Imagine this: a scenic boat trip from Dubrovnik to explore Cavtat where you will discover local highlights, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
Destination
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Category
Day Trips
Duration
5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Français, Hrvatski, Italiano
Included
Private guide
Ferry Boat ticket
All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
Discover the region off the beaten path
Check out Old Town & Rector’s Palace
Connect with a local & discover their culture
Take in breathtaking sceneries & panoramas
Enjoy the freedom to make stops along the way
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
What you can expect
Enjoy your trip to the max experiencing the treasures of Cavtat. Explore the region's beauty and be delighted by the different highlights and hidden gems that you'll encounter along the way.
Forget about hopping on a tourist bus and let a local take you through Cavtat; your way! Now you can spend the day discovering what other highlights lie outside Dubrovnik - trust us; they are worth the visit! Your knowledgeable host will take you to the Old Town of Cavtat, Rector’s Palace, and House of Vlaho Bukovac, and there is more!
And with a convenient meeting point close to the Old Harbour of Dubrovnik, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! To make the trip even more enjoyable, you can choose your local host for the day. Each of the hosts available for this half day trip will take you on a unique journey based on their passions and expertise, and of course, also taking into consideration your interests.
Our local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from arts and history to real foodies. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and let you connect with their culture in an enjoyable and inspiring way! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes.
Choose your local
Get to know these 7 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Vesna
The Joyful Bookworm
4.936 reviews
English
Mia
The Energy Bomb
5.0108 reviews
English・Français
Jadranka
The Friendly Storyteller
4.833 reviews
English・Hrvatski
Karmen
The Coffee Lover
5.0193 reviews
English・Hrvatski
Eliana
The Happy Explorer
4.861 reviews
English・Français・Italiano
Nikoleta
The Travel Enthusiast
5.043 reviews
English・Hrvatski
Pavo
The Cheerful Explorer
4.912 reviews
English・Hrvatski
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at In front of Restaurant Amoret - Dubrovnik to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Convenient Meet Up
On the day of your day trip, your local host will meet you at the meeting point
Meeting Point
Meet and greet your local host at the meeting point for your half-day trip and what to expect
Scenic Trip
This half-day trip is arranged for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the sights as your host takes you through while telling you incredible stories and insights
Only You & Your Host!
Forget about cramped touristy buses, on this private day trip, you’ll have all of your host’s attention. Get the chance to speak 1-1 and get all of your questions answered for a personal experience that will make this trip more memorable
What’s in Store for You
Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems such as Old Town, Rector’s Palace and House of Vlaho Bukovac plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way
Optional Lunch
Along the way, your local host will recommend you typical and local places where you can stop to have lunch and catch a break. Lunch is not included in the price
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Steve🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 January 2025
We really enjoyed our Dubrovnik tour with Eliana. Her in-depth knowledge of the town and country was enlightening. We would 100% spend time with her again on any tour!Eliana is a fantastic guide!!!
Reto🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
30 December 2024
What an amazing time we spent with Mia! She is extremely knowledgeable, charming, and fun to listen to. We heard and learned so much. She provided an in-depth historic timeline and provided amazing insights and stories, even her personal experience of the war. We also enjoyed spending some relaxing conversation time with her in a restaurant, and she provided us with useful tips for restaurants and excursions. We warmheartedly and wholeheartedly recommend Mia. But beware: she is now (end of December) taking reservations for next October! :-)Wow!
Cindy🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
27 November 2024
Our flight to Dubrovnik was delayed but Vesna did her absolute best to accommodate our schedule. Vesna was personable, knowledgeable and gracious. She gave us an excellent tour of Dubrovnik which provided a first hand account of the war in 1991. Prior to that time, we really had not known that much about it. It was truly fascinating, if not heartbreaking. We all enjoyed the tour very much and highly recommend it, if you are into history.Amazing Vesna!
Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
27 November 2024
We had the most amazing walking tour with Vlaho on the recent history of Dubrovnik . His knowledge is firsthand and we were mesmerised by his telling.
