Things to Do in Dubrovnik

The city walls walk is the one thing almost everybody does, and it costs 40 euro in the main season, 1 March to 30 November. That ticket also covers Fort Lovrijenac, so a full circuit plus the fort is one purchase, not two.

40 bookable tours and free walks compared, from Old Town to the Elaphiti Islands

Which Things to Do in Dubrovnik Fit Your Trip?

Most visitors have two or three half-days at most, so the shortlist below is built around that constraint: a walls walk, a boat trip, and one day out of the city. Everything on it can be booked before you arrive.

Morning light shines off the polished limestone paving of Stradun in Dubrovnik's Old Town, shutters still closed above Old Town Walk, Local Guide Early summer morning on the round stone ramparts of Minčeta Fortress in Dubrovnik, Croatia, terracotta rooftops dropping away below; a visitor from behind leans on warm limestone parapet Game of Thrones, Optional Iron Throne At golden hour kayaks rest on Banje beach's pebbles, Dubrovnik's city walls glowing orange across the water Kayak & Snorkel, Day or Sunset Late July morning at Lopud in Croatia, the cruise boat moored at the stone quay of a car-free Elaphiti island, terracotta roofs behind pine trees Zrinka Boat, Fish Picnic Lunch A timber karaka sailing ship with red sails drifts past Dubrovnik's limestone walls at summer sunset, golden light raking the terracotta rooftops Karaka Sunset Cruise, Adults Only Midday heat over Mostar's rebuilt Ottoman bridge in Bosnia, a long day tour from Dubrovnik in Croatia Mostar & Kravice, Small Group Evening light warming the polished limestone of Stradun in Dubrovnik, Croatia, a small tasting stop outside a stone archway, cut prosciutto on a scuffed wooden board 3-Hour Food & Drink Walk An electric tuk tuk pauses on the winding road above Dubrovnik's Ploče district in warm late light, the Old Town walls and Banje beach spread far below E-Tuk Tuk Panorama Ride

Zrinka Boat, Fish Picnic Lunch

4.9 10,312 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · 8 hours (approx.) · Boat day with fish picnic lunch around the Elaphiti Islands · Run by Dubrovnik Islands Tours

A slow full day on the water, sailing from Dubrovnik out to the wooded Elaphiti Islands with time ashore to swim and wander, and a fish picnic lunch served as part of the day. The listing pitches it as the classic antidote to a hot afternoon inside the walls, and reviewers consistently praise the crew and the food. Bring a towel and something to drink.

from $59.16The price covers the full-day cruise and the included lunch., live price on the listing Check availability →
An electric tuk tuk pauses on the winding road above Dubrovnik's Ploče district in warm late light, the Old Town walls and Banje beach spread far below

E-Tuk Tuk Panorama Ride

5 1,799 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Electric tuk tuk panorama ride around Dubrovnik's viewpoints.

A panorama tour by electric tuk tuk, taking in the viewpoints above the city, the coastal road and stops for photos over the Old Town and the Adriatic. The vehicle is open-sided, which the listing highlights for sightseeing. Reviewers rate it 4.6 across 796 reviews, often mentioning the drivers and the photo stops. Duration is not stated on the listing.

from $59.24Covers the tuk tuk ride with photo stops, per the listing., live price on the listing Check availability →
Evening light warming the polished limestone of Stradun in Dubrovnik, Croatia, a small tasting stop outside a stone archway, cut prosciutto on a scuffed wooden board

3-Hour Food & Drink Walk

5 704 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik Old Town · Guided walk through Old Town with food and drink stops.

A local guide walks you through the Old Town's food scene, stopping at small shops and konobas rather than the big terraces. Along the way: Dalmatian ham and cheese, a glass of regional wine, and a taste of rozata, the custard dessert Dubrovnik claims as its own. You learn what each dish is and where it comes from, so you know what to order for the rest of your stay.

from $165.64From-price covers all tastings and the guide; see the live listing for group size., live price on the listing Check availability →
Early summer morning on the round stone ramparts of Minčeta Fortress in Dubrovnik, Croatia, terracotta rooftops dropping away below; a visitor from behind leans on warm limestone parapet

Game of Thrones, Optional Iron Throne

4.9 5,201 reviews on the listing

Old Town and Lokrum · Game of Thrones walk, optional Lokrum and throne visit.

The same King's Landing filming-locations walk through the Old Town, but built as a base tour with an optional add-on: a boat crossing to Lokrum and a photo stop on the Iron Throne there. If you only care about the city locations, take the base; if you want the throne, add it at booking. Reviewers describe the guides as fans first and historians a close second.

from $29.62Base price covers the walk; Lokrum and the throne cost extra., live price on the listing Check availability →
At golden hour kayaks rest on Banje beach's pebbles, Dubrovnik's city walls glowing orange across the water

Kayak & Snorkel, Day or Sunset

4.9 4,286 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Guided sea kayaking and snorkelling, day or sunset.

Guided kayaking along Dubrovnik's walled coastline, paddling beneath the fortifications with a snorkelling stop in the clear water off the rocks. Departures run in the day and at sunset, when the walls go gold and the sea calms down. No experience is needed, the gear comes with the guide, and the sunset slot is the one to fight for.

from $36.50Covers kayak and snorkel gear plus the guide., live price on the listing Check availability →
Seen low from a kayak bobbing on the Adriatic, Dubrovnik's great limestone sea wall towers overhead, waves slapping the base

2h 30m Kayak & Snorkel Tour

4.9 3,619 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Sea kayak and snorkel tour, two and a half hours on the water.

A guided sea kayaking trip along the coast outside the city walls, paddling from a beach near the Old Town past cliffs and hidden coves. The route includes a snorkelling stop, with equipment provided, and the listing runs about 2 hours 30 minutes. Reviewers on the live listing rate it 4.9 across 3619 reviews, praising the guides and the water clarity.

from $35Price covers the guide, kayak and snorkel gear, per the listing., live price on the listing Check availability →
On Mount Srđ's bald rocky ridge above Dubrovnik, a zipline cable runs out over the hillside toward the glittering Adriatic

Panorama Zipline Tour

4.9 2,109 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Zipline ride above the coast with panoramic Old Town views.

A zipline experience on the hills above Dubrovnik, riding lines that overlook the Old Town, Lokrum and the open Adriatic. The listing describes it as a panorama tour, with instructors handling the equipment and briefings. Reviewers rate it 4.6 across 1154 reviews, and the views from the launch points come up again and again in the feedback.

from $64Covers the zipline ride with safety gear and briefing, per the listing., live price on the listing Check availability →
Sea kayakers paddling past the dark rocky entrance of Betina Cave beneath Lokrum Island near Dubrovnik, Croatia, morning sun on clear turquoise water, a paddle blade dripping

2-Hour Kayak, Lokrum & Betina

4.9 1,518 reviews on the listing

Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik · Kayak paddle past the walls to Betina Cave and Lokrum.

A guided sea kayak trip that leaves from a beach beneath the city walls and paddles along the coast to Betina Cave, with a stop for swimming in the cave itself, before continuing toward Lokrum's rocky shores. No experience is needed, the listing says, since the kayaks are stable doubles and the guide sets the pace. Snorkelling gear is provided, and reviewers often single out the swim stop as the highlight.

from $35.49The price includes the kayak, guide, and snorkelling gear for the trip., live price on the listing Check availability →
Late afternoon in spring at a Babin Kuk stop in Dubrovnik, Croatia, the open upper deck of a yellow sightseeing bus seen from behind and above, empty seats catching low sun

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Audio Guide

4.9 1,147 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Open-top sightseeing bus with multilingual audio commentary.

A hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus in the signature yellow livery, running a loop that connects the Old Town with the viewpoints and hotel areas, with an audio guide in several languages. You board and alight as you please while the service runs. Reviewers rate it 3.6 across 249 reviews, a mixed score, with complaints centring on frequency and praise on the route's views.

from $35.46From-price covers the hop-on hop-off bus loop with audio guide., live price on the listing Check availability →
The grey stone fortress of Lovrijenac rising over the Adriatic at Dubrovnik, Croatia, late afternoon, harsh shadows across the medieval bastion walls

GoT Walking Tour Only

4.9 1,052 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik Old Town · Walking tour of Old Town Game of Thrones filming sites.

