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1 / 6The Dubrovnik City Walls are the headline attraction of the Old Town: a continuous, fully intact medieval circuit you walk around for roughly 1,940 metres, with the Adriatic on one side and a sea of terracotta rooftops on the other. It is a genuinely ticketed experience, and a little planning around tickets and timing makes all the difference between a magical walk and a hot, slow shuffle behind cruise-ship crowds.
🎟️See Dubrovnik City Walls tickets on GetYourGuide →Where it is
The walls wrap around Dubrovnik Old Town. The main entrance is just inside and beside Pile Gate, at the western end of the Stradun, up the steps by Onofrio's Fountain. There are two further entrances: Ploce Gate at the eastern end, and the St John Fortress / Maritime Museum entrance. The operator's address is Gunduliceva poljana 2, 20000 Dubrovnik.
To get there, walk to Pile Gate at the western edge of the Old Town; the main walls entrance is at the top of the steps just inside Pile, beside Onofrio's Fountain. Pile is also the main local bus hub just outside the Old Town, so most city buses terminate there. Confirm current bus numbers and timetables locally before you set off.
What to see
- A continuous walk of around 1,940 metres around the fully intact medieval walls, with sweeping Adriatic and Old Town rooftop views.
- The circuit passes the wall towers and forts, including Minceta, Bokar and St John.
- Fans will recognise the walls as a filming location for King's Landing in Game of Thrones.
- The walk is best done early morning or near sunset, to avoid both the heat and the cruise-crowd queues.
Skip-the-line vs guided tour
Buying your entry ticket online in advance from the official operator lets you skip the peak-season queue, which can run 30-90 minutes in summer. This is the simplest way to protect your time if you just want to walk the walls at your own pace.
A guided tour adds context and storytelling, and can be worth it if you want the history and the Game of Thrones connections explained as you go. Here is the important catch: most GetYourGuide "City Walls tours" are guiding only and do not include the ~EUR40 walls admission ticket. You would still need to buy the entry ticket separately. Only certain skip-the-line or combo products (for example, walls plus Lovrijenac Fortress) actually bundle entry. Before booking a guided tour, check that specific listing's "included" section to see whether walls admission is covered. If it is not, you must buy the entry ticket yourself from the official webshop, at the gate, or via the Dubrovnik Pass.
Book Dubrovnik City Walls tickets & tours
GetYourGuide has the widest choice for Dubrovnik City Walls — GYG genuinely sells real City Walls products for THIS site (guided walls walks, early-morning/sunset walks, and Walls+Lovrijenac combos), not just generic neighbourhood tours. CAVEAT: most GYG "City Walls tours" are GUIDING only and do NOT include the ~EUR40 walls admission ticket, which the visitor must still buy from the official operator or at the gate. Only certain skip-the-line/combo products bundle entry. Do not present a GYG guided tour as if it includes walls entry unless that specific product's "included" list confirms it., most with free cancellation. Check live prices:
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Insider tips
- Go at opening time or in the late afternoon toward sunset. Midday in summer is hot, exposed and busiest.
- Buy your entry ticket online in advance to skip the peak-season queue.
- Wear proper shoes and bring water and sun protection; the circuit is long and largely unshaded.
- If you hold the official Dubrovnik Pass, walls entry is included, so there is no need to buy a separate ticket.
- Time your visit around cruise-ship arrivals if you can; the walls fill up fastest when ships are in port.
Is it worth it?
Yes. This is the definitive Dubrovnik experience, and the views justify the roughly EUR40 adult ticket in peak season (it is cheaper in winter, and free with the official Dubrovnik Pass). Entry is sold by the official operator, the Society of Friends of Dubrovnik Antiquities, through its webshop and at the gates. The honest note for tour-shoppers: GetYourGuide does list real, relevant products for the walls, but its standard guided walks typically do not include the admission fee. Only book a GetYourGuide product whose own "included" section confirms walls entry; otherwise buy the entry ticket from the official webshop, the gate, or via the Dubrovnik Pass.
FAQs
How much does it cost to walk the Dubrovnik City Walls?
Roughly EUR40 for an adult in peak season, cheaper in winter. Entry is free if you hold the official Dubrovnik Pass.
Where do I enter the walls?
The main entrance is just inside and beside Pile Gate, up the steps by Onofrio's Fountain. You can also enter at Ploce Gate (east) or the St John Fortress / Maritime Museum entrance.
Does a GetYourGuide City Walls tour include the entry ticket?
Usually not. Most GetYourGuide "City Walls tours" are guiding only, so the ~EUR40 walls admission is generally not included and must be bought separately from the official webshop, at the gate, or via the Dubrovnik Pass. Only certain skip-the-line or combo products bundle entry, so always check that specific listing's "included" section.
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