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Dubrovnik

Walled Adriatic city of stone and sea

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3 daysIdeal stay
$170-280Typical day

Dubrovnik is a perfectly preserved walled city on Croatia's southern coast. Walking its walls above terracotta roofs and the sea is the highlight. It gets very crowded in summer, so shoulder months are ideal.

Where to start

Top 10 things to do

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  1. A complete ring of medieval walls about 2 km long with views over roofs and sea. Several towers and forts along the way add extra viewpoints.

    2 hoursTime needed
    about $35-50Cost
    noBook ahead

    Adult ticket, roughly 35 to 40 EUR in the 2025 to 2026 seasons.

    Tip. Start early; the Dubrovnik Pass includes the walls.
    Official siteSee on the map

  2. The polished limestone main street of the old town. Shops, cafes and churches line both sides.

    30 minutesTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Most beautiful early morning.
    See on the map

  3. Gothic and Renaissance seat of the old republic's government. It now houses the city's history museum.

    1 hourTime needed
    about $10-15Cost
    noBook ahead

    Adult ticket, 2026 estimate.

    Tip. Lovely courtyard concerts in summer.
    Official siteSee on the map

  4. Wooded island with peacocks, a monastery ruin and rocky swims. No one may stay overnight, so evenings are peaceful.

    Half dayTime needed
    about $25-35Cost
    noBook ahead

    Return boat and island entry, 2026 estimate.

    Tip. Boats run from the old harbor in season, about 15 minutes.
    Official siteSee on the map

  5. Cable car to a hilltop with sweeping views. A war museum at the top covers the 1990s siege.

    1.5 hoursTime needed
    about $30-40Cost
    noBook ahead

    Return ticket, 2026 estimate.

    Tip. Go for sunset.
    Official siteSee on the map

  6. Clifftop fortress outside the walls and a theatre stage. It stands on a 37 meter rock outside the western walls.

    45 minutesTime needed
    about $12-18Cost
    noBook ahead

    Often combined with the walls ticket; 2026 estimate.

    Tip. Keep your walls ticket.
    See on the map

  7. Pebble beach facing the old town walls. Clear water and the walls make it a classic photo spot.

    2 hoursTime needed
    about $0-30Cost
    noBook ahead

    Public area is free; loungers and club entry cost extra.

    Tip. Arrive early in summer.
    See on the map

  8. Baroque cathedral with a rich treasury. It holds a painting attributed to Titian.

    30 minutesTime needed
    noBook ahead

    Church free, treasury paid.

    Tip. Dress modestly.
    See on the map

  9. Monastery with a cloister and one of Europe's oldest pharmacies. Its pharmacy has operated since 1317.

    45 minutesTime needed
    about $6-10Cost
    noBook ahead

    Adult ticket, 2026 estimate.

    Tip. Next to Pile Gate.
    See on the map

  10. Walled town in a dramatic fjord-like bay. Its walls climb steeply to a fortress above the town.

    Full dayTime needed
    recommendedBook ahead

    Tour or bus costs vary.

    Tip. About 2 hours each way by tour or bus; bring your passport for the border.
    See on the map
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Dubrovnik in three days

Old town first, Lokrum and beaches next, then a day trip to Montenegro or Mostar.

  1. City Walls2 hours · about $35-50
  2. Stradun30 minutes · Free
  3. Rector's Palace1 hour · about $10-15
  4. Lokrum IslandHalf day · about $25-35
  5. Mount Srd Cable Car1.5 hours · about $30-40
  6. Fort Lovrijenac45 minutes · about $12-18
  7. Banje Beach2 hours · about $0-30
  8. Dubrovnik Cathedral30 minutes
  9. Franciscan Monastery45 minutes · about $6-10
Beyond the city

Day trips

Mostar

Ottoman bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

87 mi · Car or tour, about 2.5 hours plus border

Ston

Long medieval walls and oysters.

34 mi · Car, about 1 hour

Elafiti Islands

Quiet islands for swimming.

9 mi · Boat, 30 to 60 minutes

Kotor

Walled bay town in Montenegro with a fjord-like setting.

59 mi · Tour or bus, about 2h30 each way plus border time

Ston and the Peljesac Peninsula

Salt pans, long defensive walls, oysters and wineries.

