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The 6 Best Things to Do in Dubrovnik
Medieval walls above the Adriatic’s bluest sea
Dubrovnik’s marble old town sits ringed by mighty walls above impossibly blue Adriatic water — a walkable, car-free fortress city (and a Game of Thrones set) with islands a short boat ride away.
BEST TIME
May–June and September (July–August is hot and packed)
TYPICAL BUDGET
$900–$1,900 per person for a long weekend
6 best things to do in Dubrovnik
1
Walk the medieval city walls
4
Kayak or swim below the walls
6
Sunset drinks on the cliffs
How to fit it into a day
Walk the medieval city walls
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: old town marble streets.
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LOCAL TIP
Walk the walls at opening or near sunset — midday there’s no shade at all.
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