Croatia

Dubrovnik

Give it two days: walls and old town on the first, Lokrum and Mount Srđ on the second. Start early to beat cruise crowds. We have mapped 4 sights, 1 activity and 2 outdoor spots here, each with a reason to go.

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Places: 10
Curated routes: 1
Best season: May – Sep
Warmest month: August
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: November

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Dubrovnik

10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Dubrovnik across Old Town and Pile.

Photo: Julien Kenny Wambo · Google
See
Walls of Dubrovnik
2km loop along medieval walls with views over the rooftops and sea.
Tip Start at 8am or late afternoon; enter at the Ploče gate to avoid lines.
- Old Town
- $$$
- 2 hr
- Early morning
Photo: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
See
Stradun
The old town's polished limestone main street, from Pile Gate to the clock tower.
- Old Town
- Free
- 30 min
- Evening
Photo: Américo Toledano · CC BY-SA 4.0
See
Rector's Palace
Gothic-Renaissance palace that housed the Ragusan Republic's government.
- Old Town
- $$
- 60 min
- Midday
Photo: Jackie Teng · Google
See
Fort Lovrijenac
Cliffside fortress outside the walls; entry is included with the walls ticket.
- Pile
- $
- 45 min
- Afternoon

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Dubrovnik in Mount Srđ.

Photo: Dubrovnik Cable Car - Žičara Dubrovnik · Google
Do
Dubrovnik Cable Car
Cable car up Mount Srđ for panoramic views over the walled city and islands.
- Mount Srđ
- $$$
- 1.5 hr
- Sunset

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Dubrovnik.

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
Outdoors
Lokrum
Forested island 15 minutes by boat, with peacocks, a monastery garden and rocky swim spots.
Tip Last boat back is early evening; no overnight stays.
- Lokrum
- $$
- 4 hr
- Jun–Sep
Photo: Banje Beach Restaurant Lounge & Club · Google
Outdoors
Banje Beach
Pebble beach just outside Ploče Gate with views back to the old harbor.
- Ploče
- Free
- 1.5 hr
- Morning

Eat

2 places to eat across Mount Srđ and Old Town, picked for groups who care about the food.

Photo: Panorama Restaurant · Google
Eat
Panorama Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant at the top of the cable car, with a terrace over the city.
Tip Reserve a terrace table for sunset.
- Mount Srđ
- $$$
- 1.5 hr
- Sunset
Photo: Lady Pi-Pi · Google
Eat
Lady Pi-Pi
Grill restaurant high in the old town with a terrace over the rooftops.
Tip No reservations; arrive at opening.
- Old Town
- $$
- 75 min
- Lunch

Drink

1 bar or café in Old Town for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

Photo: PAUL MILLER · Google
Drink
Buža Bar
Bar perched on cliffs outside the walls, reached through a gap in the stone.
- Old Town
- $$
- 75 min
- Sunset

How to fit Dubrovnik into a trip

Dubrovnik is stop 3 of 3 on our Dalmatian Coast route. Follow it as-is or lift Dubrovnik into your own plan.

Stop 3 of 3
Dalmatian Coast
Island ferries, old walls & Adriatic swims
Trip length
7 days
Best season
May – Sep
Pace
easy
- Before: Hvar
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Getting here and onward

Hvar to DubrovnikHvar is about 147 km / 91 mi away in a straight line

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Dubrovnik month by month

Average daily highs run from 11°C / 52°F in January to 29°C / 83°F in August. November is the wettest month, with about 161 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Dubrovnik weather and the best time to visit →

Near Dubrovnik

6 other destinations from our guides within about 400 km (249 mi), measured in a straight line.

Dubrovnik questions, answered

How many days do you need in Dubrovnik?

Our route notes suggest 2 days in Dubrovnik. On our Dalmatian Coast route it is stop 3 of 3 in a 7-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 15 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Dubrovnik best known for?

Give it two days: walls and old town on the first, Lokrum and Mount Srđ on the second. Start early to beat cruise crowds. Standouts on our list: Walls of Dubrovnik (2km loop along medieval walls with views over the rooftops and sea); Stradun (The old town's polished limestone main street, from Pile Gate to the clock tower); Rector's Palace (Gothic-Renaissance palace that housed the Ragusan Republic's government).

When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?

Our Dalmatian Coast route is best May – Sep. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in August (29°C / 83°F), the coolest in January (11°C / 52°F) and the most rain in November (about 161 mm).

What are the best things to do in Dubrovnik?

Start with Walls of Dubrovnik, Stradun, Rector's Palace, Fort Lovrijenac and Lokrum. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 4 sights, 1 activity, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Dubrovnik?

Our picks: Panorama Restaurant & Bar (Mount Srđ); Lady Pi-Pi (Old Town). Reserve a terrace table for sunset (Panorama Restaurant & Bar).

What is near Dubrovnik?

The closest destinations in our guides are Hvar (about 147 km / 91 mi), Split (about 165 km / 102 mi) and Ravello (about 365 km / 227 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Dubrovnik with your crew

Open the Dalmatian Coast route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 10 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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Things to do in Dubrovnik

See

Walls of Dubrovnik

Stradun

Rector's Palace

Fort Lovrijenac

Do

Dubrovnik Cable Car

Outdoors

Lokrum

Banje Beach

Eat

Panorama Restaurant & Bar

Lady Pi-Pi