We would thoroughly recommend his tour.Dubrovnik uncovered
Esther🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
8 November 2024
Karmen gave us a wonderful introduction to Dubrovnik perfectly tailored to children, and made sure I could bring the stroller for my youngest. Although my two girls were incredibly shy and didn't talk the whole time, all Karmen's commentary all went in and they were captivated. I have been amused to hear from my daughter's teacher that when she went back to school she educated her whole class on the history of Dubrovnik, the Saint, why there are cats etc. The school were impressed and I said it was our fantastic tour guide!
Karmen also took us into a fun Christmas shop, and to a handful of other stops including a great craft beer bar that made my husbands day, and also gave us great advice.
Thank you Karmen for doing one final tour for us at the end of your season.Fantastic - We highly recommend Karmen
Michael🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 November 2024
Mia was an absolute delight, effortlessly blending humor with historical insights to create an unforgettable experience. Her vast knowledge of Dubrovnik, as they shared fascinating facts and little-known anecdotes that brought the area to life. Her enthusiasm was contagious, keeping us engaged throughout the entire tour. Mia's friendly demeanor and patience in answering questions made us feel comfortable and included. What truly set Mia apart was her ability to tailor the information to our discussion, ensuring a personalized experience. From start to finish, the tour was a perfect balance of education and entertainment, leaving us with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation of Dubrovnik.Fun, entertaining, and informative!
Carlos🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 October 2024
Vlaho handled a serious and difficult subject very well. I now have a much deeper understanding of the breakup of Yugoslavia in a way that will stay with me for a very long time. It was a privilege to hear about what happened in Dubrovnik from someone who was there during the war. I recommend doing the tour early during your stay because Vlaho was very helpful with advice for the rest of our time in Croatia.
William🇭🇷 Croatia
(About local )
26 October 2024
Ci siamo divertiti moltissimo, io e mia moglie, il nostro due passi ieri pomeriggio con Paolo. È una guida intelligente, energetico e appassionato. Lui vuole bene Ragusa e ce l'ha mostrato costantemente durante il nostro tour. Le nostre due ore insieme con lui sono sparite troppo velocemente. Lo consiglierei senza dubbio!Great time
joy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 October 2024
Karmen had lot of energy and was able to personalize our tour for our needs. She knows the city well and we learned a lot! You will not be disappointed with the tour and we loved that we could move at our own pace. She also brought along photos to help us remember scenes from GOT as we had not watched the show in a few years.Karmen is great!
Robert🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 October 2024
Vlaho did a beautiful job mixed history, experience and a world of knowledge about his beautiful home town of Dubrovnik.
He messaged me back and forth and patiently made sure all my questions were answered.
Vlaho gave my group perfect instructions as to where to meet him.
My wife has troubles with lots of stairs, cobblestones and inclines. He made sure that she knew in advance where the few steps were and watched out for her through the whole your.
From the time we started the tour, Vlaho explained very articulately how history brought us to where we were right then and there.
He explained how things have changed over the years. He didn’t miss a step. He made us feel like locals walking through small side streets discussing whatever we saw.
My wife and I have been traveling for over 40 years and I consider Vlaho one of the best tour guides we ever had.
When you come to Dubrovnik, you must tour with Vlaho.
A Few Wonderful Hours With the Mariner
Sarah🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
22 October 2024
Karmen was very flexible (our bus was late from Montenegro), very knowledgeable and informative. Somehow we managed to see a lot but avoid the slightly overwhelming main street crowds. We had an occasional game of thrones pic (for hubby), some history, local crafts, buildings, restaurants and ice cream! Perfect English!Away from the crowds
Chandru
(About local )
18 October 2024
We are a couple from the US and unfortunately we only had two hours in the evening to see what we could of Dubrovnik before our flight. Eliana was super flexible and punctual and she did a really nice job bringing to life the complex history as well as the unique architecture of Dubrovnik. She also brought us some lovely local chocolate and took us to a lovely gelato and pancake place that the locals love. We highly recommend Eliana to anyone! Eliana was terrific!
