Dubrovnik in one day: old town walks and city views

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Dubrovnik in one day calls for a choice: a walk through the old town, a tour built around filming locations or time for city views. This Croatian port city has defensive walls that can give your visit a focus. Pick a main experience below, then decide whether to add something for the evening. These are alternatives, not a programme to complete in full.

A traveller above the sea, with Fort Bokar and the old town behind
A traveller above the sea, with Fort Bokar and the old town behind

Begin by exploring the old town on foot

Start with the streets if you want an introduction before choosing a more specialised visit. A shared walk suits travellers who enjoy following a guide with a group; the private version gives your own party more say over the pace. Choose between these formats.

The Stradun, the main street of the old town, at night
The Stradun, the main street of the old town, at night

Guided old town walk

Follow the Stradun and see the exteriors of the Rector’s Palace and Sponza Palace with a guide. Interior visits are not included.

Private walk at your group’s pace

Explore the old town on foot with a private guide who adapts the commentary and pace to your group’s interests.

Choose city history or filming locations

For the next choice, think about what you want the guide to explain. The history itinerary combines a city walk with a panoramic stop; the Game of Thrones option follows the series alongside local history. Either can serve as your main guided visit.

Stone facades on a historic square in the old town
Stone facades on a historic square in the old town

Old town history with a panoramic stop

The guided itinerary takes in the Stradun, the cathedral and the Rector’s Palace area, with a viewpoint at Franjo Tuđman Bridge. Museum and palace interior fees are excluded.

Game of Thrones and history walk

Discover filming locations with historical commentary on a route including the Franciscan Monastery, Sponza Palace and Lovrijenac Fortress.

A Baroque church on a square of the old town at dusk
A Baroque church on a square of the old town at dusk

Make room for photographs or a wine stop

If you prefer a private vehicle outing, choose what you want to spend time doing. A photography route prioritises viewpoints, while the highlights tour allows a wine stop. Read the inclusions before choosing: private transport does not mean every activity is covered.

A traveller looking out over the old town and the island of Lokrum
A traveller looking out over the old town and the island of Lokrum

Private photographic tour of the city viewpoints

Travel between Dubrovnik viewpoints in a private vehicle with a driver and an adaptable itinerary. This is a chance to take photographs, rather than a technical photography lesson.

Private city highlights with a wine stop

Combine the old town and Stradun with a wine stop, the Lovrijenac viewpoint and Banje Beach. Wine tasting and attraction entry fees are not included.

See the walls from the water or choose a sunset drive

Dubrovnik’s walls were built for defence. For a different way to approach the city, consider an evening experience with views of the fortifications or a panoramic drive. Choose the format that fits the rest of your day.

The walls and the fortress of Lovrijenac at sunset
The walls and the fortress of Lovrijenac at sunset

Sunset viewpoints by private vehicle

Visit panoramic stops with a driver and guide on a sunset outing. Collection and return at accommodation in Dubrovnik are included.

Sunset boat trip and night walk

See the city walls from a motorboat, then continue with a guided walk through the old town at night.

The roofs and the harbour of the old town at sunset
The roofs and the harbour of the old town at sunset

If you only have an afternoon

Choose an old town walk as the centre of your visit, or make the filming locations your priority. Leave the other guided routes for another visit. If an evening outing appeals, check its available departure before combining reservations; this selection does not guarantee that different tours connect.

The Minčeta tower on the city walls
The Minčeta tower on the city walls
A traveller on the rocks facing the fortress of Lovrijenac
A traveller on the rocks facing the fortress of Lovrijenac

No fixed schedule: leave time for your own walk

Prefer to decide as you go? Keep part of the day for an independent walk and choose your own stops, without reserving a guided activity for that part. This suggestion is not a bookable audio tour and includes no attraction tickets. For further options, explore activities in Dubrovnik.

Aerial view of the old town of Dubrovnik and its walls
Aerial view of the old town of Dubrovnik and its walls

Frequently asked questions

Should I book every experience listed?

No. Select according to your interests and check the chosen departure before adding another reservation. Several walks cover similar parts of the city.

Is there an option without an appointment?

You can keep your visit independent and decide when to walk. The products listed here have their own booking arrangements; a private format does not mean an unrestricted start.

Do the walking tours include admission to the walls?

Do not assume that a city walk includes a rampart ticket. Check the entry arrangements on the product you select; seeing the fortifications is different from admission.

Is the wine tasting covered by the private highlights tour?

The tasting is an additional expense on that outing. Choose it for the proposed itinerary and allow separately for wine and any paid attractions.

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