How many days · Dubrovnik · Croatia
How many days do you need in Dubrovnik?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Américo Toledano, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
4 days is the sweet spot for Dubrovnik, and 2 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Two days covers the walls, the Old Town's main sights, the cable car and Lokrum. Four days leaves time for a beach day, the Elaphiti Islands or Cavtat, and a longer trip to Kotor or Mostar.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 4 days
- Minimum
- 2 days
- Day trips available
- 7
- Daylight
- 9.1 h (Dec) to 15.3 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | City Walls of Dubrovnik, Stradun, Fort Lovrijenac and Rector's Palace |
| 2 days | Good | Rector's Palace, Mount Srđ and the cable car and Lokrum Island |
| 3 days | Good | Franciscan Monastery and old pharmacy, Cathedral of the Assumption and Sponza Palace |
| 5 days | Relaxed | The highlights plus a day trip to Kotor and the Bay of Kotor |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Kotor and the Bay of Kotor and Mostar |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Dubrovnik add up to roughly 12–14 hours of visiting time — about 2 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Lokrum Island (Half a day), City Walls of Dubrovnik (1.5–2 hours) and Mount Srđ and the cable car (1.5–2 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| City Walls of Dubrovnik | 1.5–2 hours | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Stradun | 30 minutes | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Fort Lovrijenac | 45 minutes | Pile |
| Rector's Palace | 1 hour | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Mount Srđ and the cable car | 1.5–2 hours | Ploče |
| Lokrum Island | Half a day | Lokrum |
| Franciscan Monastery and old pharmacy | 45 minutes | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Cathedral of the Assumption | 30 minutes | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Sponza Palace | 30 minutes | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Church of St Blaise | 20 minutes | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Dominican Monastery | 45 minutes | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| War Photo Limited | 1 hour | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 4 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 2 days | Focus on City Walls of Dubrovnik and Stradun |
| With children | 5 days | Slower days and time for City Walls of Dubrovnik |
| With day trips | 6 days | Add Kotor and the Bay of Kotor and Mostar |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.1 hours of daylight) than in June (about 15.3 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Dubrovnik with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 2 days enough in Dubrovnik?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 4 days is more comfortable. Two days covers the walls, the Old Town's main sights, the cable car and Lokrum. Four days leaves time for a beach day, the Elaphiti Islands or Cavtat, and a longer trip to Kotor or Mostar.
+Is a week too long in Dubrovnik?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Kotor and the Bay of Kotor and Mostar.