Best Dubrovnik shore excursions
The top-rated independent excursion in Dubrovnik is "From Dubrovnik: Mostar and Kravica Waterfall Day Trip" (4.6★ from 10,747 reviews, from $33). The biggest saving against the ship is nature / waterfall / park: $341 per person less than NCL. Prices and ratings checked November 2026.
Ranked from real traveller ratings: each tour's star rating weighted by how many reviews it has, so a 4.9 with 3,000 reviews beats a 5.0 with 25. Only tours we matched to a tour type in Dubrovnik are included.
Top-rated independent excursions
Best value against the ship
| Tour type | Line | Ship | Independent | Saving for 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature / waterfall / park | NCL | $374 | $33 | $1,363 |
| City / island tour | NCL | $237 | $22 | $857 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | NCL | $295 | $156 | $557 |
| Kayak / paddle | NCL | $168 | $39 | $514 |
| Ruins / history | NCL | $89 | $31 | $230 |
Where the ship is cheaper
- Food & tasting on NCL: $128 on the ship vs $138 independent.
Without a tour: near the pier
- Old Town (Pile Gate): ~10 min by road (2.8 km).
- Lokrum island: ~15 min by road (5.0 km).
Ships dock at Gruž, about 3 km from the Old Town. City buses and shuttles run to Pile Gate, and the city walls are the classic first stop.
Questions
What is the best excursion in Dubrovnik?
On ratings, "From Dubrovnik: Mostar and Kravica Waterfall Day Trip" leads with 4.6 stars from 10,747 reviews. On value, nature / waterfall / park saves the most against the ship ($341 per person).
What is the cheapest well-rated excursion in Dubrovnik?
"Dubrovnik: 1.5-Hour Old Town History Walk – Small Group Tour" from $18 per person (4.8★, 726 reviews).
What can you do in Dubrovnik without booking an excursion?
Within about 20 minutes of the pier: Old Town (Pile Gate) (~10 min by road), Lokrum island (~15 min by road).