Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones Tour + Iron Throne Photo (Small Group)

Dubrovnik’s old city makes a convincing King’s Landing, and this tour takes you beyond quick photo stops. You’ll visit filming sites around the walls and old streets, hear how production changed daily life in town, and finish with your own Iron Throne photo.

I like the small maximum of eight people, which gives you a fair chance to ask questions. I also like the local angle, especially the chance to hear what it was like for residents while the show was filming. The included Game of Thrones locations book is a useful extra for exploring on your own.

The main drawback is the price: $78.10 for about 1 hour and 45 minutes is not cheap. This makes the tour a better choice for serious fans who want context and a guided walk, rather than anyone seeking only a quick throne photo.

Key points at a glance

• Small group capped at eight: You get a more personal walk and a better chance to speak with the guide.
• Local view of filming: The tour covers how production affected life in Dubrovnik, not just which scene was shot where.
• Three distinct stops: You visit Apartment Villa Ahava, Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and the Iron Throne location at Boškovićeva.
• English-speaking guide: The experience is offered in English and begins at 9:00 am.
• Photo finish included: You can sit on a replica Iron Throne and pose as King or Khaleesi of King’s Landing.
• Useful follow-up material: A Game of Thrones locations book helps you continue exploring after the walk.

Why this Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour works

Dubrovnik is one of those places where television scenery and real streets overlap in a striking way. The city’s stone lanes, gates, walls, and sea views supplied much of the look of King’s Landing. A good tour should help you connect those images to the actual places, and this experience adds a second layer by explaining how filming felt to people who lived there.

That local perspective is the strongest reason to book. You are not simply being shown a doorway and told which character passed through it. You also hear about daily life during production and how residents viewed the show. That can make the tour more interesting even if you have already seen many behind-the-scenes clips.

The format is compact. In roughly 105 minutes, you visit three locations and get time for questions and photographs. That is long enough to provide context without taking over an entire day in Dubrovnik, where you may also want time for the city walls, museums, churches, and a leisurely meal.

The group limit matters. With no more than eight people, you should find it easier to hear the guide in narrow streets and keep the walk moving at a comfortable pace. A small group also makes the Iron Throne photo stop less awkward than a large procession arriving all at once.

Starting at the Amerling Fountain

The tour begins at the Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa at 9:00 am. Starting in the morning is useful in Dubrovnik, especially if you want to see the Old Town before the rest of your sightseeing day gets crowded with other plans.

Your mobile ticket is accepted, and confirmation arrives at booking. The meeting point is near public transportation, though the supplied details do not specify which routes or stops serve it. Give yourself enough time to reach the fountain, since the tour does not accept changes made less than 24 hours before departure.

The early start also gives you a practical advantage. After the walk, you can continue sightseeing from the Old Town rather than arranging a separate return trip. The tour ends inside the city at Boškovićeva, near the third entrance to the old city from Buže.

Apartment Villa Ahava and the wider King’s Landing view

The first stop is Apartment Villa Ahava, where you spend about 20 minutes. This area is tied to scenes connected with King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth.

That combination gives the opening stop a broad Game of Thrones focus. Instead of beginning with just one famous alley, the tour introduces several parts of the fictional world through one Dubrovnik setting. You can expect the guide to explain the filming connection and place the scenes within the surrounding streets and views.

Admission is included, with no separate ticket listed for this stop. The visit is brief, which keeps the tour moving, but it also means you should not expect a long stop for detailed exploration. The value here comes from the guide’s explanation and the way the locations connect to different parts of the story.

This is also where a local guide can add something a standard self-guided map cannot. A book or online list can identify a filming site, but it cannot easily explain how the place functioned during production or what the city made of its sudden role in a global television series.

One hour through Dubrovnik’s Old Town

The Old Town receives the largest portion of the tour, about one hour. That is sensible. It is the part of the experience where the show’s locations and Dubrovnik’s everyday city life come together most clearly.

The tour focuses on popular King’s Landing scenes. You’ll walk through the setting rather than viewing it only from a distance, with the guide pointing out the places used on screen and explaining how they appear in the series.

This is the heart of the experience for fans who want more than a photograph. The Old Town stop allows time for questions, and the small group should help you stay engaged with the guide instead of simply following along at the back.

I would pay close attention to the local details here. The most useful part may not be the name of each scene, which you can find in a book. It is the explanation of what filming meant for people living and working in the city. That context helps you see Dubrovnik as a real community first and a television set second.

The Old Town portion also makes the tour useful for people traveling with a mixed group. A dedicated fan can follow the show references, while someone less familiar with the series can still learn about Dubrovnik and see the streets through a new lens. The guide, Ivona, has received particular praise for combining Game of Thrones information with practical knowledge about the city and for answering questions clearly.

Because the Old Town is an active public area, the experience is not a closed studio visit. You should expect the walk to take place in the city itself, where normal movement and other activity can continue around you. That is part of the appeal, but it means the precise feel of each stop can vary.

