Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Extended Tour

Dubrovnik makes an unusually convincing King’s Landing: its gates, stone lanes, steep steps, and sea-facing walls are real, not a studio backdrop. This 150-minute walk links the show’s locations with the city itself, so you get both filming stories and a close look at the Old Town.

I like two things in particular: the small group, limited to nine, makes it easier to ask questions and take photos, and guides such as Robert, Toni, and Parco have worked as extras on the show, bringing first-hand set stories. One consideration is the climb: expect about 300 steps, and note that the Lovrjenac Fortress entrance ticket is not included.

The tour at a glance

• Walk through King’s Landing: Visit filming locations around Dubrovnik’s Old Town, from city gates and narrow lanes to the port.
• Hear from a guide with set experience: Robert, Toni, and Parco have shared stories from their work as extras and their knowledge of the production.
• See Dubrovnik from above: The route includes views of the Old Town, Lokrum Island, and the harbor.
• Handle replica weapons: Swords and other props, including replicas of Longclaw, Needle, and a Dothraki arakh, add a playful pause.
• Plan for steps and sun: The walk takes about two and a half hours and includes roughly 300 steps. Comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are sensible.

Following King’s Landing from Pile Gate

Meet the guide outside the city walls at Pile Gate, near Amerling’s Fountain. The guide carries a Lannister banner, and you can confirm your booking by asking to see your name on the guide’s list. It’s a practical meeting point at the edge of the Old Town, where the route can begin on foot without a hotel pickup.

The walk starts with a climb toward Fort Lovrjenac, often called the Red Keep by fans. The ascent gives you an early look across Dubrovnik’s terracotta roofs and stone walls, along with a chance to pick out locations used in the series. The views are a draw even if you know the show only from a few episodes.

There is an important distinction here: the fortress entrance ticket is not included. The tour includes the climb and views, but if you want to enter Lovrjenac, budget for that separately. The steps are also a real part of the outing, not a footnote. With about 300 steps across the route, this is best for people comfortable walking uphill and through a historic city.

From the Stark reunion to the city gates

Just a short distance from Pile Gate, the guide points out a tucked-away spot associated with the Starks’ final reunion and farewell in the series finale. It is a small location rather than a grand set piece, which makes the stop a good example of how the show used Dubrovnik’s ordinary corners to create its fictional capital.

The route also visits the beach connected with Myrcella’s departure for and return from Dorne. Here, the setting helps explain how Dubrovnik’s coastline doubled for places far beyond Croatia. You see the real geography, then compare it with the story the production built around it.

Next comes an entrance through the city gates, tied to Jaime’s return home in the show. From there, the tour moves into streets and lanes associated with the rebellion and Joffrey. This is where the Old Town’s close-packed stone architecture does much of the work: a turn into a narrow lane can shift the mood from public square to private intrigue in a few steps.

The pace is on foot, and the lanes can be busy, particularly at popular filming spots. The small group helps keep the walk manageable, but you should still expect to pause, listen, and move along with other people in the Old Town.

Narrow lanes, the Sept, and Qarth

The old streets lead to a location associated with Littlefinger’s brothel, then on toward the Sept of Baelor. For fans, the Sept stop carries an obvious dramatic association: Cersei’s walk of shame. The guide uses visuals to help connect the real place with the screen version, a useful aid when a location looks different without costumes, set dressing, and camera angles.

A few steps farther, the route visits the Chancellor’s Palace. The tour then crosses, in the show’s imagination, to the Spice King of Qarth’s palace. That change of fictional geography is part of the fun: Dubrovnik serves as more than one place in the series, and the guide can show how production reused the city’s architecture.

At Drogon’s Skybridge, you can compare the built scene with the real location. This kind of stop is valuable even if you are not a fan who remembers every episode. It reveals how a filming crew can frame an existing bridge or courtyard to make it feel larger, stranger, or more dangerous than it appears in person.

The tour includes visuals to support these comparisons. They help you see what the camera saw, rather than relying only on memory of a scene. If you have watched the series recently, you will likely recognize more details; if not, the guide’s explanations and Dubrovnik’s setting still give the stops context.

Props, Cersei’s route, and the harbor view

As the walk continues, you follow in Cersei’s footsteps toward a location used as a Red Keep entrance. There is time to handle the weapon collection, with replicas such as Longclaw, Needle, and a Dothraki arakh. It is a light, hands-on break in a tour built around walking and listening, and a good chance to take a photo.

