Eight to nine hours ashore. The Old Town walls are the single best thing in Dubrovnik — 1.2 miles atop the city ramparts, best in late afternoon when the light hits the orange rooftops. Mount Srđ cable car for the panorama. Game-of-Thrones spotting is self-guided; the Old Town doubled as King's Landing.
Every Silversea-bookable excursion in Dubrovnik, grouped by tier. Highlight Experiences are the standard catalogue; Signature Experiences are deeper, more curated days; Private Experiences are guided car or van with a custom itinerary.
The full standard catalogue — half- and full-day group tours.
Enjoy a scenic ride along the picturesque Dalmatian coast and taste the best that nature has provided. See olive oil production in the old fashioned way, visit the oyster capital of Croatia, and visit historic Ston town.
A wealth of fascinating medieval architecture and landmarks highlight Old Dubrovnik. Your guided tour of the Old Town features a visit to the Dominican Monastery and Cathedral, with exterior visits at Sponza Palace, Rector's Palace, the Maritime Museum, the Church of Saint Blaise, and the Onophrian Fountain.
Same as DBV-A, on a later schedule.
Same as DBV-A, afternoon departure.
Explore the links between ancient and modern life in Croatia during a guided visit to Old Dubrovnik, a tour and tasting at a family-owned winery, and a visit to the home of a local family.
Free time at Cavtat to explore historic landmarks or relax at one of its beaches, then a scenic boat cruise along the southern Croatian coastline back to Dubrovnik.
Embrace the natural beauty and traditions of Croatia during this scenic outing to the lush Konavle Valley. Visit small picturesque villages en route to a guided tour and demonstration at the Old Water Mill, an interactive demonstration of traditional silk production, and a stroll through the Old Town.
On this tour, you will be taken through all the parts of the Old City where some of the most memorable scenes from the cultural phenomenon were filmed, including the Pile Gate where King Joffrey was faced with a citizens' riot.
A guided hike up Srdj Hill for spectacular views of the Old Town and surrounds, refreshments, and a visit to Fort Imperial with its Homeland War Museum.
A fun-filled ATV ride through the pristine countryside, fields, and local villages, with a stop at Srdj Hill for stunning views over the Dubrovnik Riviera and Adriatic Sea.
Curated, deeper experiences. Often pair a meal with the day.
Travel from Dubrovnik to Mandaljena Village. At OPG Miloslavic, the homestead of the Miloslavic family, take an interactive cooking class learning time-honoured Croatian methods, then enjoy a Croatian lunch consisting of the dishes you have helped prepare.
A full-day experience by land and sea featuring the magnificent Ston Walls at Mali Ston, a picturesque sail on Mali Ston Bay to an oyster farm, and a tasting of fresh oysters with wine on board, followed by a seafood lunch at the Ficovic Estate.
Private guide + vehicle. Customise the day with your guide on the spot.
Customise your own half-day itinerary. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car.
Customise your own full-day itinerary in an air-conditioned car with English-speaking guide.
Half-day private van for up to 6, English-speaking guide, custom itinerary.
Full-day private van for up to 6, English-speaking guide, custom itinerary.
The single best thing in Dubrovnik. 1.2-mile walk on top of the city walls, 25 m above the Adriatic. €35, allow 1.5 hours. Best in late afternoon when the light hits the orange rooftops. Buy at Pile Gate or Ploče Gate. Closed in heavy rain.
From the north edge of Old Town. €27 round trip, 3 minutes up. Panoramic view of Old Town and the Adriatic islands. The ATV Safari already includes a Mount Srđ stop, so this is mainly for those who skip the safari.
Old Town doubled as King's Landing. Self-guided: Jesuit Steps (Cersei's Walk of Shame), Lovrijenac Fortress (Red Keep), Pile Gate cove (Blackwater Bay), Minčeta Tower (House of the Undying).
Local picks, no tourist traps. Where it says "book ahead," book ahead — these spots fill up two weeks out.
Find the hand-painted "Cold Drinks with the Most Beautiful View" sign, slip through the hole in the wall, and emerge on a cliff above the Adriatic. Coffee or water work just as well — the view is the point.
Story · There are technically two Buža bars — "Buža I" (lower, smaller) and "Buža II" (larger, with multiple terraces). Both are family-run and wedged into terraces carved out of the city walls.
Vibe · Plastic chairs on stone, salt spray, swimmers leaping off the rocks below.
Skip · The food. Eat first, drink here.
When · Late afternoon for the light. Sunset puts on a show.
Grilled fish straight off the harbor. Cast-iron mussels in white wine, no fuss, no tablecloths.
Vibe · Outdoor harbor tables, white plastic chairs, weather-burned umbrellas. The fish boats unload behind you.
Booking · Walk-in. Lunch is much easier than dinner. Outdoor tables fill by 1 PM in season.
Special-occasion fine dining on a terrace overlooking Bokar Fortress. Croatia's grand restaurant tradition.
Story · Operating since 1953 in the building of the old Nautical College. Hosted Queen Elizabeth II, the Pope, and almost every Eurovision contestant who's stopped here.
Vibe · White tablecloths, harp music, sunset terrace. Jacket suggested.
Booking · Book 1+ week ahead, longer for terrace tables. Sunset slot fills first.
Octopus salad on house-baked bread + cured Pag prosciutto + pršut. Counter service in a tiny stone room.
Vibe · Stone walls, three tables, the smell of fresh bread. The kind of lunch that ruins lunch elsewhere for the rest of the trip.
Modern Croatian small plates by chef Ana Matković. Where Dubrovnik locals book on their birthday.
Vibe · Bright, bistro-modern, tile floors. Open kitchen, blackboard daily specials.
Booking · Book 3–5 days ahead for dinner. Lunch usually walk-in friendly.
Michelin-starred. Inventive Adriatic tasting menus on a terrace where the walls are literally part of the room.
Story · Held a Michelin star since 2018. Chef Marijo Curić has cooked at Eleven Madison Park.
Vibe · Set into a stone bastion, candle-lit, harbor view. Big-night-out territory.
Booking · Book 2+ weeks ahead via the website. They're strict about cancellations.
Old-school seafood since 1886. The roof terrace is hidden two floors above the Stradun chaos.
Story · Opened 1886, frequented by the Duke of Windsor in the 1930s. Three terraces stack above each other; the top has the best Old Town view.
Booking · Book ahead and request the rooftop.
Best gelato in the walls. Pistachio + walnut + ricotta-fig.