A guided walk through the Old Town streets that stood in for King's Landing, led by a local guide who points out the filming locations and pairs each one with the real history behind the walls. Reviewers on the live listing regularly mention guides who appeared as extras during filming. The route stays inside the walled city, so no entrance tickets are needed, and it runs in the evening as well as during the day.

from $29The price covers the guided walk; the walls themselves are not included., live price on the listing Check availability →
Late August afternoon at Šunj beach on Lopud island near Dubrovnik, Croatia, swimmers and moored tour boats dot the shallow sandy bay seen from the pine-shaded waterline

Blue Cave & Sunj Beach, Drinks

4.87 3,105 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Speedboat trip to a sea cave and Šunj beach, drinks on board.

A boat excursion from Dubrovnik to the Blue Cave, a sea cave reached from the water, followed by time at Šunj beach on Lopud, one of the Elaphiti Islands. Drinks are served on board. The listing does not state a fixed duration, and reviewers rate it 4.4 across 5611 reviews, with the cave swim and the beach stop drawing repeated praise.

from $63.48Covers the boat trip and drinks on board, per the listing., live price on the listing Check availability →
High on a rocky path above a swimming cove on Koločep, one of Croatia's Elaphiti Islands near Dubrovnik, midday sun flattens turquoise water where two wooden cruise boats wait

Regina Maris Cruise, Lunch Included

4.8 6,751 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Elaphiti Islands cruise with lunch, a full day on the water.

Another take on the island day, this one aboard the Regina Maris, crossing to the Elaphiti chain with swim stops and a proper lunch included rather than bought on shore. Reviewers tend to single out the swimming and the unhurried pace. It suits travellers who want the sea and the islands without organising a private boat.

from $74.58Includes the cruise, the swim stops and lunch on board., live price on the listing Check availability →
Shaded May afternoon on Lokrum Island in Dubrovnik's harbour, Croatia, filming-location fans from behind wander a Benedictine monastery cloister of pale stone columns

Game of Thrones, Lokrum & Throne

4.8 6,132 reviews on the listing

Old Town and Lokrum · Game of Thrones filming walk plus Lokrum and the Throne.

A guided walk through the Old Town locations used for King's Landing, led by guides who worked on the production side of the series, followed by a boat crossing to Lokrum, where the recreated Iron Throne sits in the monastery garden. The listing frames it as the fullest Game of Thrones day available from the city, and it books steadily through summer.

from $25.57Covers the guided walk and the Lokrum visit with the throne., live price on the listing Check availability →
Morning light shines off the polished limestone paving of Stradun in Dubrovnik's Old Town, shutters still closed above

Old Town Walk, Local Guide

4.8 5,826 reviews on the listing

Old Town · Guided walking tour of the Old Town with a local guide.

A local guide walks you through the walled Old Town, unpacking the history of the republic that ran this coast, the architecture you are standing between, and the daily life of a city that now lives off tourism. The Stradun, the quieter lanes off it and the staircases climbing the hill all feature. A good first-morning move, since the orientation saves you hours of map-reading afterwards.

from $20Covers the local guide for the walking tour itself., live price on the listing Check availability →
Looking down the sweep of Dubrovnik's fortress wall walk, weathered limestone parapets and patched shrapnel scars in the stone catch clear autumn morning light

2-Hour City Walls Walk

4.8 1,387 reviews on the listing

Old Town and city walls · Guided walk atop the city walls, sieges and defences.

A guided walking tour on Dubrovnik's city walls, about 2 hours, focused on the fortifications and the wars the city faced. The guide covers the towers, gates and the sieges that shaped them, with the walls ticket bought separately. Reviewers rate it 4.9 across 1518 reviews, with many naming the guides as the reason the history lands. The walls adult ticket costs 40 euro in the main season.

from $29.58Guided walk only, the city walls ticket is bought separately., live price on the listing Check availability →
Midday heat over Mostar's rebuilt Ottoman bridge in Bosnia, a long day tour from Dubrovnik in Croatia

Mostar & Kravice, Small Group

4.8 1,254 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Small-group day trip to Mostar and the Kravice waterfalls.

A long day out of Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina, pairing the old bridge town of Mostar with the Kravice waterfalls. The listing covers round-trip transport from Dubrovnik, time to explore Mostar's bazaar streets and the Neretva river banks, and a stop at the falls, where you can swim below the cascades. Small-group format, with a guide handling border crossings and local context along the way.

from $53.19From-price covers transport and guide for the day; extras are listed at checkout., live price on the listing Check availability →
Late spring sun warms the curved round bastion of Minčeta fortress where it rises over Dubrovnik's walls, viewed from the ramparts below

Old Town & Walls Combo Walk

4.8 1,183 reviews on the listing

Old Town and city walls · Old Town walk plus a full circuit of the city walls.

A combination tour pairing a guided walk through the Old Town's streets and squares with a circuit of the ancient city walls. The listing frames it as the complete introduction, street level first, then the walls. Reviewers rate it 4.9 across 2109 reviews. The walls ticket is separate, and in the main season it costs 40 euro, the same as the one-day Dubrovnik Pass.

from $50.94Covers both guided walks, walls ticket bought separately., live price on the listing Check availability →
A timber karaka sailing ship with red sails drifts past Dubrovnik's limestone walls at summer sunset, golden light raking the terracotta rooftops

Karaka Sunset Cruise, Adults Only

4.8 833 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Adults-only sunset sail on the replica Karaka ship.

An adults-only evening sail on the Karaka, a wooden ship built as a replica of the merchant galleons that once carried Dubrovnik's sea trade. The cruise leaves the Old City Port for a loop past the walls and Lovrijenac at golden hour, with the sun going down over the Adriatic. The listing pitches it as a relaxed, child-free way to end a day in the Old Town.

from $59From-price covers the sunset cruise; drinks may be extra on board., live price on the listing Check availability →
A wooden pirate-style karaka with furled sails glides across turquoise water between pine-covered islets of the Elaphiti Islands, Croatia, midday glare

Karaka Pirate Ship, Elaphiti Cruise

4.8 757 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Elaphiti islands cruise aboard the pirate-ship Karaka.

A day sail on a pirate-ship replica across to the Elaphiti Islands, the small green chain northwest of Dubrovnik. The route calls at wooded Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, with swim stops in quiet coves between islands. The listing includes lunch and drinks on board, and the crew keeps the day centred on the ship and the water rather than long walks ashore.

from $65From-price covers the cruise and lunch; drinks cost extra. See the live listing., live price on the listing Check availability →
Late afternoon at Kravica Waterfalls in Bosnia, a swimming stop on a full day trip from Dubrovnik in Croatia

Mostar & Kravica Day Trip

4.6 10,019 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Full-day trip across the border to Mostar and Kravica falls.

A long day trip from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina, combining the old bridge and bazaar quarter of Mostar with a stop at Kravica Waterfall, where a wide curtain of water drops into a pool you can swim in. Border crossings mean you need your passport, and the listing flags this clearly. Guides cover the region's layered history on the drive, and there is free time in Mostar for lunch and wandering.

from $35Transport and guiding are included; lunch and any entry fees are not., live price on the listing Check availability →
A small open boat noses toward the dark arched mouth of Betina Cave beneath Dubrovnik's sunlit city walls, sea chop glinting

Betina Cave Boat, Optional Lokrum

4.6 1,154 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik and Lokrum · Boat trip to a cave beach, with an optional Lokrum stop.

A boat tour along the coast to Betina Cave, a beach cave reachable only from the sea, with an optional stop on Lokrum Island. The listing highlights the cave swim and the flexibility on Lokrum. Reviewers rate it 4.8 across 833 reviews, with the cave itself drawing the most comment. Note that Lokrum's own entrance is a separate 30 euro ticket that includes the return ferry.

from $39.42Covers the boat and cave stop, Lokrum entry is separate., live price on the listing Check availability →
An open-top red panorama bus parked on the dusty upper road over Dubrovnik, Croatia, late morning haze, passengers seated high with headphones

Convertible Bus, Audio Guide

4.6 796 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Open-top convertible bus loop with audio commentary.

An open-top bus ride around the Dubrovnik Riviera, running between the Old Town, Lapad and the viewpoints above the coast. The convertible roof folds back for clear photo angles over the Adriatic, and an audio guide narrates the city's history through headphones in several languages. The listing positions it as a relaxed orientation loop, useful on a first day or for anyone who wants the panorama without the stair climbs.

from $34.77From-price covers the loop and audio guide; see the live listing for ticket options., live price on the listing Check availability →
A yellow cable car cabin climbs above Dubrovnik, Croatia, on a spring afternoon, Mount Srđ scrub sliding past the glass, the walled old town and Adriatic spread below through soft haze

Cable Car & Old Town Walk

4.6 716 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik Old Town · Cable car ride up Srđ with a guided Old Town walk.

