Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik Old Town
Last updated 2026-10-30
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
The walls are the main event: a 1.9-kilometre walk past forts, towers and views over the red roofs and sea. Inside, the Stradun connects Onofrio's Fountain and the clock tower; the Rector's Palace, Franciscan Monastery and Jesuit Stairs are short detours. The walls cost about EUR 40 in season, so go at opening or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds. The old town is car-free; buses stop at the Pile or Ploče gates. Cruise ships make midday very busy.
Ticket Price
Free to walk around the old town; the city walls cost EUR 40 in season (March-October) and EUR 15 in winter, with reduced rates for children and students. Museums charge separately.
Opening Hours
The old town streets are public and open 24 hours. City walls: 10:00-17:00 (1 Apr-30 Jun), 8:00-19:30 (Jul), 8:00-19:00 (Aug), 8:00-18:30 (1-14 Sep), 8:00-18:00 (14-30 Sep), 8:00-17:30 (Oct), 9:00-15:00 (1 Nov-31 Mar); closed 25 December.
Transportation
The old town is pedestrian-only. Buses run from Gruž ferry port and Lapad to Pile Gate, and taxis stop outside the walls. Park at Ilijina Glavica or a garage outside the old town and walk in.
Best Season
In Croatia, Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct are warm and pleasant; Jul-Aug is busy and hot. Outdoor viewpoints are best in mild, clear weather.
Pro Tip: Walk the walls at opening
Local Tips You'd Only Learn After Visiting
The details official guides skip — save time, avoid crowds, and get better photos.
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Walk the walls at opening The city walls are exposed and crowded by mid-morning. Enter at opening, carry water, and wear shoes with grip on the uneven stone.
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Frequently Asked Questions3 questions
Yes, for the classic view over the rooftops and sea. The full loop is about 2 km and takes 1.5-2 hours; go early or late to avoid heat and crowds.
The Stradun is the main limestone-paved street of the old town, once a channel that separated the island from the mainland. It runs from the Pile Gate to the clock tower.
Early morning and after 17:00, when cruise groups leave. May-June and September-October are calmer than July-August.