The Iron Throne photo at Boškovićeva

The final stop is at Apartments Boškovićeva, where the included Iron Throne photograph takes about 10 minutes. Here, you get the most direct souvenir of the tour: a chance to sit on a replica throne and pose as King or Khaleesi of King’s Landing.

This short stop gives the experience a clear finish. You have spent most of the tour hearing about locations and filming, then get a playful image to take home. If you are choosing between a location walk and a simple photo attraction, this tour gives you both.

The ending point is the Dubrovnik City shop, Iron Throne, at Boškovićeva 7, near the third entrance to the Old City from Buže. Since the tour ends here, you can continue into the old city afterward or use the location as a clear point for the next part of your day.

Ten minutes is enough for the promised photograph, but do not expect a long private photo session. The small group should help keep the process manageable, though the schedule still needs to accommodate everyone. If the picture is your main reason for booking, check that you are comfortable paying for the full guided experience rather than a stand-alone photo opportunity.

What the local guide adds

The guide is central to the value of this experience. Ivona has been singled out for being on time, kind, and able to combine filming stories with useful information about Dubrovnik. Those details matter because a location tour can easily become a string of references that mean little once you leave the site.

Here, you should expect the guide to cover two kinds of information:

• Which Dubrovnik places were used for Game of Thrones scenes
• What life in the city was like while filming took place

That mix is important. The first gives fans the scenes they came to see. The second gives you a better sense of Dubrovnik beyond its role as King’s Landing.

The guide also answers questions, which is one reason the eight-person limit has real value. If you want to ask about a particular scene, a filming detail, or the city itself, a small group creates more room for conversation than a large walking tour.

The experience is offered in English. If you are comfortable following an English-speaking guide through a city walk, the language format is straightforward.

Is $78.10 a fair price?

At $78.10 per person, this is a premium short tour. You are paying about $44.60 per hour, before placing a value on the included book, the guide’s time, and the Iron Throne photograph.

That price is easiest to justify if you care about the show and want a local explanation rather than a self-guided route. The small group, the 1-hour-45-minute duration, and the photo stop make it more than a basic walk past a few locations.

The price is harder to justify if you only want to sit on the throne. In that case, a shorter photo-focused option might better match your priorities, though the supplied information does not provide prices for alternatives.

I would also consider how much independent research you have already done. If you have a detailed locations book and know Dubrovnik well, the guided context may feel less essential. If you want someone else to connect the locations, stories, and city life in a limited amount of time, the cost becomes more reasonable.

The included locations book helps. It gives you a way to revisit the route and continue looking for Game of Thrones sites after the guided portion ends. It is not a substitute for the guide, but it extends the value beyond the 105-minute walk.

Who should book this experience?

This tour suits serious Game of Thrones fans who want to see King’s Landing locations in person and hear more than scene labels. It also fits first-time Dubrovnik visitors who like city walks with a clear theme and a local voice.

It is a good match for small parties, couples, and families who prefer a personal guide. The eight-person maximum is especially helpful if you dislike large groups or want to ask questions.

The tour may be less suitable if you have only one spare hour, dislike television-themed sightseeing, or want a broad Dubrovnik tour covering major cultural sights. The Old Town section includes useful city information, but the main purpose remains Game of Thrones filming locations.

Most people can participate, and the tour is near public transportation. Still, this is a walking experience through the city, so plan your day around the fixed 9:00 am start and the need to reach the meeting point on time.

Weather, cancellation, and planning details

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you can receive a different date or a full refund.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before departure are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows Dubrovnik’s local time.

The tour is available with a mobile ticket and confirmation is provided at booking. Since the group is limited to eight people and the experience is booked, on average, 39 days ahead, planning early makes sense if your dates are fixed.

Final verdict: a strong choice for fans who want context

Book this tour if you want three things in one compact outing: recognizable King’s Landing locations, a local account of filming in Dubrovnik, and an Iron Throne photograph.

I especially like the balance between the one-hour Old Town walk and the shorter photo stops. The tour does not treat Dubrovnik as a theme-park set. It uses the show as a way into the city, then adds the kind of local detail that makes the route more memorable.

Skip it if you only want a quick throne picture or if $78.10 feels too high for a short activity. For committed fans, though, the small group, Ivona’s city knowledge, and the included locations book make this a well-focused way to see Dubrovnik through the lens of King’s Landing.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones tour start?

It starts at the Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa in Dubrovnik.

What time does the tour begin?

The tour begins at 9:00 am.

Where does the tour end?

It ends at the Dubrovnik City shop, Iron Throne, at Boškovićeva 7 near the third entrance to the Old City from Buže.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is eight people.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

Does the tour include an Iron Throne photograph?

Yes. The final stop includes time to sit on a replica Iron Throne and take a photograph.

Which locations are included?

The tour visits Apartment Villa Ahava, Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and Apartments Boškovićeva for the Iron Throne photo.

Is admission included at the stops?

Admission is listed as free at Apartment Villa Ahava and the Old Town. The Iron Throne photo stop is included in the tour price.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. If poor weather cancels the experience, you will be offered another date or a full refund.