Dubrovnik Attractions

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Things to Do in Dubrovnik

Whether you're a Game of Thrones fan or not, the Walls of Dubrovnik is a must. Join a walking tour and soak up the old town’s rich history. Don’t miss a scenic cable car ride too.

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Dubrovnik.

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Top Attractions in Dubrovnik

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  • Emina S-R
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    This is a really great place for photos and videos. There are many stairs. It closes at 15:00, but when i went they told us we can leave at 15:30. It's a long way to go.
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • Brian R
    Horsens, Denmark746 contributions
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    A wonderful and very old town full of beautiful sights, nice restaurants and a very interesting history. There is still massive restauration going on from the extensive damages caused by the aggression in the 1990’s, so many buildings look quite new.
    Written 29 December 2023
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  • Peter hirst
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    Lovely unspoilt area nearby trips on a boat both to cavtat and dubrovnik Not to touristy going back shortly we stopped in mlini
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • tinaNtravel
    San Jose, CA2,011 contributions
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    We had wanted to hike up to the top of the mountain, but just did not have enough time and so took the Gondola. The Gondola is pricey, but you do get some pretty good views of Dubrovnik and the sunset, of course. There are two restaurants at the top, restrooms and an overlook where you can take some great pictures of Dubrovnik. There is also a museum in the next building. While I am glad we went, I’m not sure it was worth the price.
    Written 18 January 2024
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  • CPaM68
    Texas663 contributions
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    Stradun, the main street in Old Town Dubrovnik, starts as you enter through the Pile Gate and runs all the way to the harbor. At the start of the street is a square with a fountain, the old Franciscan Monastery, and stairs which access the walkway on top of the walls. (We actually took a walk around the walls, which offered a fantastic view of the city, before we explored the town.) There are churches, museums, candy shops, ice-cream shops, clothing shops, souvenir shops, bakeries, open-air cafes, and bars on both sides of the street. The street is only about a quarter of a mile long and the crowd of people can be very heavy at times during the day when the cruise ships are in. Streets to the right or left take you to more restaurants and charming shops, but it seems most tourists just stay on the main walkway and window shop. Fortunately, the street is very wide. Looking closely, you might see the chips in the walls of the buildings from the war in the 1990s. (PaM)
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • Brooklet425
    Staunton, VA297 contributions
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    We took a taxi to the top to visit the Homeland War Museum, and then we walked back down. It was a nice, enjoyable walk with beautiful views of the city. It's a well maintained path and if you're interested in religious attractions, the Stations of the Cross are displayed on the whole path. I wouldn't go out of my way to do this hike, but if you're looking for a great opportunity to photograph the city from above then it's a perfect place to do that.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • tinaNtravel
    San Jose, CA2,011 contributions
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    This is included in the Dubrovnik Pass and well worth a visit after walking the wall. Yes, it is more stairs, but you get fantastic views of the Dubrovnik walled city. There are several levels. The lowest levels can be accessed for free. The higher levels require the pass. Be sure to check for the staircases, as one level seemed like the highest, but actually there were more stairs, not directly in view, that you can take to the very top.
    Written 18 January 2024
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  • Pekka_1859
    Oulu, Finland121 contributions
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    An unexcepted and brutal highlight of our visit Dubrovnik. The realism of war, conflicts, death and destruction in pictures. Must-see!
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • CatharineB
    Ottawa, Canada1,117 contributions
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    Lapad is a large peninsula situated about four kilometers outside of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, on its Western side. It is a relatively new part of Dubrovnik as most of the buildings were constructed in the late 1960s and 1970s. There are also numerous large hotels located right on the beach and a vibrant central area with restaurants and bars.

    Previously, before the 1930s, there were just a couple of villas here that were owned by local merchants and nobility. From the beginning of the 20th century, some of the local businessmen started the construction of small, family-run hotels, that were and are still situated in Uvala bay, in the near vicinity of the beach.

