Port guide · Croatia
The "Pearl of the Adriatic" and its city walls. Ships berth at Gruž port and a 15-minute bus ride takes you to the old town gate; from the walls you can see all the red roofs and the sea.
Ships berth at Gruž port, about 3 km from Pile Gate, the old town's western entrance. On busy days some ships anchor off the city and a tender drops you at the old harbour, so no bus is needed.
Time: About 15 minApprox. price: Approx. €1.73 (kiosk) / €2.50 (on board)
Lines 1A, 1B, 3 and 8 run from the port to Pile Gate; tickets are cheaper at the kiosk
Time: About 10 minApprox. price: Approx. €15–25 per car
Handy for a group; traffic often builds up near the old town gate
When several ships are in, the old town and the walls get crowded and buses back are full: go ashore early and walk the walls first thing.
Route 1
Bus to Pile Gate
Walk the city walls
Entry approx. €40; about 2 km and 1.5–2 hours. Mornings are less crowded and less sunny
Stradun
The main street, lined with stone houses and cafés
Rector's Palace and Clock Tower
Cathedral of the Assumption and lunch by the old harbour
Bus back from Pile Gate
Route 2
The best view over the whole old town. The cable car costs about €27–30 return or about €15 one way; if you're fit, ride up and walk down the trail in about an hour.
From the old town to the lower cable car station
Outside the north wall, about a 5-minute walk
Cable car up Mount Srđ
About 4 minutes
Summit viewpoint: old town and sea
Down by cable car or on foot
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Transport and ticket prices are approximate, checked in November 2026, and may change. The latest all-aboard time is the one announced on board.
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