The cable car lifts you from just outside the Old Town walls to the top of Srđ hill, where the whole walled city, the Adriatic and the green island of Lokrum sit in a single frame. Back at the bottom, a guide walks you through the Stradun and the lanes off it, from the Rector's Palace to hidden staircases. Cable car ticket and a guided Old Town walk in one booking.

from $163.50From-price includes the cable car ticket and the guided walk. See the live listing., live price on the listing Check availability →
Morning mist lifting off the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, reached on a day trip from Dubrovnik in Croatia, a small tour boat crosses toward Venetian campaniles below black mountains

Montenegro Day Trip

4.4 5,611 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Cross-border day trip to the Bay of Kotor from Dubrovnik.

A coach day trip south across the Montenegrin border into the Bay of Kotor, the drowned river fjord that sits barely two hours down the coast yet feels like a different country, because it is one. The itinerary pairs the bay's scenery with stops in its old towns. Bring your passport, since the border crossing is a real one, and expect a long, rewarding day.

from $58Covers coach transport and guiding for the day trip., live price on the listing Check availability →
Afternoon light raking across Perast on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, a stop on a long day trip from Dubrovnik, Croatia

Montenegro Trip, Optional Boat Ride

4.4 3,829 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Bay of Kotor day trip with an optional boat ride.

A Montenegro day trip from Dubrovnik with a built-in choice: an optional boat trip out on the bay once you are there. The coach handles the border and the coastal road, the guide handles the history, and the boat option turns the fjord from something you look at into something you are on. Passport required, and book the boat add-on early if you want it.

from $70.99Covers coach and guide; the boat ride is paid separately., live price on the listing Check availability →

The Things to Do in Dubrovnik Worth Your Time

These picks are ranked by the ratings travellers leave on the live listings, with the review counts shown exactly as the operators report them. Nothing here is a paid placement.

Old Town and City Walls Guided walks through the walled Old Town and along the city walls, with the €40 ticket covering Fort Lovrijenac too. 4 options Game of Thrones Tours Walk the real King's Landing on filming-location tours of the Old Town, Lovrijenac and the walls, led by local guides. 3 options Kayak and Sea Adventures Paddle beneath the walls, snorkel in hidden coves, or ride the zipline above the Adriatic on half-day sea adventures. 4 options Island Cruises and Boats Full-day cruises to the Elaphiti islands, Mljet and the Blue Cave, plus Lokrum ferries and self-drive boats from the old harbour. 8 options Sunset and Evening Cruises Short evening trips along the coast with a drink in hand, watching the sun drop behind Lokrum and the walls turn gold. 2 options Day Trips Beyond Dubrovnik Cross the border to the Bay of Kotor and Mostar, or stay in Croatia for Ston's walls, Korcula and the Kravice waterfalls. 5 options Food, Wine and Oysters Taste oysters at Ston, sip wine in Konavle, or learn to cook Dalmatian dishes with local hosts on food and wine days out. 3 options Views, Rides and Panoramas Ride the Srd cable car, a panorama bus or an e-tuk-tuk for viewpoints over the red roofs, or pick up a museum multipass. 7 options Free Walking Tours GuruWalk tours of the Old Town: free to book, tip your guide what the walk was worth. 3 options

Narrow the Things to Do in Dubrovnik List to Your Trip

Answer three questions and the list narrows fast: how many days you have, whether you want a guide or a ticket, and whether you would rather stay in the city or get out on the water.

1. What kind of experience are you after?
2. What should a ticket cost per person?
3. Well-known favourite or a quieter pick?

This is a starting shortlist, the three best-reviewed tours on the site. Answer any question and it rebuilds around your choices.

Nine Kinds of Things to Do in Dubrovnik, Compared

Not every visit wants the same shape. This comparison splits the 40 experiences into kinds, so you can weigh a Game of Thrones walk against a kayak session or an Elaphiti boat day on the same page.

Old Town and City Walls

Guided walks through the walled Old Town and along the city walls, with the €40 ticket covering Fort Lovrijenac too.

Old Town Walk, Local Guide

4.8 5,826 reviews on the listing

Old Town · Guided walking tour of the Old Town with a local guide. · Run by Dubrovnik Walks & Sea Kayaking

A local guide walks you through the walled Old Town, unpacking the history of the republic that ran this coast, the architecture you are standing between, and the daily life of a city that now lives off tourism. The Stradun, the quieter lanes off it and the staircases climbing the hill all feature. A good first-morning move, since the orientation saves you hours of map-reading afterwards.

from $20Covers the local guide for the walking tour itself., live price on the listing Check availability →
Looking down the sweep of Dubrovnik's fortress wall walk, weathered limestone parapets and patched shrapnel scars in the stone catch clear autumn morning light

2-Hour City Walls Walk

4.8 1,387 reviews on the listing

Old Town and city walls · Guided walk atop the city walls, sieges and defences.

A guided walking tour on Dubrovnik's city walls, about 2 hours, focused on the fortifications and the wars the city faced. The guide covers the towers, gates and the sieges that shaped them, with the walls ticket bought separately. Reviewers rate it 4.9 across 1518 reviews, with many naming the guides as the reason the history lands. The walls adult ticket costs 40 euro in the main season.

from $29.58Guided walk only, the city walls ticket is bought separately., live price on the listing Check availability →
Late spring sun warms the curved round bastion of Minčeta fortress where it rises over Dubrovnik's walls, viewed from the ramparts below

Old Town & Walls Combo Walk

4.8 1,183 reviews on the listing

Old Town and city walls · Old Town walk plus a full circuit of the city walls.

A combination tour pairing a guided walk through the Old Town's streets and squares with a circuit of the ancient city walls. The listing frames it as the complete introduction, street level first, then the walls. Reviewers rate it 4.9 across 2109 reviews. The walls ticket is separate, and in the main season it costs 40 euro, the same as the one-day Dubrovnik Pass.

from $50.94Covers both guided walks, walls ticket bought separately., live price on the listing Check availability →
The great limestone wall circuit of Dubrovnik, Croatia, photographed low along worn stone paving at dawn, dew on the battlements

City Walls Admission Only

3.6 249 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik Old Town · Walk the Dubrovnik city walls with an admission-only ticket.

An admission-only ticket for the walk around the Dubrovnik city walls, the full circuit above the Old Town. The operator's stated hours at time of check were 08:00 to 19:30. The adult ticket costs 40 euro in the main season, 1 March to 30 November, and drops to 20 euro in December. No guide and no museum entries, just the walls themselves, which many visitors prefer.

from $36.37Adult ticket 40 euro, main season only, 1 March to 30 November., live price on the listing Check availability →

Game of Thrones Tours

Walk the real King's Landing on filming-location tours of the Old Town, Lovrijenac and the walls, led by local guides.

Game of Thrones, Lokrum & Throne

4.8 6,132 reviews on the listing

Old Town and Lokrum · Game of Thrones filming walk plus Lokrum and the Throne. · Run by Mediterranean Experience Ltd.

A guided walk through the Old Town locations used for King's Landing, led by guides who worked on the production side of the series, followed by a boat crossing to Lokrum, where the recreated Iron Throne sits in the monastery garden. The listing frames it as the fullest Game of Thrones day available from the city, and it books steadily through summer.

from $25.57Covers the guided walk and the Lokrum visit with the throne., live price on the listing Check availability →
Early summer morning on the round stone ramparts of Minčeta Fortress in Dubrovnik, Croatia, terracotta rooftops dropping away below; a visitor from behind leans on warm limestone parapet

Game of Thrones, Optional Iron Throne

4.9 5,201 reviews on the listing

Old Town and Lokrum · Game of Thrones walk, optional Lokrum and throne visit.

The same King's Landing filming-locations walk through the Old Town, but built as a base tour with an optional add-on: a boat crossing to Lokrum and a photo stop on the Iron Throne there. If you only care about the city locations, take the base; if you want the throne, add it at booking. Reviewers describe the guides as fans first and historians a close second.

from $29.62Base price covers the walk; Lokrum and the throne cost extra., live price on the listing Check availability →
The grey stone fortress of Lovrijenac rising over the Adriatic at Dubrovnik, Croatia, late afternoon, harsh shadows across the medieval bastion walls

GoT Walking Tour Only

4.9 1,052 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik Old Town · Walking tour of Old Town Game of Thrones filming sites.

