Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Boat Tour

Dubrovnik’s Old Town Port is your gateway to Westeros on this short boat tour to Lokrum Island. The ride takes about 15 minutes, with views of Villa Šeherezada, Hotel Belvedere, and the old quarantine site before you reach the filming locations.

I like the mix of screen lore and real history, especially the Benedictine monastery and Lokrum’s gardens. I also like the small group limit of 15 people, which should make it easier to hear the guide and get a photo on the Iron Throne. The main drawback is the price, $148.93 per person, for an experience lasting about 90 minutes.

Key points to know before booking

• Sail from Dubrovnik’s Old Town Port: Meet at the pier used by ferries to Lokrum, where a representative holds a HORIZON sign.
• See three memorable sights from the water: The route passes Villa Šeherezada, Hotel Belvedere, and the former quarantine area.
• Walk through fictional Qarth: The island gardens serve as the setting for the great city from Game of Thrones.
• Visit a Benedictine monastery: Your guide blends real Dubrovnik and Lokrum history with stories from Westeros.
• Take your Iron Throne photo: The tour includes entry to the Iron Throne room.
• Choose how to return: You may go back with the guide or stay on Lokrum and return on a later boat.

Why this short Lokrum tour works for Game of Thrones fans

This is not a full-day television pilgrimage. It is a compact add-on to a Dubrovnik visit, built around one nearby island and a handful of recognizable filming settings.

That focus is useful. You do not spend hours on a bus or rush between distant locations. Instead, you leave the Old Town by boat, see several coastal sights from the water, walk through Lokrum’s gardens, and finish with the Iron Throne photo that most fans will want.

The tour also avoids treating Dubrovnik as only a film set. The Benedictine monastery gives the visit a real sense of place. You hear about Westeros, but you are also walking through a site with its own connection to Dubrovnik and Lokrum.

I especially like that the guide shares both kinds of information. A good guide can explain why a garden or building appeared on screen while also giving the setting some local meaning. Dorotea, one guide associated with this experience, is praised for combining historical details with Game of Thrones information and allowing plenty of time for photographs.

Meeting at the Old Town Port at noon

The meeting point is Porat Dubrovnik, Ribarnica ul. 1, at the Old Town Port. The start time is 12:00 pm.

Look for the HORIZON representative with a sign at the large pier where the ferry to Lokrum departs. This detail matters because the port can feel confusing if you are searching for a private tour boat rather than the main ferry departure area.

You should bring the full booking confirmation, not only the ticket portion. The instructions specifically ask you to print the entire confirmation document with all details. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the activity is offered in English.

The tour requires at least four participants to operate and accepts a maximum of 15. That is a useful balance. Four people is a small minimum, but the tour could still be cancelled if demand is too low. The 15-person ceiling keeps the walking portion from becoming a large crowd.

The 15-minute boat ride to Lokrum

Once aboard, the guide helps with boarding and the boat leaves the port for Lokrum. The crossing takes about 15 minutes, so the ride is short but still adds an important part of the experience.

From the water, you pass Villa Šeherezada, linked here with Tyrion’s time before leaving King’s Landing. You also see Hotel Belvedere and the quarantine site. These views give you a different angle on Dubrovnik than you get from the city walls or narrow streets.

The boat ride is part transport and part introduction. You are already hearing filming connections before stepping onto the island. That keeps the tour moving and makes the short duration feel more purposeful.

Do not expect a long sightseeing cruise. The boat is mainly the way to reach Lokrum, and the listed crossing lasts about 15 minutes. Still, it gives you a pleasant break from walking through Dubrovnik and lets you view the coast from a fresh position.

Walking through Qarth on Lokrum Island

At Lokrum’s pier, the guided walk lasts about 30 minutes through the gardens used as the City of Qarth. In the show, Qarth is described as the greatest city that ever was or will be. On the island, the gardens provide the setting for those scenes.

For fans, this is the heart of the tour. You can connect a real location with scenes from the series instead of looking at a photo or hearing a vague reference. The walk is short, so the guide can keep the focus on specific places and filming details.

For everyone else in your group, the island still offers a change of pace from Dubrovnik’s urban streets. The tour does not present Qarth as a replacement for seeing Lokrum itself. You walk through the gardens, hear the fictional story, and get time to take pictures.

The 30-minute walk also tells you what kind of experience this is. It is an introduction rather than an exhaustive visit to Lokrum. If you want a long island outing, you can stay after the guided portion and return later by boat.

The Benedictine monastery and Westeros stories

The Benedictine monastery is one of the strongest parts of the visit for anyone who wants more than a quick photo stop. The setting links the show’s fantasy world with a real historic site.

Your guide explains fictional Westeros history while you walk through the monastery area. This blend is what gives the tour its appeal. You get the fun of recognizing a filming location, but the place is not reduced to a television backdrop.

I would pay attention here even if you are not a devoted fan. The monastery helps ground the visit in Lokrum, while the Game of Thrones stories keep the explanation lively for those who came specifically for filming locations.

