Dubrovnik Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Dubrovnik tours, old town and city walls walks, Game of Thrones trails, cable car rides, Elaphiti Islands boat trips and kayaking, plus day trips to Montenegro and Mostar. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Dubrovnik itinerary.
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Explore Dubrovnik by interest
Whatever brings you to Dubrovnik — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
City walls
The medieval walls and rooftop views.
ExploreOld town
The Stradun, palaces and churches.
ExploreGame of Thrones
The real King’s Landing filming sites.
ExploreCable car & views
Mount Srđ and the best panorama.
ExploreIsland boat trips
The Elaphiti Islands and the Blue Cave.
ExploreKayaking & Lokrum
Paddle to Lokrum beneath the walls.
ExploreMontenegro & Kotor
The stunning fjord-like Bay of Kotor.
ExploreMostar & Bosnia
The Ottoman bridge and waterfalls.
ExploreTop attractions in Dubrovnik
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
City walls
The medieval walls and rooftop views.
Old town
The Stradun, palaces and churches.
Game of Thrones sites
The real King’s Landing locations.
Mount Srđ cable car
The best panorama over the city.
Elaphiti Islands
Beaches, pines and the Blue Cave.
Lokrum & kayaking
Paddle to the lush island and caves.
Bay of Kotor
Montenegro’s stunning fjord-like bay.
Mostar
The Ottoman bridge across the Neretva.
Dubrovnik in 1 day
- 1Walk the city walls
- 2Old town & Stradun
- 3Cable car to Mount Srđ
- 4Sunset views
Dubrovnik in 2 days
- 1Day 1: walls & old town
- 2Cable car
- 3Day 2: Elaphiti Islands
- 4Sunset kayak
Dubrovnik in 3 days
- 1Day 1: walls & old town
- 2Day 2: Elaphiti Islands
- 3Day 3: Montenegro or Mostar
- 4Sunset evenings
Dubrovnik with kids
- 1Cable car up Mount Srđ
- 2Lokrum island peacocks
- 3A boat trip & swim
- 4Old town explore
Game of Thrones day
- 1King's Landing walking tour
- 2Fort Lovrijenac — the Red Keep
- 3Karaka cruise or Lokrum's Iron Throne
- 4Trsteno Arboretum gardens
Sea & islands
- 1Morning kayak beneath the walls
- 2Snorkel stop at Betina cave
- 3Elaphiti islands by boat
- 4Lokrum swim & sunset paddle
2 hrs awayBay of Kotor
Montenegro’s stunning fjord-like bay.
2.5 hrs awayMostar
The Ottoman bridge and old bazaar in Bosnia.
30 min awayElaphiti Islands
Beaches, pines and the Blue Cave.
1.5 hrs awayPelješac wine
Vineyards and oysters on the peninsula.
2.5 hrs awayBudva
Montenegro’s lively coastal old town.
2.5 hrs awayKorčula
Marco Polo’s walled island town.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Dubrovnik visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) bring warm weather, swimmable seas and thinner crowds — the best times to visit.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm, blooming days ideal for the walls and old town, with the sea warming by June.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot, sunny and very busy, perfect for the beaches and islands; walk the walls early and book ahead.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea, golden light and fewer crowds — a wonderful time for the city and boat trips.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild but quiet, with some attractions and boats reduced; the cheapest, calmest season.
Avoid cruise-ship peaks
In summer the old town gets very crowded when cruise ships dock — visit early morning or evening for calm.
One day
Enough for the city walls, the old town and the cable car.
Two days
Add an Elaphiti Islands boat trip and a sunset kayak.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, the islands, and Montenegro or Mostar.
Four to five days
Add more islands, the Pelješac wine region and Split or Korčula.
A week or more
Use Dubrovnik as a base for southern Dalmatia and the neighbouring countries.
Travelling with kids
Mix the cable car, Lokrum and a boat swim at a gentle pace.
On foot
The car-free old town is explored entirely on foot, with marble streets, steps and alleys to discover.
Cable car
The cable car whisks you up Mount Srđ in minutes for the best views over the city.
Local buses
Frequent local buses link the old town (Pile Gate) with the Lapad and Babin Kuk hotel areas and the port.
Ferries & boats
Ferries reach Lokrum and the Elaphiti Islands; boat trips and water taxis explore the coast.
Day-trip transport
Tours bundle transport and border crossings for Montenegro and Mostar; buses also run along the coast.
From the airport
Dubrovnik Airport links to the old town by shuttle bus or taxi in about 30–40 minutes.
Walk the walls early
The city walls get hot and crowded — go right at opening or late afternoon, and bring water and sun protection.
Dubrovnik Pass
The Dubrovnik Card/Pass includes the city walls and several museums plus buses — good value if you’ll visit a few sights.
Currency
Croatia uses the euro; Montenegro also uses the euro, while Bosnia uses the convertible mark (euros often accepted).
Beat the cruise crowds
The old town is busiest when cruise ships dock midday — explore early morning or in the evening for calm.
Bring your passport
For day trips to Montenegro and Bosnia, carry your passport for the border crossings.
Try Dalmatian food
Sample fresh seafood, Pelješac wine and Dalmatian peka; step off the Stradun for better-value dining.
Island boat trips
Popular Elaphiti and Blue Cave trips fill up — book ahead.
Game of Thrones tours
Themed walking tours have limited places — reserve early.
Montenegro & Mostar
Cross-border day trips fill up in summer — book ahead.
Sunset kayaking
The popular sunset kayak tours sell out — reserve early.
Cable car
Pre-book or arrive off-peak to avoid cable-car queues.
Summer peak
July and August fill hotels and tours — plan ahead.
City walls & old town
Around €35 for the city walls ticket; €25–45 for a guided old town or walls tour.
Game of Thrones tours
About €25–45 for a themed walking tour of the filming locations.
Island & kayak trips
Roughly €40–80 for an Elaphiti Islands cruise or a sea-kayak tour.
Cable car
Around €27 return for the Mount Srđ cable car.
Day trips
About €50–70 for a Montenegro (Kotor) or Mostar day trip.
How to save
A Dubrovnik Pass bundles the walls and museums, and the views from Mount Srđ reward the hike if you skip the cable car.
Dubrovnik through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm, blooming days before the summer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- The sea warms by June.
- Best for
- Hot, sunny days for beaches and islands.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Walk the walls early; book ahead.
- Best for
- Warm sea, golden light and thinner crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- A wonderful time for the city and boats.
- Best for
- Mild, quiet days with the lowest prices.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Some boats and attractions run reduced.