Dubrovnik: Epic Game of Thrones Tour + Lokrum Island Option

Dubrovnik’s Old Town served as King’s Landing, and this walking tour puts you right on its most recognizable set locations. You’ll see the harbor used in the series, climb to Lovrjenac Fortress, and stand on the Jesuit Staircase where Cersei’s walk of shame was filmed. The guide’s scene comparisons make the connection far clearer than wandering around with a list of filming sites.

I especially like the mix of screen locations and Dubrovnik history. I also like the option to continue to Lokrum Island, where you can sit on the official Iron Throne rather than one of the Old Town replicas. The main consideration is cost: the advertised $24.19 covers the guided walk, but Lovrjenac and the Lokrum boat and admission cost extra.

I also like that the guides bring printed or displayed images from the show, often adding filming stories from their own experience. Guides such as Darko, Alex, Bogdan, Davor, Ivan, and Ivor have been praised for humor and clear explanations. Expect plenty of steps, heat in summer, and a possible group of up to 110 people.

Key points to know before booking

• The real Iron Throne is on Lokrum: Choose the island option if sitting on the official throne matters to you.
• Lovrjenac costs extra: The fortress admission is €15, though that ticket gives you €15 off the Dubrovnik City Walls within 72 hours.
• The Jesuit Staircase is a major highlight: This is the setting for Cersei’s famous walk of shame.
• The tour is useful even if you are not a superfan: The Old Town walk includes Dubrovnik history and striking views.
• Plan for around ten flights of stairs: You need moderate fitness, and the route is not suited to people with mobility problems.
• Lokrum can turn a short tour into a half-day outing: After the formal tour, you can stay for swimming, a walk, lunch, or time at the island bars.

King’s Landing begins at Dubrovnik’s West Harbour

The tour starts near the City of Dubrovnik Tourist Board on Brsalje Street, just outside the Old Town. From there, the group reaches the West Harbour, one of the key filming areas for several seasons.

This is a strong opening because the harbor gives you an immediate sense of how Dubrovnik became King’s Landing. Your guide can point out the real stone walls and waterline while showing scenes from the series for comparison. The photographs matter here. Without them, a familiar harbor can look like just another pretty corner of Dubrovnik.

The stop lasts about 20 minutes and does not require an admission ticket. It is also a good place to get your camera ready before the route moves into tighter lanes, stairways, and crowded streets.

Lovrjenac Fortress brings the best views and the first extra fee

Lovrjenac Fortress sits outside the western walls on a rocky rise above the Adriatic. In the series, it supplied another important setting for King’s Landing. In real life, the reward is the view back toward Dubrovnik’s walls and Old Town.

You should treat this as both a filming stop and a sightseeing stop. Even if you care more about Dubrovnik than Game of Thrones, the fortress helps explain the city’s defensive position. The setting is dramatic, and the elevated view is one of the strongest parts of the route.

The catch is the €15 entrance fee, which is not included. You can pay by cash or card. Keep the ticket: it gives you €15 off entry to the City Walls, valid for 72 hours. A Dubrovnik Pass or a valid City Walls ticket also covers entry to the fortress, so check what you already plan to buy before paying separately.

The fortress section takes about 45 minutes. You will climb steps, and the full route contains about ten flights of stairs. In July and August, this exposed part of the walk can be very hot. Bring water, use sun protection, and do not assume the short tour length means an easy stroll.

Pile Gate connects the set to everyday Dubrovnik

Pile Gate is the main western entrance to Dubrovnik’s Old Town. It is free to see and takes about ten minutes on the formal itinerary, but the location deserves more attention than the clock suggests.

This is where the old city starts to feel like a working place rather than a movie set. Tour groups, residents, shops, stone streets, and fortress walls all meet here. Your guide can show how production crews used the gate and nearby streets while helping you get your bearings in the Old Town.

The area can become busy, especially during the warmer months. Listen closely when the guide gives the next meeting point, and stay aware of the group as you move through the entrance.

The Jesuit Staircase recreates Cersei’s walk

For many fans, the Jesuit Staircase is the key stop. The broad Baroque steps were used for Cersei’s walk of shame, one of the most memorable scenes filmed in Dubrovnik.

The guide’s screen images are particularly useful here. You can compare the angle, surrounding buildings, and stairway with the finished scene. The real staircase is more compact and more integrated into the city than it can appear on screen, which makes the visit interesting even if you have already watched behind-the-scenes clips.

The stop lasts about 15 minutes and is free. You may have to share the space with other groups, so this is not a long, quiet photo stop. It is best to listen first, then take your pictures quickly when the guide gives you time.

The staircase also shows why comfortable shoes matter. You will be walking on old stone surfaces, and the route continues through more uneven streets and steps.

Stradun gives you Dubrovnik beyond the show

Stradun is the Old Town’s main street and the natural place to connect the fictional city with the real one. The polished stone street cuts through the historic center, leading you past major buildings and busy public spaces.

The scheduled stop is about ten minutes and free. The Game of Thrones connection is part of the appeal, but I would pay attention to the guide’s comments about Dubrovnik itself. Several guides, including Davor, Bogdan, Alex, and Ivan, have been praised for adding Croatian and Dubrovnik history instead of delivering only episode trivia.

That balance is one reason this works for people who have not watched the series. You still get a guided walk through the Old Town, views, local context, and an explanation of how film crews altered the city for particular scenes.

Veliki Muo prepares you for Lokrum

The route then reaches Veliki Muo, where the ferry departs for Lokrum Island. This stop takes roughly ten minutes and does not include the boat fare or island admission.

If you book the Old Town version without Lokrum, the experience finishes without the island portion. If you choose the Lokrum option, the ferry crossing takes about 15 minutes. Boats run every half hour or every hour, depending on the season.

