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Dubrovnik City Walls

#7von 10 Orten zum Besuchen in DubrovnikDubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia

Auch bekannt als Gradske zidine · Walls of Dubrovnik

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Öffnungszeiten: 08:00–19:30 and 08:00–19:00 and 08:00–18:00 and 08:00–17:30. Eintritt: €40. Plane 2 hrs ein. Beste Zeit: 08:00-09:30.

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Öffnungszeiten: 08:00–17:30; Approximately 08:00-19:30 in July, 08:00-19:00 in August, 08:00-18:00 to 18:30 in September, 08:00-17:30 in October; last entry is usually the posted closing time.
Eintrittspreis: €40; Ticket ab
Benötigte Zeit: 2 hrs
Beste Tageszeit: 08:00-09:30
Beste Monate: May – Jun, Sep – Oct
Adresse: Pile Gate main entrance, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia (other entrances at Ploče Gate and Fort St John by the Old Port)

Über Dubrovnik City Walls

Dubrovnik City Walls charge EUR 40 for adults from March to October and EUR 15 from November to February, as of 2026, for a circuit of about 1,940 metres around the Old Town. Built and rebuilt in limestone between the 12th and 17th centuries, the ring reaches up to 25 metres in height and formed the defensive line of the Republic of Ragusa, which stayed independent until 1808. The route crosses Minčeta Tower, Bokar Fortress, the sea-facing western ramparts and the Old Port, and it gives a continuous roofline view of terracotta tiles that the ground-level streets cannot.

Beste Tageszeit: 08:00-09:30. At opening, or the last 90 minutes before closing, when the limestone is out of direct midday sun and cruise-ship groups are ashore elsewhere.

Öffnungszeiten von Dubrovnik City Walls

Öffnungszeiten: 08:00–17:30; Mon–Sun 08:00–19:30 and 08:00–19:00 and 08:00–18:00 and 08:00–17:30; Approximately 08:00-19:30 in July, 08:00-19:00 in August, 08:00-18:00 to 18:30 in September, 08:00-17:30 in October; last entry is usually the posted closing time.
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Mon–Sun	08:00–19:30 and 08:00–19:00 and 08:00–18:00 and 08:00–17:30

Gut zu wissen: Sources conflict on spring hours: two guides list 10:00-17:00 for April-June, others list earlier openings. Winter (November-March) is approximately 09:00-15:00. As of 2026, verify current hours at the official site.

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Eintrittspreis für Dubrovnik City Walls

Entry fees for Dubrovnik City Walls
Ticket	Preis
Standardticket	€40
Ermäßigt (Studenten / Senioren)	€15
Kinder	€15

The adult ticket costs EUR 40 from March to October and EUR 15 from November to February, as of 2026; children aged 7-18 pay EUR 15 (EUR 5 in winter) and children under 7 enter free. The ticket also covers Lovrijenac Fortress. The EUR 15 concession rate is reported for ISIC-card students by ticket resellers, not confirmed on the official page - as of 2026, verify at citywallsdubrovnik.hr or the official webshop before travel.

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Beste Reisezeit für Dubrovnik City Walls

Quiet
Moderate
Busy
Very busy

08:00 - 09:30
Opening Window
Ticket queues at Pile Gate are short and the limestone is still cool, though the first cruise-excursion buses begin arriving from about 09:00.
Moderate
09:30 - 14:30
Cruise Shift
Groups from the two capped cruise ships and day trippers from Split and Kotor fill the ramparts; narrow stretches near Minčeta Tower move at shuffle pace.
Very busy
14:30 - 16:30
Afternoon Heat
Crowds thin slightly but there is no shade, so the circuit is physically harder even when the pavement is clearer.
Busy
16:30 - closing
Late LoopBest time to go
Cruise passengers return to ship by about 17:00 and light on the terracotta roofs turns warmer; entry stops at the posted closing time so allow 90 minutes.
Quiet

Geschichte von Dubrovnik City Walls

Dubrovnik City Walls date mainly from the 13th to 17th centuries, with the stone circuit stitched together from earlier defences after Ottoman and Venetian threats sharpened in the 15th century. In the 1460s the Republic brought in Florentine architect Michelozzo di Bartolomeo to strengthen the western approach, which is why Minčeta Tower and Bokar Fortress carry rounded, gun-ready profiles rather than medieval crenellation.

