Korčula is a compact walled town on a small peninsula, easy to see on foot in a few hours. Climb St. Mark's Cathedral bell tower for the view. Lumbarda's beaches and white-wine vineyards are a 15-minute bus ride away.
Where Korčula lies
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Korčula town is small. Small ships may tie up near the old town; larger ships anchor and tender to the waterfront (not verified for individual ships).
Shuttle. Not needed.
Getting to the sights
| The way | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Walk to Old town | Minutes | Free |
| Bus to Lumbarda (beaches, wineries) | About 15 minutes | About 3.50 euros (Wikivoyage, approximate) |
| Passenger ferry to Orebić (Pelješac) | About 20 minutes (Wikivoyage) | About 2 euros (Wikivoyage, approximate) |
| Water taxi to Nearby islets | Varies | Agree the price first |
Walk to Old town
- Walk from the landing to the Land Gate (Veliki Revelin) and up the main street.
Old town streets are stepped on the sides.
Bus to Lumbarda (beaches, wineries)
- Buses leave from the bus station at the southeast corner of the old town, about hourly Mon-Sat; fewer on Sunday (Wikivoyage).
Passenger ferry to Orebić (Pelješac)
- Roughly hourly from Korčula old town.
Water taxi to Nearby islets
- Water taxis wait along the harbor.
What to see
St. Mark's Cathedral and bell tower
Best view over red roofs and the sea.
- How
- Center of the old town.
- Time
- 45 minutes
- Tickets
- Tower about 3.50 euros; interior about 3 euros (Wikivoyage, approximate). Steps only, no lift.
Old town walls and towers
Herringbone street plan built to cut the wind.
- How
- Walk around the peninsula.
- Time
- 1 hour
- Tickets
- Some towers charge (not verified).
Marco Polo House
Claimed (but unproven) birthplace of the explorer.
- How
- Walk.
- Time
- 20-30 minutes
- Tickets
- About 3 euros (Wikivoyage, approximate).
Moreška sword dance
Traditional sword dance, performed for visitors in summer evenings.
- How
- In town.
- Time
- 1 hour
- Tickets
- Schedule and price not verified; usually evenings, so only on late-departing calls.
Lumbarda
Sandy beaches and Grk white wine.
- How
- Bus or taxi.
- Time
- 2-3 hours
- Tickets
- Free; tasting prices vary.
Your day, hour by hour
Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.
- 9:00 Ashore; walk to the Land Gate.
- 9:15 Old town loop; St. Mark's Cathedral and bell tower.
- 10:30 Marco Polo House; walk the walls.
- 11:30 Bus to Lumbarda; beach or winery; lunch.
- 14:30 Bus back to Korčula.
- 15:00 Coffee on the waterfront; be at the tender or ship 60-90 minutes before all-aboard.
What goes wrong, and how to avoid it
Beware
- Possible tender; wind can stop tenders.
- Very crowded when several ships are in.
- Stone streets are slippery.
Do this
- Climb the bell tower early before crowds.
- Ask the tourist board (+385 20 715 701) about Moreška dates.
Fees, money and access
Rules & fees
- No cruise caps or fees found for Korčula.
Accessibility
Waterfront is flat; the old town's side streets are stepped and the bell tower is stairs only.
Money
Euro (EUR) since 2023. Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for buses, water taxis and small cafes. Choose to be charged in euros, not dollars.
More of the The Adriatic
Sources & what we could not confirm · 2 sources · checked 2026-11
- Dock vs tender and landing point.
- Bus, ferry and sight prices (Wikivoyage only).
- Moreška schedule and price.