Best Things to Do in Dubrovnik The Ultimate Travel Guide

Take a Walk through the Walls of the City (Worth Every Kuna)

Walking Dubrovnik’s city walls tops every list of things to do in Dubrovnik for good reason. It is about 250 kuna (about 35 euros) and that is not so cheap. But this is the very activity of the tourists. We recommend Low Cost Vibes customers to buy without any reservations. The 2-kilometre stroll around the mediaeval walls provides you with the pictures that cannot be taken by photographs of red-tiled roofs falling to the turquoise waters, the old harbour, the Lokrum Island in the background.

Our experience tips: go early in the morning or late in the afternoon so that you do not have to stand in line or get hot. July and August midday? Forgive it, you will be elbow to elbow with cruise ship holidaymakers. Carry some water since there is only one seller midway and they sell to tourists at exorbitant prices. Wear good shoes – that stone footing is too slippery and there are a lot of stairs. The whole circuit is between 1.5 and 2 hours in case you have photo stops.

Wander around Stradun and the Old Town Streets

Stradun – the main marble street running through Old Town ,is free to walk and absolutely essential when considering things to do in Dubrovnik. Millions of footsteps polish this limestone street to a mirror shine. The early morning when the stores are not yet open you can actually enjoy the architecture without having to avoid the groups of tourists. Most of the personality of Old Town is concealed in the side streets off Stradun, small churches, secret squares, and local cats basking in the sun on the old pavements.
At Low Cost Vibes, we inform the people: just wander. Get lost in the alleys. The majority of tourist guides hurry you around in prearranged schedules. When you get on a small square with locals playing cards and come across a small bakery on which the family runs, offering burek at 2 euros, this is magic. The Old Town is so small that you can hardly get lost – you bump against the walls, and you are too far.

Take the Cable Car to Mount Srđ

Take the cable car into Mount Srđ, and you will see panoramic views which make you realise why the city is referred to as the Pearl of the Adriatic. A round is approximately 200 kuna and expensive. But here’s the budget hack we share with Dubrovnik holidays customers – you can hike up for free. The trail is approximately 45 minutes, it is steep and hot, however you save money and exercise. Cable car costs half the round-trip fare should the climb up wear you out.

The view of the sunset on Mount Srđ is magnificent, and that is where everybody goes. The midday has better visions with less people. On the top there is a museum on the Croatian War of Independence – something depressing yet valuable for knowing contemporary Dubrovnik. The bar rates are tourist friendly hence dine prior to visiting or carry snacks.

Hunt for Game of Thrones Locations

Whether you like it or not, Game of Thrones made Dubrovnik a designated location on the list of people travelling. Finding filming locations ranks high on most people’s list of things to do in Dubrovnik. Organised GoT tours start at 200-400 kuna. In Low Cost Vibes we would recommend not doing the tour and doing it yourself – there is nothing secret about locations and a simple map will reveal everything.

It is at Pile Gate that Joffrey was struck with dung. Minčeta Tower was a substitute for the House of the Undying. The Jesuit Staircase was made the Walk of Shame of Cersei. The exterior of Red Keep was Fort Lovrijenac outside the main walls. All these spots are included with your city walls ticket or free. Making your own pictures is better than paying a person to tell you that this was the place where Tyrion stood

Visit Lokrum Island

Lokrum Island is only half a kilometre away and a good nature getaway out of the crowd at Old Town. The old harbour is served by ferries every fifteen minutes or so, and costs approximately 150 kuna round trip. There are botanical gardens, free wandering peacocks, a small saltwater lake, which one can swim in and rocky beaches with crystal clear water. It’s genuinely one of the best things to do in Dubrovnik if you need a break from marble streets and tourist density.

Bring the food and water yourself – the restaurant in the island is outrageous. The Dead Sea lake is saltier than the normal ocean, which is why it is easy to float, and it is somewhat bizarre. The highest point of the island is the Fort Royal which has very stunning views of Dubrovnik. The walk up may take approximately 20 minutes. And there are rumours that the island is cursed, which locals do not play down. No plants, no rocks as souvenirs- not out of curses but it is a nature reserve.

Beach Time Without the Crowds

Dubrovnik beaches are not sandy beaches, they are rocky – manage your expectations. The beach just outside Old Town is convenient, however it is crowded and has to pay a fee on sun loungers. When Low Cost Vibes customers ask about beaches as part of their Dubrovnik holidays, we point them to alternatives.

