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Is it worth walking Dubrovnik walls?

If you want to enjoy some of the best unspoiled views over the city, walking the Walls of Dubrovnik is absolutely worth it! In addition to enjoying a birds-eye perspective over the beautiful buildings and surrounding landscape, there are plenty of photo opportunities along the walk.



Yes, walking the Walls of Dubrovnik is widely considered one of the highest-value experiences in Europe, despite the 2026 price increase to approximately €35 per person. The 1.2-mile (2km) circuit offers unrivaled 360-degree views of the "King’s Landing" red-tiled roofs, the shimmering Adriatic Sea, and the rugged Croatian mountains. It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete the full loop. To get the highest value and avoid the high-intensity heat and crowds, you should start as soon as they open at 8:00 AM or go about two hours before sunset. A peer-to-peer "pro" tip: your wall ticket also includes entry to the Lovrijenac Fortress, which is a high-value "bonus" site across the bay. While the price is steep for a "walk," the walls are an impeccably preserved medieval defensive system that provides a unique historical perspective you simply cannot get from street level, making it a "must-do" for any first-time visitor to the Pearl of the Adriatic.

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An Australian couple fell 33 feet from a medieval wall in Dubrovnik while intoxicated, police said. The wall and surrounding area are featured in HBO's "Game of Thrones."

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We recommend that you arrive with at least around $100 reserved for each day of your trip to Dubrovnik (about £75 or €88). This will allow for an enjoyable, budget-conscious trip. If you are a high-end traveler, you must raise this budget accordingly.

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The main reason for the higher entrance fee is to have the number of daily visitors to the city walls reduced to more reasonable figures. This is certainly in line with the issues of overtourism and the sometimes overwhelming number of people who flood the streets of the old town.

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Yes, the old town of Dubrovnik is surrounded by a medieval wall and several forts, and these days, you can climb up on to them and walk the perimeter of the old town.

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However, no city is completely crime-free, so you should still watch out for scammers and tricksters. You'll unlikely witness or become a victim of a violent crime, but petty theft and pickpocketing can occur, so use your common sense and take normal precautions to get out of trouble.

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Great view of Dubrovnik and surrounding area on a clear day. Best viewing time is at sunset and you can have a coffee or drink while you are at the top. Check the pricing... if you are on a budget one can hike up and down the steep hill.

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Top 15 Things to Eat in Dubrovnik
  • Grilled Fish. With quality ingredients fresh from the land and sea, many dishes in Dubrovnik are simple and rustic. ...
  • Blitva. ...
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  • Pašticada.


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Croatia's economy continues to grapple with an ongoing energy crisis and inflation, reaching a peak of 13.5% in November 2022, inevitably leading to a general rise in prices. The additional currency transition to the Euro on January 1, 2023, happened at an unfavourable time.

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Costs of Food and Drink in Croatia Croatian food is both delicious and, in most places, excellent value. In the very best restaurants of major tourist destinations Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar, a two-course dinner excluding drinks and tips will be around US$80.

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Summer — especially July–August — is peak- of-peak season. Boats, buses, accommodations, and restaurants are overstuffed with mostly European vacationers. Temperatures and prices soar. Visiting Croatia in summer is like spending spring break in Florida — it can be fun, but also miserably crowded and expensive.

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Summer ? especially July?August ? is peak- of-peak season. Boats, buses, accommodations, and restaurants are overstuffed with mostly European vacationers. Temperatures and prices soar. Visiting Croatia in summer is like spending spring break in Florida ? it can be fun, but also miserably crowded and expensive.

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