It helps to note that the entire old town is two (2) kilometers long and consists of 17 towers, 5 bastions, two corner fortifications, and the St. John Fortress. It takes approximately two hours to walk the entire loop around the city and it has some of the best photo opportunities in Dubrovnik — after all, you’ll see stunning sea views at every turn. Try to spot Lovrijenac Fort along the way which is a 40-meter spur above the sea that serves not only as one of the city’s defensive installations but also a picturesque spot.
The narrow streets are also filled with restaurants and small shops — perfect places for pit stops on a leisurely stroll throughout the city. Don’t forget to walk along The Stradun which is considered the main highlight of the Old Town and a popular Star Wars filming location.
To date, there are several local tour operators that offer guided tours at all of the filming locations of the hit series and most tour guides have even been extras on sets, so they can tell a few anecdotes for you from behind the scenes.
Top Fun Things to Do in Dubrovnik
1. Walk the City Walls
If you want the whole Croatian experience, why not join a yacht sailing tour? For example, you can check out my voyage from Split to Dubrovnik here.
If you want the whole Croatian experience, why not join a yacht sailing tour? For example, you can check out my voyage from Split to Dubrovnik here.
If you want the whole Croatian experience, why not join a yacht sailing tour? For example, you can check out my voyage from Split to Dubrovnik here.
If you want the whole Croatian experience, why not join a yacht sailing tour? For example, you can check out my voyage from Split to Dubrovnik here.
If you want the whole Croatian experience, why not join a yacht sailing tour? For example, you can check out my voyage from Split to Dubrovnik here.
If you want the whole Croatian experience, why not join a yacht sailing tour? For example, you can check out my voyage from Split to Dubrovnik here.
If you want the whole Croatian experience, why not join a yacht sailing tour? For example, you can check out my voyage from Split to Dubrovnik here.
If you want the whole Croatian experience, why not join a yacht sailing tour? For example, you can check out my voyage from Split to Dubrovnik here.
If you want the whole Croatian experience, why not join a yacht sailing tour? For example, you can check out my voyage from Split to Dubrovnik here.
If you want the whole Croatian experience, why not join a yacht sailing tour? For example, you can check out my voyage from Split to Dubrovnik here.
As you put this on your list of things to do in Dubrovnik, take note that the best time to go up here is before sunset, as the soft light makes the colors of the below buildings’ red roofs stand out.
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- Kotor, Montenegro: Witness the charm and beauty of the Bay of Kotor and its medieval towns. For packaged day tours to Montenegro, you can check out these amazing offers…
- Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina: Another day trip from Dubrovnik that you should consider is to Mostar, a town in the tiny country of Bosnia & Herzegovina which is popular for its charming old town and a bridge that looks like a scene in a fairytale.
Given its tranquil surroundings, if you want to take a break from city life, you should definitely spend a day here at its beaches, or kayak the clear waters and explore some hidden caves. If you’re not up for some water activities, you can also just wander in the gardens. Given its tranquil surroundings, if you want to take a break from city life, you should definitely spend a day here at its beaches, or kayak the clear waters and explore some hidden caves. If you’re not up for some water activities, you can also just wander in the gardens. Given its tranquil surroundings, if you want to take a break from city life, you should definitely spend a day here at its beaches, or kayak the clear waters and explore some hidden caves. If you’re not up for some water activities, you can also just wander in the gardens.
The best restaurants in Dubrovnik to try for seafood specialties are Oyster and Sushi Bar Bota, Nautika, and — of course — never miss Lokanda Peskarija, the top table in town for bargain fresh-caught seafood that’s located on the main port.