Itinerary Summary
The trip flies into Dubrovnik (DBV) and stays inside walking distance of the old town. Days cover the full walls circuit, the Mt Srd cable-car viewpoint, a morning on Lokrum island for the filming sit…
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Dubrovnik arrival and a first evening on the Stradun
14:00
1.5h
Dubrovnik Airport bus to Pile Gate
The airport shuttle meets most arrivals and drops at the cable car station by Pile Gate in about 30 minutes. Buy the ticket from the driver or at the desk in arrivals; taxis into the old town cost far more.
📍 Dubrovnik Airport to Old Town
17:00
1.5h
Stradun walk to Onofrio's Fountain
Enter at Pile and follow the polished limestone Stradun past Onofrio's Great Fountain to the bell tower, then slip into the side lanes where the crowds thin out. The street is car-free and lit after dark.
📍 Stradun, Dubrovnik
19:30
2h
Early dinner inside the walls
Pick a konoba in the lanes off Prijeko Street for Dalmatian ham, cheese and grilled squid, and book if you want a table outside. Restaurant prices inside the walls are highest close to the Stradun.
📍 Dubrovnik Old Town
💡 Pro Tip: Dubrovnik airport (DBV) is 20 km from the old town; the shuttle runs to Pile Gate in about 30 minutes, timed around flights. Croatia uses the euro and runs on UTC+1, moving to UTC+2 from late March to late October. Entry rules depend on your passport, so check the Croatia visa section before booking. Cars cannot enter the old town, so expect to carry bags from the nearest gate.
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Budget Breakdown
AccommodationUS$79035%
Old-town hotels, 5 nights
Food & DiningUS$45020%
Seafood and old-town restaurants
Remaining cost categories are member-only
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ticket to walk the Dubrovnik city walls?+
Yes, the full walls circuit is ticketed, and a Dubrovnik Pass bundles wall entry with several museums and city bus travel. Buy online or at the wall entrances and keep the ticket. The circuit takes over two hours with almost no shade, so start early or late and carry water, especially in summer.
When is the best time of day to walk the Dubrovnik walls to avoid crowds?+
Go at opening time or in the last couple of hours before closing, when cruise groups are thinner and the light is softer. May, June and September are far calmer than July and August, when midday heat and ship crowds peak. Check the wall's seasonal opening hours before planning a sunset circuit.
How do you get to Lokrum Island from Dubrovnik and is there an entry charge?+
A short ferry leaves from the old town harbour near the Ploce gate and runs frequently in season. Lokrum is a nature reserve with a separate entry fee, and the island holds the Game of Thrones iron throne and monastery ruins. Confirm the last boat back, and note that some paths are rocky.
How much does a 6-day Dubrovnik film-location trip cost?+
Budget around $1,790-2,690 (about EUR 1,560-2,340) per person for comfortable hotels near the old town, the Dubrovnik Pass, cable car and meals, excluding flights. Staying inside the walls costs more than Lapad or Gruz. July and August raise room rates sharply, while May, June and September are cheaper and cooler.
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Guide at a Glance
- Duration: 6 days
- Budget: Comfort · approx. $1,790–2,690 (≈ €1,560–2,340), excl. int'l flights
- Difficulty: easy
- Best for: Film Locations
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