Dubrovnik - Game of Thrones lover's dream city

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There are many things to see and do in Dubrovnik. 

This is one of Croatia’s and all of Europe’s – most scenic old towns. In this blog.. I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about travelling to this beautiful walled city..

• Why Go ?

Entering the walls of the fortified old town of Dubrovnik is like walking into a movie set, and understandably so. 

This is King’s Landing! The actual city where much of the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones was filmed. It's fairytale castle setting.. with walls dominating the craggy Adriatic coastline, is a sight that travellers have flocked to for centuries.

Visiting Dubrovnik is an absolute must on any Croatian itinerary, but knowing how to travel it properly is also important. There is a lot to see and do in Dubrovnik, with many hidden corners, surprisingly entertaining tours and brilliant walks that everyone who visits this city shouldn’t miss..

• When To Go ?

• March – May or September – November
• (July & August are extreme peak season, winter is colder and rainy)

As one of Eastern Europe’s most visited cities, it’s important that you plan your trip to Dubrovnik for the right time.

If you’re going to visit Dubrovnik, I highly recommend visiting from March to the end of May, or even better, September to November when the sea is warmer. During the peak season of July and August, the place becomes crammed with visitors, and the winter can be cold, quiet and closed down.

• Where To Stay ?

• 1800 - 2500 INR per night in the off-season, 2300 - 7000 INR per night in high season.

Picking a hotel or apartment in Dubrovnik is essential to making the most of your visit. Why? Because you have two distinct options for the area you will stay, inside or outside of the walls. 

If you stay outside of the walls,Pile Gate.. you’ll still find nice old hotels and lovely back lanes, but the charm is somewhat lost amongst the loud traffic and bustling street life.

• What To See and Do in Dubronik ? 

There is actually a lot to see and do in Dubrovnik.. 

Many people only spend a day here and claim it’s enough, but I think that there’s plenty of sights to occupy travellers for 3 nights.

Here are some of the top things to see and do in Dubrovnik :-

1. The Stradun
2. The City Walls
3. Game of Thrones Tour - (Minceta Tower ,Bokar Tower  ,Fort Lovrjenac ,Fort Lovrjenac) Entrance fee 2400 INR (Pile Gate is the starting point)
4. Dubrovnik Cathedral and Treasury 
5. Loggia Square 
6. St. Saviour Church 
7. The Dominican Monastery 
8. Uvala Lapad Beach 
9. Banje Beach
10. Dance Beach
11. Plaza Sveti Jakov Beach
12. Buza Beach

While the old town of Dubrovnik isn’t very large and most of the main sights can be seen within 2 days.. there are dozens of back lanes and hidden corners that you might completely miss if you only stick to the tourist trail.

Consider spending a day trying to go down every street that you’ve missed. You’ll find beautiful old homes with rod-iron balconies, secret churches and even a few lesser known restaurants.

• Where To Eat ?

There are lots of charming little restaurants hidden in back streets all around the old town, but.. I have to warn you about a scam that’s running on the Stradun.

Aggressive touts will try to con you into visiting their restaurant, Gusti. This restaurant is a well-known scam in the town, it’s all over Trip Advisor and the locals will never tell you to go there. They entice unsuspecting tourists into the restaurant and then add a bunch of false charges to the bill, often doubling the cost of the already mediocre food.

Hold on.. There is only one indian restaurant in Dubronik - Incredible India Cuisine (Vetraniceva 6, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia)

• Getting There And Away :-

Bus - Dubrovnik has a superb bus service.. buses run frequently and generally on time. The key tourist routes run until after 2am in summer. The fare is 160 INR if you buy from the driver and 130 INR if you buy a ticket at a tisak shop (news stand). 

Car - The entire old town is a pedestrian area, public transport is good and parking is expensive, so you're better off not book a cab (Uber) until you're ready to leave the city or if not going too far.

By on foot - The historic walled Old Town of Dubrovnik is entirely pedestrian. Foot power is the only way to experience the view from Dubrovnik's walls and the best way to soak up Dubrovnik's historic atmosphere. 


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