The island option needs a little planning because the tour’s formal walking portion may be described as two to three hours, while time on Lokrum can continue much longer. You are not simply visiting a photo stop and returning immediately. You can stay on the island afterward for a swim, a walk, lunch, or time at a bar.

Lokrum Island adds the real Iron Throne

Lokrum is just off Dubrovnik’s coast and was used as the setting for Qarth. The main Game of Thrones attraction is the official Iron Throne in the throne room of the island’s Benedictine Monastery.

This is the strongest reason to add the island. Old Town shops display replica thrones, but the Lokrum throne is the official one associated with the show. The tour includes a photo on it only with the Lokrum option.

The island also changes the pace of the experience. After the busy streets and steep Old Town route, you have room for nature, swimming, walks, and a meal. You can also try the island’s cliff-jumping spots, if conditions and your own comfort allow. The provided information does not specify how much free time you receive before a return boat, so ask your guide about the day’s ferry schedule.

The Lokrum option costs €30 for adults, including round-trip ferry and admission. Children aged five to 17 pay €5. Payment is made on the spot by cash or card. A three-day or seven-day Dubrovnik Pass gives a 20 or 30 percent discount, so the pass may make sense if you also plan to visit the City Walls and museums.

The guides make or break a film-location walk

The guide is the main value of this tour. Dubrovnik’s filming sites are spread through ordinary streets, and many are easy to miss or hard to recognize without context.

The strongest guides combine three things: clear show knowledge, local history, and practical group management. Alex has been praised for showing scene images and sharing filming details. Bogdan is known for humor and thoughtful explanations. Davor has been described as engaging and especially good at making the group feel comfortable. Ivan and Ivor have also been praised for personal filming stories, including time as extras.

Guide assignments vary, so you should not book expecting one particular person. The important point is the format: a licensed English-speaking guide, scene comparisons, and explanations that go beyond simple location names.

Large groups are possible, with a maximum of 110 people. That can sound unwieldy, but one useful detail is that headsets may be used, helping you hear in busy streets. Still, stay near the guide and be ready to move when the group does.

Price, timing, and the real cost of the outing

At $24.19 per person, the base price is reasonable for a guided Old Town walk lasting roughly two to three hours. You are paying for the guide’s route planning, filming knowledge, and the useful side-by-side images. You could find the Jesuit Staircase, Stradun, Pile Gate, and West Harbour on your own, but you would likely miss smaller connections and filming details.

The total cost depends on your choices:

• Base guided tour: $24.19 per person
• Lovrjenac Fortress: €15 per person
• Lokrum ferry and admission: €30 per adult, €5 for children aged five to 17
• Lokrum discount: 20 or 30 percent with a three-day or seven-day Dubrovnik Pass
• Lovrjenac and City Walls: the €15 fortress ticket gives €15 off the City Walls for 72 hours

The apparent bargain becomes less simple if you want both the fortress and Lokrum. Even so, the combined option can be good value for a full morning or afternoon, especially if you use the Lokrum time for swimming or lunch rather than booking a second island outing.

Book ahead if your dates are fixed. The experience is commonly reserved well in advance, with an average booking lead time of about 36 days.

Heat, stairs, and weather matter here

This is an active walking tour. You need moderate physical fitness, and the route includes approximately ten flights of stairs. It is not recommended if you have mobility issues.

Summer heat is the bigger practical issue. Bring water, a hat or other sun cover, and shoes with a firm grip. The fortress and island have exposed areas, so do not count on shade throughout the outing.

The activity requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of participants is not reached. For your own cancellation, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

Who will get the most from this tour?

You should book it if you want to see the famous filming locations without spending time hunting them down. It suits dedicated Game of Thrones fans, but it also works for anyone who wants a guided introduction to Dubrovnik’s Old Town with a strong visual theme.

The Lokrum option is best for you if the official Iron Throne matters or if you want a slower finish with swimming, nature, and food. It is less suitable if you have only a tight port-call schedule, dislike steep steps, or want a quiet private walk.

Non-fans should not feel left out. The route includes fortress views, Old Town streets, local context, and the chance to understand how Dubrovnik functions as a real city behind its screen identity.

Should you book the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour?

Yes, if you want a well-organized route and an entertaining guide to connect Dubrovnik with the series. The most praised elements are the scene comparisons, guide personalities, added city history, and the chance to visit the official Iron Throne on Lokrum.

Choose the basic tour if you mainly want the Old Town locations and fortress views. Add Lokrum if you have extra time and want the full experience, but budget the additional €30 and be ready for the tour to become a longer outing. For most fans, that island finish is worth it. For everyone else, the Old Town walk alone offers enough scenery and context to justify the modest base price.

FAQ

How long does the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour last?

The guided experience lasts approximately two to three hours. The Lokrum option can take longer because you may stay on the island afterward for swimming, hiking, lunch, or time at a bar.

Is Lokrum Island included in the tour price?

No. The Lokrum option requires an additional €30 for adults, including round-trip ferry travel and admission. Children aged five to 17 pay €5.

Is the official Iron Throne included?

A photo on the official Iron Throne is included only with the Lokrum option.

How much does Lovrjenac Fortress cost?

Entrance costs €15 per person and is paid on the spot by cash or card. The ticket gives you €15 off the City Walls for 72 hours. A Dubrovnik Pass or City Walls ticket also covers entry to the fortress.

How difficult is the walking route?

You should have moderate physical fitness. The route includes about ten flights of stairs and is not recommended for people with mobility issues.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour is offered in English and includes an official licensed guide.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Poor weather or failure to meet the minimum number of participants may also lead to a different date or a full refund.