Tours / Half day · Private
Ston Walls & Oyster Tasting Private Tour
Oysters pulled from Mali Ston bay minutes before you eat them, the world's second-longest walls, and Europe's oldest salt pans — a half day, done properly.
≈ 3.5 hours
10:00 or 14:00
Hotel & cruise pick-up
1–8 guests
Overview
Straight from the sea to your hand.
Combine ancient history, majestic medieval architecture and authentic local gastronomy on this private half-day tour to Ston and the Bay of Mali Ston. Famous for its world-renowned fresh oysters and mussels, centuries-old salt pans and monumental stone walls, Ston is a must-visit for culture and food lovers alike. Board a traditional local boat with a private oyster farmer, harvest fresh oysters straight from the crystal-clear Adriatic, and savour them on the spot paired with local white wine.
Tour highlights
1
Private oyster boat experience
Ride out into Mali Ston Bay with a local farmer to pick oysters directly from the sea and taste them with local wine and fresh lemon.
2
Medieval town of Ston
The charming 14th-century stone streets, the historic Rector's Palace and Gothic architecture.
3
Monumental Ston walls
The second-longest preserved fortification walls in the world, built to protect the Republic of Ragusa's precious salt works.
4
Historic salt pans
Europe's oldest active salt works, where sea salt has been harvested by traditional methods for centuries.
5
Two daily departures
Choose a morning start at 10:00 or an afternoon start at 14:00, with custom times available on request.
Itinerary
A sample day,hour by hour.
10:00
Pick-up
Pick-up & coastal drive
We pick you up directly at your hotel, private apartment or cruise terminal in Dubrovnik and drive north along the Dalmatian coast.
10:50
≈ 45 min
Historic town of Ston
Arrive in Ston. Walk through the historic town centre, admire the magnificent 14th-century walls, and view the ancient salt pans.
11:45
≈ 45–60 min
Private boat & oyster tasting
Meet a local oyster producer in Mali Ston. Board his traditional boat, head out to the oyster beds, harvest fresh oysters straight from the sea, and enjoy them on board with local white wine.
12:45
Return drive
Departure back to Dubrovnik
Sit back and relax on the scenic coastal drive back toward Dubrovnik.
13:30
drop-off
Arrival in Dubrovnik
Arrive back at your hotel or accommodation in Dubrovnik with the whole afternoon free for other activities.
Prefer the afternoon? The same route runs with a 14:00 departure, returning around 17:30 — perfectly timed for evening plans.
From the road
What's included
Private transfer in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced English-speaking driver/guide
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, private address or cruise port
Private boat ride in Mali Ston Bay with a local oyster farmer
Fresh oyster tasting on the boat, paired with local white wine and fresh lemon
Orientation walk in medieval Ston
All parking fees, tolls and fuel
What's not included
Entrance tickets to walk the Ston City Walls or the salt pans (optional)
Additional food, full lunch or drinks outside the oyster tasting
Gratuities
Traveler tip: Oysters from Mali Ston are at their best from spring through early autumn. The boat is open, so bring a hat and sunglasses in summer — and note the walls are a separate ticket if you want to walk them.
Book this tour
Oysters, minutes out of the sea.
Pick your date and group size and book instantly with secure online payment. Choose the 10:00 or the 14:00 departure — the afternoon slot leaves your evening free. Free cancellation up to 24 h before departure.
Price €400 / group · up to 8 guests
Allergies, dietary needs, or a non-oyster eater in the group? Write to info@lupus-travel.hr or message us on WhatsApp — we reply within hours.