A guided walk through the Old Town streets that stood in for King's Landing, led by a local guide who points out the filming locations and pairs each one with the real history behind the walls. Reviewers on the live listing regularly mention guides who appeared as extras during filming. The route stays inside the walled city, so no entrance tickets are needed, and it runs in the evening as well as during the day.

from $29The price covers the guided walk; the walls themselves are not included., live price on the listing Check availability →

Kayak and Sea Adventures

Paddle beneath the walls, snorkel in hidden coves, or ride the zipline above the Adriatic on half-day sea adventures.

Kayak & Snorkel, Day or Sunset

4.9 4,286 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Guided sea kayaking and snorkelling, day or sunset. · Run by Adventure Dalmatia - Dubrovnik

Guided kayaking along Dubrovnik's walled coastline, paddling beneath the fortifications with a snorkelling stop in the clear water off the rocks. Departures run in the day and at sunset, when the walls go gold and the sea calms down. No experience is needed, the gear comes with the guide, and the sunset slot is the one to fight for.

from $36.50Covers kayak and snorkel gear plus the guide., live price on the listing Check availability →
Seen low from a kayak bobbing on the Adriatic, Dubrovnik's great limestone sea wall towers overhead, waves slapping the base

2h 30m Kayak & Snorkel Tour

4.9 3,619 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Sea kayak and snorkel tour, two and a half hours on the water.

A guided sea kayaking trip along the coast outside the city walls, paddling from a beach near the Old Town past cliffs and hidden coves. The route includes a snorkelling stop, with equipment provided, and the listing runs about 2 hours 30 minutes. Reviewers on the live listing rate it 4.9 across 3619 reviews, praising the guides and the water clarity.

from $35Price covers the guide, kayak and snorkel gear, per the listing., live price on the listing Check availability →
On Mount Srđ's bald rocky ridge above Dubrovnik, a zipline cable runs out over the hillside toward the glittering Adriatic

Panorama Zipline Tour

4.9 2,109 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Zipline ride above the coast with panoramic Old Town views.

A zipline experience on the hills above Dubrovnik, riding lines that overlook the Old Town, Lokrum and the open Adriatic. The listing describes it as a panorama tour, with instructors handling the equipment and briefings. Reviewers rate it 4.6 across 1154 reviews, and the views from the launch points come up again and again in the feedback.

from $64Covers the zipline ride with safety gear and briefing, per the listing., live price on the listing Check availability →
Sea kayakers paddling past the dark rocky entrance of Betina Cave beneath Lokrum Island near Dubrovnik, Croatia, morning sun on clear turquoise water, a paddle blade dripping

2-Hour Kayak, Lokrum & Betina

4.9 1,518 reviews on the listing

Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik · Kayak paddle past the walls to Betina Cave and Lokrum.

A guided sea kayak trip that leaves from a beach beneath the city walls and paddles along the coast to Betina Cave, with a stop for swimming in the cave itself, before continuing toward Lokrum's rocky shores. No experience is needed, the listing says, since the kayaks are stable doubles and the guide sets the pace. Snorkelling gear is provided, and reviewers often single out the swim stop as the highlight.

from $35.49The price includes the kayak, guide, and snorkelling gear for the trip., live price on the listing Check availability →

Island Cruises and Boats

Full-day cruises to the Elaphiti islands, Mljet and the Blue Cave, plus Lokrum ferries and self-drive boats from the old harbour.

Zrinka Boat, Fish Picnic Lunch

4.9 10,312 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · 8 hours (approx.) · Boat day with fish picnic lunch around the Elaphiti Islands · Run by Dubrovnik Islands Tours

A slow full day on the water, sailing from Dubrovnik out to the wooded Elaphiti Islands with time ashore to swim and wander, and a fish picnic lunch served as part of the day. The listing pitches it as the classic antidote to a hot afternoon inside the walls, and reviewers consistently praise the crew and the food. Bring a towel and something to drink.

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Late August afternoon at Šunj beach on Lopud island near Dubrovnik, Croatia, swimmers and moored tour boats dot the shallow sandy bay seen from the pine-shaded waterline

Blue Cave & Sunj Beach, Drinks

4.87 3,105 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Speedboat trip to a sea cave and Šunj beach, drinks on board.

A boat excursion from Dubrovnik to the Blue Cave, a sea cave reached from the water, followed by time at Šunj beach on Lopud, one of the Elaphiti Islands. Drinks are served on board. The listing does not state a fixed duration, and reviewers rate it 4.4 across 5611 reviews, with the cave swim and the beach stop drawing repeated praise.

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High on a rocky path above a swimming cove on Koločep, one of Croatia's Elaphiti Islands near Dubrovnik, midday sun flattens turquoise water where two wooden cruise boats wait

Regina Maris Cruise, Lunch Included

4.8 6,751 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Elaphiti Islands cruise with lunch, a full day on the water.

Another take on the island day, this one aboard the Regina Maris, crossing to the Elaphiti chain with swim stops and a proper lunch included rather than bought on shore. Reviewers tend to single out the swimming and the unhurried pace. It suits travellers who want the sea and the islands without organising a private boat.

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A wooden pirate-style karaka with furled sails glides across turquoise water between pine-covered islets of the Elaphiti Islands, Croatia, midday glare

Karaka Pirate Ship, Elaphiti Cruise

4.8 757 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Elaphiti islands cruise aboard the pirate-ship Karaka.

A day sail on a pirate-ship replica across to the Elaphiti Islands, the small green chain northwest of Dubrovnik. The route calls at wooded Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, with swim stops in quiet coves between islands. The listing includes lunch and drinks on board, and the crew keeps the day centred on the ship and the water rather than long walks ashore.

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A small open boat noses toward the dark arched mouth of Betina Cave beneath Dubrovnik's sunlit city walls, sea chop glinting

Betina Cave Boat, Optional Lokrum

4.6 1,154 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik and Lokrum · Boat trip to a cave beach, with an optional Lokrum stop.

A boat tour along the coast to Betina Cave, a beach cave reachable only from the sea, with an optional stop on Lokrum Island. The listing highlights the cave swim and the flexibility on Lokrum. Reviewers rate it 4.8 across 833 reviews, with the cave itself drawing the most comment. Note that Lokrum's own entrance is a separate 30 euro ticket that includes the return ferry.

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A tour boat moored at a wooden jetty on Mljet's saltwater lake in Croatia, dense green forest reflected in still water, summer noon, a folded towel and empty water bottle left on the planks

Mljet Park, 3-Island Boat Tour

4.9 397 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Boat day combining Mljet National Park with three islands.

A full-day boat trip from Dubrovnik that pairs Mljet National Park, with its salt lakes and wooded interior, with stops at three Elaphiti islands. The listing rates it 4.9 across 10,312 reviews and gives the running time as about 8 hours. Swimmers should bring a suit; the itinerary spends most of the day on and near the water.

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A small white self-drive rental boat with tiller and worn vinyl seats idles off the Lapad peninsula near Dubrovnik, Croatia, summer afternoon, wake rippling toward a pine-fringed pebble cove

Self-Drive Boat, Up to 6

4.9 266 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Rent a self-drive boat for up to six, no licence needed.

A self-drive boat rental in Dubrovnik for groups of up to six, letting you set your own route along the coast and around nearby islands. The listing rates it 4.8 across 1,387 reviews with a duration of about 2 hours. No licence is required, and the operator briefs you on handling before you leave the dock. A good pick for families who want water time on their own schedule.

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Morning at Šunj bay on Lopud in Croatia's Elaphiti Islands, shallow sandy water lapping pale sand, a wooden day-trip boat anchored offshore

Mljet & Elaphiti Islands Trip

4.8 333 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Mljet park and the Elaphiti islands in one booked day.

This trip combines Mljet National Park with the Elaphiti islands in a single booked day from Dubrovnik, rated 4.8 across 6,751 reviews with a running time of about 8 hours. The listing covers the boat, the park visit and the island stops. It suits travellers who want the coast's two best-known island destinations without organising ferries themselves.

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Sunset and Evening Cruises

Short evening trips along the coast with a drink in hand, watching the sun drop behind Lokrum and the walls turn gold.

A timber karaka sailing ship with red sails drifts past Dubrovnik's limestone walls at summer sunset, golden light raking the terracotta rooftops

Karaka Sunset Cruise, Adults Only

4.8 833 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Adults-only sunset sail on the replica Karaka ship.

