Dubrovnik Walks & Sea Kayaking

Dubrovnik Walks, now trading as Dubrovnik Walks & Sea Kayaking, is a local operator whose website copyright dates back to 2006. Its guides are licensed by the Croatian Ministry of Tourism, and the company offers a broad programme on land and water, which makes it a useful single point of contact for planning a short stay.

On foot, the core tour is Discover the Old Town, an introduction to the history, architecture and stories of the walled city, ideal on your first morning. Walls and Wars, as the name suggests, pairs the city walls with the story of the city's wartime history, giving context that many visitors miss when they walk the ramparts alone. Television fans can choose a Game of Thrones tour of filming locations, or GoT and Lokrum Island, which adds the island where the Iron Throne replica is displayed. Most tours can also be booked privately, and combination tickets offer a discount if you want more than one.

On the water, the company runs daytime sea kayaking and sunset kayaking trips. Paddling beneath the city walls and towards Lokrum gives a perspective on Dubrovnik that you cannot get from land, and the sunset trip is especially popular with couples. Kayaking requires a reasonable level of fitness; ask the company about experience requirements, minimum ages for children and what to bring.

All tours meet at Brsalje 8, right by the Pile bus stop and taxi drop-off point, next to the newsstand just outside the Pile Gate; look for the company's representatives and their orange umbrella. Because the meeting point is at the main transport hub for the Old Town, it is easy to reach from any hotel by bus or taxi. Arrive a few minutes early, especially in summer, when the area is crowded.

The website lists tours without detailed seasonal dates, so check availability for your travel dates, particularly between November and March, when fewer departures run across the city. Booking ahead online or by phone is advisable in July and August. Wear comfortable shoes for walks, bring water and sun protection, and for kayaking pack swimwear and a change of clothes.