Dubrovnik: Epic Game of Thrones Tour + Lokrum Island Option

Dubrovnik’s Old Town becomes King’s Landing on this walking tour, but the real treat is seeing the filming places beside images from the show. Lovrjenac Fortress, the Jesuit Staircase, Pile Gate, and the West Harbour all gain a new layer when you know what happened on screen.

I like the way the guides mix Game of Thrones details with Dubrovnik’s own story. I also like the Lokrum option, which adds the official Iron Throne and time to swim, walk, eat, or simply cool off after the Old Town route. The main catch is cost: the advertised $24.19 does not include Lovrjenac’s €15 entry fee or the €30 round-trip Lokrum ticket.

Key points to know before booking

• The tour uses scene images on location, making it easy to compare Dubrovnik with King’s Landing and Qarth.
• Lovrjenac Fortress brings the best views, but its €15 entry fee is extra and the climb includes many stairs.
• The Lokrum option finishes on the island, where you can see the official Iron Throne and stay afterward.
• English-speaking guides add local stories, with guides such as Alex, Bogdan, Davor, Darko, Ivan, and Bob praised for humor and show knowledge.
• The tour suits non-fans too, since the route also works as a guided walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town.
• Summer heat matters: bring water, sun protection, and shoes that handle about 10 flights of stairs.

Why this tour works better than hunting for locations alone

You can find many Game of Thrones sites in Dubrovnik without a guide. The trouble is knowing which corners matter, what was changed for filming, and how a narrow street looked when filled with actors, horses, guards, or digital scenery.

This tour solves that problem with images from the series. At each stop, the guide shows you the screen version and points out what remains in front of you. That simple comparison is especially useful at locations that look ordinary until you recognize the scene.

The walk also gives you a broad introduction to the Old Town. Guides regularly add stories about Dubrovnik and Croatia, so the experience is not limited to show trivia. That makes it a reasonable choice even if one person in your group has never watched the series.

The tour has a maximum group size of 110, so do not expect a private walk. Headsets have been used successfully on larger departures, helping you hear the guide while moving through busy streets. Still, a large group can make photographs and quick stops less relaxed than they would be on a small tour.

Starting at the West Harbour, where King’s Landing begins

The meeting point is beside the City of Dubrovnik Tourist Board on Brsalje Street, near the western side of the Old Town. From there, the route moves toward the West Harbour, one of the major filming areas.

The harbour is a strong opening because it gives you an immediate sense of how Dubrovnik was used on screen. The water, walls, and stone buildings create the setting, while the guide fills in the production details. You spend about 20 minutes here, enough to get oriented without using up too much of the walking time.

I would arrive ready to listen and take quick photographs. This is a group tour, and the guide needs to keep everyone moving. The images from the series are the main tool here, so your attention is better spent comparing the real view with the scene than trying to photograph every angle.

Lovrjenac Fortress and the price of the best viewpoint

Lovrjenac Fortress is one of the tour’s most worthwhile stops. It served as an important filming setting, and its position above the water gives you broad views toward Dubrovnik’s walls and the Adriatic.

You spend about 45 minutes here, which is the longest stop on the standard Old Town route. The time allows the guide to explain the filming location and give you a chance to take in the views. This is also where the tour becomes physically demanding.

Entry is not included. The fee is €15 per person, payable by cash or card. That may feel steep on top of the tour price, but the ticket has a useful feature: it gives you €15 off the city walls for 72 hours. A Dubrovnik Pass or a valid city wall ticket also covers entry to the fortress.

That changes the value calculation. If you already plan to walk the city walls, buying the pass may be better than paying separate admission. Check your own sightseeing plans before booking, since the fortress fee is the most common source of surprise.

The climb includes roughly 10 flights of stairs across the route. You need moderate physical fitness, and the tour is not suitable for people with mobility problems. Anyone with knee trouble should think carefully before choosing it. The views are excellent, but there is no point paying for a tour you cannot comfortably complete.

Pile Gate and the first Old Town scenes

Pile Gate is Dubrovnik’s main western entrance and one of the clearest places to understand the city’s defensive design. It is also a useful transition from the fortress area into the streets of the Old Town.

