Photos: LBM1948, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Dennis G. Jarvis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo credits
Photos: LBM1948, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Dennis G. Jarvis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Rector's Palace courtyard
Your local guide
Nika Bogdanović
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Highlights
- A republic's seat of government
- Carved capitals along an arcade
- A Rector's brief, restricted term
- Independent Dubrovnik, explained
- A courtyard open to the public
About this tour
This session walks the Rector's Palace, the seat of the former Republic of Ragusa's government, staying in its public arcade and open courtyard while the museum rooms themselves stay ticketed. You see the carved capitals along the facade and then the courtyard, where the elected Rector was once required to live during his brief term. It explains how the old republic actually governed itself.
We start at the facade with a sound check, then move into the courtyard for the second stop, taking questions about the republic's system of government. A short list of names and dates follows once the session ends.
It suits anyone with a specific interest in Dubrovnik's political history as an independent republic. It also works well before or after a museum visit of your own.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Dubrovnik before heading out.
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The palace facade 15 min
The camera looks up at the Rector's Palace facade, seat of the former Republic of Ragusa's government, and I point out the carved capitals along its arcade.
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The inner courtyard 15 min
Inside the open courtyard, I explain how the elected Rector was required to live inside the building during his short term of office.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Dubrovnik: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Crni rižot (black risotto) and Old Town, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Zagreb time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Dubrovnik, showing you The palace facade and The inner courtyard live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the palace courtyard live, since the museum rooms themselves are ticketed.
Times shown in Zagreb time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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