How to Beat the Crowds on the Dubrovnik City Walls
Walking the Dubrovnik City Walls costs about €40 for adults (€15 for children), or it's included in the Dubrovnik Pass (also from €40, with museums and buses). The walls open at 8 am in summer. Be there at opening, before the cruise passengers arrive at about 10 am, or after 4 pm, and avoid the 11 am to 3 pm heat.
- Adults
- About €40
- Children 7-18
- About €15
- Dubrovnik Pass
- From €40 for 1 day, with museums and buses
- Summer hours
- 8 am to about 7:30 pm
- Winter hours
- Shorter, about 9 am to 3 pm
- Best time
- 8 am, or after 4 pm
- Time to allow
- 1.5-2 hours
How busy is the City Walls?
The 2 km loop is narrow and one-way, so when cruise ships are in port, it becomes a slow procession, especially between 10 am and 2 pm. There's little shade, and summer middays are very hot.
Before you go, check how busy the Dubrovnik City Walls is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for cruise ship arrivals, Croatian holidays and weather.
Check today’s crowds at Dubrovnik City Walls →Best (and worst) times to go
- 8 am: cool air and empty walls.
- After 4 pm: sunset light as the cruise crowds leave.
- Worst: 10 am to 2 pm on cruise ship days.
Our hourly forecast for the City Walls shows how busy each hour is expected to be on your date.
Check today’s crowds at Dubrovnik City Walls →Insider tips that actually save time
- Buy the Dubrovnik Pass if you'll visit Fort Lovrijenac or museums.