Things to Do in Dubrovnik 2026: Walls, Cable Car & Island Trips

Dubrovnik’s activity list is anchored by the city walls — one of the best preserved medieval fortifications in Europe — and the surrounding sea views. The Old Town is compact enough to walk in an afternoon; most of the best experiences involve the water. All prices in euros (€).

Inside the Old Town

Walk the city walls

The 2km wall circuit is the single most important thing to do in Dubrovnik. The sea views on the western side and the rooftop panorama of the Old Town from the inland section justify the price. Go early (before 9am) or late (after 5pm) in summer to avoid the peak crowds.

• Admission: €30–35 per person
• Time: 1.5–2 hours
• Best time: Early morning or late afternoon

Stradun (Placa)

The wide limestone main street of the Old Town, flanked by baroque buildings rebuilt after the 1667 earthquake. Free to walk; it forms the spine of any Old Town wander.

Church of St. Blaise and Cathedral

St. Blaise’s Church faces the Stradun at its eastern end — a baroque church holding relics of Dubrovnik’s patron saint. The Cathedral nearby holds a Treasury with Byzantine works.

• Admission: Free (Cathedral treasury €4)

Rector’s Palace

The former seat of government of the Ragusa Republic, now a museum with period furnishings and a collection showing life in medieval Dubrovnik.

• Admission: €8–12

Fort Lovrijenac

A free-standing fortress outside the western walls, accessible via the Pile Gate area. Used as the Red Keep in Game of Thrones. The views back across the city walls and Old Town are excellent.

• Admission: €10–15 (combined with walls ticket in some packages)

Sponza Palace and Dominican Monastery

The Sponza Palace is one of the few buildings that survived the 1667 earthquake — now a state archive and small gallery. The Dominican Monastery has a notable Gothic-Renaissance cloister and museum.

• Admission: €5–8

Above the city

Mt. Srđ cable car

A cable car rises 405m to the peak of Mt. Srđ for the best wide-angle view of Dubrovnik, the islands, and the Adriatic coastline. The wartime museum at the summit is free once you’ve paid for the cable car.

• Return ticket: €25–35
• Best time: Sunset for the view; early morning for fewer queues

On the water

Lokrum Island

A 15-minute boat ride from the Old Town harbour brings you to this forested island with a botanical garden, a Benedictine monastery, a saltwater lake (good for swimming), and free-roaming peacocks.

• Ferry: €10–15 return; operated seasonally
• Best for: A half-day break from the Old Town

Kayaking around the city walls

Paddling from outside the Old Town harbour along the base of the city walls is one of the best views of Dubrovnik from water level. Many operators offer morning guided tours.

• Price: €40–60 per person

Elafiti Islands boat trip

A day trip to the three islands (Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan) west of Dubrovnik. Koločep and Lopud have beaches and car-free streets; Šipan is the largest and quietest.

• Price: €40–90 depending on tour type and inclusions

Sunset cruise

Shorter evening boat trips around the walls and out toward Lokrum, popular for sunset photography.

• Price: €25–45

Day trips from Dubrovnik

• Kotor, Montenegro: 2–3 hours by bus or organised tour; the Bay of Kotor is one of the most dramatic fjord-like landscapes on the Adriatic
• Mostar, Bosnia: 3–4 hours; the Stari Most bridge and the old bazaar are worth the trip
• Montenegro’s Budva: 3 hours; combined coastal tours available

Price summary

Activity	Price
City walls	€30–35
Mt. Srđ cable car (return)	€25–35
Lokrum Island ferry (return)	€10–15
Fort Lovrijenac	€10–15
Kayaking	€40–60
Elafiti Islands day trip	€40–90