For things to do in Dubrovnik Old Town on a day trip from Cavtat, start with a walk through the historic streets and consider the museums at the Rector’s Palace, St John Fortress and Rupe Granary.
Dubrovnik is 18 km from Cavtat, and bus number 10 connects the two. Hotel Seventh is a hotel in Cavtat, making the Old Town an option for a day out.
- Distance: Dubrovnik is 18 km from Cavtat.
- Bus: Libertas line 10 runs between Dubrovnik and Cavtat; check its current timetable before you travel.
- Museum locations: the Cultural History Museum is in the Rector’s Palace, the Maritime Museum is in St John Fortress, and the Ethnographic Museum is in Rupe Granary.
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01Start with a walk through the Old TownA walk through Dubrovnik Old Town is a straightforward way to begin the day, with the city’s historic…
02Historic landmarks and city streetsDubrovnik Old Town’s historic landmarks include the Rector’s Palace and St John Fortress, which also house…
03Museums and cultural stopsThree museum locations in Dubrovnik Old Town are the Rector’s Palace, St John Fortress and Rupe Granary.- 04FAQsThe Konavle tourism board gives the distance as 18 km and identifies bus number 10 as a route between the two.
Start with a walk through the Old Town
A walk through Dubrovnik Old Town is a straightforward way to begin the day, with the city’s historic streets as the setting.
The museums and landmarks sit within that historic area, so you can build your route around the places you want to visit rather than treating each stop as a separate destination. The one-day Cavtat itinerary also covers the town’s harbour and Old Town.
Dubrovnik is 18 km from Cavtat, so the Old Town can be part of a day out from the town.
Historic landmarks and city streets
Dubrovnik Old Town’s historic landmarks include the Rector’s Palace and St John Fortress, which also house museums. You can take in the streets on foot and use those locations to anchor the day’s cultural stops.
The Rector’s Palace is home to the Cultural History Museum. St John Fortress houses the Maritime Museum, while the Ethnographic Museum is located in Rupe Granary. These addresses make it easier to group a walk with museum visits in the Old Town.
Museums and cultural stops
Three museum locations in Dubrovnik Old Town are the Rector’s Palace, St John Fortress and Rupe Granary.
The Cultural History Museum is in the Rector’s Palace, the Maritime Museum is in St John Fortress, and the Ethnographic Museum is in Rupe Granary. For opening hours and current visitor details, check the official site before you go.
How do you get from Dubrovnik Old Town to Cavtat?
Libertas line 10 connects Dubrovnik and Cavtat, and the Konavle tourism board describes the route as scheduled every 30 minutes. That frequency may change, so check Libertas’s current timetable before setting out.
If you are planning the return by bus, use the operator’s current schedule rather than relying on an older timetable. The Cavtat to Dubrovnik bus route is the relevant connection to check as you plan the day.
Boat trips are another way to travel between Cavtat and Dubrovnik; check the details before you set out.
The Cavtat boat trips to Dubrovnik guide focuses on what to check before you go.
FAQs
How far is Dubrovnik from Cavtat?
The Konavle tourism board gives the distance as 18 km and identifies bus number 10 as a route between the two.
Which bus goes between Dubrovnik and Cavtat?
Libertas line 10 serves the Dubrovnik–Cavtat route. Check Libertas’s current timetable before travel.
Where are the museums in Dubrovnik Old Town?
The Cultural History Museum is in the Rector’s Palace, the Maritime Museum is in St John Fortress, and the Ethnographic Museum is in Rupe Granary.