DUBROVNIK TRAVEL GUIDE | Top 15 Things To Do In Dubrovnik, Croatia

Join us as we visit Dubrovnik, Croatia in this travel guide covering 15 of the best things to do in the city with an emphasis on local food and attractions. Quite possibly the most visually stunning city we've visited in Croatia, Dubrovnik is sure to leave an impression. Our biggest tip is to spend plenty of time wandering around the Old Town and along the Old Walls.

15 Things to do in Dubrovnik City Tour | Croatia Travel Guide:

1) Visit the Old Town of Dubrovnik
2) Dubrovnik Cathedral (Katedrala Velike Gospe)
3) Gundulić Square Market
4) Onofrio’s Fountain
5) Pharmacy and Cloisters
6) Rector’s Palace (Knežev dvor)
7) Befriend all the cats
8) Boat Tour around Lokrum Island (Lacroma)
9) Pizza at Mea Culpa
10) Walking the Old City Walls (Dubrovačke gradske zidine)
11) Ice Cream
12) Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress)
13) Buza Bar and sunset
14) Gradac Park
15) Balcony Sunset from our AirBnB

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Our visit Dubrovnik travel guide covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to local Croatian food, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day and by night including visiting the old city walls, palaces, cathedrals, island hopping and more. We cover activities you won't find in a typical Dubrovnik tourism brochure, Dubrovnik itinerary or Dubrovnik, Croatia city tour also known as Grad Dubrovnik Hrvatska.

20 Things to do in Dubrovnik, Italy Travel Guide Video Transcript: (Grad Dubrovnik Hrvatska):

Is there a more visually stunning city than Dubrovnik? Nicknamed the Pearl of the Adriatic, this destination is sure to capture your gaze. Between it’s white limestone buildings, bright terracotta rooftops and cobalt blue waters that sparkle under the sunlight you'll be dazzled during your visit. This was the final stop of our travels in Croatia, and what a way to finish of our trip.

We walked up, down, and around the Old Town clocking thousands of steps each day, and in this video we’re going to take you on a tour of of the city and show you 15 things to do in Dubrovnik.

We entered the Old Town through Ploće Gate, which is in the east end of the city strolling along the Old Port. We explored the Old Town on foot visiting Dubrovnik Cathedral, which at one point was even funded by England’s King Richard the Lionheart, after he was saved from a shipwreck on the nearby island of Lokrum.

We wandered over to Gundulić Square where a few vendors had set up for the day to sniff out a few treats. We stopped at Big Onofrio Fountain, which was built in 1438 as part of a water system that supplied water from a spring 12km away.

Then, another attraction unexpectedly caught our attention: The Old Pharmacy at the Franciscan Monastery.

Founded in the year 1317, this in-house pharmacy was set up by Franciscan friars and would go on to service the town as well as people living beyond the walls. There’s still a pharmacy within the monastery today.

We tried to visit the Rector’s Palace, which was built in the late 15th century for the elected rector who governed Dubrovnik, but it was under renovation.

A sightseeing boat tour called the “Panorama Excursion” departed from the Old Port and went out around Lokrum Island.

We decided to eat at Mea Culpa, and ordered one Dalmatian Pizza and one Seafood Pizza.

It was time for the main attraction: walking around Dubrovnik’s Old City walls. Admission is 150 kuna for a 2 kilometres walk that takes about 1 hour to complete.

The first set of walls were built in the 9th century, and then in the 14th century these were strengthened with forts along the circumference. This attraction is worth the price tag. From here you can admire the all of the old town, gaze at the shimmering waters of the Adriatic, and look out to the neighbouring Lokrum.

After that quick ice cream break, we walked over to Fort Lovrijenac, also known as St. Lawrence Fortress.

Perched on a cliff 37 meters above the sea, this fortress dominates sea and land entrances from the western side of the city.

We made a stop at Buza Bar, which is great place for drinks anytime of day, but especially so around sunset. Gradac Park, was also used as one of the Game of Thrones filming locations, so you may recognize it from the Purple Wedding.