An adults-only evening sail on the Karaka, a wooden ship built as a replica of the merchant galleons that once carried Dubrovnik's sea trade. The cruise leaves the Old City Port for a loop past the walls and Lovrijenac at golden hour, with the sun going down over the Adriatic. The listing pitches it as a relaxed, child-free way to end a day in the Old Town.

from $59From-price covers the sunset cruise; drinks may be extra on board., live price on the listing Check availability →
A small cruise boat anchored off Cavtat, Croatia, at sunset, palm-lined waterfront glowing orange behind, a cold platter of cheese and pršut on the stern table

Cavtat Sunset, Unlimited Drinks

4.9 203 reviews on the listing

Cavtat · Sunset cruise to Cavtat with a cold platter and drinks.

An evening cruise along the coast to Cavtat with a cold platter and drinks served on board, timed to the sunset. The listing rates it 4.9 across 1,518 reviews and gives about 2 hours on the water. It runs from the Old City Port area, so it pairs easily with a day in the Old Town. Reviewers often mention the coastline views on the return leg.

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Day Trips Beyond Dubrovnik

Cross the border to the Bay of Kotor and Mostar, or stay in Croatia for Ston's walls, Korcula and the Kravice waterfalls.

Mostar & Kravica Day Trip

4.6 10,019 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Full-day trip across the border to Mostar and Kravica falls. · Run by Select Dubrovnik d.o.o.

A long day trip from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina, combining the old bridge and bazaar quarter of Mostar with a stop at Kravica Waterfall, where a wide curtain of water drops into a pool you can swim in. Border crossings mean you need your passport, and the listing flags this clearly. Guides cover the region's layered history on the drive, and there is free time in Mostar for lunch and wandering.

from $35Transport and guiding are included; lunch and any entry fees are not., live price on the listing Check availability →
Midday heat over Mostar's rebuilt Ottoman bridge in Bosnia, a long day tour from Dubrovnik in Croatia

Mostar & Kravice, Small Group

4.8 1,254 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Small-group day trip to Mostar and the Kravice waterfalls.

A long day out of Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina, pairing the old bridge town of Mostar with the Kravice waterfalls. The listing covers round-trip transport from Dubrovnik, time to explore Mostar's bazaar streets and the Neretva river banks, and a stop at the falls, where you can swim below the cascades. Small-group format, with a guide handling border crossings and local context along the way.

from $53.19From-price covers transport and guide for the day; extras are listed at checkout., live price on the listing Check availability →
Morning mist lifting off the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, reached on a day trip from Dubrovnik in Croatia, a small tour boat crosses toward Venetian campaniles below black mountains

Montenegro Day Trip

4.4 5,611 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Cross-border day trip to the Bay of Kotor from Dubrovnik.

A coach day trip south across the Montenegrin border into the Bay of Kotor, the drowned river fjord that sits barely two hours down the coast yet feels like a different country, because it is one. The itinerary pairs the bay's scenery with stops in its old towns. Bring your passport, since the border crossing is a real one, and expect a long, rewarding day.

from $58Covers coach transport and guiding for the day trip., live price on the listing Check availability →
Afternoon light raking across Perast on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, a stop on a long day trip from Dubrovnik, Croatia

Montenegro Trip, Optional Boat Ride

4.4 3,829 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Bay of Kotor day trip with an optional boat ride.

A Montenegro day trip from Dubrovnik with a built-in choice: an optional boat trip out on the bay once you are there. The coach handles the border and the coastal road, the guide handles the history, and the boat option turns the fjord from something you look at into something you are on. Passport required, and book the boat add-on early if you want it.

from $70.99Covers coach and guide; the boat ride is paid separately., live price on the listing Check availability →
Morning sun climbing the long medieval defensive walls of Ston on Croatia's Pelješac peninsula, an early stop on a day trip from Dubrovnik

Ston & Korcula, Wine Tasting

3.8 131 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Ston walls and Korcula, with wine tasting along the way.

A day trip from Dubrovnik to Ston, known for its walls and oyster beds, then on to Korcula island, with a wine tasting included. The listing rates it 4.4 across 5,611 reviews. Expect a long day out with stops in both places, and time to wander Korcula's old town. The live listing carries the current itinerary and meeting point.

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Food, Wine and Oysters

Taste oysters at Ston, sip wine in Konavle, or learn to cook Dalmatian dishes with local hosts on food and wine days out.

3-Hour Food & Drink Walk

5 704 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik Old Town · 3 hours (approx.) · Guided walk through Old Town with food and drink stops. · Run by FABULA RAGUSEA

A local guide walks you through the Old Town's food scene, stopping at small shops and konobas rather than the big terraces. Along the way: Dalmatian ham and cheese, a glass of regional wine, and a taste of rozata, the custard dessert Dubrovnik claims as its own. You learn what each dish is and where it comes from, so you know what to order for the rest of your stay.

from $165.64From-price covers all tastings and the guide; see the live listing for group size., live price on the listing Check availability →
Evening in a Dubrovnik courtyard in Croatia, a domed iron peka lid lifts off an open fire, releasing steam over potatoes and meat in a black pan on glowing embers

Peka Cooking Lesson, 4 Hours

5 10 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Cook peka under embers, then sit down and eat it.

A hands-on cooking lesson built around peka, the Dalmatian dish of meat and vegetables slow-cooked under a domed lid covered in embers. You prepare the ingredients, learn the technique, and then sit down to eat what the fire has made. The listing frames it as a small-group session in a village setting outside the city, with a local cook leading each step. Roughly four hours, dinner included.

from $159.83The listed price covers the lesson, ingredients and the meal you help cook., live price on the listing Check availability →
Oyster farm tables on stilts over calm water near Ston, Croatia, midday sun, a rough wooden plank holding a plate of fresh opened oysters, lemon half and a glass of white wine

Oyster & Mussel Lunch, Ston

4.9 111 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Oysters, mussels and wine in Ston, with lunch included.

A food-focused half-day built around Ston's shellfish: fresh oysters and mussels, local wine, and a sit-down lunch. The listing rates it 4.8 across 1,254 reviews and gives about 11 hours, so plan for a full day rather than a quick tasting. Reviewers often single out the oysters, taken from beds a short walk from where you eat them.

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Views, Rides and Panoramas

Ride the Srd cable car, a panorama bus or an e-tuk-tuk for viewpoints over the red roofs, or pick up a museum multipass.

E-Tuk Tuk Panorama Ride

5 1,799 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · Electric tuk tuk panorama ride around Dubrovnik's viewpoints. · Run by Eco Tuk Tours Dubrovnik

A panorama tour by electric tuk tuk, taking in the viewpoints above the city, the coastal road and stops for photos over the Old Town and the Adriatic. The vehicle is open-sided, which the listing highlights for sightseeing. Reviewers rate it 4.6 across 796 reviews, often mentioning the drivers and the photo stops. Duration is not stated on the listing.

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Late afternoon in spring at a Babin Kuk stop in Dubrovnik, Croatia, the open upper deck of a yellow sightseeing bus seen from behind and above, empty seats catching low sun

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Audio Guide

4.9 1,147 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Open-top sightseeing bus with multilingual audio commentary.

A hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus in the signature yellow livery, running a loop that connects the Old Town with the viewpoints and hotel areas, with an audio guide in several languages. You board and alight as you please while the service runs. Reviewers rate it 3.6 across 249 reviews, a mixed score, with complaints centring on frequency and praise on the route's views.

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An open-top red panorama bus parked on the dusty upper road over Dubrovnik, Croatia, late morning haze, passengers seated high with headphones

Convertible Bus, Audio Guide

4.6 796 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Open-top convertible bus loop with audio commentary.

An open-top bus ride around the Dubrovnik Riviera, running between the Old Town, Lapad and the viewpoints above the coast. The convertible roof folds back for clear photo angles over the Adriatic, and an audio guide narrates the city's history through headphones in several languages. The listing positions it as a relaxed orientation loop, useful on a first day or for anyone who wants the panorama without the stair climbs.

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A yellow cable car cabin climbs above Dubrovnik, Croatia, on a spring afternoon, Mount Srđ scrub sliding past the glass, the walled old town and Adriatic spread below through soft haze

Cable Car & Old Town Walk

4.6 716 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik Old Town · Cable car ride up Srđ with a guided Old Town walk.

The cable car lifts you from just outside the Old Town walls to the top of Srđ hill, where the whole walled city, the Adriatic and the green island of Lokrum sit in a single frame. Back at the bottom, a guide walks you through the Stradun and the lanes off it, from the Rector's Palace to hidden staircases. Cable car ticket and a guided Old Town walk in one booking.

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From high on Dubrovnik's city walls in Croatia, a walker's shoulder passes a worn limestone parapet, terracotta rooftops tumbling toward the sea, summer midday

Cable Car, City Walls Combo

4.6 360 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik Old Town · Cable car, guided walk and city walls entry in one ticket.

