Dubrovnik
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Tips
8 places on the map
Museums
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Gothic-Renaissance palace and Cultural History Museum
3 tips
- Combo ticket with other museums
- Courtyard hosts summer concerts
- Allow an hour
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History of Dubrovnik seafaring in Fort St John
3 tips
- Included in Dubrovnik museums ticket
- Aquarium is in the same fort
- Allow an hour
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- 3
Cloister museum with Renaissance religious art
3 tips
- Quiet cloister garden
- Small entry fee
- Located by the old town gates
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- 4
Cloister with one of Europes oldest working pharmacies
3 tips
- Cloister is lovely
- Pharmacy sells creams
- Beside Pile Gate
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- 5
Museum in Fort Imperial documenting the 1991 siege
3 tips
- Reach via the cable car
- Moving exhibition
- Terrace with views
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- 6
Folk life in a 16th-century granary
3 tips
- Combo ticket
- Costumes and tools exhibition
- Quiet and uncrowded
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- 7
Croatian modern art in a villa east of the Old Town
3 tips
- Check opening days before going
- Walk or take a bus from the Old Town
- Small and calm
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- 8
One of Europes oldest Sephardic synagogues
3 tips
- Tiny museum on Zudioska street
- Modest entry fee
- Combine with a walk of the Old Town
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Before you go: Dubrovnik tips
Transportation
- Use Libertas buses: Dubrovnik's Libertas city buses link Gruz port, Lapad and the Pile Gate; buy tickets from kiosks or the driver.
- Take the airport shuttle: Shuttle buses timed with flights run between Dubrovnik Airport and the Old Town and Gruz bus station.
- Hop on a ferry: Jadrolinija and local boats connect Dubrovnik with Lokrum, the Elaphiti Islands and Cavtat.
Security
- Mind the slippery stone: The polished limestone of the Stradun and Old Town steps gets slick, so wear shoes with grip.
- Watch bags in crowds: Pickpockets work the busy Pile Gate and Stradun when cruise passengers pour in.
- Respect the city wall heat: Walking the walls in midsummer is exposed, so go early or late and carry water.
Saving
- Get the Dubrovnik Pass: It includes entry to the city walls and several museums, plus bus rides, and can pay off quickly.
- Stay outside the walls: Lapad and Gruz offer cheaper rooms and good bus links to the Old Town.
- Eat away from the Stradun: Side streets and Gruz market cafes serve better-value meals than the main promenade.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack for hot summers: July and August are hot and sunny, so bring a hat, sunscreen and light clothes.
- Bring a windbreaker in winter: The cold bura wind can blow hard in winter, making mild temperatures feel chilly.
- Visit in shoulder season: May, June and September offer warm seas with fewer crowds than peak summer.
Cultural
- Dress respectfully in town: Swimwear and bare chests are not allowed in the Old Town and can lead to fines.
- Try local seafood: Sample black risotto, oysters from nearby Ston and fresh Adriatic fish.
- Celebrate St Blaise: The city's patron saint is honored with processions every February.
Local Hacks
- Check the cruise schedule: Plan Old Town visits on days when few ships are docked to avoid crowds.
- Ride the cable car at sunset: The Mount Srd cable car offers stunning views over the Old Town and islands.
- Swim at Buza bars: Cliffside bars outside the walls offer drinks and swimming spots with sea views.
1-day itineraries in Dubrovnik
Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.