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

Dubrovnik’s stone lanes and sea views made it one of Game of Thrones’ most convincing settings, and this tour shows you how the real city became King’s Landing. You’ll visit filming spots tied to Blackwater Bay, Qarth, and the Old Town, then finish with your own Iron Throne photo.

I like the small group of no more than eight, which gives you a better chance to ask questions. I also like the local angle: guide Ivona explains how filming affected daily life in Dubrovnik, not just which scene was shot where. The main consideration is price: at $78.10 for about 1 hour 45 minutes, this makes the most sense if you care about both the show and the city.

Key points to know before booking

• The tour connects Game of Thrones scenes to real Dubrovnik life, including what locals made of the filming.
• You visit King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth locations across three stops.
• The group is capped at eight people, a useful size for questions and photos.
• Your Iron Throne photo comes at the end, at Dubrovnik City shop on Boškovićeva Street.
• A Game of Thrones locations book is included, giving you a way to continue exploring after the tour.
• The 9:00 am start helps you see the Old Town early, though you should still expect some steps and outdoor walking.

Why this Dubrovnik tour feels different from a scene checklist

Many Game of Thrones tours can become a fast hunt for familiar backdrops. This one aims to add the human side of production. You hear about life in Dubrovnik while the series was being filmed and how local people viewed the show.

That matters because Dubrovnik is not a theme park built for King’s Landing. It is a living Croatian city, and the filming took place around streets, homes, and public places that residents use every day. The local perspective gives the locations more meaning than a simple list of episode references.

You also get a useful souvenir: a book showing Game of Thrones locations. It is a small inclusion, but a practical one. After the tour, you can use it to revisit places or understand other parts of the city connected with the series.

The tour is offered in English. The guide named in the strongest feedback is Ivona, who is described as punctual, kind, and able to answer questions about both the show and Dubrovnik. That combination is important here. You are not only looking for fictional places. You are also trying to understand the real setting around them.

Starting at Amerling Fountain at 9:00 am

The tour begins at Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa at 9:00 am. Starting early has a practical advantage in Dubrovnik, especially if you want to see the Old Town before the day gets busier and warmer.

You should arrive ready for an outdoor walking tour. The supplied details do not give a total walking distance or a full accessibility breakdown, so I would not treat this as a seated sightseeing activity. Most people can take part, and the meeting point is near public transportation.

The small group limit is one of the tour’s better features. With no more than eight people, you can usually hear the guide more easily than in a large street group, and you have a fair chance to ask about a particular character, scene, or building. The size also helps when the group pauses for photographs.

Because the tour starts at one point and ends at another, you should plan your day around the finish rather than assuming you will return to the fountain. The final stop is inside the Old Town area at Dubrovnik City shop, Iron Throne, on Boškovićeva 7, reached from the Buža entrance.

Apartment Villa Ahava and the Blackwater Bay setting

The first stop is Apartment Villa Ahava, where you spend about 20 minutes. This location is associated with popular scenes at King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth.

That mix makes the stop useful for understanding how one real Dubrovnik setting could serve several fictional places. Game of Thrones often used the same city from different angles and dressed it in different ways. A guide can help you separate what you are seeing in front of you from the story world created on screen.

The stop is listed with free admission, so there is no separate ticket to buy. Its short length also keeps the tour moving. You get time to connect the location with the show without spending most of the morning at one building.

This is likely to be most rewarding if you have watched the series recently or remember key scenes well. If you only know the show casually, the local explanation still gives the place context, but you may not recognize every reference. I would not book this tour solely for grand views or monuments. Its purpose is specific: matching Dubrovnik locations with Game of Thrones moments and hearing how the city functioned during filming.

One hour inside Dubrovnik’s Old Town

The longest part of the tour takes place in the Old Town, with about one hour devoted to popular King’s Landing scenes. This is the core of the experience.

The Old Town works well for a filming tour because the setting is not a single attraction behind a gate. The streets, walls, and buildings create the atmosphere you recognize from the show. You can see how the production used Dubrovnik’s existing urban fabric rather than constructing an entirely separate fantasy city.

A full hour gives the guide room to do more than point toward a doorway and name an episode. Ivona’s approach, based on the information provided, includes the backstory of the locations, details about filming, and answers to questions about the city. That extra conversation is one reason this tour earns more than a basic photo walk.

You should pay attention to the contrast between fiction and daily life. On screen, these streets may represent political danger, royal power, or unrest. In real life, they are part of Dubrovnik’s historic center. That contrast is one of the most interesting parts of the tour, especially when the guide explains what residents thought about the production.

The Old Town section is also where the tour can feel least predictable. The exact rhythm depends on the guide’s storytelling and on conditions in the streets. The provided schedule gives an approximate duration, not a minute-by-minute route. That is normal for a walking tour, but it means you should allow your morning to remain flexible.

Ending at the replica Iron Throne

The tour ends at Apartments Boškovićeva, where you get about 10 minutes for an Iron Throne picture. The photo opportunity is included, and the endpoint is Dubrovnik City shop, Iron Throne, at Boškovićeva 7 near the Buža entrance.