Ted🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
17 October 2024
Karmen provided an excellent tour for three couples. Pace and information was just right for the tour and a break for gelato halfway was a great idea.Dubrovnik Walking Tour - Oct 2024
William🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 October 2024
Mia was simply great. She is very knowledgeable, and presents cultural and historic information in a very passionate and engaging manner. Would absolutely recommend her and use her again in Croatia. Excellent tour
Belinda🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
17 October 2024
Karmen kindly showed us key sites and hidden treasures on a wonderful walking tour during our brief visit to Dubrovnik. It was a great way to see the sites and also get to speak with a local.Wonderful locsl experience!
David🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 October 2024
We had a five-hour walking tour exploring Dubrovnik’s history as well as a broad selection of the region’s typical food and wine. She adapted the tour to perfectly match our interests. We were on a cruise and Karmen’s tour was far better than those in other ports organized by the ship.
Karmen is extremely knowledgeable with respect to Croatia’s and Dubrovnik’s history, culture, and food and wine. She planned our itinerary to stay away from the hordes of tourists in Dubrovnik by taking us to off the beaten path locations—a beach, several small local snack bars, food markets, and a wine store and wine bar—to expose us to excellent food and wines we never would have experienced. The history and culture portions were also complete and interesting.
Karmen paced the tour to match our walking speed ( not so fast) and minimized stair climbing as much as possible.
All-in-all, I could not recommend a tour with Karmen higher.Outstanding Walking Tour with Karmen
Patra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 October 2024
Vesna was a great guide. She takes you through old town while explaining the history from a locals perspective. Her knowledge is impressive. She showed me areas off the normal routes. I walked down many paths with her while she explained aspects of the area that I never would have known on my own. I would highly recommend her as your guide.A walk thru history
Sandra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 October 2024
Vlaho was fantastic. He created a very interesting tour that catered to our group and interest. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about his beautiful country. Fantastic!
Tori
(About local )
14 October 2024
Vesna was an Amazing guide
We came away with an Authentic experience of learning about Dubrovnik and its history. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about where you have travelled to .
Vesna was a Beautiful soul who shares part of herself with you
Thank you 🙏 10
Shelby🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 October 2024
We absolutely adored this tour and regret not having more cash on hand to tip Vesna. She is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide with local insights that you couldn’t find on any other tour. We loved learning about the dark history of Dubrovnik and recommend this tour for anyone interested in crime, punishment and morbid things!! Amazing tour & wonderful, clever host!
Kerstin🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
12 October 2024
Jadranka hat uns sehr nett und freundlich durch die Altstadt geführt, dabei geschichtliche Hintergründe erzählt aber auch viele lustige Geschichten. Uns hat der der erste Überblick über die Stadt mit ihr viel Spaß gemacht. Dazu hat sie uns noch ein paar tolle Tipps für Restaurants gegeben. Vielen Dank JadrankaFröhlicher Spaziergang durch Dubrovnik
Zedski🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
12 October 2024
Eliana was very friendly and welcoming of our family of 5 for the kid-friendly tour. She walked us through the old town, with interesting facts and stories about ancient and recent history of the region. She did miss the mark on the ‘kid-friendly’ aspect however. I had provided the ages of our 3 children (11, 13, 14) in advance. She did not engage them much at all, there was minimal age appropriate content. She gave them a colouring book more suitable for a 5 year old. I think their favourite thing was the ice cream at the end, which we could easily have obtained on our own. An informative overview of Dubrovnik
Theresa
(About local )
10 October 2024
Karmen led our group of 8 around Old Town and was fantastic! We learned about the history and people of the area and came away with an even greater respect and knowledge of the Croatian people. Communication was timely and she tailored the scope of the tour to our specific areas of interest. Highly recommend!The Best
Nat
(About local )
9 October 2024
We did a walking tour of the old town of Dubrovnik with Karmen. She was knowledgeable, friendly and gave us great tips and insights. We highly recommend Karmen. Karmen was fantastic
Will🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 October 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Karmen. She was an amazing, kind, knowledgeable tour guide. We learned a lot about the history of Croatia and then she showed us important sights without being overwhelmed. We highly recommend her!Karmen was awesome!!!