The stop lasts about 10 minutes. The guide connects the gate to scenes from the series and explains how the real entrance was used as a setting. Because this is a public passage, you should expect people moving around you. Listen closely and keep your camera ready rather than expecting a long, quiet photo stop.

Pile Gate is also practical for getting your bearings. Once you pass through, the route leads into the Old Town’s compact streets, where several major locations sit within walking distance of one another.

The Jesuit Staircase and Cersei’s walk

The Jesuit Staircase is the stop most likely to matter to dedicated fans. It was used for Cersei’s walk of shame, and the steep stone steps give the scene its unmistakable shape.

You spend around 15 minutes here. The guide uses show images to help you match the camera view to the actual staircase. This is one of the places where the side-by-side comparison adds real value, since the filming angle and crowd control made the screen version feel larger and more dramatic.

The steps also underline the physical nature of the tour. You are walking on old stone and climbing repeatedly, not simply stopping at marked plaques. Wear shoes with a firm grip, especially if the stones are warm, polished, or wet.

The staircase can be busy, so patience helps. You may need to wait for a clear moment to take a photograph. The guide’s job is to explain the scene and keep the group together, not to provide unlimited time for individual pictures.

Stradun, Dubrovnik’s main street with a television past

Stradun is the Old Town’s principal street and a natural place to pause between filming locations. The broad stone thoroughfare gives you a different view of Dubrovnik after the tighter spaces around the staircase and fortress.

The stop lasts about 10 minutes. Here, the guide can point out the real street while explaining how the production used the city’s architecture. You also get a chance to notice the scale of the Old Town itself, rather than seeing it only as a collection of show locations.

This is one reason the tour works for people who are not committed fans. You are still walking through a central part of Dubrovnik, learning how the city is arranged and hearing local context along the way.

The choice at Veliki Muo: finish in town or continue to Lokrum

The route reaches Veliki Muo, where the ferry departs for Lokrum. This is the point where the two versions of the experience separate.

The standard tour focuses on Dubrovnik’s Old Town and fortress. The Lokrum option continues by boat, with the crossing taking about 15 minutes. Ferries run every half hour or every hour depending on the season, so the precise timing can affect how long the overall experience feels.

The Lokrum ticket is not included. Round-trip transport and island admission cost €30 for adults, while children aged 5 to 17 pay €5. A three-day or seven-day Dubrovnik Pass provides a 20 or 30 percent discount.

That extra charge is significant beside the base tour price. I would choose it only if you want more than a quick television-location walk. Lokrum is not just an add-on photo stop. The island gives you time for nature, swimming, walking, cliff jumping, and food or drinks, and you may remain there after the guided portion ends.

Lokrum Island and the official Iron Throne

Lokrum was used as Qarth, giving the tour a different visual mood from the stone streets of King’s Landing. The main show-related prize is the official Iron Throne in the Benedictine Monastery’s throne room.

That is a better souvenir than posing beside a replica in the Old Town. The tour includes a photo on the official throne, but only with the Lokrum option. If that picture is high on your list, confirm that you are booking the correct version.

The guided Lokrum visit lasts about 30 minutes, but the island itself can take up much more of your day. You can stay afterward for a swim, a walk, lunch, or time at a bar. The ferry crossing is short, so the island is easy to combine with the tour if the schedule and weather cooperate.

Do not treat the island as a guaranteed quick finish. Ferry frequency changes with the season, and poor weather can stop the boat service. In one such case, the additional fee was reimbursed, but you should still keep your wider Dubrovnik plans flexible.

What the guides add to the experience

The guide makes or breaks this kind of tour. The strongest guides do more than recite filming facts. They show the scene, explain what was altered for television, and add local context without turning the walk into a lecture.

Several guides associated with this experience have been praised by name, including Alex, Alexandria, Bogdan, Bob, Davor, Darko, Ivan, Ivor, and others. Some guides have worked as extras in the series or were present during filming, which can lead to behind-the-scenes details unavailable from a map or self-guided app.

You should not expect one specific guide unless your booking says so. The individual approach may vary, but the tour’s format gives each guide useful tools: scene images, a compact route, and several locations with clear connections to the show.

