RunCityDubrovnik on foot: a self-guided walking route
This route takes you past 11 of Dubrovnik's best-known sights, including Fort Lovrijenac, Pile Gate, Stradun and more. It is about 3 km on foot, roughly 1.5 hours at an easy pace with short stops. Follow the list on your own, or play it as a free GPS checkpoint game with RunCity and race the clock on the Dubrovnik leaderboard.
- 11Stops
- about 3 kmDistance
- 1.5 hoursWalking
- about 40 minRunning
Dubrovnik's route stays in and around the walled Old Town, about 3 km, so it fits easily into a cruise stop or a half day. It starts at Fort Lovrijenac on its cliff outside the walls and enters through the Pile Gate onto the Stradun, the polished limestone main street. Luža Square with Orlando's Column, the baroque cathedral and the grand Jesuit Stairs are all within a few minutes of each other.
The Old Port and the Ploče Gate mark the eastern side, and the Dominican Monastery sits by the harbour end of the town. Minčeta Tower is the high round corner of the walls, and the bonus stop is Banje Beach, just outside the Ploče Gate, with the walls and Lokrum island across the water. Cruise passengers usually arrive by bus at the Pile Gate. Come early or late in summer, when ships are in port the Stradun is packed by mid-morning.
Coming from a cruise ship
Most ships dock at Gruž harbour, about 3 km from the old town; city buses and port shuttles run to the Pile Gate, where this route starts at Fort Lovrijenac. Ships that anchor in the bay tender passengers to the Old Port, inside the walls. The whole route is about 3 km and fits easily in a port call; leave 45 minutes to get back to Gruž.
The stops
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Fort Lovrijenac Photo
The fortress on its cliff, seen from the walls or the path below.
Photo: Raki_Man · CC BY 3.0
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Jesuit Stairs and St Ignatius
The grand baroque staircase climbing to the church.
Photo: Z thomas · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Dominican Monastery
The monastery entrance by the harbour end of the Old Town.
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Minčeta Tower Photo
The round tower at the corner of the city walls.
Photo: Romanceor · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Banje Beach Bonus
The city beach with the walls and Lokrum across the water.
Photo: Chris Brown · CC BY-SA 2.0
Leaderboard
Questions
Can you see Dubrovnik on foot in one day?
Yes. The 11 stops on this route add up to about 3 km, roughly 1.5 hours at an easy pace with short stops.
Is this self-guided walking tour free?
Yes. The route and map on this page are free, and the RunCity game for Dubrovnik is free during launch.
How does the RunCity game work in Dubrovnik?
Open Dubrovnik in RunCity, walk to a stop and tap Validate: your phone's GPS confirms you are there. Some stops also ask for a photo. Timed runs go on the Dubrovnik leaderboard.
Where does the route start?
This page suggests starting at Fort Lovrijenac and finishing at Banje Beach. In the game you can take the stops in any order.
Can you walk into Dubrovnik from the cruise port?
Most ships dock at Gruž harbour, about 3 km from the old town; city buses and port shuttles run to the Pile Gate, where this route starts at Fort Lovrijenac. Ships that anchor in the bay tender passengers to the Old Port, inside the walls. The whole route is about 3 km and fits easily in a port call; leave 45 minutes to get back to Gruž.
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