Dubrovnik
Best tours in Dubrovnik: walking, food and day tours
Book a small-group wall walk at 08:00 or after 16:00, a Game of Thrones or old-town walk if you want stories, and one boat day to the Elaphiti islands or Mljet. Skip the big bus city tours. Book wall, cable car and island trips ahead for July–August; walking tours can wait until you arrive.Book a small-group wall walk at 8:00 AM or after 4:00 PM, a Game of Thrones or old-town walk if you want stories, and one boat day to the Elaphiti islands or Mljet. Skip the big bus city tours. Book wall, cable car and island trips ahead for July–August; walking tours can wait until you arrive.
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Key facts
- Best value tourcheck
- Old-town walking tour, 1.5–2 hours, €20–35 (2026 estimate)
- Best time on the walls
- 08:00 opening or the last two hours; cruise groups peak 10:00–14:00
- Book ahead
- Wall tickets, cable car and island boat days in July–August
- Typical day-tour lengthcheck
- Elaphiti or Mljet boat day: 6–9 hours
- Group size to aim forcheck
- Under 12 people for walking tours
- Tippingcheck
- Not required; 5–10% is common on private tours
Top picks
Dubrovnik rewards small groups and early starts. The old town is compact, so a good walking tour is two hours, not four, and the best ones finish before the cruise crowds fill Stradun around 10:00. Boat days are the other half of the picture: the Elaphiti islands and Mljet both work as day trips from the harbour.
For first-timers, one walking tour plus one boat day covers the city. Add a food or wine walk if you want to eat your way through the region, and a Game of Thrones walk only if the show matters to you — otherwise the same streets come with better history on a general old-town tour.
| Tour | Typical price (2026 estimate) | Duration | Book ahead? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old-town walking tour | €20–35 | 1.5–2 h | No |
| City walls guided walk | €30–45 plus wall ticket | 2 h | Yes in summer |
| Game of Thrones walk | €25–40 | 2 h | No |
| Food and wine walk | €60–90 | 3 h | Yes |
| Elaphiti islands boat day | €50–80 | 6–8 h | Yes in summer |
| Mljet day trip | €60–95 | 8–9 h | Yes in summer |
| Cable car (Srđ) | €15–25 return | 1 h | No |
| Kayak around the walls | €35–55 | 2.5–3 h | Yes in summer |
Prices are 2026 estimates for adult tickets; check operator sites before booking.
Prices and hours
Walking tours run several times a day from spring to autumn, usually starting between 08:00 and 18:00. Morning slots are cooler and quieter; late-afternoon slots get the best light on the walls. Boat days leave the old harbour or Gruž in the morning and return before dinner.
Wall tickets and the cable car are separate from any tour price. Buy wall tickets online in July and August, and go at opening or after 16:00 — the parent guide flags 10:00–14:00 as the cruise-group peak. Cable car queues are longest mid-morning and at sunset.
| Item | Price (2026 estimate) | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| City walls ticket | €35 | 08:00–19:30 summer (check) |
| Cable car return | €15–25 | 09:00–20:00 summer (check) |
| Old-town walking tour | €20–35 | Daily, morning and afternoon |
| Food and wine walk | €60–90 | Evening, 3 h |
| Elaphiti boat day | €50–80 | Departs morning, 6–8 h |
| Mljet day trip | €60–95 | Departs morning, 8–9 h |
Wall and cable car hours change by season; confirm locally (check).
How to get there
Most walking tours meet at Pile Gate or in front of the clock tower on Stradun, both a short walk from the old town. Boat days leave from the old harbour below the walls or from Gruž port, about 3 km from the old town — allow 20 minutes by bus or taxi.
Dubrovnik airport (DBV) is roughly 20 km from the centre; a shuttle or taxi takes 30–40 minutes. If you are coming from Split, the catamaran and bus both run daily in summer, and day tours to Mljet or the Elaphiti islands can be booked from either harbour.
- Walking tours: meet at Pile Gate or Stradun
- Boat days: old harbour or Gruž, 3 km from the old town
- Airport transfer: 20 km, 30–40 minutes
- From Split: catamaran or bus, daily in summer
FAQ
Questions people ask
What are the best tours in Dubrovnik?
A small-group old-town walking tour, a guided wall walk at 08:00 or after 16:00, and one boat day to the Elaphiti islands or Mljet. Add a food and wine walk if you want to eat local. Skip the big bus city tours.
Are guided tours worth it in Dubrovnik?
Yes for the walls and the old town, where a guide explains the Ragusan history you would otherwise walk past. Boat days are worth it for the transport alone. You can see Stradun and the harbour without a guide.
Which tours should I book in advance in Dubrovnik?
Wall tickets, the cable car and island boat days in July and August. Walking tours usually have space on the day, but book food and wine walks and private guides a few days ahead in peak season.
How much do tours cost in Dubrovnik?
Walking tours run about €20–35, food and wine walks €60–90, and boat days €50–95, all 2026 estimates. Wall tickets and the cable car are extra. Prices are higher in July and August.
What should I wear on a Dubrovnik walking tour?
Comfortable shoes for stone steps and lanes, a hat and water in summer, and a light layer for the evening. The walls have little shade, so go early or late and carry water.
Deep dive
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Sources
- officialDubrovnik Tourist Board
- officialCroatian National Tourist Board
- officialDubrovnik city walls (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage – Dubrovnik