The props are replicas, not a reason to expect a full costume or role-playing session. Think of them as a fun extra that lets you hold a piece of the show’s visual world. They may be especially welcome if you have children or a serious fan in your group, though the walk itself is not described as a children’s activity.

The last stretch reaches a terrace in front of Revelin Fortress. From here, you can look toward Lokrum Island, the Duel Arena, and the Old Town port. The view gives the route a satisfying finish, while the guide connects the scenery with stories about Qarth, Oberyn, the Mountain, and the Dothraki deserts.

The port is also linked to Jon Snow’s final moments in King’s Landing before he returns to the Night’s Watch. It is a fitting closing scene for a walk that has moved between real Dubrovnik and several places invented for the story. You also receive a printed map of Game of Thrones sites on Lokrum, along with directions, so you can plan a separate visit to the island. The map is useful, but the island visit itself is not part of this tour.

What the guide adds

The strongest reason to choose this walk is the guide, not simply the list of locations. Robert, Toni, and Parco have all been praised for bringing personal set stories into the tour. Robert, in particular, has described his work as an extra and the practical realities of filming in Dubrovnik. That kind of detail gives familiar scenes a human scale: you hear not only where a moment was shot, but what it was like to be on set.

The guides also bring in local context. You can expect information about Dubrovnik and Croatia alongside the show material, which makes the tour more useful than a sequence of photo stops. One visitor described receiving suggestions for other things to do and places to go, so it is worth asking your guide for local tips if you have time after the walk.

Group size matters here. With no more than nine participants, the guide can keep the conversation personal and make room for questions. In quieter months, the group may be smaller still. The tour has even gone ahead with one person, which can turn it into a near-private walk, though you should not count on being the only participant.

Is $64 good value?

At $64 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Dubrovnik, but it bundles several useful things: a guided route through major filming spots, screen visuals, a small group, replica props, and the insight of guides who have worked as extras. If you would otherwise spend time locating the sites and matching them to scenes yourself, the guide’s explanations are the main value.

The price does not cover food or drinks, hotel pickup, or entry to Lovrjenac Fortress. You can meet at Pile Gate and continue the tour on foot, so there is no transport included or needed for the route. If entering the fortress is important to you, remember to set aside extra time and money for its ticket.

For a devoted fan, the mix of locations and behind-the-scenes stories makes the price easier to justify. For someone with little interest in the series, the Old Town views, local information, and architecture still offer value, but the show references are central to the tour. If you want a general Dubrovnik history walk, a different tour may fit better.

Practical details before you book

The tour lasts 150 minutes and is offered at multiple start times. It runs in English, with groups capped at nine. Check the available times when booking, and choose a start that leaves you comfortable room for the climb and the rest of your day.

Wear comfortable shoes, and bring sunglasses, a sun hat, and sunscreen. The route is outdoors and includes about 300 steps, so it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or pregnant women. Food and drinks are not included, so bring what you need for a two-and-a-half-hour walk.

Booking can be made with a reserve-now, pay-later option, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Those terms help if your plans are still shifting, but the practical question is whether the stairs and walking suit you.

Should you book this Dubrovnik tour?

Book it if you want to see how Dubrovnik became King’s Landing, enjoy scene-by-scene connections, and value a guide who can speak from experience on set. Robert, Toni, and Parco are names to look out for, and the small group, props, and Old Town viewpoints make the walk more than a checklist of filming locations.

Skip it if you want a step-free outing, cannot manage the climb, or would rather spend your time on Dubrovnik’s history without the television references. For everyone else, this is a strong way to connect the series with the real city, and the map of Lokrum sites gives you a useful lead for a second day of exploring.

FAQ

How long is the Game of Thrones tour?

It lasts 150 minutes, or about two and a half hours.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet outside Dubrovnik’s city walls at Pile Gate, near Amerling’s Fountain. The guide carries a Lannister banner.

How many people are in the group?

The small group is limited to nine participants.

Is the Lovrjenac Fortress ticket included?

No. The entrance ticket to Lovrjenac Fortress, also known as the Red Keep location, is not included.

How many steps are there?

Expect to climb around 300 steps during the tour.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses, a sun hat, and sunscreen. Food and drinks are not included.