Dubrovnik's Old Town was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. During the Yugoslav Army siege of 1991-92, shells hit most of the Old Town's roofs and parts of the Walls, and the site was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger until 1998. Repairs replaced damaged roof tiles, which is why some stretches of terracotta beside the Walls still show a brighter orange than the older tiles.

Regeln & Etikette in Dubrovnik City Walls

Dubrovnik City Walls run as a single circuit and staff on the ramparts direct people along it; guide sources describe a one-way flow, so follow the signs instead of doubling back. Once the ticket is scanned at Pile Gate, Ploče Gate or Fort St John, there is no shade for most of the 1,940 metres, and the worn limestone underfoot turns slippery after rain.

Dubrovnik's Old Town rules apply on the Walls: bare-chested walking and swimwear are not accepted, and eating on the stairs is discouraged. Drones need a Croatian aviation permit and are not practical over the Old Town. The Walls are not wheelchair accessible, with steep stairs at every entrance and no lift.

Tipps für den Besuch von Dubrovnik City Walls

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Dubrovnik City Walls are best started at Pile Gate at 08:00 in summer, saving the steep climb up to Minčeta Tower for the middle of the loop and finishing at the shaded Old Port side. Ticket queues at Pile Gate commonly reach 30-45 minutes when cruise ships are in port, so buy a timed online ticket for the May to October season.
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Dubrovnik's walls-side cafes charge premium prices for water and drinks; carry a refillable bottle and fill it at Onofrio's Fountain before you climb. The Walls ticket also unlocks Lovrijenac Fortress, valid for a period reported at up to three days by resellers - as of 2026, confirm the validity window when buying. The one-day Dubrovnik Pass at about EUR 45 adds museums and city buses if you plan three or more paid sights.

Anreise nach Dubrovnik City Walls

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Pile Gate main entrance, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia (other entrances at Ploče Gate and Fort St John by the Old Port)Route in Google Maps

Ab Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
21 km · 30-40 min
approximately EUR 10-13 one way (verify at the airport)
Ab Gruž ferry and bus terminal
3 km · 15-25 min
approximately EUR 2-3 single (kiosk tickets cost less than on-board)
Ab Lapad peninsula hotels
4 km · 15-20 min
approximately EUR 2-3 single

Nächster Flughafen

Ab Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) at Čilipi

approximately 21 km, 30-40 minutes by airport shuttle bus to Pile Gate or by taxi.

Nächste Station

Ab Dubrovnik has no railway station; the nearest public transport hubs are the Pile Gate bus stop (city buses and airport shuttle) and Gruž bus station, about 3 km away.

Häufige Fragen zu Dubrovnik City Walls

How much does it cost to walk Dubrovnik City Walls in 2026?

An adult ticket costs EUR 40 from March to October and EUR 15 from November to February, as of 2026. Children aged 7-18 pay EUR 15 (EUR 5 in winter), children under 7 are free, and the ticket includes Lovrijenac Fortress.

How long does it take to walk the Dubrovnik City Walls?

Allow 90 minutes to 2 hours for the roughly 1,940-metre circuit. Photo stops on Minčeta Tower and the sea-facing stretch add time, and the last entry is at or near the posted closing time.

Can you buy Dubrovnik City Walls tickets in advance?

Yes. Timed online tickets are sold through the official webshop and resellers and are strongly recommended from May to October to skip the Pile Gate queue, which regularly reaches 30-45 minutes on cruise days.

Are Dubrovnik City Walls suitable for people with limited mobility?

No. The circuit involves steep limestone stairs at every entrance and uneven surfaces with no lift, so wheelchair users and visitors with knee or balance problems should plan on ground-level views from Stradun instead.

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