24 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Dubrovnik, Croatia

10 places in this vlog

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1. 0:56

   Dubrovnik Old Town

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Stari Grad

   Cars can't enter, so expect to be dropped at the gate and carry luggage over stairs to your accommodation.

2. 3:36

   Stradun

   🏢 Landmark · Stari Grad

   Avoid eating on this strip; the restaurants are overpriced, low-quality tourist traps.

3. 4:24

   Walls of Dubrovnik

   🏛️ Historic site · Stari Grad

   The full loop takes 45–60 minutes; go early or late to avoid heat and crowds. No need to book far ahead.

4. 4:58

   Fort Lovrijenac

   🏛️ Historic site · Pile · brief mention

5. 5:14

   Lokrum Island

   🚆 Day trip · Lokrum

   The quick ferry is a cheap way onto the water instead of an overpriced boat trip; ideal for a beach day.

6. 5:47

   Game of Thrones Walking Tour

   🚡 Activity · Stari Grad

   Considered skippable: tours run 1–2 hours, and a free online map of filming locations lets you self-guide.

7. 6:19

   Dubrovnik Cable Car

   🚡 Activity · Srđ

   Considered not worth the €7 round-trip ticket since there are plenty of other great views.

8. 6:34

   Buža Bar

   🍺 Bar · Stari Grad

   Cash only, drinks only (no food), no reservations; arrive early to grab a spot and bring a swimsuit.

9. 7:15

   Dodo Beach Bar

   🍺 Bar · Pile

   Unlike the Buža bars, it serves some food and draws fewer tourists.

10. 7:28

    Šulići Beach

    🏢 Landmark · Pile

    Rocky, so come prepared; it fills up in summer but is often quiet.