Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's old town is a walled stone city on the Adriatic, entirely car-free, with a limestone main street and a two-kilometre circuit of walls above the rooftops. Cruise arrivals concentrate in the middle of the day, so walking the walls early or late is noticeably better. The city is compact and steep, with stairs everywhere.
How long to stay
May, June, September and October for warm sea and manageable crowds.
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Is Dubrovnik right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Dubrovnik is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
Less of a focus
- Food
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Dubrovnik City Walls
Entrance €40 · VerifiedDubrovnik
A two-kilometre circuit of medieval defensive walls around the old town, walked one way with views over the rooftops and out to Lokrum island. The medieval walls run about 2 km in an unbroken circuit around the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking the full loop gives views over terracotta rooftops and the Adriatic.
Lokrum Island
Entrance €30 · VerifiedDubrovnik
A forested island ten minutes by boat from the old harbour, with a botanical garden, a monastery ruin and a saltwater swimming lagoon.
Mount Srđ
Free entry · VerifiedDubrovnik
The hill directly behind Dubrovnik, reached by cable car or a switchback path, looking down on the walled town and the islands.
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Popular activities
Sea kayak around the walls
Paddle beneath the city walls and across to Lokrum with a swim stop.