Tour & Activity Scams in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Dubrovnik — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Mykonos, Barcelona, and Krakow.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
11
Total in Dubrovnik
How it works
Individuals near the Old Port sell informal boat tours to islands like Lokrum or the Elaphiti Islands at prices that seem competitive. The tours are shorter than advertised, or the boat is overcrowded and uncomfortable.
How it works
Unofficial boat operators near the Old City port charge tourists for trips to Lokrum Island at prices far above the official ferry operated by Lokrum concessionaire.
How it works
Individuals near the entrance to the city walls sell discounted entry tickets that are counterfeit or already used. The fraud is discovered only at the turnstile.
How it works
Touts selling Game of Thrones filming location tours in Dubrovnik charge premium prices (€60–100 per person) for self-guided walks that follow freely available maps found online.
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11 total warnings across all categories