Game of Thrones Extended Tour with Swords and Props

Dubrovnik’s stone walls become the Red Keep, King’s Landing, Qarth, and Blackwater Bay on this small-group walk. The best part is the guide’s connection to the production: Robert, Pero, and Nera have worked as extras on the series and can add filming stories beyond the usual scene-location facts. You also get real-looking replica swords and shields for photos, not just a quick look at a plaque.

I like the mix of Game of Thrones scenes and Dubrovnik history, which keeps the tour useful even when you are not reciting family trees from memory. I also like the scene photographs, held against the real locations, and the free Lokrum map with filming spots. The catch is simple: there are many stairs, and Lovrjenac Fortress costs an additional €15.

Key details before you book

• On-set stories: Guides including Robert, Pero, and Nera have worked as extras on the show and can explain how scenes were filmed.
• Nine major locations: The route covers Lovrjenac Fortress, the West Harbour, Pile Gate, the Jesuit staircase, Rector’s Palace, and more.
• Props you can handle: Pose with replicas of Oathkeeper, Longclaw, Needle, and a Dothraki arakh, along with shields and other props.
• Small groups: The maximum is 12 people, with private arrangements available for groups larger than five.
• Extra fortress cost: Lovrjenac Fortress admission is not included and costs €15 per person.
• Plan for the heat: Comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a hat will make the stairs and exposed stone streets much easier.

Starting beneath the Lannister banner

The meeting point is by the Aphrodite and Pan statue on Ul. Svetog Đurđa, near Amerling Fontana. Look for the guide holding a Lannister banner. That small detail helps, since Dubrovnik’s streets can feel confusing when you are trying to match a meeting point with a film scene.

The tour lasts about two and a half to three hours. It is conducted in English and uses a mobile ticket. With a maximum of 12 people, you get a better chance to ask questions and take photos than you would on a large coach-style walk.

The route is a walking tour through the Old Town and nearby fortifications. You do not ride between locations, so wear shoes with a firm sole. Some sections are steep, and the Walk of Shame staircase is exactly the sort of place where Dubrovnik’s beauty and its knack for tiring your legs arrive together.

Lovrjenac Fortress, the Red Keep in real stone

The first major stop is Lovrjenac Fortress, perched outside the western walls. In the series, it became the Red Keep and appeared in scenes including Joffrey’s nameday tournament, Tyrion confronting Joffrey, Sansa’s rescue by the Hound, and the Purple Wedding.

The guide also points out the setting for the Power is Power exchange and other scenes tied to King’s Landing. Scene photographs help you see how camera angles, costumes, and set dressing transformed this stark seaside fortress into a royal palace.

Lovrjenac is the main extra expense. Admission is €15 per person, and it is not included in the tour price. Still, this is one of the most important stops, so I would count the fee as part of the true cost rather than treat it as an optional surprise.

The fortress also provides some of the best views on the route. You can see the old city walls, the water, and the rugged coast from a setting that feels far removed from a studio set. Go early if you can. A morning departure may give you quieter conditions at the fort and softer light for photos, though the exact crowd level will depend on the day.

The West Harbour and the waterfront of King’s Landing

From the fortress, the walk continues to Dubrovnik’s West Harbour. This is the fictional waterfront of King’s Landing, used for scenes involving the Starks’ final reunion and farewell, Blackwater Bay, and the slaughter of King Robert’s bastard children.

You will also hear about Myrcella’s departure and return, along with the conversation between Sansa and Littlefinger. The harbor is a good place to pause because the location works on two levels. Fans get their scene references, while everyone else gets a handsome view of the old walls, boats, and open water.

The guide’s printed or digital scene images matter here. At first glance, a harbor may simply look like a harbor. When you compare the present view with the frame from the series, you can spot the exact wall lines, steps, and water angles used by the production.

Pile Gate and the entry to King’s Landing

Pile Gate served as one of the recognizable entrances to King’s Landing. The tour connects it with Jaime’s return and the riots against Joffrey.

This is also one of the most practical stops for understanding how Dubrovnik works as a film location. The gate is a real entrance into the Old Town, not a sealed backlot built for television. Daily life continues around it, and the guide can show how the production used the existing passage, stonework, and surrounding streets.

You will likely encounter other people moving through the gate, especially at busy times. That is not a flaw in the tour, but it does mean you may need patience for a clear photo.

The Rupe Museum and Littlefinger’s brothel

The Rupe Museum provides a shorter stop, connected with Littlefinger’s brothel and views toward the Tower of the Undying. The building and surrounding streets show how the show could suggest a much larger fictional city with only a compact section of Dubrovnik.

This stop is useful for fans who enjoy production details. A guide who worked on the series can explain what it felt like to be involved as an extra and how familiar streets appeared differently once costumes, props, and camera crews arrived.

The stop itself is brief, about 10 minutes, so do not expect a full museum visit. The point is the location and its connection to the show.

The Jesuit staircase and the Walk of Shame

The Church of St. Ignatius is one of the tour’s most memorable stops. Its broad staircase became the setting for Cersei’s Walk of Shame, and it offers the main opportunity to pose with the tour’s props.

You may handle replica versions of Oathkeeper, Longclaw, Needle, and a Dothraki arakh. Shields and other pieces are also available. The guide disinfects the props and visual materials after each tour, which is a useful practical touch when several people are handling them.

This is where the tour shifts from looking at places to playing with the show. You can pose, stage a mock sword fight, and ask the guide to take photos. The props are especially useful for families and mixed-age groups, since younger fans may care less about a detailed filming explanation and more about holding a sword at the spot where an important scene took place.