This is a lighthearted finish after the location tour. You have the chance to sit on a replica of the Iron Throne and pose as King or Khaleesi of King’s Landing. The activity is clearly designed for photographs, so have your camera or phone ready before the final stop.

The 10-minute allocation is short, but it should be enough for a few group or individual pictures if everyone keeps things moving. Since this is the final stop, you do not need to rush away immediately to catch the rest of the route. You can continue exploring from the Old Town afterward.

The ending also gives the tour a clear payoff for fans who want a tangible souvenir. The filming sites provide context, while the throne photo gives you something personal to take home. If you are traveling with children or friends who enjoy playful holiday photos, this may be one of the most memorable parts.

What $78.10 means in practical terms

The price is $78.10 per person. That is not a low-cost way to spend 1 hour 45 minutes, so I would compare it with what you want from the morning.

For a committed Game of Thrones fan, the price includes several useful elements: a specialist route through multiple filming locations, a local guide, a small group capped at eight, the Iron Throne photo stop, and a locations book. The local information also reaches beyond the show, since the tour includes discussion of life in Dubrovnik during filming and answers about the city.

For a casual viewer, the value is less certain. You will still see parts of the Old Town and hear about the filming locations, but much of the tour’s appeal depends on recognizing the fictional settings. If your main goal is general Dubrovnik sightseeing, a city-focused tour may make better use of your money.

The strongest case for booking is the combination of specialist subject matter and local conversation. You are not paying only for transportation or admission, since the listed locations have free admission. You are paying for the guide’s interpretation, the small group setting, and the organized connection between separate places.

The price also becomes easier to justify if you plan to use the locations book afterward. You can treat the guided route as an introduction, then revisit other filming sites independently. That gives the purchase more value than a single photo stop.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would recommend this tour first to people who have watched Game of Thrones and want to see how Dubrovnik became King’s Landing. You will get the most from it if you enjoy matching a real street or view with a scene and asking questions about how filming worked.

It also suits visitors who want a small, focused activity rather than a large group tour. The maximum of eight creates a more personal setting, and the feedback specifically highlights the benefit of a very small group, with one outing having only three participants.

The tour can also work for companions with different interests. A dedicated fan can focus on the scenes, while someone less invested in the series can listen to the local stories and city information. Still, the show is the clear center of the experience, so nonfans should be comfortable spending most of the morning on that theme.

The early start may suit you if you want to keep the afternoon free. It can also fit neatly into a day of Old Town sightseeing because the tour finishes inside the city rather than at a separate transport hub.

What to keep in mind before you go

This is an outdoor activity and requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. You should dress and plan for a walking route, although the supplied details do not specify the exact terrain or total distance.

The tour is offered in English, so you should be comfortable following explanations and asking questions in English. Confirmation is provided when you book, and the activity is near public transportation.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the 9:00 am start. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund. That deadline uses Dubrovnik local time, so check the time carefully if you are arranging plans from elsewhere.

The tour is booked, on average, 39 days in advance. That does not guarantee that every date sells out, but it is a useful sign that you should not leave planning until the last moment if your Dubrovnik dates are fixed.

The strongest parts of the experience

The best feature is the guide’s role. Ivona is specifically praised for being on time, kind, and able to explain both Game of Thrones locations and Dubrovnik itself. Those qualities matter more than a long list of filming stops because the route depends on clear storytelling.

The second strength is the local viewpoint. Hearing how residents experienced filming adds an angle you cannot get from watching the series or taking photographs alone. It places the production inside a real city rather than treating Dubrovnik as a backdrop with no people attached to it.

The third is the group size. A cap of eight is small enough for questions and better communication. If your group ends up much smaller, as one outing did, the tour can feel almost like a private walk without the full cost of a private booking.

The Iron Throne photo is a simple touch, but it completes the theme well. You move from seeing the show’s locations to taking your own place in its fictional world.

Should you book the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour?

Book it if Game of Thrones is a real reason for your Dubrovnik visit, or if you want a short, focused way to connect the show with local life. The small group, guide Ivona’s personal approach, the Old Town route, and the included Iron Throne photo make it more substantial than a quick stop for pictures.

Think twice if you are mainly seeking a general introduction to Dubrovnik, a long sightseeing tour, or the lowest possible price. At $78.10, the value depends on your interest in the series and on how much you care about guided context.

For fans, I would book ahead, choose the 9:00 am start, and keep the rest of the morning open after the final photo. You will finish with a locations book, a better sense of how Dubrovnik became King’s Landing, and a playful throne picture to prove you claimed it.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones tour begin?

It begins at Amerling Fountain, Ul. Svetog Đurđa, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 9:00 am.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

Where does the tour finish?

It finishes at Dubrovnik City shop, Iron Throne, at Boškovićeva 7 near the Buža entrance to the Old Town.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour has a maximum of eight participants.

Is the Iron Throne photo included?

Yes. The tour includes the Iron Throne photo stop at Apartments Boškovićeva, where you can sit on a replica throne.

Which Game of Thrones locations are included?

The route includes places connected with King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth. The Old Town section focuses on popular King’s Landing scenes.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour is offered in English.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.