The old city is the place for shopping, though most of it is firmly geared towards the bountiful tourist trade with prices to match. A number of small shops hug the Stradun, but the warren of streets that break north and south from this thoroughfare offer more variety and, often, cheaper prices.

The daily market on Gunduličeva Poljana mainly stocks fresh fruit and vegetables, but sometimes handmade lace and other unique souvenirs such as gold and silver jewellery, homemade honey and wooden handicrafts can be found here. Selling everything from souvenirs and paintings to wine, Dubrovačka Kuća (Dubrovnik House), Svetog Dominika, is a good bet. Croatian wine is also available from the Vinotekas on the Stradun and Od Puča.

Shops generally open at around 0900 and stay open until 1900 or 2000, though opening times tend to be erratic and are limited in the winter months. Most shops open seven days a week.