Crime and Punishment in old Dubrovnik

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 40 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Haunted Dubrovnik

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Itinerary

Gradac Park

10 min

After meeting in Dante Alighieri street in Pile, we will go straight to Gradac Park, where once the public executions were performed.
Pile Gate

Passing by

We will walk through Pile area and the western entrance to enter the old city.
Stop 3

10 min

We'll stop here to learn about the Franciscan friars and their medieval medicines.
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Passing by

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.
Stop 5

Passing by

We'll pass through the old port.
Stradun

Passing by

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.
Rector's Palace

15 min Admission not included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.