That’s a wrap for Dubrovnik and the rest of our time in Croatia! We hope this video gave you ideas of some of the things you can do in Dubrovnik on your own visit.

This is part of our Travel in Croatia video series showcasing Croatian food, Croatian culture and Croatian cuisine.

[samuelandaudrey]

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[margoroutsis]

CROATIA IS SO BEAUTIFUL. I HOPE THE PEOPLE IS FRENDLY TO THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO . YOU ARE SO SWEET BOTH OF YOU !

[Critchy]

3 months today I’m getting married and we are travelling Europe for the honeymoon.
Literally loving going through your videos getting myself so pumped up for it 😍

[fritula]

Not only is Dubrovnik beautiful, but the people of Croatia, are very friendly and down to earth.
This adds to the beauty of this country.

[Einalem]

I was there in 1988 I remember looking over the sea wall and it was breath taking. BEAUTIFUL !

[calicojunctionisclosed]

Croatia has been on my bucket list forever. I want to sail those small islands and walk on the beautiful hidden beaches. Thanks for giving me a sneak peek of what I will get to savor and see.

[AnkleSnapper]

Outstanding in so many ways. I am flying from Australia for a European holiday in April and May of next year, hugely looking forward to seeing Dubrovnik. Thank you for all the tips, they've been noted.

[emychung]

It’s nice to see you both in your earlier days. I’ve been following you two when you were in Argentina, then Portugal and more recently on your trip to Japan. We’ve also recently visited Nagano in Feb 24. Finally booked a trip to Dubrovnik and Montenegro for Sept 24 hence catching up on your videos! Useful travel tips as always. Thank you 😄

[brunogambini]

After watching this video I now do not know which city is more beautiful: Split or Dubrovnik! They are both true jewels of beauty! The dried fruit seemed to be very good! I loved the black cat, so clever, didn't fall into the water!

[meat_loves_wasabi]

Never considered Visiting Croatia till just relaxing now watching ur vid with a cold one after a Long hectic work week ... great job

[LeoFtravels]

This place is Amazing
I was there during the world cup, the day Croatia beat Argentina 3x0
It was *Awesome*

[laritalovesmakeup]

I absolutely loved Dubrovnik. I also bought some dried fruit and the orange was amazing. I can’t wait for my next trip. 💖

[kivbraga]

I fell in love with Dubrovnik!! I was there for 10 days in July 2021. ❤

[EP-hmue]

This makes me want to go to Croatia! Love this video!❤

[gregpaull]

Love the video guys! For people who have enough time, a half day trip to Cavtat (about half an hour drive south) is highly recommended. My wife and I loved Dubrovnik. And we definitely agree with the walk around the walls! There is also a sunset cruise that takes you from the new harbour out around the walls and back into the old harbour after dark (captured some stunning sunset photos)

[julianpolgar]

Hi Audrey and Sam, My wife, Sandy, and I are going to spend about month in Croatia in May/June 2019. We are driving from Venice around the Adriatic to Dubrovnik. Then ferry to Bari, Italy and up the Italian Adriatic coast back to Venice. We will be thinking about you two as we walk the steps, eat the delicious food, take our photos, and ogle the sights! Love your videos!Julian and Sandy

[anstapl]

One tip I learned while staying in Old Town, make sure to have proper footwear and walk carefully when it rains. Almost everything in Old Town is marble and it gets really slippery when it rains. One of my classmates tried to wear flip flops in a rainstorm and almost broke her ankle.

[riobabic]

Dubrovnik is my wife’s favourite city, she is from Ecuador. We live in Canada like you guys ! This is for Samuel, go Habs go ! Tomorrow Croatia plays Argentina in the World Handball Championship ! Great video I have watched it a few times over the past couple of years !

[Julcisko]

Love the cat jumping over the boats :D

[VanMaiTai]

What a beautiful showcase of Dubrovnik!! Friendly people, great food, heck even the iced coffee is to die for there. The weather looked perfect when you guys were there.