EasyTicket A midsummer Dubrovnik City Walls tour is most efficient when you finish walking the walls as soon as they open, then take the Mount Srđ cable car around sunset. Walking the 1,940m of walls, with little shade, in the morning lets you save your energy for the sunset view.
Why Is Morning Best for a Midsummer Walk on the Walls?
Walking the Full 1,940m in One Go
The Dubrovnik City Walls are 1,940m long in total. Admission is for a single visit with no re-entry, so it doesn’t work to head up without water or a hat, then come down halfway through. Keep your wall admission ticket until you finish the visit.
Enjoy the Game of Thrones Filming-Location Atmosphere in the Morning
Dubrovnik Old Town is widely known as an HBO Game of Thrones filming location. From the walls, you can see the sea and the Old Town rooftops together, making it easier to focus on the scenery itself than to retrace individual scenes. Late-day photos can be tempting when planning your itinerary, but in midsummer it’s better to schedule the most energy-intensive wall walk first.
How to Visit the Dubrovnik City Walls Right After Opening
Plan for a 9 a.m. Entry
The official wall information currently lists hours as 09:00~22:00. For a midsummer Dubrovnik City Walls tour, aim for a 09:00 entry and arrive ready for ticketing and inspection. Hours can change with the season and on-site conditions, so check again on your visit date. (Source: Dubrovnik City Walls)
Split the Day from Morning to Sunset Like This
| Time | Suggested route | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Enter the walls · start walking | Have water, a hat, and sunscreen ready before entry |
| 11:00 | Head into the Old Town | Browse the market and have a light meal |
| 12:00~Before sunset | Rest at your accommodation or do an indoor activity | Save energy during the hottest part of the day |
| Before sunset | Head to the lower Mount Srđ cable-car station | Arrive by counting back from that day’s sunset |
| After sunset | Ride the cable car down · dinner in the Old Town | Finish with a mostly level evening walk |
Bring water up onto the walls, and don’t throw away your ticket until your visit is over. Once you leave, you can’t re-enter with the same ticket.
Comparing Wall Admission and Cable-Car Costs: What to Watch For
Check Wall Tickets on the Official Online Shop
Wall tickets are available from the operator’s official online shop. Print@home tickets received online can be shown on a smartphone, but each barcode is valid for one ticket and can’t be used twice. If you’ve chosen a summer date, check the ticket status and operating hours the day before your Dubrovnik City Walls tour.
The Mount Srđ Cable Car Costs 30 Euros Round Trip
An adult round trip on the Mount Srđ cable car costs 30 euros, while a one-way ride costs 17 euros. Children ages 4~12 pay 8 euros round trip. The timetable shows service from 09:00 to 24:00 in July~August, and the last departure from the lower station is 30 minutes before closing. (Source: Dubrovnik Cable Car)
- Saved the wall-ticket barcode to my phone
- Packed water, a hat, and sunscreen
- Chosen a round-trip or one-way ticket
- Checked the wind and lightning forecast and same-day service status
A Light Morning-Market Stop Before the Heat
Gundulić Square Hosts a Market Every Morning
Behind the cathedral in the Old Town, Gundulić Square hosts a market every morning where nearby farms bring fresh fruit and vegetables. Instead of going straight to a lunch restaurant after walking the walls, build in time to browse fruit and light snacks here.
Use the Traditional Market as a Quick Stop
On a Dubrovnik trip, this market is less a must-try food destination than a short stop to see local ingredients. After a morning wall tour, prioritize hydration and time to move indoors over a long meal.
How to Add a Mount Srđ Cable-Car Sunset
Walk to the Lower Station from the Old Town
The lower cable-car station is a 5~6-minute walk from Pile Gate and 7~9 minutes from Buža Gate, including an uphill stretch. The cable-car ride itself takes about 4 minutes each way, with departures usually every 15 minutes or when enough passengers have gathered. Pair the wall walk and Mount Srđ cable car on the same day, but head to the lower station after your midday break.
Change Your Sunset Plan in Strong Winds or Lightning
Service may be temporarily suspended if strong winds exceed safety limits or lightning is expected. Instead of forcing a trip up the mountain, keep a backup plan to spend the evening in the Old Town.
Dubrovnik City Walls Tour FAQ
What Time Is Best to Start a Midsummer Wall Tour?
Starting at the official 09:00 opening is a good plan. Walk the 1,940m of walls first, rest at your accommodation or indoors in the afternoon, then head to the Mount Srđ cable car for sunset.
Can I Leave the Walls and Re-enter?
No. The wall admission ticket is valid for a single visit. Prepare your bathroom break, water, hat, and camera gear before entering, and keep your ticket until the end.
Can I Combine Game of Thrones Filming Locations and the Cable Car in One Day?
Yes. Dubrovnik is well suited to linking the Old Town scenery known from Game of Thrones with the views from Mount Srđ in one day. Instead of heading straight up the mountain after walking the walls in the heat, take a break during the hottest part of the day so you have time through sunset.
The key to a Dubrovnik trip is not cramming in as many places as possible, but dividing your energy between the morning walls and an evening on Mount Srđ. Recheck the operating hours and weather before you leave, and even midsummer will be much more comfortable.