Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic, is a stunning walled city on Croatia's Dalmatian coast. Famous for its remarkably preserved medieval walls, terracotta rooftops and sparkling Adriatic backdrop, it also gained worldwide fame as a Game of Thrones filming location.
What to Do in a Day in Dubrovnik
Take the shuttle from Gruž port to the Old Town and enter through Pile Gate. Walk the complete circuit of the city walls (about 2 km) for spectacular views over rooftops and the sea. Stroll down the marble Stradun, visit the Rector's Palace and the Franciscan Monastery. Take the cable car to Mount Srđ for panoramic views, then cool off with a swim at Banje Beach or take a short ferry to peaceful Lokrum Island.
The tours below are not organised by the cruise lines. Bookings are made directly with GetYourGuide and you are responsible for getting back to the ship on time. If you prefer the cruise line's guarantee, contact our travel advisors after booking.
Cruise Port Address
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
DBV is about 22 km southeast of Gruž; 30–35 min by road. The Platanus airport shuttle runs to flight schedule between the airport and Gruž bus station / Pile Gate — €10 one-way / €15 open return. Taxis are around €30–40 in either direction.
Old Town (Pile Gate)
Gruž is ~3 km northwest of the Old Town. Public buses 1A, 1B and 3 run between the port and Pile Gate every ~15 min for ~€2 (single ticket). Taxis are around €10–15. Walking is possible (~30–40 min) but uphill in places. Many cruise lines also offer a paid shuttle.
Dubrovnik Weather by Month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. High °C | 12° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 30° | 26° | 21° | 17° | 13° |
| Rainfall mm | 🌦️ 95 mm | 🌦️ 87 mm | 🌦️ 77 mm | 🌦️ 68 mm | 🌤️ 56 mm | 🌤️ 37 mm | 🌤️ 24 mm | 🌤️ 42 mm | 🌦️ 73 mm | 🌧️ 107 mm | 🌧️ 134 mm | 🌧️ 113 mm |
Available cruises
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line offer excursions in Dubrovnik. Options include guided city walls walks, Game of Thrones tours, kayaking around the walls and day trips to Montenegro.
Ships typically dock at Gruž port for 8–10 hours. A shuttle bus or local bus connects the port to the Old Town in about 10 minutes.
Dubrovnik's Old Town is compact and easily explored on foot. Buy your city walls ticket in advance online to skip queues. Organized excursions are useful for day trips to nearby Lokrum, Elafiti Islands or Montenegro.