The Sveti Jakov Beach below the Old Town involves a steep staircase to walk up (and down), which leaves out casual tourists. The beach remains less busy and water is equally clear. Copacabana Beach Lapad has facilities, but is not as charming. To have the most ideal swimming experience, a bus can be taken to Sulic Beach or St. James Beach – locals frequent these areas, which says all about quality and tourist beaches in Old Town.

Museums and Cultural Stops

Museums don’t top most lists of things to do in Dubrovnik, but rainy days or afternoon heat make them appealing. The Maritime Museum in the Fortress of St.Johns tells the history of the naval of Dubrovnik at approximately 100 kuna. War Photo Limited shows conflict photography across the globe – hard content, however, amazingly done. The Rector Palace Museum demonstrates the way the rulers of Dubrovnik lived.

Free cultural immersion is provided in churches. Admission is paid in the Cathedral Treasury and the main church is free. St. It does not cost anything to climb Ignatius Church on its well-known stairs. At Low Cost Vibes, we tell tourists: they are not regular churches but dress up and do not enter during services without a reason.

Kayaking Around the Walls

Tours of Old Town by way of sea kayaking provide the view that landlubbers lack. It is a different thing to watch those huge walls at the water level. The duration of the tours ranges between 250 and 400 kuna based on the tour length and the presence of Lokrum Island. Others have snorkelling tours in the view of concealed caves. This ranks as one of those things to do in Dubrovnik that’s worth the cost if you’re into water activities.

Kayak tours Sunset kayak tours are famous but fill up quickly. It would be more economical and comfortable to do morning tours before the heat hits and the tourists arrive. This is in case you have never kayaked and you need to relax because the Adriatic is calm and the guides can adjust the speed. Simply apply sunscreen anywhere on your body since the sun is reflected on water and you will burn areas you never thought you would burn.

Dining and Drinking Like Locals

Old Town is costly in food , that is fact. But knowing where to eat factors into things to do in Dubrovnik for budget travellers. The price of mains in restaurants on Stradun is 150-250 kuna. Take one step over the street and the prices reduce by 30-40. At Low Cost Vibes, we inform the customers that: when the menu has got five languages and pictures to it, pass by.

Bakeries cost 15-30 kuna on burek, pizza slices and sandwiches. The Gundulician Square has markets close to it with fresh produce, cheese, and cured meats to make DIY meals. In the side streets, restaurants in konoba style (Croatian taverns) are more valuable than those facing the main street. Where to have drinks: locals go to bars off Stradun, which is half the price of the same beer.

Day Trips Worth Considering

While technically not things to do in Dubrovnik itself, day trips add variety to your Dubrovnik holidays. It is 2-3 hours to Montenegro with its Bay of Kotor gorgeous fjord-like bay with mediaeval towns. The whole day trip is made in Bosnia with Mostar with its well-known bridge. Island-hopping is provided at the Elaphiti Islands nearer to Dubrovnik .

Depending on the destination, tours are 300-600 kuna. Doing it yourself through bus is cost effective, yet more complicated to plan. We assist people who travel at Low Cost Vibes to balance between convenience and cost. In some cases, the value of the organised tour is there, in other cases, it is better to DIY.

Making the Most of Your Time

Dubrovnik is pricey relative to most of Croatia. The things to do in Dubrovnik we’ve covered range from free to pricey. Strategy is important when you are a cost-cutter. Activities that are free – walking down streets, seeking viewpoints, beach time can occupy days. The experiential services such as the city walls and cable car are worth paying when you do not rush up and fall prey to the tourist trap pricing.

The Specialty of Dubrovnik is not a tourism attraction. It is all the history over history and Mediterranean beauty and the particular light of the Adriatic striking limestone in sunset. Sitting in a cafe and observing the life of Old Town is even worth experiencing. There is no need to be stressed about checking everything on your list. The things to do in Dubrovnik that end up mattering most are often unplanned – the hidden square you stumbled on, the local who gave you directions and ended up chatting for an hour, the unexpected view that stopped you mid-step.

At Low Cost Vibes, we do not want the travellers to go to Dubrovnik without enjoying it and coming home poor. This is to be tactical on what you spend on, looking at the free options, eating at the places you find the locals, and realising that the best things in life are not necessarily attached to expenditures. Strike the right balance and Dubrovnik will provide the memories that will make the visit worth the budget.

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