St Blaise Tour World Heritage Gem
- 1h 45m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is not a standard history walk. This is an intimate, heartfelt experience led by a local who actively lives the tradition. As a longtime member of KUD Marko Marojica from Župa Dubrovačka and a regular banner carrier in the Feast of Saint Blaise procession, I share stories that most guides simply cannot — because I’ve walked in the procession for nearly 20 years, danced the same steps, and worn the same traditional costumes. You won’t just hear about Saint Blaise — you’ll understand why he still matters so deeply to us today. You’ll learn about authentic folk costumes (including the famous golden vests with toke and heavy heirloom jewelry), the energetic Linđo dance, the soulful sound of klapa, and the living connection between the Old City and the surrounding villages. This tour connects three UNESCO elements (Old City of Dubrovnik, Festivity of Saint Blaise, and Klapa singing) in a personal, emotional way that very few tours can offer.
Inclusions
What's included
- Licensed tour guide
Itinerary
You will walk the path of a 1050 years old tradition in the Old town Dubrovnik - Feast of St. Blaise. The last 19 years I have been a part of this UNESCO World Heritage gem proudly carrying a banner of Saint Mary Magdalene's Parish from Župa dubrovačka.
We start at Pile Gate, the main entrance to the Old City. This is where the great procession of Saint Blaise begins every year. Since 972, Saint Blaise has been the protector of Dubrovnik, and walking through these gates in traditional costume during the festa is one of the most emotional moments for us from Župa.
Here on the Stradun you can almost hear the footsteps of history. This is the main route of the Saint Blaise procession. Every February 3rd, I walk here carrying the banner of my parish from Mandaljena.
Church of Saint Blaise, the spiritual heart of the city. On his feast day, the square and the entire Stradun come alive as locals and people from the surrounding villages arrive in full traditional costumes — men in richly embroidered golden vests and women wearing gold necklaces — all celebrating over 1,050 years of Saint Blaise’s protection.
The Rectors Palace was the administrative centre of the Dubrovnik Republic. Its style is basically Gothic, with the Renaissance and Baroque reconstructions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point is Amerling fountain just outside Pile gate - west entrance of Old Town Dubrovnik
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Dubrovnik tour by local
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Dubrovnik
- Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 1466 experiences we list in Dubrovnik.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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