Three Dubrovnik essentials in one booking: a cable car ride above the Old Town, a guided walking tour of the streets inside the walls, and a ticket for the city walls themselves. The walls circuit is the city's signature walk, the full loop around the rooftops, and the guided section fills in the history between the fortresses. One booking, three angles on the same small city.

from $90.66From-price covers walls entry, cable car and the walk. See the live listing., live price on the listing Check availability →
The Mount Srđ summit station above Dubrovnik, Croatia, first light, dry limestone scrub and a rusted cross silhouette

Cable Car Ticket, Old Town Tour

4.4 118 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Old Town walking tour with a cable car ticket included.

A cable car ticket bought ahead, so you skip the booth at the lower station. The ride runs from the edge of the Old Town up to Srđ hill, where a panorama opens over the red rooftops, the walls, Lokrum and the islands beyond. Stay up as long as you like, then ride back down when you are ready. Sunset from the top is the reason many people time their visit for late in the day.

from $92.04From-price includes the cable car ticket and the guided walk. See the live listing., live price on the listing Check availability →
Inside the lower cable car station in Dubrovnik, Croatia, a yellow cabin gliding toward the glass doors, steel cables and pulleys overhead, morning light catching scuffed tiled flooring

Cable Car & Museums Multipass

4 101 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Cable car ride bundled with Dubrovnik's museum entries.

A multipass that bundles the Dubrovnik cable car with entry to the city's museums, including the Rector's Palace, the Maritime Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. The listing rates it 4.9 across 1,052 reviews. It suits visitors staying more than a day who plan to work through several museums anyway, since the pass collects them under one ticket.

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Free Walking Tours

GuruWalk tours of the Old Town: free to book, tip your guide what the walk was worth.

1h 45m Old City Walk

Old Town · 1 hour and 45 minutes · Free GuruWalk walking tour of the Old Town, tip what you like.

A free, tip-based walking tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town run on GuruWalk, lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes. A local guide leads the group through the walled core, covering the main street, squares and fortifications, with history and stories along the way. It is not a product of this site. The listing shows a 4.87 rating across 2242 reviews.

Free entry, no ticket needed.

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Night in Dubrovnik's Old Town, warm lamplight on wet polished limestone paving between medieval houses, a listener seen from behind at the edge of a small tour cluster

Night Walk, History & Legends

Dubrovnik Old Town · Free GuruWalk night walk of legends and ghost stories.

This GuruWalk evening walk covers the Old Town after dark, when the day crowds thin and the lanes between the Stradun and the walls go quiet. The guide tells the stories the daytime tours skip: legends, ghosts, and the stranger chapters of the city's past. It is a free, pay-what-you-want walk, so you decide at the end what the walk was worth to you.

Free entry, no ticket needed.

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Late morning sun raking across Fort Lovrijenac's weathered limestone blocks on its sea rock below Dubrovnik's walls, a distant visitor paused on the steep stair, swifts overhead

Free GoT & History Walk

Dubrovnik Old Town · Free GuruWalk walk: King's Landing scenes and real history.

A free GuruWalk tour that walks the Old Town through two lenses at once: the Game of Thrones locations that brought King's Landing here, and the actual sieges, trade and diplomacy that built the city. It is pay-what-you-want, so you tip the guide at the end if the walk earned it. This is a GuruWalk product, not one of ours, and we list it because the format suits first-time visitors who want an orientation before committing to anything paid.

Free entry, no ticket needed.

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What Each Tour Includes

Every rating and review count in the table comes from the operator's own listing, reproduced exactly. The live listing remains the authority on price and availability.

AttractionBest forAreaTicket fromRating
E-Tuk Tuk Panorama Ride Electric tuk tuk panorama ride around Dubrovnik's viewpoints. Dubrovnik $59.24 ★ 5
3-Hour Food & Drink Walk Guided walk through Old Town with food and drink stops. Dubrovnik Old Town $165.64 ★ 5
Zrinka Boat, Fish Picnic Lunch Boat day with fish picnic lunch around the Elaphiti Islands Dubrovnik $59.16 ★ 4.9
Game of Thrones, Optional Iron Throne Game of Thrones walk, optional Lokrum and throne visit. Old Town and Lokrum $29.62 ★ 4.9
Kayak & Snorkel, Day or Sunset Guided sea kayaking and snorkelling, day or sunset. Dubrovnik $36.50 ★ 4.9
2h 30m Kayak & Snorkel Tour Sea kayak and snorkel tour, two and a half hours on the water. Dubrovnik $35 ★ 4.9
Panorama Zipline Tour Zipline ride above the coast with panoramic Old Town views. Dubrovnik $64 ★ 4.9
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Audio Guide Open-top sightseeing bus with multilingual audio commentary. Dubrovnik $35.46 ★ 4.9
GoT Walking Tour Only Walking tour of Old Town Game of Thrones filming sites. Dubrovnik Old Town $29 ★ 4.9
2-Hour Kayak, Lokrum & Betina Kayak paddle past the walls to Betina Cave and Lokrum. Lokrum Island $35.49 ★ 4.9
Blue Cave & Sunj Beach, Drinks Speedboat trip to a sea cave and Šunj beach, drinks on board. Dubrovnik $63.48 ★ 4.87
1h 45m Old City Walk Free GuruWalk walking tour of the Old Town, tip what you like. Old Town Free Free entry
Regina Maris Cruise, Lunch Included Elaphiti Islands cruise with lunch, a full day on the water. Dubrovnik $74.58 ★ 4.8
Game of Thrones, Lokrum & Throne Game of Thrones filming walk plus Lokrum and the Throne. Old Town and Lokrum $25.57 ★ 4.8
Old Town Walk, Local Guide Guided walking tour of the Old Town with a local guide. Old Town $20 ★ 4.8
2-Hour City Walls Walk Guided walk atop the city walls, sieges and defences. Old Town and city walls $29.58 ★ 4.8
Old Town & Walls Combo Walk Old Town walk plus a full circuit of the city walls. Old Town and city walls $50.94 ★ 4.8
Mostar & Kravice, Small Group Small-group day trip to Mostar and the Kravice waterfalls. Dubrovnik $53.19 ★ 4.8
Karaka Sunset Cruise, Adults Only Adults-only sunset sail on the replica Karaka ship. Dubrovnik $59 ★ 4.8
Karaka Pirate Ship, Elaphiti Cruise Elaphiti islands cruise aboard the pirate-ship Karaka. Dubrovnik $65 ★ 4.8
Betina Cave Boat, Optional Lokrum Boat trip to a cave beach, with an optional Lokrum stop. Dubrovnik and Lokrum $39.42 ★ 4.6
Convertible Bus, Audio Guide Open-top convertible bus loop with audio commentary. Dubrovnik $34.77 ★ 4.6
Cable Car & Old Town Walk Cable car ride up Srđ with a guided Old Town walk. Dubrovnik Old Town $163.50 ★ 4.6
Mostar & Kravica Day Trip Full-day trip across the border to Mostar and Kravica falls. Dubrovnik $35 ★ 4.6
Montenegro Day Trip Cross-border day trip to the Bay of Kotor from Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik $58 ★ 4.4
Montenegro Trip, Optional Boat Ride Bay of Kotor day trip with an optional boat ride. Dubrovnik $70.99 ★ 4.4
Peka Cooking Lesson, 4 Hours Cook peka under embers, then sit down and eat it. Dubrovnik $159.83 ★ 5
Mljet Park, 3-Island Boat Tour Boat day combining Mljet National Park with three islands. Dubrovnik $153.99 ★ 4.9
Oyster & Mussel Lunch, Ston Oysters, mussels and wine in Ston, with lunch included. Dubrovnik $157 ★ 4.9
Self-Drive Boat, Up to 6 Rent a self-drive boat for up to six, no licence needed. Dubrovnik $259.60 ★ 4.9
Cavtat Sunset, Unlimited Drinks Sunset cruise to Cavtat with a cold platter and drinks. Cavtat $23.66 ★ 4.9
Night Walk, History & Legends Free GuruWalk night walk of legends and ghost stories. Dubrovnik Old Town Free Free entry
Mljet & Elaphiti Islands Trip Mljet park and the Elaphiti islands in one booked day. Dubrovnik $139.47 ★ 4.8
Free GoT & History Walk Free GuruWalk walk: King's Landing scenes and real history. Dubrovnik Old Town Free Free entry
Cable Car, City Walls Combo Cable car, guided walk and city walls entry in one ticket. Dubrovnik Old Town $90.66 ★ 4.6
Shared Airport Transfer Shared shuttle from Dubrovnik or Cavtat to the airport. Dubrovnik Airport $20 ★ 4.5
Cable Car Ticket, Old Town Tour Old Town walking tour with a cable car ticket included. Dubrovnik $92.04 ★ 4.4
Cable Car & Museums Multipass Cable car ride bundled with Dubrovnik's museum entries. Dubrovnik $24 ★ 4
Ston & Korcula, Wine Tasting Ston walls and Korcula, with wine tasting along the way. Dubrovnik $81.69 ★ 3.8
City Walls Admission Only Walk the Dubrovnik city walls with an admission-only ticket. Dubrovnik Old Town $36.37 ★ 3.6

