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Short, cheap bus to one of Europe's great walled towns.

Where ships dock

  • Gruž cruise port (about 3 km from the Old Town)
  • Tenders to the Old Town harbor (some ships)

Getting to town

Libertas buses 1A/1B run from Gruž to Pile Gate in about 10–20 minutes: €1.73 pre-bought or €2.50 from the driver (reported).

Taxis are available. The Old Town is car-free.

Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.

Money & entry

Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.

Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.

Top sights nearby

  • City Walls (about €40 high season, reported)
  • Stradun main street
  • Fort Lovrijenac
  • Cable car to Mount Srđ

Beaches

  • Banje Beach (by the Old Town)
  • Lokrum island (boat)

Safety & tips

  • Walk the walls early; it's hot and crowded later.
  • The walls are one-way with no re-entry.
  • Croatia uses the euro.

Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.

⏰ Back to the ship on time

Bus queues at Pile Gate can be long. Leave 60 minutes before all-aboard.

Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.

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