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Dubrovnik Wine Tours
Small-group and private wine tours from Dubrovnik led by a WSET-qualified sommelier, visiting Konavle, Ston and further afield, plus Old Town tastings.
At a glance
- Type
- Wine tours
- Area
- Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Official site
- dubrovnikwinetours.com
Good to know
- Small groups
- Private tours
- Tailor-made tours
- Sommelier guide
Why we recommend it
Dubrovnik Wine Tours is a specialist operator run by Mario Sehic, a certified wine expert and sommelier who holds the WSET Diploma, one of the most respected qualifications in the wine trade. The company takes small groups and private parties out of the city to meet producers and taste the wines of southern Croatia, which are still little known outside the country.
The programme covers several regions. Konavle is the wine-growing valley south-east of Dubrovnik towards the Montenegrin border. Ston, on the neck of the Pelješac peninsula north-west of the city, is famous for its oysters and its long medieval walls, and the Oysters and Wine tour pairs the two. There is a Classic Tour Gold with a private version, a half-day Ston tour, a half-day trip across the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina, a History and Food tour, and an Old Town wine tasting for those who prefer to stay in the city. Tailor-made tours can be built around your interests.
Small group tours are offered as half-day or full-day trips, and private tours cost more but give you a fixed date and the guide's full attention. The company's website also displays TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awards from 2014 to 2019, which reflects a long track record with visitors.
This is a good choice for wine lovers, couples and small groups of friends, and an educational day out for anyone curious about Croatian grape varieties. Children are not the target audience. Remember that tastings involve alcohol, so do not plan to drive afterwards, and eat a proper breakfast before a full-day tour.
The website does not give details of pick-up points or seasons, so ask when you book whether hotel pick-up is included and whether your dates are available, particularly in winter. Contact the company by phone well ahead in summer, as small groups fill quickly. If you only have a short time in the city, the Old Town wine tasting is a convenient introduction that needs no transport, while a full-day tour to Konavle or Ston gives a much deeper look at the countryside, the vineyards and the people who make the wine. Ask the guide about local grape varieties and food pairings, as that is where a sommelier-led tour adds the most value.
Dubrovnik Wine Tours FAQs
Who leads the tours?
Mario Sehic, a certified sommelier with the WSET Diploma.
Which areas do the tours visit?
Regions including Konavle and Ston, plus a half-day Bosnia tour and an Old Town wine tasting.
Are there small group tours?
Yes, as half-day or full-day trips.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes. Private and tailor-made tours are available.
Is there an oyster tour?
Yes. The Oysters and Wine tour visits Ston.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Ask when booking, as the website does not specify pick-up.
Do tours run in winter?
Check dates directly, as the website does not list a season.
How do I book?
Contact the company by phone on +385 92 395 2244 or through its website.