Buza Gate: A Secret Entrance to Dubrovnik's Old Town

Getting There

• Walking

  From Stradun (the main street in Old Town), walk towards the northern side of the city. After passing the Church of St. Blaise, take the first left and continue straight until you reach the city walls. Buza Gate will be on your left. Be prepared for a climb, as there are many steps involved.

• Public Transport

  If arriving by bus to the main bus station, take a local bus towards Pile Gate. From Pile Gate, walk through the Old Town towards the north, following signs for Buza Gate. Alternatively, from the bus station, a Bolt or Uber ride to Buza Gate will cost approximately €7-16 and take around 12 minutes. Bus ticket is approximately 2 EUR.

• Taxi

  Taxis can drop you off near the Buza Gate. Be aware that the Old Town is a car-free zone, so you'll need to walk the final distance. From Pile Gate, a taxi ride to Buza Gate is not recommended due to the short distance and pedestrian-only zone. A taxi from the airport to Buza Gate is approximately 45-58 EUR. Expect to pay around 9 HRK (1.3 EUR) for each additional kilometer after the initial charge of 30 HRK (4 EUR).

• Parking

  Parking near Buza Gate is limited and expensive. The closest parking lot, 'Buza Gate Parking Lot', costs around 7 EUR per hour. Consider parking further away at 'Dubrovnik Center Parking' (3 EUR per hour) or near the main ferry terminal in Gruž (3 EUR per hour) and taking a bus or taxi to the Old Town. Be aware that the Buza Gate parking area involves many steps to get to the Old Town.