4. Eat Like a Local (No Dragons Required)

Skip the overpriced Old Town tourist traps and try Taj Mahal (spoiler: it’s Bosnian, not Indian) for comfort food, Barba for fresh seafood sandwiches, or Pantarul just outside the walls for modern Croatian dishes with soul. Wash it all down with local wine or a cold Ožujsko beer.

5. Explore Beyond the Old Town

The Old Town is gorgeous, but Dubrovnik’s charms extend further. Hop a local bus to Lapad for seaside promenades and a more relaxed pace, or take the cable car up Mount Srđ for unbeatable views (and a drink at the top). You’ll get a different perspective—literally and figuratively.

6. Skip the Crowds with a Kayak

Want to see Dubrovnik from the water (without booking a yacht)? Join a sunset kayak tour around the city walls and Lokrum. It’s peaceful, a little adventurous, and one of the most memorable ways to experience the coastline.