Dubrovnik old town and city walls from Dubrovnik: ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Dubrovnik old town and city walls independently from Dubrovnik saves about $157 per person compared with NCL's excursion (NCL $187 vs $30 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- NCL: 7 excursions that include Dubrovnik old town and city walls, median $187 per adult, e.g. "Game of Thrones - Ventur".
Ship excursions that include Dubrovnik old town and city walls often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
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- Dubrovnik: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide · $22 · 4.8★ (6,059 reviews)
- Dubrovnik: War Walls Walking tour and Old Town Opt Pass card · $30 · 4.8★ (83 reviews)
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Getting back to the ship
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
- Dubrovnik old town and city walls is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Dubrovnik old town and city walls excursion from Dubrovnik on NCL?
NCL's Dubrovnik old town and city walls excursions start at a median of $187 per adult (7 options, $79 to $345), converted from €168.
Can you visit Dubrovnik old town and city walls on your own from the Dubrovnik cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $30 per person (5 tours compared, from $22). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Dubrovnik old town and city walls independently?
Usually: the gap is about $157 per person, or $629 for a family of four, against NCL's price.
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