteller. You'll hear stories about ghosts and witches, but also about loves and tragedies. The pace is leisurely and at night the crowds have thinned, so despite some hills and stairs, it's a more accessible way to see the city. It's an authentic view of the lesser known side and stories of the city.Written July 29, 2023
- craigrT6017NW0 contributionsFabulous evening experienceFabulous end to an amazing holiday. I experienced the Ghost walk with my wife and two adult daughters who loved every aspect of it. Marija was an excellent and engaging guide, who had an obvious passion for the dark history of Dubrovnik.Written July 2, 2023
- H9204SVfionad0 contributionsUnmissableOur guide was knowledgeable about ghost stories and mysteries, with a good bit of history thrown in too. Nice small tour size. We could hear and see our guide at all times. Thank you for a lovely evening.Written June 24, 2023
- billyb2470 contributionsLady with the lamp is well worth a visitBooked by a friend prior to our arrival in Dubrovnik this was not my normal excursion. That said I very much enjoyed my tour, our host was friendly and knowledgeable. Throughout the tour she carried a small paraffin lamp the light and smell of which only added to the experience. Our guide clearly knows and is passionate about her city and subject matter. I am a convert to the mystery tour.Written May 12, 2023
- james g0 contributionsGhouls galoreAn absolutely fabulous evening with a true historian of Dubrovniks darker side, totally engaging and a side you won’t see anywhere else or with anyone elseWritten May 12, 2023
- 601natalias0 contributionsExcellent Tours!We did 2 tours with Marija, Dark Tales of the Old Town and Ghosts & Mysteries. We really enjoyed both of these tours, Marija was really informative and made the tours really fun as well. These were 2 of the most interesting tours we ever done, they really gave a different look into the history of Dubrovnik. We would do a tour with her again and recommend the tours to everyone.Written November 13, 2022
- Silja S0 contributionsLoved itI enjoyed the tour. It was nice to hear the stories and walk through dark places. The guide was lovely and gave us different perspective of the townWritten September 26, 2022
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MarMicUK
Woking, UK95 contributions
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.
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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Josh G
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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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Ken S
4 contributions
Jun 2022
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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Thank you my dear guests!
It was my pleasure :)
Marija
Written June 25, 2022
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SimonSays
Bonn, Germany2 contributions
Jul 2022
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!
A Wonderful experience!
Written July 23, 2022
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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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arunac2017
Indianapolis, United States9 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
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 19, 2024
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Thank you, Aruna, so much!
I hope to see you again some day in Dubrovnik! Big hug to you and your niece!
Written March 20, 2024
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jrflipjr
Germany3 contributions
Jul 2020
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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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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Jo
South Africa13 contributions
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
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Thank you, my dear guest! Usually, people say I have a very calming voice that may make them sleepy, but I could talk about Dubrovnik all night long, lol.
Thank you for your kindness!
Happy wishes from Haunted Dubrovnik!
Marija
Written June 9, 2024
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partymark
Middlesbrough, UK7 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
We absolutely loved this tour from start to finish Marija is a great guide and clearly has a passion for the supernatural but also studies Dubrovniks history and it shows with the level of detail she goes into when describing stories to the group. The group has a maximum of ten people which is great for a small night tour and everyone feels involved answering the various questions posed to us throughout the tour. Highly recommended to anyone looking for something different to do on an evening in Dubrovnik and the only sad part was coming to the end. Thanks again Marija we'll be back!
Written September 7, 2022
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Anna H
3 contributions
Sep 2022
It was a great tour! Very interesting and atmospherical :) Lots of spooky stories but not only. Marija told us also about the history of the city and she did it with full heart and passion. It was a pleasure to take a part in her tour and we'll take other of Marija's tours when we come back to Dubrovnik :)
Written October 2, 2022
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EB0109
Bristol, UK468 contributions
This was a great walking tour with some really interesting stories. Marija was a fab host and you could tell that doing these tours is a passion of hers. The group was small so it was very easy to stay together and hear everything.
Written August 19, 2022
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Thank you, my dear guest, for this amazing review :)
Marija
Written September 3, 2022
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Pozdrav,
Molim vas potvrdu za tour-u koja je u ponudi. Zanima nas petak 12.6 ili subota 13.6
Prijavili smo se preko TripAdvisor.
091/2544047 Rudolf
Written June 12, 2020
Dear Marija,
My husband and I are visiting Dubrovnik this weekend, 17-18 May 20109 and would LOVE to do your haunted tour. Trip Advisor shows no space available - can you fit us in PLEASE?
Warmest regards
Janie.
Written May 13, 2019
I'm afraid your request came to me (a reviewer) and not to Marija.
Written May 13, 2019
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