Shore Excursions Tours in Croatia: 9 We Would Book Ourselves

1.Dubrovnik Shore Excursion: Explore Dubrovnik by Cable Car (ticket included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Pile Square and walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town before or after riding the cable car to Mount Srđ. Expect sweeping Adriatic views, Stradun, Rector’s Palace, the cathedral, and Game of Thrones lore from guides such as Tea, Elvis, Sara, or Katarina. Cable car tickets are included, but crowds can affect timing.

“The walking tour was great, ending with the cable car ride. After the tour we had lunch at the top adjacent to the cable car. It was a lot of stairs and difficult walking. I am 80 so it was intimidating for me, but the teens with us enjoyed it all.”

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2.Dubrovnik Bestseller (2 cities and panorama tour) SHORE EXCURSION

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Travel from your cruise ship to Mount Srđ for a striking view of Dubrovnik, then walk the Old Town with a licensed local guide and visit seaside Cavtat. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guides, port pickup at the gangway, and a small group of up to 12 people. Guides such as Ivo, Nera, and Miho are frequently assigned.

“The excursion was wonderful! Mato and Toni were a wealth of knowledge. My family enjoyed the scenic views from Syd, and the old part of the city was beautiful. We enjoyed all of the history provide. I would highly recommend this tour to see the essential highlights of Dubrovnik and learn of their history both remote and modern times. The recommendation for local cuisine were spot on.”

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3.Dubrovnik Shore Excursion: Game of Thrones Tour (City Walls ticket included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126

Start near Pile Gate at 10:30 am for a three-hour walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Lovrjenac Fortress, and the City Walls. Guides such as Tea, Zoran, Katarina, and Sara are known for mixing filming stories with Croatian history. Expect many steps, strong sun, and excellent views.

“You'll get exactly what you came for! A nice walk around the old city with highlights on filming locations of GOT. Easy to find out host, walk was at a leisurely pace, he was well prepared with scene pictures, etc.”

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4.Dubrovnik Above Beyond, Srdj drive & guided Old Town PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $218

You’ll cross Franjo Tudjman Bridge, stop above Dubrovnik for sweeping views, then explore the Old Town with a licensed local guide. Guides such as Ivo, Nera, Miho, and Robert add personal stories, wartime context, and local tips. Pickup is at your ship’s gangway, with private transport and time to explore on your own.

“Ok, our guide, Ivo was ABSOLUTELY the BEST!!! Not only was he incredibly versed in the interesting history of the city and surrounding area, he was attentive, prompt, and professional. We enjoyed his company as we learned so much from him!”

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5.Dubrovnik Shore Excursion: City Walls Walking Tour (entrance ticket included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $123

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town and full City Walls with a local English-speaking guide, using a prebooked entrance ticket. Expect about 3 hours, roughly 1,000 meters on cobblestones, and up to 150 steps. Guides such as Sara, Ana, Ivana, and Kate have led past tours, with history, war stories, photo stops, and lunch tips along the way.

“The tour guide was not feeling well. I thought we would do a little tour of the city, but did only the wall tour. She was very nice but you could tell she just wanted to go home to rest. This was a bit disappointing.”

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6.Dubrovnik Shore Excursion: Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Best value

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with a local English-speaking guide for about 90 minutes. Start at Pile Gate, then see Onofrio’s Fountain, the Franciscan Monastery, Stradun, Rector’s Palace, Orlando’s Column, and the Cathedral. Groups are limited to 16, but headphones may help in crowded streets.

“We had a great experience with this tour! Our guide Tea was fantastic, she was very knowledgeable on the history of Dubrovnik”

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7.Dubrovnik Coast and Cavtat Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $109

Travel from Dubrovnik to Cavtat with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at the Franjo Tuđman Bridge, Ombla spring, and Mount Srd. You get coastal views, a short Cavtat visit, hotel or cruise-port pickup, and optional private Old Town guiding. The guide’s name is not guaranteed, though the operator has identified a contact called Smiley.

“Love it . Just breathtaking experiences. Thank you so much for awesome tour and experience. Tour guid was good too and driver was fantastic .”

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8.Private Split and Klis Fortress: A Unique Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $200

Meet your private guide in Split for a 1.5-hour walk through Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town, then ride 20 minutes by air-conditioned minivan to Klis Fortress. Guides speak English, Spanish, German, French, or Italian. Expect history, Game of Thrones connections, wide views, and a €10 fortress fee.

“What a wonderful tour! Our guide was so considerate and friendly. We liked the fact that he was able to talk about the life in Croatia through time basically from the 2nd world war to the present time, yet informing us on the history of our visit locations. Very interesting and informative experience we adored my wife and I.”

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9.Total Game of Thrones Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $248

Spend about five and a half hours visiting Dubrovnik filming sites with a private guide and driver. You’ll see Trsteno Arboretum, Fort Lovrijenac, Old Town, Lokrum Island, and Mount Srd. Guides such as Mihaela and Andrea have tailored routes to guests’ interests, with transport from your Dubrovnik hotel or port.

“This tour was amazing! Mihaela was wonderful, knowledgeable, and flexible. We were so happy and loved this tour so much!”

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