To walk the full circuit of the Old Town Dubrovnik City Walls in 2026, you should budget between 1.5 and 2 hours, though "photo enthusiasts" often take up to 3 hours. The total loop is approximately 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) long. In 2026, the walls are strictly "one-way" (counter-clockwise) to manage the heavy tourist traffic. The walk involves numerous steep stone stairs—roughly 10 to 15 flights if you choose to climb to the top of the Minčeta Tower—so it is physically demanding and not accessible for strollers or wheelchairs. If you are walking the streets within the town (the Stradun and side alleys), you can cross the entire "core" of the old city in just 15 minutes, but the labyrinthine stairs leading up the hills will add significant time. For 2026 travelers, the "Golden Rule" is to start the wall walk at 8:00 AM sharp to avoid both the sweltering Adriatic heat and the massive crowds that arrive from cruise ships by mid-morning.