Crime and Punishment in old Dubrovnik
- 1h 40m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Today, Dubrovnik is one of the safest cities in the world. However, the historical archives of Dubrovnik hide many records of criminal cases from the past that we would like to share with you. This tour is entirely different than any other historic walking tour in the city because it speaks of another side of the history. It speaks of the people from the edge of society. It covers the number of stories about murders, conspiracies, usage of poisons, prostitutes and scandals, spies, witch trials and other devious things. It also discusses criminal justice which was more imaginative than in modern times. Executions, tortures, body mutilations, these are examples of typical punishments in cruel medieval times. Join us to learn so much more on our Crime and Punishment in old Dubrovnik tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
Itinerary
After meeting in Dante Alighieri street in Pile, we will go straight to Gradac Park, where once the public executions were performed.
We will walk through Pile area and the western entrance to enter the old city.
We'll stop here to learn about the Franciscan friars and their medieval medicines.
Before coming to the Cathedral, we will explore the streets of the southern part of the old town to learn about some intriguing criminal cases.
We'll pass through the old port.
Before reaching the main street Stradun, we'll see the executioner's house, the old sinagogue and after Stradun we'll proceed to our end point in Rector's Palace.
In the Palace we will go through the old courtroom and the prison cells before ending in the atrium. After the tour you can continue to explore the Palace on your own to see our cultural-historical museum of Dubrovnik.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Haunted Dubrovnik
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (wear comfortable shoes)
How it compares in Dubrovnik
- Its from-price is 40% below the median of the 1466 experiences we list in Dubrovnik.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 576 of 1466.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dubrovnik
Ringed by mighty walls, Dubrovnik is the pearl of the Adriatic, a medieval city of marble streets and terracotta roofs rising straight from the sea.
A walk around the city walls, nearly two kilometres of towers and bastions, gives unforgettable views over the rooftops and the sea. Inside, the Stradun, the polished limestone main street, runs from the Pile Gate past Onofrio's Fountain, the Franciscan Monastery with its old pharmacy, and the Rector's Palace.
Top-ranked sights in Dubrovnik: Elafiti Islands (Elaphites) , Dubrovnik Old Town, Pile Gate.
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