Lokrum Island Scenic Hike: History, Nature & Stories

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the history of Dubrovnik and Lokrum Island
• Enjoy a peaceful walk with views of Lokrum and the Old Town
• Take a boat ride to Lokrum and explore the island's fort and gardens
• Encounter peacocks, monastery ruins, and traces of an Austro-Hungarian prince
• Smell, touch and learn about Mediterranean edible plants (seasonal)

Description

Meet your guide at the Eastern Gate to the Old Town. Get an introduction to Dubrovnik's history and its key spots before strolling down to the Old Port. Board the first boat to Lokrum at 9:00 AM or alternatively 1. 30P.M. (afternoon tour). NOTE that the ticket for the tour includes the round-trip boat ticket to Lokrum (adults:€30, children from 5-18:€5, under 5: free. Take a leisurely 30-minute hike to the island's fort. Learn about who lived on Lokrum through the centuries, why they left, what brought a young Austro-Hungarian archduke here, and how his story ended. Discover how peacocks were brought to the island. As you hike down, go through the olive grove and 19th-century garden. Get insight into the island's ancient history near the ruins of the 11th-century monastery. See the location where Lokrum featured as the mystical city of Qarth in the Game of Thrones series. Take a coffee break (depending on the season) and enjoy an optional swim at the island's saltwater lake, the 'Dead Sea.' At the end of the tour, take a short stroll through the forest to the ferry.

Includes

Insights into Dubrovnik's history and top spots 9 a.m. boat ride to Lokrum Peaceful walk with views of Lokrum and Old Town Light hike to Napoleon's hilltop fort Encounters with the island's peacocks, monastery ruins and traces of an Austro-Hungarian prince Coffee break and an optional swim in the island's saltwater lake (Dead Sea) Experiencing Dubrovnik through its most important island, its legends and plants

Important Information

• Tour runs depending on weather conditions due to the boat schedule.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund