Dubrovnik Sightseeing From
The Walls of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Sightseeing - Wondering how to visit Dubrovnik's iconic walls on your own? Find out where to start, how to climb these ancient fortifications, and explore breathtaking views—all without a tour guide. Uncover the best entry points, tips for avoiding crowds, and must-see spots along the way. Your adventure begins here!

Is it worth doing Dubrovnik sightseeing from the walls?

Have you ever seen Dubrovnik on a postcard? A travel brochure or TV? If you have, you would have remembered it for sure.

Why? Because it’s almost always shown from the side of its Old Harbour which beautifully shows off its famous city walls.

The walls, the highlight of many a cruise guest’s Dubrovnik sightseeing, really do give this city its unique and recognizable appearance.

But they don’t only give this city a unique appearance… they give you a chance for a unique experience!

Walking the walls of Dubrovnik is truly a unique experience worth every euro

Namely, unlike with other fortified cities, where you can only admire the walls standing beneath them… in Dubrovnik you can climb and walk the walls and do the sightseeing from the bird's viewpoint!

By doing that, you will add one of the most unforgettable experiences to your memories to bring home from your cruise. And let’s not mention the fantastic photos!

In short, walking the walls is a must when it comes to Dubrovnik sightseeing!

These fascinating and enormous walls are a big fortification system built of forts, bastions, casemates and towers. And they do encircle the whole city all around, from both the land and the sea.

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Dubrovnik town walls facts:

Length: 1940 m
Height: about 25 m
Thickness: 3 meters from the seaside, 6 meters from the landside

Dubrovnik Sightseeing - Getting to Dubrovnik walls from the cruise ship

Now, you must be wondering how to go around seeing the famous walls of Dubrovnik. First of all, to start your Dubrovnik sightseeing, you need to get from your cruise ship port to Dubrovnik Old Town.

There are many ways and means of transportation you can use to do that.

No matter which one you choose, you will always be dropped off and start your Dubrovnik sightseeing at the Pile gate, which is a part of Dubrovnik walls, and the main entrance to the Old Town.

From there on, transportation and getting around Dubrovnik is no problem at all as the Old Town is a pedestrian-only area. In other words, Pile gate is the last point you can reach by car/port shuttle on your way to the Old Town.

Where do you enter the walls of Dubrovnik?

As soon as you enter through the second gate, and almost get blinded by the shiny marble of Stradun (the main street of Dubrovnik), to your left you will see steep steps going up the wall.

Likely, the steps are already packed with people, all waiting to enter the walls, as this is its main entrance point.

How much is the entrance fee to Dubrovnik walls?

The entrance fee is around 29 euros and it’s absolutely worth it, we promise you this will be the highlight of your Dubrovnik sightseeing!

Now, here’s a little tip you need to know before you climb the walls: have a bottle of water, sunglasses, and something to cover your head with if you can’t stand the sun! It gets veeeeery hot up there!

As you get up there, start walking to your left, towards the sea. The walls are not completely flat, there are some steps, uneven surfaces, and narrow parts, so have comfortable shoes too. They are not accessible for wheelchairs at all.

Want to relax on this day and take one of the shore excursions that include walking the walls? Your tour guide will be waiting for you right there where your port transfer bus stops, at the Pile gate:

How long does it take to walk the walls of Dubrovnik?

The whole walk around the walls takes between an hour and an hour and a half. Depends on how many stops you make to take photos and admire the views. But, if you don’t have enough time to enjoy the walls all around, you can get off at another entry/exit point which is about half way round (near the old harbour).

And talking of the views, oh gosh… breathtaking is an understatement! The interesting thing is that you will be able to enjoy two completely different views… the Adriatic sea on one side and looking over the city on the other.

Still not sure about visiting Dubrovnik walls? Check this video to get a little taste of it:

Breathtaking views of Dubrovnik rooftops from the walls of the Old Town

Seeing the red roofs spreading out beneath you, the old harbor, churches, little squares and courtyards, the hidden nooks of this city from a different perspective it's is priceless!

And at the end, another little tip… if possible, do get off the ship very early in the morning and do the wall-walk as soon as you get to the Old Town. That way, you will have a more private experience of this magical place, which will give a whole new dimension to your Dubrovnik sightseeing!