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Top 5 things to do while visiting Dubrovnik during gulet cruise

Dubrovnik is one of the world’s most stunning destinations in Croatia. It a must visit during your gulet cruise. This town is under UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 as a city of rich culture and history. Besides its wealth and diversity of history and heritage, Dubrovnik offers numerous other possibilities for activities. We collected the top 5 things to do while you are there!

Dubrovnik night

1. Walk the old city walls

Dubrovnik is the town with medieval walls who still stand tall and firmly on the ground. They are best explored with a full-circuit, just over a mile’s walk.

During your walk, you’ll come across towers that once protected the city. The easiest and most popular itinerary for visitors to Dubrovnik is the stroll around its fortifications. This elevated promenade and history lesson in one will leave you speechless. You can learn much more about the history and admire the most beautiful views.

Ticket office is selling cards for entering the walls and it is placed in the Old Town. You can take your time with exploration because there is no set time for this tour. You can also purchase audio-guides in English or be adventurous and simply appreciate the beauty and panoramic blues of the Adriatic, ideal for holiday photos.

Dubrovnik Town with Lokrum

2. Game of Thrones tour

Dubrovnik the pearl of Adriatic gained even more popularity after being used for filing of Game of Thrones series. For all fans of the popular series or those who’d love the more unconventional tour, we recommend going on this walking tour. 

You will be taken throughout ‘King’s Landing’ and all the spots where the show has been filmed. You will simuntaniously learn abour Dubrovnik’s Old Town history but also get to see where other famous scenes were set.

For the fifth years in a row, Dubrovnik was an absolute hotspot for filming and the best part is, you can recreate your favourite scenes and take unique photos in costumes in original setting.

Dubrovnik

3. Find the best beach

Dubrovnik has beautiful scenery, and amazing beaches. Banje beach is one of the city beaches that is located very close to Ploče Gate.

We recommend this place esspecially for those with families with kids. There you will find showers, deckchairs and sunloungers you can hire. For those who would love to stay acftive there are also jet skis and inflatables to rent too.

Another interesting fact is that the weather is almost always absolutely perfect. The sun stays warm until late in the evening, when it starts to set slowly and the air beomces chillier but yet warm. There are of course many other beaches whith bars and restaurants. We are sure you will find something you like!

ROMANCA Watersports

4. Sea kayaking

You might be surprised by this, but one of the popular outdoor activites in Dubrovnik is Sea kayaking. 

It can be organized for complete beginners or experts too. You only need show up and learn few paddling techniques in shallow, and then you can explore Adriatic sea further. Sea kayaks are more comfortable than regular river kayaks so you will find much pleasure in this uniqe activity. Kayak will move smoothly and much easier in a straight line.

You will explore beauties around Lokrum island, also called ‘The Island of love’. You can explore caves and later reach peaceful beach and enjoy private & unique view of the City walls.

Dubrovnik mount Srđ

5. Take the cable car to the top of mount Srđ (engl.Srdj)

For the best view on Dubrovnik and unforgetable most romantic sunset you needed be a part of this activity. 

Take the cable car to the top of Mount Srđ and enjoy the best views and you must bring your camera here. Don’t rush, relax and maybe even have a I a picnic for about an hour or two before sunset.

We recommend bringing a blanket or a towel so you can sit on the grass comfortably and enjoy. Miss the long lines for return to town by staying a little longer to watch the city lights.

Now over to you. Have you been to Dubrovnik? Would you like to go?

Dubrovnik, honestly, is such a quintessential summer destination — the colors, the beaches, the architecture. It comes as no surprise that this city is favorite among many.

For more about the stunning destination in Croatia, head to our next posts.

And to see even more of Dubrovnik and make sure this is dream destination you must visit, don’t miss out on detailed guide: things to do in Dubrovnik.

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