Spanish Essentials, 1 Hour 45

Overview

This walk, the Essential free tour of the old town with local guides, runs in Spanish on GuruWalk and lasts 1 hour 45 minutes. The guide leads the group from the meeting point by the fountain at the Ploče entrance, next to the cannon, and follows a story from the city's beginnings to the present day. The framing is a local's perspective rather than a recital of dates, and the walk covers the period from the 13th to the 18th century, when Dubrovnik was a small republic powered by maritime trade.

Along the way the route takes in the Onofrio Fountain, the Rector's Palace, the Franciscan Pharmacy, the Jesuit Stairs and the Sponza Palace, among other monuments from that era. The guide also covers the recent conflict the walk's description calls the Balkan War and its effect on the city. The walk is free to join, pay what you want, and the walker decides what to give the guide at the end.

It suits Spanish-speaking travellers who want a chronological narrative of the old town in under two hours.

Itinerary

Stop	What Happens
Meet at Ploče	The guide waits at the Ploče entrance, in front of the Revelin nightclub, in the square next to the cannon, at the fountain.
Stradun	A stop at Stradun, the first place named in the itinerary.
Rector's Palace	A stop at one of the key monuments from the republic period.
Sponza Palace	The route continues to Sponza Palace, another stop named in the itinerary.
Further monuments	The walk's own description also names the Onofrio Fountain, the Franciscan Pharmacy and the Jesuit Stairs among the sights covered.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the walk's description are worth knowing before you reserve a place on GuruWalk.

Runs in Spanish. This walk is given in Spanish only. Travellers without Spanish should choose an English-language walk on the site instead.
Headphones. City regulations require participants to use headphones when a guided group exceeds 10 people. The cost per person is 1 EUR, and the guide provides and manages the headphones.
Meeting point. The guide meets walkers at the Ploče entrance, in front of the Revelin nightclub, in the square next to the cannon. No pickup is included, so make your own way there.

Duration	Language	Meeting point	What it costs
1 hour 45 minutes	Spanish	Ploče Gate	Free, pay what you want

Pace and length. The walk lasts 1 hour 45 minutes. The route has 5 stops in total, of which the first 3 are shown.
Pay what you want. Booking is free and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. No amount is prescribed.
Language of the story. The guide covers history from the city's beginnings to the present, including the republic centuries and the Balkan War. The walk's description promises explanation rather than a list of dates.

Common issues. The GuruWalk listing does not state what is included or excluded beyond the walk itself. The walk's description does not state a policy on accessibility, cancellations or children, so check the walk's own page on GuruWalk before booking.

More Free Spots To See

Place	Free Or Ticketed	What Is Free	What You Still Pay For
Dubrovnik Cathedral (nave)	Free	The Treasury is a separate ticketed room.	The Treasury is paid.
Church of St Blaise	Free	Entry for sightseeing outside services; no fee on the tourist board page or in the Feast of St Blaise guides.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.
Franciscan Church (Mala braća)	Free	The church is a working parish church; the monastery's official fee list prices only the cloister and Old Pharmacy, so entering the church carries no listed charge.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.

Getting Ready For A Free Walk

Is This Tour Really Free?

Yes and no. Booking is free and the walk is pay what you want, with guests paying the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. The description adds that the tour will be charged according to its price list, and headphones cost 1 EUR per person when the group exceeds 10 people, so read the GuruWalk page before you go.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At the Ploče entrance, in front of the Revelin nightclub, in the square next to the cannon, by the fountain. There is no pickup; travellers make their own way to the meeting point.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. The GuruWalk listing states pickup is not included, so you need to reach the meeting point at Ploče on your own.

What Language Is The Tour In?

Spanish only. The walk is listed on GuruWalk with Spanish as its language, so it suits travellers who speak Spanish. English speakers should pick an English-language walk instead.

What Will We See?

The itinerary names Stradun, the Rector's Palace and the Sponza Palace, and the description adds the Onofrio Fountain, the Franciscan Pharmacy and the Jesuit Stairs. The route has 5 stops in total, of which the first 3 are shown.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or Limited Mobility?

The walk's description does not state a policy for children or for limited mobility, and no stops are described as accessible or otherwise. Ask the guide through the walk's page on GuruWalk before booking if this matters to you.