Dubrovnik Kayaking Tour: Paddle Around City Walls

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Escape Dubrovnik’s crowds with a serene guided kayaking tour. Paddle historic city walls, explore hidden coves, and relax on Betina cave beach.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Walls of Dubrovnik - Dive into an easy come, easy go kind of kayaking experience. Enjoy spectacular scenery of the City of Dubrovnik, UNESCO World Heritage Site, craggy coastlines and unique natural beauty, in the sea, on land and in the skies above. Our local kayak guides will introduce you to sea kayaking on the tranquil waters of the Adriatic Sea and tell you all about Dubrovnik’s history and modern days. We love questions, so don’t hesitate to ask whatever comes to your mind. - Lokrum Island - The Island of Lokrum, located right next to old Dubrovnik city centre, is one of Croatia’s most iconic nature reserves. The scenery is spectacular, with clear turquoise water, special forest vegetation. Many mysteries and stories surround this beautiful gem, including the great legend of the Lokrum curse. Our guide will tell you all about it. We’ll also make several stops to capture picture-perfect moments by the island, including the famous Game of Thrones filming locations. - Betina Cave beach - A true traveller knows that the treasures worth talking home about usually take a bit of work to uncover. This is one of those treasures. Betina Cave beach is completely hidden inside a cave. It can only be reached after swimming or kayaking. But once at the beach, there is plenty to do. There are beautiful reefs in the water, perfect for an afternoon spent snorkeling. Of course, there’s plenty of room on the beach for sunbathing with the perfect view of Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik City Walls. And, if you are one of the brave ones, cliff jumping from Betina Cave is an awesome way to get that adrenaline up and running. - Lazareti - kreativna četvrt Dubrovnika - Lazareti in Dubrovnik are a long and narrow building that consists of 10 naves separated by five courtyards, all surrounded by high walls. Completed in 1647, the building would be used as a quarantine station in response to an outbreak of the plague and cholera – a dark past indeed. Located next to the Ploce Gate, Lazareti was built between 1627 until 1647. Its location is significant – situated in front of the main entrance to the Town, from where, at the times, all caravans from the Ottoman territories were arriving in the City as well as right next to the Old Port, the main city harbour. Right outside the city, it was an ideal location for such an institution – merchants, sailors and travelers went through mandatory isolation before being allowed to enter the City (40 days in quarantine).

What's Included

Professional local guide
Waterproof bags & barrels for personal belongings
Use of kayak, paddles, life vests (child sizes available) and snorkel equipment
Snacks
Insurance
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Luggage storage
Hotel pick up / drop off
Parking

Additional Information

When everyone else is walking elbow-to-elbow in the narrow and packed streets of Dubrovnik Old Town, escape the crowds and join us on a peaceful Dubrovnik guided kayaking tour. Enjoy the unique landscapes, the sea, the salt and the ultimate zen experience of paddling through Dubrovnik’s marine magnificence.

★ Paddle your way around the historic Dubrovnik City Walls
★ Explore otherwise inaccessible coves and caves
★ Enjoy your complimentary snack on a hidden Betina cave beach

All participants must be able to swim. If you do not swim, do not book this tour.
All your belongings go in the kayak with you in a shared 30L waterproof bag. Each kayak will have additional 6L waterproof barrel. Due to limited space please bring only what you need.
Not recommended for travellers with sea sickness, back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, subject to availability
Children must paddle in a double kayak with one other adult
There are no toilets onsite or along the tour route. Please use the toilet prior to arrival for check-in
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of Nautika restaurant in a blue T-shirt with our logo and a blue umbrella
You will be paddling in a double kayak. Individual travellers without partners are paired up with other individuals
An outdoor shower is available on site
Expect to get wet, please wear appropriate clothes such as a bathing suit and shoes that can get wet (tennis shoes, ‘river shoes’ or flip flops)
Guests will be charged for any equipment they damage through negligence
Hats, sunscreen and towels are strongly advised
If cancelled due to poor weather or sea conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
During the high season, Betina cave beach may be crowded. If this is an issue for you, please consider booking this tour
Minimum age is 10 years old
Late arrivals will not be refunded
The tour is 7.5 kilometres long. If you are not able to finish it, we will arrange private transportation for you and you will be charged full amount for these services.
The tour is English only. You must understand and speak English for safety reasons.
Tour time and route are subject to weather and sea conditions
Near public transportation
Our sunset tour includes a glass of wine. Minimum age is 18 years old to consume alcoholic drinks
Please be at the meeting point at least 20 minutes prior to the start

Location

Brsalje ul. 3

Brsalje ulica

Please arrive 20 min before. Go to the Pile Square, Old Town gate. This is last taxi and bus station, address Brsalje 3. Look for restaurant Nautika-sea side of the square. Our guide will be nearby in blue T-shirt with the blue umbrella. Make sure you look for the Dubrovnik Old Town Kayaking guide.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kelly_u

Sep 11, 2024

We were pleasantly surprised - We had an exceptional time kayaking, and seeing the city from the water was so cool. The guides kept us safe and gave us historical information about the city. The caves were a pleasant surprise. It was a good pace for all levels. It was much better than expected.

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Florangrisani

Aug 10, 2024

Must do!!! - This is a must do activity! Tom and Mike were the best guides we could have! Lovely team and incredible activity! I recommend everyone to do it!