Dalmatia, Croatia

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik's Old Town is enclosed by complete medieval walls that you can walk all the way round. Inside, a polished marble main street runs between steep, stepped lanes.

Dubrovnik: Dubrovnik: Discover the Old Town Walking Tour
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The city on foot

For centuries Dubrovnik was the Republic of Ragusa, a small, wealthy maritime state that survived through trade and diplomacy. Its walled Old Town is one of the best preserved in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. More recently it found fame as King's Landing in Game of Thrones.

The Old Town is tiny and entirely car-free. The flat Stradun runs through the middle; stepped lanes climb steeply on either side. Crowds can be heavy when cruise ships are in, so early mornings and evenings are the best times to walk.

What makes Dubrovnik distinctive

  • A complete circuit of medieval city walls
  • The Stradun, the marble-paved main street
  • Game of Thrones filming locations
  • Views over the Adriatic and the island of Lokrum

Walking tours in Dubrovnik

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Old Town

    The walled city, car-free and compact.

  • Ploče

    Just east of the walls, with beaches and views.

  • Lapad

    A residential peninsula with a seafront promenade and beaches.

Free self-guided walk

Through the old town from the Pile Gate to the old port

A free self-guided walk from the Pile Gate along the Stradun, past the Rector's Palace and the cathedral to the old port, with a climb to the Jesuit Steps.

1.1 km · 7 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. The walls

    The essential walk, best in the early morning.

  2. The old port and Porporela

    A breakwater walk outside the walls with sea views.

  3. Up Mount Srđ

    A steep zigzag path from above the Old Town, about an hour up; take the cable car down.

Practical walking notes

  • Steps

    Lanes off the Stradun are steep stairways, and the walls have many steps.

  • Surfaces

    The polished limestone of the Stradun is very slippery when wet.

  • Crowds

    Check cruise ship schedules; the Old Town is busiest from late morning to late afternoon on ship days.

  • Heat

    There is little shade on the walls. Carry water and walk them early.

When to visit

  • May–June and September–October

    Warm sea, comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds than midsummer.

  • July–August

    Hot and crowded, with the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.

  • Winter

    Mild and very quiet; some restaurants and hotels close.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Dubrovnik airport is about 20 km south, linked by shuttle bus.

  • By road and sea

    Buses link Dubrovnik with Split and other Dalmatian towns; ferries and catamarans serve the islands.

Local transport

  • On foot

    The only way to explore the Old Town.

  • Buses

    City buses link the Old Town with Lapad, Gruž port and the cable car.

Questions travellers ask about Dubrovnik

How long does it take to walk the city walls?

About one and a half to two hours at a relaxed pace, with photo stops.

How do I avoid the crowds?

Walk the walls at opening time, explore the Old Town in the evening, and check cruise ship schedules.

Is Dubrovnik suitable for people with limited mobility?

The Stradun is flat, but most other lanes and the walls involve many steps.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-26. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.