The staircase is also a reminder to pace yourself. Dubrovnik’s stone steps are uneven in places, and the Croatian sun can become intense once clouds move away. Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat. Comfortable shoes are not a polite suggestion here.

Rector’s Palace as the Spice King’s palace

Rector’s Palace became the palace of the Spice King of Qarth. The setting offers a different look from the fort and harbor, with grand stone architecture that helped sell the show’s more exotic locations.

This stop also gives the guide a chance to connect the fictional world with Dubrovnik’s actual past. The best guides on this tour do not treat the city as a collection of television backdrops. They explain what you are seeing in the real city, then show how the production adapted it.

That balance is one of the tour’s strengths. You can enjoy the fantasy connection without missing the architecture and civic history directly in front of you.

Dominican Monastery and the market streets

The Dominican Monastery area served as part of the King’s Landing market and continued the Walk of Shame route. The stop lasts around 15 minutes, long enough to place the scene and take photos without turning the tour into a full architectural lecture.

The narrow streets and stone façades here make it easy to understand why Dubrovnik was chosen for King’s Landing. The city already had the dense medieval-looking setting the production needed. The show added story, costumes, and visual effects, but much of the atmosphere comes from the real streets.

If you have not watched the series recently, the guide’s images will help. The photographs keep the scene references clear and prevent the walk from becoming a blur of names and locations.

Ploce Gate and the final view

The tour ends at Ploce Gate, on the eastern side of the Old Town. From here, you get views toward the duel arena and Qarth, with the route closing on another strong combination of sea, walls, and stone.

Ending here is convenient if you plan to continue toward the eastern side of Dubrovnik. It also means the tour does not return you to the original meeting point, so keep the finish at Ploce Gate in mind when planning lunch, transport, or your next sightseeing stop.

The final location works well as a visual finish. You have moved from the western fortress through harbors, gates, stairways, palaces, and market streets, then arrive at a viewpoint that makes the city’s geography easier to grasp.

Why the guides make the difference

The tour’s strongest feature is not simply the number of locations. Dubrovnik has several Game of Thrones walks, and many can point out the same walls and stairs. The added value here comes from guides who were involved in filming as extras.

Robert is repeatedly singled out for combining humor, local knowledge, and show trivia. Pero is noted for behind-the-scenes stories and for taking photos during the tour. Nera has worked on the production several times and uses a book of location photographs to compare the scenes with the places in front of you.

The guide’s personal connection does not turn this into a celebrity tour. You are not meeting a principal cast member. You are getting the perspective of people who saw the set operation from close by and can explain how filming worked, how scenes were staged, and what it was like to be part of the production.

That detail is especially valuable if you already know the series well. Fans who have done other film tours may find the usual facts thin, but this experience includes scene photographs, filming details, and first-hand anecdotes that add more substance.

What the $66.51 price really covers

At $66.51 per person, the tour is not the cheapest way to walk around Dubrovnik. You are also paying €15 for Lovrjenac Fortress, so the total rises once that admission is added.

The price makes more sense if you plan to visit several filming locations anyway. A guide organizes the route, identifies the exact scenes, carries visual references, supplies props, and adds local context. You also avoid spending part of your day trying to work out which gate or staircase appeared in which episode.

The small group helps justify the cost. A cap of 12 people is still large enough to feel social, but small enough for questions and photos. Groups larger than five can contact the provider about a private tour, which may suit families or friends who want their own pace.

I would be less enthusiastic about the value if you have never watched the show and only want a general Dubrovnik history walk. You will still see beautiful parts of the city, but the tour’s main strength is the meeting of fandom, filming knowledge, and local explanation.

Who will enjoy this walk most

You should book this if Game of Thrones is a major reason you want to see Dubrovnik, especially if you enjoy behind-the-scenes production details. The replica weapons make the experience more playful than a standard location walk, and the scene photos help even if your memory of the episodes is a little rusty.

It also works well for families. A granddaughter or younger fan can enjoy the props and photos while adults take in the city’s architecture and history. Guides are reported to allow time for questions and pictures, and the pace can feel relaxed rather than rushed.

You might choose another tour if stairs are difficult for you or if you want a slow, fully accessible city tour. The route includes fortifications, steep streets, and a long staircase. A moderate level of physical fitness is advised.

The tour is offered in English. Service animals are allowed, and the route is near public transportation, though no transport between stops is provided.

My booking advice

I would book this tour for a committed fan who wants more than a list of filming spots. The guide’s on-set experience, scene photographs, props, and local stories give the walk a personal edge, while the route covers the major locations in a manageable three-hour window.

Budget for the €15 fortress ticket, start as early as practical, and wear proper shoes. If you want quiet time at Lovrjenac, early touring is your best bet. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time, which gives you some flexibility when planning around Dubrovnik’s weather and crowds.

Skip it if you are not interested in the show or if stairs are a serious concern. For everyone else, especially fans who want to hold Needle or Longclaw where famous scenes were filmed, this is a lively and well-focused way to see Dubrovnik.

FAQ

How long does the Game of Thrones tour last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes to three hours.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at the Aphrodite and Pan statue at Ul. Svetog Đurđa 4 in Dubrovnik. The first listed stop is Amerling Fontana, where you should look for the guide holding a Lannister banner.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Ploce Gate, at Ul. Frana Supila 2-4.

Is Lovrjenac Fortress included in the price?

No. Admission to Lovrjenac Fortress costs €15 per person and is not included.

Can I use the swords and props?

Yes. The tour includes replica swords such as Oathkeeper, Longclaw, Needle, and a Dothraki arakh, along with shields and other props for photos and play. The guide disinfects the props after each tour.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 12 people. If your group has more than five people, you can contact the provider to arrange a private tour.