A Verdict itinerary
Dubrovnik for a first trip
Start with the landmarks, neighbourhoods and meals that make the city clear. This is a first-trip shortlist, not a race to tick everything off.
The plan
9 places worth your time
Open any place for the full call, the tradeoffs and the practical details.
- 01Old Town · attractionCity Walls WalkThe single defining Dubrovnik experience and worth the price once, despite the crowds.Read the verdict
- 02Old Town · neighborhoodOld Town & StradunThe obvious orientation point; let yourself get lost in the stepped lanes off the main street.Read the verdict
- 03Old Town · experienceOld Town History Walking TourThe best-value way to actually understand what you're looking at, if you pick a good guide.Read the verdict
- 04Old Town · attractionJesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame Steps)Worth a brief look for the architecture and the famous 'walk of shame' steps.Read the verdict
- 05Pile · attractionPile Gate & Onofrio's FountainThe natural grand entrance to start from, but pass through rather than linger.Read the verdict
- 06Ploče · neighborhoodPloče Gate & Eastern Old TownAn insider entry that drops you beside the Old Port and Dominican Monastery away from the crush.Read the verdict
- 07Old Town · passDubrovnik Pass (formerly Dubrovnik Card)Usually the single smartest purchase since it folds in the must-do walls ticket for about €5 over the walls price.Read the verdict
- 08Old Town · attractionOrlando's Column & Luža SquareA charming bit of trivia best appreciated with a guide or guidebook line.Read the verdict
- 09Old Town · attractionCity Bell Tower & Green Men (Zelenci)A charming photo anchor that bookends the main street.Read the verdict