Dubrovnik travel guide

In Dubrovnik, walking the old town's city walls is the heart of the day.

The walls open every day except 25 December, on a winter timetable from 1 November to 31 March. Closing time is also the last entry time, so arrive late and you won't get in. A walls ticket also covers Fort Lovrijenac.

Prices vary by season and category, so go by what the official webshop shows. UNESCO listed the Old City of Dubrovnik in 1979. Split the walls and old town over 1 or 2 nights, and recheck the timetable once your date is set.

Visa and entry requirements for Croatia

Whether you need a visa, how long you can stay and which pre-arrival forms apply all depend on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Check the official source below, and your own government's travel advice, before you book.

• Visa requirements overview (Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia)
• ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) (European Union)
• EES (Entry/Exit System) (European Union)

Dubrovnik's city walls open every day except 25 December, including weekends and public holidays. From 1 November to 31 March, the winter timetable closes earlier. Closing time is the last entry time: if they close at 18:00, you can enter until 18:00.

Buy tickets at the on-site ticket office or in advance from the official webshop of the Society of Friends of Dubrovnik Antiquities. Webshop tickets must be saved on your phone or printed and shown at the entrance; no booking is needed. Under-7s are free, and ages 7 to 18 pay the child rate. Student rates need a student card, and you can enter without a guide. Prices vary by season, so go by the official webshop.

On-site ticket offices take cash and all types of credit card; the webshop accepts only credit and debit cards, and payment may involve a bank-app verification step. For student rates, show a Croatian student card, ISIC or European Youth Card when paying. Disability discounts apply at the entrance with proof. The walls are hard to access, so people with limited mobility should ask in advance.

Based on the walls' managing society, checked on 23 October 2026.

With 1 night: walk the old town lightly on arrival day, and circle the walls on the morning of day two. The walls have many steps, so go up early to avoid the midday heat. Fort Lovrijenac is covered by the walls ticket, so see it the same day.

With 2 nights: add the old town's inner lanes and a harbour walk on day three. The walls have long exposed stretches, so bring water and a hat, and watch your footing when wet. UNESCO listed the old town in 1979 for its preserved urban structure and architecture.

Plan meals in Dubrovnik around grilled fish, black risotto and brodet. Brodet is a coastal stew of mixed fish in tomato sauce; black risotto is rice cooked with cuttlefish ink, good for sharing. For grilled fish, ask whether the price is by weight or per plate before ordering. We don't pick restaurants or prices here. After the walls, eat lunch inside the old town to keep the afternoon route short.

Check the walls' winter timetable and prices on the official webshop once your date is set. Pets on a lead are allowed. Personal photography is fine; commercial shoots need the society's approval. There's no transport between the society's sites. Croatia is in the Schengen Area; check entry requirements for your nationality. The local emergency number is 112.