The supplied details do not promise a long historical lecture, and the complete guided walk on the island is limited in time. Think of this as a focused introduction to the monastery and gardens, not a full historical tour of every part of Lokrum.

The Iron Throne photo stop

The tour includes a visit to the Iron Throne room, where you can take photos. This is the most direct fan moment of the day, and it is included rather than treated as an extra charge.

Photo opportunities matter on a tour like this. You are not only hearing that a scene was filmed nearby. You get a clear visual souvenir of the connection. If you are visiting with friends or family, this is likely the moment when everyone takes part, even those who are less interested in the show.

The small group limit should help here, though the exact time available for each person is not specified. If the photo is important to you, keep your camera ready and listen for the guide’s instructions.

Returning with the guide or staying on Lokrum

After the guided walk and Iron Throne visit, you have a choice. You can return to the mainland with the guide, or stay on Lokrum and use the next boat ride back.

This flexibility is a real advantage. If you want only the Game of Thrones experience, you can finish with the group and return to Dubrovnik. If you want more time on the island, you can remain behind and explore independently before taking a later boat.

The details do not specify how frequently the later boats run or how much additional time you receive. Ask the guide about the next departure before separating from the group. You should also be comfortable managing your own return if you decide to stay.

The official activity ends back at the original meeting point. The included round-trip boat ride covers the transfer to and from Lokrum, but food, drinks, and anything beyond the stated inclusions are not covered.

Is $148.93 a fair price?

At $148.93 per person, this is not a cheap way to see Lokrum. The value depends on what you want from the outing.

For a dedicated Game of Thrones fan, the price pays for several linked elements: an English-speaking local guide, the round-trip boat, a guided island walk, the filming-location stories, the monastery visit, and access to the Iron Throne room. You also avoid arranging the boat trip and island visit yourself.

The price is harder to justify if you simply want to reach Lokrum. The boat ride is only about 15 minutes each way, and the guided walk lasts roughly 30 minutes. Since the entire activity is about 90 minutes, the tour is best viewed as a specialized guided experience, not as a general island excursion.

The group discount option may help if you are booking for several people, though no discount amount is provided. A group of friends who all enjoy the show will likely get more value than a mixed group where only one person cares about the filming locations.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend it most strongly to Game of Thrones fans who want a simple, organized way to connect Dubrovnik with the series. The Iron Throne room, Qarth gardens, and Westeros stories give the visit a clear purpose.

It also suits first-time visitors who want a short boat outing without giving up most of the day. The total duration is about 90 minutes, and the start at noon leaves room for other sightseeing before or after.

Families and mixed-age groups may find the format easy to manage because the boat transfer is short and the walk is limited. Most people can participate, according to the tour details, but the activity does require good weather.

I would be more cautious if your main aim is a full Lokrum visit. The guided portion is brief, and details about additional island time are limited. In that case, you may want to use the optional free time after the tour, provided you confirm the return boat schedule with the guide.

Practical details that affect your day

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket, but you are also asked to print the entire confirmation document. Follow that instruction carefully, since the representative needs the full set of booking details.

Food and drinks are not included. Plan around the noon departure, especially if you prefer to eat before sightseeing. The experience begins and ends at the Old Town Port, so it is easy to connect with other plans in Dubrovnik, though the exact finish time can vary slightly with boarding and boat schedules.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund. The local cut-off time applies.

Weather can affect the outing. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. The same applies if the minimum of four participants is not reached, with the choice of another date or experience, or a full refund.

Final verdict: book it for the filming locations

Book this tour if the words Qarth and Iron Throne make you want to reach for your camera. You get a scenic boat transfer, a focused island walk, a Benedictine monastery visit, and a guide who connects real Dubrovnik with the world of Westeros.

I would skip it if you want a long, independent day on Lokrum or if $148.93 feels too high for a short activity. For committed fans, though, the small group, included boat ride, and direct access to the Iron Throne room make the experience easier to enjoy than arranging each part on your own.

FAQ

Where does the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Boat Tour start?

It starts at Porat Dubrovnik, Ribarnica ul. 1, at Dubrovnik’s Old Town Port. Meet at the large pier where the ferry to Lokrum departs.

What time does the tour start?

The scheduled start time is 12:00 pm.

How long does the tour last?

The activity lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

How long is the boat ride to Lokrum Island?

The boat ride from Dubrovnik to Lokrum takes about 15 minutes.

What will I see on Lokrum?

You will walk through the gardens used as the City of Qarth, visit a Benedictine monastery, hear Westeros stories, and visit the Iron Throne room.

Is the boat ride included?

Yes. Round-trip boat transportation between Dubrovnik and Lokrum is included.

Can I stay on Lokrum after the guided tour?

Yes. After the guided portion, you may return to the mainland with the guide or stay on Lokrum and return on the next boat ride.

What happens if the tour is cancelled?

If poor weather or an insufficient number of participants causes cancellation, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.