What Makes Dubrovnik Worth the Trip

What keeps Dubrovnik worth the trip is how small and complete it is. The walled Old Town is a loop you can learn in a day: the Stradun running east to west, the staircase alleys climbing north, the harbour gates at either end. I plan routes around that loop rather than around a list of sights, because once you know where Pile and Ploče sit, everything else falls into place. The walls themselves are the one thing I would not skip. You walk the full circuit above the rooftops, with the sea on one side and terracote tiles stacked below, and the views change every few hundred metres. Go at opening, not at midday, and the light is better and the stone is cooler underfoot. From Fort Lovrijenac, perched on its 37-metre sea rock across the bay, the whole circuit reads like a map. Beyond the walls, the city stays generous. A ferry runs to Lokrum, boats leave for the Elaphiti Islands, and the cable car lifts you above the town in minutes. The coastal path around Lapad gives you a swim without a ticket, and the September average for this coast is about 23.6 degrees, so the water is still warm when the crowds have gone.

When to Go, and How Full the Old Town Gets

Here is the fact that surprises most visitors: the cruise crowds in Dubrovnik peak in September and October, not in July and August. Port Authority data for 2025 counts 101,246 cruise passengers in September and 100,132 in October, against 96,072 in July and 87,385 in August. The busiest month on the calendar is the one most people assume is the shoulder. The Old Town itself has an official UNESCO carrying capacity of 11,275, and on a day with several ships berthed at Gruž, the Stradun can feel close to it by late morning. The pattern is predictable, though. Day visitors from the ships arrive in waves from mid-morning, and the streets thin noticeably after they walk back to the port. So my timing advice is simple. If you can, come in June or in late September once the cruise numbers ease, and either way do the walls and the main streets before mid-morning. Afternoons belong to the boat trips, Lokrum, or the Lapad coast, none of which depend on an empty Old Town.

Cruise passengers at the Port of Dubrovnik by month in 2025 September reached 101,246 and October 100,132, both above July at 96,072 and August at 87,385. 025k50k75k100k JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug101,246Sep100,132OctNovDec
Cruise passengers at the Port of Dubrovnik, month by month in 2025. September (101,246) and October (100,132) both came in above July (96,072) and August (87,385). The cruise crowds peak after summer ends, which is the opposite of what most trip planning assumes. Port of Dubrovnik figures.

On the day charted below the counters peaked at 7,739 people inside the walls, about 69% of the 11,275 the city treats as its acceptable limit.

The six counters on the Old Town gates refresh every 15 minutes.

Next cruise day in the published schedule: Wed 9 Sep, 3 ships at Gruz, up to 3,498 passengers by capacity. SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR (08:00 to 18:00), COSTA DELIZIOSA (12:00 to 20:00), LA BELLE DE L'ADRIATIQUE (21:00 to 23:00).

Half-hourly counter readings inside the Old Town across one September cruise day The counters peaked at 7,739 people around 12:00 and fell to 1,186 at their lowest, against an acceptable capacity of 11,275. Acceptable capacity 11,275 06:0009:0012:0015:0018:0021:00 7,739
Half-hourly readings from the six counters on the Old Town gates, across one September cruise day. The walls were fullest around 12:00 at 7,739 people and emptiest at 06:30 with 1,186. Early and late are the two windows worth walking. Dubrovnik Tourist Board counter data.

Every day the port has published, from Fri 4 Sep to Wed 30 Dec: 80 days with a ship, 38 with none, 217,458 passengers scheduled by capacity in total. The heaviest single day is Tue 6 Oct with 2 ships and up to 5,798 passengers. Not one day in this window reaches the 8,000 passengers a day the port sets as its working ceiling.

Showing all 118 days in the published schedule.

September 2026

  • 4 Fri 3 ships4,612
  • 5 Sat 2 ships2,130
  • 6 Sun 2 ships3,158
  • 7 Mon 2 ships2,530
  • 8 Tue 2 ships4,617
  • 9 Wed 3 ships3,498
  • 10 Thu 2 ships3,700
  • 11 Fri 1 ship3,600
  • 12 Sat No ship
  • 13 Sun 2 ships4,808
  • 14 Mon 1 ship2,050
  • 15 Tue 4 ships5,273
  • 16 Wed 3 ships3,176
  • 17 Thu 2 ships4,642
  • 18 Fri 3 ships4,852
  • 19 Sat 1 ship1,916
  • 20 Sun 1 ship3,114
  • 21 Mon 2 ships3,324
  • 22 Tue 2 ships4,979
  • 23 Wed 2 ships3,328
  • 24 Thu 5 ships4,086
  • 25 Fri 1 ship2,850
  • 26 Sat 1 ship136
  • 27 Sun 2 ships1,380
  • 28 Mon 2 ships4,432
  • 29 Tue 2 ships5,675
  • 30 Wed 3 ships5,536

October 2026

  • 1 Thu 2 ships4,642
  • 2 Fri 3 ships4,269
  • 3 Sat No ship
  • 4 Sun 2 ships2,488
  • 5 Mon 2 ships3,094
  • 6 Tue 2 ships5,798
  • 7 Wed 3 ships3,234
  • 8 Thu 2 ships3,864
  • 9 Fri 3 ships4,666
  • 10 Sat 1 ship930
  • 11 Sun 1 ship930
  • 12 Mon 3 ships4,410
  • 13 Tue 2 ships4,973
  • 14 Wed 2 ships2,616
  • 15 Thu 3 ships4,822
  • 16 Fri 3 ships4,012
  • 17 Sat 1 ship930
  • 18 Sun 2 ships4,112
  • 19 Mon 2 ships3,654
  • 20 Tue 2 ships3,356
  • 21 Wed 2 ships4,050
  • 22 Thu 2 ships3,700
  • 23 Fri No ship
  • 24 Sat 3 ships3,320
  • 25 Sun 1 ship2,038
  • 26 Mon 1 ship1,300
  • 27 Tue 2 ships4,973
  • 28 Wed 2 ships3,123
  • 29 Thu 3 ships4,694
  • 30 Fri 1 ship2,394
  • 31 Sat 2 ships1,920

November 2026

  • 1 Sun 1 ship930
  • 2 Mon 1 ship52
  • 3 Tue No ship
  • 4 Wed 2 ships3,100
  • 5 Thu No ship
  • 6 Fri 2 ships3,652
  • 7 Sat 1 ship1,974
  • 8 Sun 3 ships1,870
  • 9 Mon 2 ships2,268
  • 10 Tue 1 ship52
  • 11 Wed No ship
  • 12 Thu 2 ships3,528
  • 13 Fri No ship
  • 14 Sat 1 ship52
  • 15 Sun No ship
  • 16 Mon 1 ship1,400
  • 17 Tue No ship
  • 18 Wed No ship
  • 19 Thu No ship
  • 20 Fri 2 ships736
  • 21 Sat No ship
  • 22 Sun 1 ship996
  • 23 Mon 1 ship930
  • 24 Tue 1 ship52
  • 25 Wed No ship
  • 26 Thu No ship
  • 27 Fri No ship
  • 28 Sat 2 ships1,928
  • 29 Sun 1 ship930
  • 30 Mon 1 ship52

December 2026

  • 1 Tue No ship
  • 2 Wed No ship
  • 3 Thu No ship
  • 4 Fri 1 ship52
  • 5 Sat No ship
  • 6 Sun No ship
  • 7 Mon 1 ship930
  • 8 Tue No ship
  • 9 Wed No ship
  • 10 Thu 1 ship52
  • 11 Fri No ship
  • 12 Sat No ship
  • 13 Sun No ship
  • 14 Mon 1 ship52
  • 15 Tue No ship
  • 16 Wed No ship
  • 17 Thu No ship
  • 18 Fri No ship
  • 19 Sat No ship
  • 20 Sun 1 ship52
  • 21 Mon No ship
  • 22 Tue No ship
  • 23 Wed No ship
  • 24 Thu 1 ship52
  • 25 Fri No ship
  • 26 Sat No ship
  • 27 Sun No ship
  • 28 Mon No ship
  • 29 Tue No ship
  • 30 Wed 1 ship52

Ship calls, berths and passenger capacities: Port of Dubrovnik. Headcount inside the walls and the 11,275 capacity figure: the Dubrovnik Tourist Board's visitor counters. Passenger figures are ship capacity, not a count of people who come ashore.

