Stari Grad - the old city of Dubrovnik and its medieval walls have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Parts of the walls date from the 13th-century. You will meet your professional guide and begin walking to the Pile Gate where your special exploration begins. Walls have always been a part of Dubrovnik's history and have been mentioned in writings as far back as the 9th century A.D. when the Saracens besieged the city for 15 months before giving up. The city was completely enclosed by walls by the 13th century A.D. and the continued to fortify and repair them from that time on. The ramparts are intact and encircle the old city with a circumference of more than a mile and a half. Ascending the stairway at Pile Gate, you will soon reach the top of the wall where your guide will lead you on a walking tour along its entire length. You will see the gorgeous Minaeta Fortress, St. John`s Fortress, Bokar Fortress and the rest of the city from above.

After touring the walls, you will visit the Dubrovnik Maritime Museum. The Museum is located in St. John's Castle, a major defense against the sea and important part of the city wall system. It consists of 4,000 exhibits which illustrate the naval history of Dubrovnik and the surrounding region. Among the exhibits are ship models dating back to the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, as well as flags, cannons and other weapons, figureheads, nautical instruments, log books and various documents. The Museum holds a valuable library containing many rare books and important archival materials. After touring the museum, you will have the opportunity to explore the town on your own before rejoining your transfer back to the pier.