The best part is often the humor and personal stories. Guides such as Bogdan, Davor, Darko, and Alex have been singled out for warmth, clear instructions, and a lively style. Just as important, several guides bring in Dubrovnik’s past, so you are learning about a real city rather than walking through a television set.

Price, extra fees, and overall value

The starting price is $24.19 per person, which is fair for a two to three-hour guided walk if you care about Game of Thrones or want a structured introduction to Dubrovnik’s Old Town.

The base price does not cover everything. Plan for:

• Lovrjenac Fortress: €15 per person
• Lokrum round-trip ferry and admission: €30 for adults
• Lokrum admission for children aged 5 to 17: €5
• Possible savings through a three-day or seven-day Dubrovnik Pass

The fortress fee is easier to justify if you will also use the €15 city wall discount within 72 hours. The Lokrum option is more expensive, but it includes a real change of scene, the official Iron Throne, and the chance to remain on the island after the guided visit.

For a fan who wants only filming locations, the basic tour may be enough. For someone spending a full day in Dubrovnik and looking for a swim or lunch away from the Old Town, Lokrum can offer better value despite the extra cost.

Heat, stairs, timing, and practical preparation

Dubrovnik can be very hot in summer. Bring water and some form of sun protection. You will be outside for much of the walk, and the stone streets and stairs offer little relief.

Allow time for about 10 flights of stairs. Good walking shoes matter more here than stylish footwear. The route is not recommended for people with mobility issues, and anyone with knee problems should consider a less demanding way to see the city.

The tour lasts approximately two to three hours, but the Lokrum option may extend your outing because you can stay on the island afterward. The end point is different from the start, so do not plan on finishing where you met the group.

The experience is offered in English and includes a mobile ticket. It operates near public transportation, but the most important transport decision is whether you want to continue by ferry to Lokrum.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund. The activity also depends on good weather and a minimum number of participants, so a cancellation by the operator may lead to another date or a full refund.

Who should book this Dubrovnik tour?

I would choose this tour if you want the show locations explained rather than simply photographed. The scene images, fortress visit, and local stories give you more than a list of addresses.

It is also a good choice for mixed groups. A dedicated fan gets the filming details, while a non-fan can still enjoy the Old Town, the views from Lovrjenac, and Dubrovnik’s historical background.

I would skip the Lokrum option if you have a tight schedule or do not want extra costs. I would choose it if you have time for a slower afternoon, want the official Iron Throne photo, or would enjoy swimming and lunch on the island.

Should you book it?

Yes, if Game of Thrones is a major reason you came to Dubrovnik, or if you want a lively Old Town walk with a clear theme. The guide’s scene comparisons and personal filming stories are the strongest reasons to go.

Book with your eyes open about the extras. Budget for the fortress, decide in advance if Lokrum is worth €30, and prepare for heat and stairs. If you already have a Dubrovnik Pass, the numbers look better. If you want a short, flat, low-cost walk, this is not the right fit.

FAQ

How long does the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour last?

The tour lasts approximately two to three hours. Choosing the Lokrum option can make your outing longer because you may stay on the island after the guided visit.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

Is the official Iron Throne included?

A photo on the official Iron Throne is included only with the Lokrum option. The standard Old Town tour does not include it.

How much does Lokrum cost?

The round-trip ferry and Lokrum admission cost €30 for adults. Children aged 5 to 17 pay €5. Payment is made on the spot by cash or card.

Is Lovrjenac Fortress included in the tour price?

No. Admission costs €15 per person and is paid on the spot by cash or card. A Dubrovnik Pass or a city wall ticket covers entry, and the fortress ticket gives €15 off the city walls for 72 hours.

How many stairs are involved?

You should expect approximately 10 flights of stairs along the route.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

No. The tour requires moderate physical fitness and is not recommended for people with mobility issues.

Can I stay on Lokrum after the tour?

Yes. With the Lokrum option, you can remain on the island afterward for swimming, walking, lunch, drinks, or other free time.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather cancels the experience, you will be offered another date or a full refund. The tour may also be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached, with the same choice of another experience or a refund.