34 mi · Bus or car, about 1h each way

Cavtat

Small seaside town with a pretty promenade.

11 mi · Bus or boat, about 30 minutes

Plan your dates

Weather and seasons

Best: May to June and September to October. Warm sea and fewer crowds than midsummer.

Busy and priceyShoulderQuiet and cheaper

Temperature

Daily high and average, by month

32°50°68°86°104°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecDaily highAverage

Rain

Typical inches per month

0.00.81.62.43.13.94.75.56.37.1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January

51°F
Typical daily high
Average49°F
Rain5.6 in
About18 rainy days
Sun strength1.7 kWh/m²

Quiet season. Lower prices, fewer crowds.

Climate normals: NASA POWER (public domain). For your own dates, a trip's Plan tab shows the forecast and the usual weather.

Main events

Jul

Dubrovnik Summer Festival

Mid July to late August

Theatre and concerts in old town venues.

Feb

Feast of St Blaise

February 3

The city's patron saint day with processions.

Dec

Dubrovnik Winter Festival

December

Festive markets and concerts around the old town.

Feb

Festivity of Saint Blaise

February 3

UNESCO-inscribed celebration of Dubrovnik's patron saint featuring historic banners, costumes, and church processions.

Oct

Good Food Festival

October

Celebration of Dalmatian culinary traditions featuring wine tastings, cooking workshops, and restaurant week menus.

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Know before you go

At a glance

5/5
Safety

Croatia is at US State Department Level 1; crime is low, watch for slippery stone and summer heat.

4/5
Walkability

The old town is car-free but full of steep stairs.

3/5
Public transport

Libertas buses link the old town with Lapad and Gruz port; buy tickets from kiosks or drivers.

Pick your base

Where to stay

The neighborhoods that suit most first visits.

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1. Old Town

$$$$

Best for: couples, first-timers

Inside the walls, magical when the crowds leave.

2. Ploce

$$$

Best for: couples, luxury

Just east of the walls with sea views.

3. Lapad

$$

Best for: families, beaches

Beach peninsula with good bus links.

4. Gruz

$

Best for: budget, ferry travellers

Port area with cheaper rooms and bus links.

5. Lapad Peninsula

$$$

Best for: families, beach lovers, relaxed stays

Green peninsula with sandy and pebble beaches, seaside walking promenades, and frequent buses to the Old Town.

Getting there and around

Main airportDubrovnik Airport (DBV), 12 mi from the center
To the centerThe airport shuttle bus takes about 30 to 40 minutes to the old town, or a taxi takes about 25 minutes.
Around townWalk the old town; buses or taxis to Lapad and the port.
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Taste it

What to eat

Black risotto

Squid ink risotto.

Ston oysters

From the nearby Ston bay.

Rozata

Dubrovnik custard pudding.

Oysters from Ston

Local oysters from the nearby Peljesac bay.

Peka

Meat or octopus slow cooked under a metal bell with vegetables.

Dalmatian wine

Try Plavac Mali, the local red grape.

Dalmatian Pašticada

Slow-braised beef marinated in vinegar and wine, cooked with prunes, and served over fresh handmade potato gnocchi.

Buzara Shellfish

Fresh mussels or scampi cooked in a light broth of white wine, garlic, olive oil, parsley, and breadcrumbs.

Good to know

PlugsType C and F, 230 V
Tap waterSafe to drink
TippingService is often included; rounding up or leaving 5 to 10 percent for good service is normal.
PaymentsCards and contactless are widely accepted; carry a little cash for small bars.
EtiquetteGreet staff when entering shops. Cover shoulders in churches.
  • Walk the walls at opening or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds.
  • Check cruise ship calendars and avoid midday on busy days.
  • Swimwear and bare torsos in the old town streets can be fined.
  • Croatia uses the euro.
  • Cruise ship days make the old town very crowded, so go early or late.
  • Local rules limit visitor behaviour in the old town, such as no eating while walking in some zones, so check signs.
  • Walls and many sights have timed tickets and a limited number of slots.
  • Stone steps are slippery, so wear shoes with grip.

A short history

As the Republic of Ragusa, Dubrovnik was a wealthy maritime state that rivaled Venice for centuries. A 1667 earthquake destroyed much of the city, which was rebuilt in Baroque style. It was shelled during the 1991 to 1992 siege and later restored.

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