Dubrovnik Transfers

Dubrovnik: The Pearl of the Adriatic and Game of Thrones's King's Landing

Dubrovnik is Croatia's most famous city and one of the Mediterranean's most spectacular walled towns. This UNESCO World Heritage Site gained renewed global fame as the filming location for King's Landing in HBO's Game of Thrones, but its magnificence far exceeds any fictional portrayal. The perfectly preserved Old Town, surrounded by imposing medieval walls and jutting into the sparkling Adriatic, represents the pinnacle of Mediterranean architectural and cultural heritage.

The Legendary City Walls and Old Town

Dubrovnik's main attraction is walking the complete 1,940-meter circuit of the city walls:

• Wall Walk - 2km circuit takes 1.5-2 hours, offering breathtaking views over terracotta rooftops, the Adriatic Sea, and Lokrum Island
• Fort Lovrijenac - Standalone fortress on a 37-meter cliff, used as the Red Keep in Game of Thrones
• Three Gates - Pile Gate (main western entrance), Ploče Gate (eastern), and Buža Gate (sea-facing)
• Minceta Tower - Highest point of the walls (25 meters) with panoramic views across the entire Old Town
• Best Time to Walk - Early morning (8 AM) or late afternoon (after 4 PM) to avoid midday heat and crowds

Game of Thrones Filming Locations

Game of Thrones fans will recognize numerous Dubrovnik locations:

• Pile Gate entrance - Opening scenes of King's Landing
• Jesuit Staircase - Walk of Shame filming location
• Fort Lovrijenac - Red Keep exterior scenes
• Rector's Palace courtyard - Spice King's palace and Qarth scenes
• Ethnographic Museum - Littlefinger's brothel
• Lokrum Island - Qarth garden party scenes (15-minute boat from Old Port)

Guided Game of Thrones tours are widely available and highly recommended for fans wanting detailed filming location insights.

Beyond the Walls: Cultural Treasures

• Stradun (Placa) - The main limestone-paved street running through Old Town, polished smooth by centuries of footsteps
• Rector's Palace - Gothic-Renaissance palace, now a museum of Dubrovnik's history
• Franciscan Monastery - Houses Europe's third-oldest pharmacy (operating since 1391)
• Cathedral of the Assumption - Baroque cathedral with treasury containing skull of St. Blaise (Dubrovnik's patron saint)
• Sponza Palace - One of few buildings to survive the 1667 earthquake, now housing the State Archives
• Orlando's Column - Medieval symbol of freedom and focal point of the main square

Cable Car to Mount Srđ

The Dubrovnik Cable Car ascends 405 meters to the summit of Mount Srđ in just 4 minutes:

• Panoramic terrace with 360-degree views over Dubrovnik, Elafiti Islands, and Adriatic
• Particularly spectacular at sunset
• Museum of the Croatian War of Independence at summit
• Restaurant and café with terrace dining
• Operates year-round with extended summer hours

International Transfers: Dubrovnik to Bosnia & Herzegovina

Dubrovnik's southern location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring neighboring Bosnia & Herzegovina:

Dubrovnik to Mostar Transfer

Mostar is 140km north (approximately 2.5 hours). Famous for its UNESCO-listed Stari Most (Old Bridge), Ottoman architecture, and as the cultural heart of Herzegovina. This route crosses the Croatian-Bosnian border twice.

Dubrovnik to Sarajevo Transfer

Sarajevo, Bosnia's capital, is 280km north (approximately 4 hours). Known as the "Jerusalem of Europe" for its religious diversity, Ottoman heritage, Austro-Hungarian architecture, and 1990s war history. The scenic route passes through Herzegovina and Bosnian mountains.

Border Crossing Important Information

• Passport Required - EU ID cards are NOT sufficient for Bosnia & Herzegovina. All travelers must carry a valid passport
• Two Border Crossings - Routes to Mostar/Sarajevo cross into Bosnia, then briefly back into Croatia (Neum corridor), then into Bosnia again
• Currency - Bosnia uses the Convertible Mark (BAM), not Euro or Kuna
• Allow Extra Time - Border crossings can add 15-45 minutes depending on season and queue length
• Travel Insurance - Verify your policy covers Bosnia & Herzegovina

Coastal Excursions from Dubrovnik

• Cavtat - 20km south (25 minutes), charming coastal town with waterfront promenade and Rector's Palace
• Ston - 55km northwest (1 hour), famous for Europe's longest defensive walls (5.5km) and oyster farms. Don't miss fresh oysters tasting!
• Mljet Island - Ferry/catamaran from Dubrovnik port, National Park with two saltwater lakes and Benedictine monastery
• Elafiti Islands - Day trip by boat to Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan islands
• Korčula Island - Medieval walled town claiming to be Marco Polo's birthplace (2-3 hour ferry)

Getting to Dubrovnik

• Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) - Located 22km south in Čilipi (30-minute transfer)
• Split Airport - 230km north (3-hour scenic coastal transfer)
• Zadar Airport - 420km north (5-hour transfer along entire Dalmatian coast)

Important Visitor Tips

• Summer Crowds - July and August see massive cruise ship arrivals (up to 10,000 visitors daily). Visit early morning (before 9 AM) or late afternoon (after 5 PM)
• Accommodation Location - Staying within Old Town is romantic but expensive with many stairs. Lapad and Babin Kuk areas offer better value with beach access
• Parking - Old Town is pedestrian-only. If driving, use parking garages outside the walls (expensive in high season)
• Beach Access - Old Town has rocky platforms. Best beaches are Banje Beach (near Old Town), Copacabana (Lapad), and Sveti Jakov
• Dubrovnik Card - Multi-day card includes city walls, museums, and public transport (good value if visiting multiple sites)

Book your private transfer to Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik Airport transfer for comfortable access to the Pearl of the Adriatic.