Lise🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
7 October 2024
We had a wonderful time visiting Dubrovnik with Karmen. She was very informative and made us appreciation the Old town without being overwhelmed with history. She led the way to less crownded areas of the city and provided us with good recommandations. Would not hesitate to recommend Karmen for your next visit to Dubrovnik !Thank you Karmen !
John
(About local )
3 October 2024
Vesna was magnificent. So much knowledge and so many stories. It was a pleasure walking the old town with someone so well versed in local history.
The tour was based on crime and punishment during the Middle Ages. Told with some humor and some tragedy. Her forte is being able to blend the bleak with the amusing.
Vesna answered all questions, historical or not.
We can recommend a walk with this amazing woman.
Off beat and fascinating
John🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
2 October 2024
You couldn’t ask for a better or more knowledgeable pitchman for Dubrovnik. Paulo is a fascinating and entertaining storyteller who brings Old Town to life. We laughed and chatted non-stop and I don’t think there was a question he couldn’t answer. He was great at sharing his personal experience during the Homeland War and his passion for Dubrovnik is infectious. Highly recommend a
Tour with Paolo! Dubrovnik’s Biggest Fan
Andrea
(About local )
2 October 2024
Jardanka showed us Dubrovnik old town in a way that we could appreciate her town without being overwhelmed with history. She pointed out the less obvious things around old town away from the crowds. Her recommendations lead us to explore Lokrum island the following day which is a gem especially if you want to get away from the crowds and hike around the island. Thank you!Nice mix of history and fun titbits
Vicky🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
1 October 2024
Wonderful guide , very informative, and also booked our boat trip . 😊10
Megan🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
1 October 2024
We booked Karmen for our first night in Dubrovnik and we couldn't have been happier. Great food, great drinks and even better company. Karmen took us to 3 different venues that were all fabulous. We were having so much fun that we danced on into the night together. What a fabulous introduction to Dubrovnik
Angela🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 September 2024
Karmen met us on time and gave us an amazing tour of Old Town. She was very knowledgeable, inclusive, and friendly. She gave us extra time and even made recommendations for the rest of our day and showed us the best places to dine, shop, etc. Highly recommend her!! ❤️Wonderful day in Dubrovnik with Karmen
Arina
(About local )
29 September 2024
Stadswandeling gedaan met een groep van 7 in Dubrovnik. De gids was op tijd op de afgesproken plek en gaf ons headsets zodat we haar ook op de drukkere plekken in de stad goed konden verstaan. Karmen heeft veel informatie om te delen over de stad zelf en over de geschiedenis van het land. Hele leuke tour met leuke gids
Kandi
(About local )
28 September 2024
Karmen did a great job telling us the history of Dubrovnik. She then took us through the old town, pointing out sites, with some interesting stories too. She took us to several shops to explain the local crafts. She even gave us a few tips that will help us make the most of our visit. I would definitely recommend Karmen as a guide! Great personal tour
Kelly🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 September 2024
Our tour with Vesna was one of the highlights of our time in Croatia. She grew up inside the walls of Dubrovnik—a true local in a seemingly fairytale place. Her description of how her family lived during the war moved me to tears, and left us with images of what life inside the walls was really like. This tour was unique as it combined the old history of the city with its more recent history. We ended our tour with a much greater appreciation for the place. We spent much of our trip trying to learn more about the war. Vesna is such a genuine, lovely person. She was so generous in sharing her very personal stories with us. We felt lucky and grateful to have met her and learned from her. I wish we could have spent the whole day wandering Dubrovnik with Vesna.Book a tour with Vesna!!
Janine🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
25 September 2024
Karmen was friendly, and spoke perfect English, She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We liked the fact there were only 2 of us, so it was very personalised. We would highly recommend Karmen - Janine and NickTour of Dubrovnik with Karmen
Lisa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 September 2024
Vlaho is a wonderful guide- top tier. He really listened to our needs and tailor made the tour just for us. He’s a delight and you will enjoy your time with him!VERY nice with Vlaho!
