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Things for wedding guests to do in Dubrovnik

A walled medieval city on the Adriatic, island-hopping boat trips, oysters in Ston and sunsets from Mount Srđ.

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☀️ Relaxed things to do

2hGreat for groups$$$

City walls walking tour

Walk the full 2 km loop of the walls with views over terracotta rooftops.

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2hGreat for groups$$$

Game of Thrones filming locations tour

See King's Landing locations with stories from the set.

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8hGreat for groupsSeasonal$$$

Elaphiti Islands boat trip with lunch

Three car-free islands, swim stops and a fish picnic on board.

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1.5hGreat for groups$$$

Cable car to Mount Srđ at sunset

Ride up for the best view of the old town and the islands.

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11hGreat for groups$$$

Montenegro day trip: Kotor and Perast

A fjord-like bay, island churches and the old town of Kotor. Bring passports.

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🍷 Foodie things to do

8hGreat for groups$$$

Pelješac peninsula wine tour

Taste Plavac Mali reds at family wineries, with lunch.

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5hGreat for groups$$$

Ston oyster tasting and town walls

Oysters straight from the bay and the second-longest walls in Europe.

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3hGreat for groups$$$

Dubrovnik food and wine tour

Local cheeses, cured ham, olive oil and Croatian wines in the old town.

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🧗 Adventure things to do

3hGreat for groupsSeasonal$$$

Sea kayaking around the city walls

Paddle below the walls to a cave beach for a swim and snorkel.

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3hGreat for groups$$$

Buggy safari above Dubrovnik

Off-road tracks on the hills behind the city with panoramic stops.

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3hGreat for groups$$$

Zipline over the Konavle hills

A series of long ziplines over a canyon south of the city.

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5hGreat for groups$$$

Konavle valley e-bike and wine tour

Ride through rural villages and finish with a winery tasting.

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Where wedding guests should eat in Dubrovnik

Fine dining$$$

Nautika

Pile Gate

Terraces facing the sea and the Lovrijenac fortress.

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Fine dining$$$

360

Old town walls

Michelin-starred tables on top of the city walls.

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Seafood$$$

Restaurant Gverović-Orsan

Zaton

Tables on the water in a fishing village.

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Seafood$$$

Proto

Old town

Seafood institution since 1886.

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Grill$$$

Lady Pi-Pi

Old town

Grill terrace up the steps by the walls. No reservations.

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Modern Croatian$$$

Pantarul

Lapad

Locals' favorite, with a menu that changes daily.

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Oysters, sushi$$$

Bota Šare Oyster & Sushi

Old town

Ston oysters with a view of the cathedral.

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Peka$$$

Konoba Dubrava

Bosanka, Mount Srđ

Order peka in advance: meat slow-cooked under a bell.

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Croatian$$$

Panorama Restaurant

Mount Srđ

At the top of the cable car. Book a sunset table.

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Seafood street food$$$

Barba

Old town

Octopus burgers and fried fish.

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Bosnian$$$

Taj Mahal

Old town

Hearty Bosnian food at good prices.

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Bar$$$

Buza Bar

Outside the walls

Drinks on the rocks through a hole in the wall.

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Where to stay

  • Hotel Excelsior $$$
    Ploče. Classic hotel with old town views across the bay.
  • Villa Dubrovnik $$$
    Ploče. Terraced hotel with a boat shuttle to the old town.
  • Hotel Lapad $$$
    Gruž. Comfortable and convenient, with a pool.

Getting around

  • The old town is car-free. Taxis and buses drop off at the Pile and Ploče gates.
  • Libertas city buses are cheap and frequent. Buy tickets at kiosks or from the driver.
  • Uber and Bolt work well in Dubrovnik.
  • Cruise ships crowd the old town around midday in summer. Visit early or in the evening.

Arriving

Dubrovnik airport (DBV) is 30 minutes from the old town by car or shuttle bus.

Good to know for guests in Dubrovnik

  • Currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Tipping: About 10% in restaurants for good service is customary.
  • Dinner time: Dinner usually from 7:30 to 10 pm.
  • Power plugs: Type C and F plugs, 230 V.

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Questions guests ask about Dubrovnik

When is the best time for a wedding in Dubrovnik?

May to June, September to October is the most popular season. A walled medieval city on the Adriatic, island-hopping boat trips, oysters in Ston and sunsets from Mount Srđ.

How do guests get to Dubrovnik?

Dubrovnik airport (DBV) is 30 minutes from the old town by car or shuttle bus.

How do guests get around Dubrovnik?

The old town is car-free. Taxis and buses drop off at the Pile and Ploče gates. Libertas city buses are cheap and frequent. Buy tickets at kiosks or from the driver. Uber and Bolt work well in Dubrovnik. Cruise ships crowd the old town around midday in summer. Visit early or in the evening.

What can wedding guests do in Dubrovnik as a group?

Good group options include city walls walking tour, game of Thrones filming locations tour, sea kayaking around the city walls, elaphiti Islands boat trip with lunch. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.

Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Dubrovnik?

Yes. Our Dubrovnik wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.

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