    As tourism in this area exploded, larger and larger hotels were constructed as well as the Lapad promenade. Seeking a bit of solitude after three long days in Dubrovnik, we hopped on a bus to Lapad. Although the area was busy, it was much quieter than the Old Town and we wanted to enjoy viewing the sunset. We began by taking a leisurely stroll along the Lapad Promenade, a scenic walkway that skirts the coastline. Shaded by pine trees, there are numerous cafes and restaurants where you can savor local cuisine while gazing at the azure waters of the Adriatic. I read that this pathway received an upgrade that was finally completed in 2020.

    Too soon it was time to stop and enjoy a cocktail while watching the sunset. I heard about Cave Bar More and although one can sit inside, in a cave, we were fortunate to find a table on the outside terrace.

    Once settled, as the day drew to a close, we enjoyed the magical setting, witnessing a spectacular sunset.
    Written 19 December 2023
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  • CatharineB
    Ottawa, Canada1,117 contributions
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    The main entrance to Old Town, busy Pile Gate (the name derived from Greek word pylaj meaning gate), used to have a wooden drawbridge which was pulled up at night to prevent unwelcome guests entering the medieval, walled city.

    The drawbridge was replaced by a stone bridge from 1537. The bridge crosses a moat which is now a green space.

    Pile Gate or “Vrata od Pila” is one of the two main gates in this medieval walled city and is the main entrance into the fortified Old Town of Dubrovnik. It is very interesting to see the fortification and the size of the massive city walls when viewed from the top of the wall.

    The Pile Gate, built in the mid-16th century on the western side of the walls, is a strong defensive structure built on different levels.

    It looks like a tower that connects two bridges located above the moat of the walls and leads to a second internal door.

    In a niche above the oval arch stands a small statue of St. Blaise, the patron saint of Dubrovnik. He appears to be cradling Dubrovnik in his arms.

    From this gate there is also a nice view of the Lavrijenac fort.

    Of course we had to take a Game of Thrones tour and we learned that Pile Bay was one of the most used Game of Thrones Dubrovnik filming sites. The overall backdrop was used for the Blackwater Bay battle scenes. The stone walkway at the bottom is where Sansa and Shae stood and spoke of the ships sailing by...fantasizing of where they were headed. The beach in the middle is where we watched the departure and return of Myrcella.

    Going through the Pile Gate we entered a completely different world. Located right next to the deep blue sea, this neighborhood is a great place to walk, and take picture after picture of the old red tile houses, and the small, winding streets like mazes. The area has also been recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site.

    After we passed through the gate, we found a lively little square surrounded by several landmarks. To our left, was a steep staircase that lead up to the imposing Minceta tower. This was our starting point for our walk along the wall.
    Written 4 December 2023
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  • SWH100
    Cardiff, UK1,086 contributions
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    Visited here as part of the three islands cruise. We had about 3 hours on this island and it wasn’t nearly long enough. When we arrived we paid for a golf buggy trip down to the beach, which was an adventure in itself. They are petrol ones and went pretty fast. We had an amazing few hours at the stunning beach before heading back to explore the harbour area. It is absolutely beautiful. I wished we had more time, but I loved every min of it.
    Written 11 October 2023
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  • CatharineB
    Ottawa, Canada1,117 contributions
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    A visit to the historic center of Dubrovnik would be incomplete without visiting the old port. Despite being excessively busy with tourist businesses, it still retains its beauty.

    We walked along the underpass of the Bell Tower to reach Dubrovnik's Old Port. From here we could see fantastic views of the sea, St. John Fort, and the City Walls. The walkway that hugs the Old Port also has benches for visitors to sit down and enjoy.

    Old Port Dubrovnik is located at the Eastern part of the City. The port is encompassed by two breakwaters. The breakwater Porporela in front of St. John fortress, (used as a bathing area at the base of the fortress) and the Kaše breakwater going perpendicular across the port bay.

    In the time of the Dubrovnik Republic several forts protected the port as the economy of the Dubrovnik Republic was highly dependent on the quality of its ships as the easiest way to transport goods was over the sea, but today the port is a safe haven for the many private boats of local citizens.

    Also, the regular boat line to Lokrum island departs from the Old Port, as well as the boat lines to Cavtat, Mlini, and various sightseeing boat tours.
    Written 4 December 2023
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