Tracy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 September 2024
Mis was great about contacting us immediately upon our reservation and again shortly before we arrived. On our one day in Dubrovnik we met Mia and got her unique perspective along with some ancient and recent history of the city. She is very energetic and upbeat, intelligent and easy to talk with. I saw another review on the withlocals site that mentioned croissants so I noted that my husband really liked chocolate croissants and she did bring us some fantastic treats!!Dubrovnik walk through
Alice🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 September 2024
We had an excellent tour and explanation of the Old Town of Dubrovnik with Danijela as our tour guide. She is very knowledgeable, and pleasant and was able to explain many things to us about the history of the city. Our time with her was well spent. An afternoon with Danijela.
John🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
18 September 2024
Karmen was fantastic. Full of knowledge which she shared freely with us. She was passionate about Croatias history which was appreciated. Karmen gave us some great suggestions which we took up and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.Excellent Experience
Kathleen 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 September 2024
We enjoyed our tour of Dubrovnik while learning about the influence of Yugoslavia in Dubrovnik’s history. Vesna was so interesting to listen to, and as we walked along the streets of Old Town, she pointed out important landmarks and sights we would have missed on our own. She connected Dubrovnik’s past with life today, which is helpful in understanding what makes Dubrovnik unique. The tour was great!!Dubrovnik Walk
Sophie
(About local )
16 September 2024
Excellente guide, très intéressante et passionnée ! Merci Mia pour cette belle visite et les bonnes suggestions de visites !
Richard
(About local )
16 September 2024
You can’t go wrong with Carmen. She know the city and history of the area really well. She was a fantastic guide. Carmen was great
tory🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
15 September 2024
Karmen hosted us on a fabulous early morning tour from one side of the old town to the other. She showed us some fabulous hidden gems and gave us a thorough understanding of the history of the city. She is a very personable and generous guide. Highly recommend. Excellent and extremely knowedgable guide
Richard🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 September 2024
Wonderful time with Karmen. She was very personable, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. Pretrip she responded quickly to my questions and was very helpful. We even had to adjust the tour day and time last minute and she was very accommodating and understanding. Highly recommend.Great guide and tour.
Megan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 September 2024
Karmen was great on so many levels! She has a personality plus and is extremely knowledgeable about Croatia, Dubrovnik and Old Town. In addition to the tour, she gave us great restaurant recommendations, best places to shop for different things and places to avoid. I'd recommend her for any type of tour, history, culture, food and wine or Game of Thrones spots. She does it all! A great day in Old Town!
Hohn🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 September 2024
Eli
She was really knowledgeable and had lots of local insight. She has lived here her whole life and was here during the war years as well. Took us to some places that we had not been before. The details of the city down to the places were ancient graffiti had been written even.
Would definitely recommendVery enjoyable tour guide
Rachel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 September 2024
Wow, what a wonderful day with Jure! He is a historian, as am I, and he did an amazing job. We had a few Game of Thrones fans in our group of 5 and he included many facts into the history tour especially for them. He was kind, funny and informative. He gave great restaurant and museum recommendations throughout the tour and made us feel very welcome to the city! Highly recommend this tour and especially with Jure!Amazing tour with Jure
Charlotte🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 September 2024
Paolo was full of knowledge and energy. We had a fantastic time learning about the history of Dubrovnik. Thank you!Fabulous morning tour
Mike🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
9 September 2024
We had an amazing private tour of Old Town Dubrovnik with Karmen. Karmen was friendly and knowledgeable. Karmen showed us cool lesser known spots in the Old Town, as well as all the main sightseeing spots. Karmen also offered helpful tips for our trips to Mt. Srd and Split which came in very handy when our ferry to Split was cancelled. Overall all a 10 out 10 experience. Karmen is a fantastic guide!Amazing Tour of Dubrovnik with Karmen!
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