Is the Dubrovnik Pass Worth It? My Honest Review
If you are planning a trip to Dubrovnik, you may have heard about the Dubrovnik Pass. The Dubrovnik Pass is absolutely worth it, especially if you plan to walk the Dubrovnik Walls as the entry fee is the same price as getting the pass.
The Dubrovnik Pass also includes entrance to several museums, free public transport, and other local discounts.
I recently visited Dubrovnik and bought the 3-day Dubrovnik Pass to use during my trip. In this post, I’ve reviewed what the Dubrovnik Pass includes and why it is worth getting.
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Planning a Trip to Dubrovnik?
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Don’t have time to read this whole post? Here’s why the Dubrovnik Pass is worth it:
✔️ Entry to Dubrovnik City Walls and Lovrjenac Fortress
✔️ Entry to several museums in Dubrovnik (including Rector’s Palace)
✔️ Free use of public transport in Dubrovnik
✔️ If you plan to walk on the Dubrovnik Walls you should definitely purchase a Dubrovnik Pass as the entry for the walls alone is the same price as getting the pass
The Dubrovnik Pass – An Easy Way to Explore Dubrovnik and Save Money
The Dubrovnik Pass is a city card that gives you entry to a number of attractions and museums in Dubrovnik, including entry to the famous Dubrovnik City Walls.
Plus, the pass also gives you discounts at several local restaurants which is an added bonus.
Not only does using the Dubrovnik Card help you save money, but it also makes it super easy to visit a number of attractions in the city.
Cost of the Dubrovnik Pass
The Dubrovnik Pass has a 1-day, 3-day, or 7-day option.
1-day: €35 per person
3-day: €45 per person
7-day: €55 per person
Personally, we chose the 3-day because it allowed us more flexibility in visiting a few different attractions, plus we utilized some of the discounts at local restaurants.
I think you could easily do the 1-day option if you were on a budget. I would only choose the 7-day option if you planned to use the included public transportation and planned to visit multiple attractions.
Where to Buy the Dubrovnik Pass
You can buy the Dubrovnik Pass on the official website or at several places throughout the city.
We bought our pass online and it gave us a QR code to use for the pass. It was straightforward and easy to do it this way.
However, if you prefer to buy the pass in person you can visit one of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board Offices or at one of the hotels or museums listed here.
How to Use the Dubrovnik Pass
Using the Dubrovnik Pass is super easy – simply show your pass or QR code on your phone to gain entry to the attraction.
Keep in mind, you are only allowed 1 visit per attraction. This includes the Dubrovnik Walls, so once you enter you cannot enter at a later time without paying again.
The Dubrovnik Card also provides a discount at some local restaurants and attractions. To get the discount you simply show the pass (must be used on one of the days the pass is valid for). Here is a list of discounted attractions and restaurants.
What the Dubrovnik Pass Includes
The Dubrovnik Pass includes admission to several city attractions (including the Dubrovnik City Walls), public transportation, and discounts to other attractions and specific restaurants.
Attractions Included with the Dubrovnik Pass
✅ Dubrovnik City Walls
✅ Lovrjenac Fortress
✅ Rector’s Palace & Cultural History Museum
✅ Dubrovnik Natural History Museum
✅ Franciscan Monastery Museum
✅ Maritime Museum
✅ Ethnographic Museum
✅ House of Marin Držić
✅ The Pulitika Studio
✅ Archeological Exhibitions
✅ Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik
✅ Bukovac House
Public Transportation
The Dubrovnik Pass also provides free public transportation (on days when the pass is active) through the public bus system. For more information and bus schedules, visit the Dubrovnik bus website.
Other Discounts
The Dubrovnik Pass also provides discounts to other local attractions and to some of the local restaurants. To see the list of current discounts, visit the Dubrovnik Pass website.
My Dubrovnik Pass Review: Was it Worth It?
In our experience, the Dubrovnik Pass was absolutely worth the cost. In fact, we saved a good amount of money by using the pass (which I will break down below).
In addition to saving money by using the Dubrovnik Card, we also felt that it was easy to use and convenient. Overall, I highly recommend getting the Dubrovnik Pass for your trip.
Review on How We Saved Money Using the Dubrovnik Pass
We decided to purchase the 3 day pass because we wanted to spread out some of our activities.
However, you could easily purchase the 1 day pass if you planned to only do the Dubrovnik Walls & 1 or 2 of the smaller museums.
Attractions we visited with our Dubrovnik Pass:
✔️ Dubrovnik City Walls & Lovrjenac Fortress (€35 value per person)
✔️ Rector’s Palace (€20 value per person)
✔️ Franciscan Monastery Museum (€6 value per person)
We got the 3 day Dubrovnik Card and paid €90 total. Had we not purchased the card we would have paid €122 total for the above attractions.
So, we saved €32 by purchasing the Dubrovnik Card.
In addition to those savings, we also got a 10% Discount on Dinner at Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Cafe because we had the Dubrovnik Pass. There are several restaurants that offer a discount for pass holders (see the full list here).
When is the Dubrovnik Card Not Worth It?
Even though the Dubrovnik Card is a great deal, there are still scenarios when the Dubrovnik Card would not be worth it.
For example, if you DON’T plan to walk on top of the Dubrovnik City Walls or visit any museums, then it wouldn’t make sense to buy the pass.
FAQ: Is the Dubrovnik Pass Worth It?
Yes, the Dubrovnik Pass includes the city walls. The Dubrovnik City Walls are one of the most popular attractions in Dubrovnik, and one of the reasons why it is worth it to get a Dubrovnik Pass.
The Dubrovnik Pass does not include admission for the cable car. It also doesn’t include admission for the ferry to Lokrum Island, which is another popular thing to do in Dubrovnik.
The Wrap Up: Why the Dubrovnik Card is Worth It
Yes, the Dubrovnik Pass is 100% worth it if you plan to visit the Dubrovnik City Walls or the local museums. Having the Dubrovnik Pass allows you to visit several attractions and use public transport, which really makes exploring Dubrovnik easy.
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