Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps)
The grand Baroque staircase sweeping up to St Ignatius Church — modelled on Rome's Spanish Steps and instantly recognisable as the GoT 'walk of shame' steps.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps) worth it?
Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps) deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A genuinely beautiful piece of Baroque urbanism that's free, central and doubles as a fan pilgrimage spot.
- 02
The catch is everyone wants the same empty-stairs photo, so you're queuing with selfie-sticks at midday — early morning is when it's both serene and shootable.
Is it a fit?
Go if
This is your first trip to Dubrovnik
Worth a brief look for the architecture and the famous 'walk of shame' steps.
You're watching the budget
Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps) is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps) is an easy yes.
Think twice if
You only have one day
Keep Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps) only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps) needs the right timing and tolerance.
History and culture matter to you
Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
You want context, not just the photograph
Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps) offers some depth & learning, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Free
- Timing
- Early morning for the serene, crowd-free version of the photo.
- Allow
- 10 min
- Accessibility
- It is a steep staircase; the view from the base is step-free.
- Getting there
- In the upper Old Town near Gundulić Square, leading to St Ignatius Church.
Consider instead
Sources and method (2)
- The Baroque staircase of 136 steps was built in 1738 by Roman architect Pietro Passalacqua to link the Jesuit church of St Ignatius with Gundulić Square, and is often likened to Rome's Spanish Steps. thedubrovnikguide.com ↗
- In Game of Thrones season 5 the stairs were where Cersei Lannister began her 'walk of shame' down into King's Landing. tripadvisor.com ↗