A walk on the Walls of Dubrovnik

The Walls of Dubrovnik are what makes the Croatian city so special. Although the Old Town is relatively small, the view from above can change with every meter. The Dubrovnik City Walls not only offer spectacular views of Dubrovnik but give you an idea of its very special charm, that made it so popular to thousands of visitors each year.

Harbour view from the Walls of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is one of the most visited cities at the Adriatic sea for a reason. The city lies in the very South of Croatia and is perfect for a weekend trip from anywhere in Europe, preferably in late spring or early autumn. If you already have plans to go there, better don’t miss my Guide to Dubrovnik – The Pearl of the Adriatic.

When it comes to things to do in the city, the best is to take a walk on the Old City Walls of Dubrovnik (Croatian: Dubrovačke gradske zidine), that are of course on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites one of the most picturesque Dubrovnik attractions. The city walls were partly rebuilt after the horrible 1990s war, lead you 1.2 miles all around the Old Town Dubrovnik and offer unbelievable views of the place from any kind of angle.

The main entrance to the Walls of Dubrovnik can be found just outside the main gate to the Old Town, where you need to buy a ticket for 70 Kuna which is round about 9 Euro or 11 US-Dollar. I know that might sound like quite an amount of money, but believe me it’s totally worth every penny.

Before I will let some photos of the Walls of Dubrovnik speak for themselves, I just wanna give you one more advice that you won’t find in the Lonely Planet: Take – Your – Time!

You can easily spend two hours wandering around the Walls of Dubrovnik, looking down to the crowded cobblestones streets, over to the old St. Lawrence Fortress and to the close island of Lokrum. Look up to Srđ, the backyard mountain of Dubrovnik and let your gaze wander over the unbelievably turquoise water of the Adriatic.
That is all I have to say. For more, have a look at my photos now and find everything you need to know down in the hard facts section. Enjoy!

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Hard Facts about the Walls of Dubrovnik:

Distance of the Dubrovnik city walls: 1.2 miles

Tickets office for the Dubrovnik wall walk is outside the main gate to the Dubrovnik Old Town

Dubrovnik city walls cost: the entrance fee is 70 Kuna (9 Euro/11 US-Dollar)

Best time to visit the Dubrovnik Walls: Late afternoon or very early in the morning before the crowds arrive

Time needed: plan at least 1 hour

Best direction: Most visitors walk anti-clockwise. Anyway, make sure to walk all around the Dubrovnik wall, not only a part of it. It’s worth it! You can find more info about this in the Lonely Planet.

Towers: Make sure to climb the stairs of Minčeta Tower going up from the Dubrovnik City walls

Planning a trip? Check out my favorite Croatia travel guides:

When it comes to Dubrovnik, a pretty good deal is the book Top 10 Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast. But in case that you are going to spend more time in Croatia and the Balkans I can only recommend the Lonely Planet Croatia and the even more detailed Lonely Planet Southeastern Europe

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  1. Great photos, and really good advice about taking your time. The first time I walked the walls I didn’t leave myself enough time to really appreciate all the gorgeous views. I went back again and did it right the second time, and I’m glad I did!

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    • Clemens says:

      Oh no Julie! But good to hear that you have actually found the time to do the walk again. I would absolutely love to go back and do it, let’s say, every third day 🙂

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  2. Nina Travels says:

    Dubrovnik is really amazing, even more if you see it when there is not so crowded. During the summer streets and the wall is packed! My favourite place is actually not in the old city, but up, on a nearby hill – view point, where you have stunning views – day or night!

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    • Clemens says:

      Do you mean the view from the mountain “Srd”, Nina? That view was really breathtaking! I just stood there for over an hour and let my gaze wander over the water and down to Mini-Dubrovnik. Did you stay for the sunset? I absolutely loved it. That moment was really just burned in my memory…

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  3. Great tips 🙂 the only thing I would add is, if you’re there in the summer take more water than you think you’ll need. I loved Dubrovnik , really loved it. We arrived in the afternoon, did a quick tour of the city centre, and then were left to walk the walls- which was great! It really was, but even late in the afternoon it was packed. I think I’d walked as far as the corner that I consider to the Kings Landing inspiration before I started to wait patiently and not jostle through tourists. It was magnificent up there.

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  4. Sandra says:

    Great tips here and great shots. Loved your advice too to take your time. Definitely a place to visit (and wander) without a hurry. 🙂

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  5. Jowita says:

    King’s Landing! Your photos are stunning! I’ve never been to Dubrovnik but I would love to. I was very close to it, in Zadar and now I really regret I didn’t go to Dubrovnik as well. Maybe one day 🙂

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    • Clemens says:

      Oh no, Jowita! You know for me, it was just the other way round. As I have on a big road trip through 7 states of the Balkans, I only had 3 days in Croatia and spend all of them only in Dubrovnik. Need to go back to explore the rest of Croatia soon! How was Zadar?

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  6. Elena says:

    I was in Croatia this summer but just couldn’t go to Dobrovnik hearing from everyone how crowded it was…So I skipped it..Would love to visit it because I know it is really beautiful..but not in the summer!

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    • Clemens says:

      I can totally understand that Elena, in mid-summer it’s really annoying with all the tourist crowds. We should invent a switch button and with one click all other tourists are gone 🙂

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  7. Susan says:

    When I was in Dubrovnik I actually stayed in a hostel within the walls! Sadly, I was feeling really sick while I was there and didn’t walk the wall. When I did feel better, it was crowded with cruise ship passengers and we didn’t have time to do it later. Your photos definitely captured the vibe and essence of Old Town Dubrovnik though. It feels like I’m there again!

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  8. Adrian Ann says:

    One of my favorite experiences in Dubrovnik as well. I love how relaxed the whole city was, new town and old town. Great photos!

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  9. Revati says:

    Such a picturesque place Clemens! All those rooftops and the beautiful colour of the sky! Definitely inviting!

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  10. Luke Hill says:

    Fantastic photos, it brings back many memories of my trip to Dubrovnik. Thanks for sharing, I’ll have to revisit myself now.

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  11. Melody says:

    What a lovely place and your pictures are sensational. I will probably only visit Dubrovnik by cruise ship sometime, but it would be a nice place to see even for a short visit. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Clemens says:

      Thanks Melody! Dubrovnik is definitely worth a short visit as well. But make sure to get rid of the other hundreds of cruise ship passengers visiting the Old Town all at once 😉

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  12. Love your photography style! 😀

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    • Clemens says:

      Thanks Tanj, nice to hear that. I guess everyone can make beautiful photos from the Walls of Dubrovnik. It’s so nice up there.

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