Where the Things to Do in Dubrovnik Actually Are

Start from the walled Old Town, then fan out to Lapad and Ploče for the beaches, and Gruž for the port and ferry connections.

Dubrovnik And Its Neighbourhoods

The wider city, from the port at Gruz round to Ploce, plus the summit above it and the island offshore.

Dubrovnik And Its Neighbourhoods A plotted schematic of 8 numbered places at their real coordinates. The wider city, from the port at Gruz round to Ploce, plus the summit above it and the island offshore. The numbered list beside the plot names every pin and links to it. 2 km N 1. Dubrovnik Cable Car, cable car to Mount Srđ summit viewpoint12. Mount Srđ, bald summit ridge with panorama over the old city23. Ploče, eastern gateway district with Banje beach below34. Banje Beach, pebble beach facing the walls and Lokrum45. Gruž, main port district with markets and departure quays56. Lapad, residential peninsula with promenade, beaches and cafés67. Babin Kuk, green headland with hotels, coves and sunset walks78. Lokrum Island, botanical island reserve with monastery and peacocks8Old Town
  • 1 Cable Car cable car to Mount Srđ summit viewpoint
  • 2 Mount Srd bald summit ridge with panorama over the old city
  • 3 Ploce eastern gateway district with Banje beach below
  • 4 Banje Beach pebble beach facing the walls and Lokrum
  • 5 Gruz Port main port district with markets and departure quays
  • 6 Lapad residential peninsula with promenade, beaches and cafés
  • 7 Babin Kuk green headland with hotels, coves and sunset walks
  • 8 Lokrum botanical island reserve with monastery and peacocks

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Free Things to Do in Dubrovnik

Not everything costs money. GuruWalk hosts three genuinely free Dubrovnik walks, including the Old City Finest Tour and a Game of Thrones history walk, where you tip what you think it was worth.

1h 45m Old City Walk

Old Town · 1 hour and 45 minutes · Free GuruWalk walking tour of the Old Town, tip what you like.

A free, tip-based walking tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town run on GuruWalk, lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes. A local guide leads the group through the walled core, covering the main street, squares and fortifications, with history and stories along the way. It is not a product of this site. The listing shows a 4.87 rating across 2242 reviews.

Free entry, no ticket needed.

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Late morning sun raking across Fort Lovrijenac's weathered limestone blocks on its sea rock below Dubrovnik's walls, a distant visitor paused on the steep stair, swifts overhead

Free GoT & History Walk

Dubrovnik Old Town · Free GuruWalk walk: King's Landing scenes and real history.

A free GuruWalk tour that walks the Old Town through two lenses at once: the Game of Thrones locations that brought King's Landing here, and the actual sieges, trade and diplomacy that built the city. It is pay-what-you-want, so you tip the guide at the end if the walk earned it. This is a GuruWalk product, not one of ours, and we list it because the format suits first-time visitors who want an orientation before committing to anything paid.

Free entry, no ticket needed.

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Night in Dubrovnik's Old Town, warm lamplight on wet polished limestone paving between medieval houses, a listener seen from behind at the edge of a small tour cluster

Night Walk, History & Legends

Dubrovnik Old Town · Free GuruWalk night walk of legends and ghost stories.

This GuruWalk evening walk covers the Old Town after dark, when the day crowds thin and the lanes between the Stradun and the walls go quiet. The guide tells the stories the daytime tours skip: legends, ghosts, and the stranger chapters of the city's past. It is a free, pay-what-you-want walk, so you decide at the end what the walk was worth to you.

Free entry, no ticket needed.

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Things to Do in Dubrovnik With Kids

The walls have steps and sun, so pace them with kids and go early. Cable car rides, the Lokrum ferry and shorter boat trips all work well for families, and the with-kids guide covers them in depth.

Rainy Day Things to Do in Dubrovnik

When the rain comes, the Rector's Palace, the Franciscan Monastery and its pharmacy, one of the oldest in Europe, plus covered wine tastings and cooking classes keep the day full. The interiors guide has more options.

Where to Stay

Where you sleep shapes the trip. Here is how Dubrovnik's neighbourhoods compare.

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Hotel Komodor

Lapad

7.8/10 · 822 reviews

The cheapest genuinely well-reviewed hotel we could verify as open for 2026: a plain three-star a short walk from Lapad's swimming bay, with the trade-off stated plainly, you ride the number 6 bus to Pile Gate rather than walking to it.

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mid

Hotel Lapad

Lapad

8.7/10 · 1,493 reviews

A restored 1930s building on the Gruz harbour side of Lapad, which suits anyone whose days start at the port: the Elaphite Islands, Mljet and Korcula boats and most day-trip coaches leave from a few minutes away.

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high-end

Hotel Excelsior

Ploce

9.6/10 · 979 reviews

The best-placed luxury hotel for this site's itinerary rather than simply the grandest: five minutes on foot from Ploce Gate, with the city walls, the Old Port boats to Lokrum and Banje beach all within a short walk.

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What Visitors Say

“This well organized tour helped put Dubrovnik's past (and present) into perspective. It's incredible that the city walls have withstood the test of time. Antun was a wonderful guide.”

linda_a, operator-listing review of 2-Hour City Walls Walk

“This was a wonderful day. Nice and shaded on the boat as we cruised on the cool adriatic. Loved seeing the neat Elphiti Islands and a wonderful way to get out the the heat and large crowds for a bit. They kept the drinks flowing and lunch was phenomenal and a generous portion. This is the way to cruise the Adriatic.”

Shelby_S, operator-listing review of Zrinka Boat, Fish Picnic Lunch

“Loved this kayaking experience. Had an amazing time as a family and enjoyed the swimming break at Betina Cave very much. The views were amazing, water was crystal clear, the guide was excellent and we learnt a lot about Dubrovnik.”

Imara_D, operator-listing review of 2-Hour Kayak, Lokrum & Betina

“A long day and an early start, but well worth it. The tour guide Tina was excellent, keeping us well informed throughout the process. Bring euros! Mostar and the waterfalls are a must to see.”

John_B, operator-listing review of Mostar & Kravice, Small Group

“Great tour with a great guide. Terrific views from the cable car. The old town is fascinating. We walked part of the wall because it was very hot. Sara was a fabulous guide and gave us recommendations for lunch and what else we should see.”

Fred_W, operator-listing review of Cable Car & Old Town Walk

“Amazing food tour! Marija was a great guide, full of stories and facts that really brought Dubrovnik to life. The food was delicious, and generous. Wines at every stop. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Dubrovnik, especially to help get your bearings of the city and know where to go for dinner!”

Bryan_M, operator-listing review of 3-Hour Food & Drink Walk

“We booked the semi-private tour. 6 people total. Robert was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about everything. The tour was well organized and we had just the right time at the spots. Extremely satisfied with this tour and would certainly recommend to anyone. Also the border in September only took us 15 minutes.”

Nithya, operator-listing review of Montenegro Day Trip

“Brilliant day! Tour guide was very welcoming and informative! Highly recommend if you love Game of Thrones, definitely book the extra hour to go to Lokrum Island aswell! Also helps you get your bearings in the Old Town!”

Lewis, operator-listing review of Game of Thrones, Lokrum & Throne

“Alex was a fantastic guide, she explained the complex history of Dubrovnik to give a lasting impression of the history of the area. Really appreciated that she aimed for shaded areas on a boiling September day. The food recommendations for after were much appreciated too! Great tour for a first experience of the old town!”

Sophie, operator-listing review of Old Town Walk, Local Guide

“The panorama zipline in Dubrovnik is really worth an excursion. You have an excellent view over Dubrovnik. You feel very well taken care of by Bobby, Matteo, and Dennis. Excellent organization! I would do it again anytime.”

Sophia, operator-listing review of Panorama Zipline Tour

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Things to Do in Dubrovnik, Answered

The questions I hear most from travellers planning a Dubrovnik trip, answered plainly: walls versus pass, September crowds, ferry days to Lokrum, and which day trips actually repay the long ride.

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