Private Game of Thrones Tour with King’s Landing Garden

Trsteno Arboretum is the heart of this tour: a historic garden used as the King’s Landing gardens, far from the Old Town’s busiest lanes. From there, you’ll travel by private vehicle to Mount Srđ for a panoramic view, then return to the city for Blackwater Bay, the Red Keep and familiar Old Town scenes.

I like two things here: the scene book, which lets you match show images to the places in front of you, and the mix of screen locations with Croatian history. Guide Mihaela is especially praised for bringing both subjects together and helping with photos.

The main consideration is cost. At $204.27 per person, the tour also has €25 in listed entrance fees per person, and drop-off is not included. It makes the most sense if you value private transport and a guide’s attention, not just a quick list of filming spots.

• Trsteno Arboretum gives you an hour in the garden used for King’s Landing scenes, with free time to look around.
• Mount Srđ adds a scenic stop and a secret Game of Thrones location on the drive.
• Lovrijenac Fortress is the real-world setting linked to the Red Keep, with an hour scheduled there.
• Old Town includes the Cersei shame stairs and other filming locations inside the walls.
• Private transport and a scene book help connect the outlying sites and on-screen moments.
• Budget extra for admission: the arboretum costs €10 and Lovrijenac Fortress €15 per person.

From King’s Landing’s garden to Dubrovnik’s Old Town

This tour is built around a useful contrast: a quiet garden outside the city, a high viewpoint above it, and the stone streets and fortifications that supplied many of Game of Thrones’ most recognizable settings. Rather than staying in the Old Town for a short walking tour, you get a broader look at the area and travel between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle.

The experience is private, so only your group takes part. That matters on a tour with several different settings: you can ask questions as they come up, spend your free time at Trsteno at your own pace, and avoid keeping step with a larger group. A professional guide leads the outing and uses a book of scenes to show how particular places appeared on screen.

The guide’s approach is a major part of the appeal. Mihaela is repeatedly named by visitors, who describe her as warm and engaging, with a knack for blending show details and Dubrovnik history. She is also praised for helping take photos. As guide assignments can vary, check who will lead your departure if having Mihaela matters to you.

You do not need to be a devoted fan to get something from the tour. The locations are also places of scenic and historic interest, and the Old Town and Mount Srđ offer more than a television connection. Still, a little familiarity with the series will help you recognize the scenes and enjoy comparing the images in the guide’s book with the real locations.

Trsteno Arboretum: an hour in the King’s Landing garden

The first stop takes you away from the city crowds to Trsteno Arboretum, described as Europe’s oldest arboretum. The garden served as the King’s Landing gardens, where scenes involving Olenna, Margaery and Sansa were filmed. If the show’s garden conversations are among the moments you remember, this is the stop that makes the tour feel distinct from a standard walk through Dubrovnik.

You have about an hour here, including free time to enjoy the scenery. That unhurried portion is welcome after a ride out of town, and it gives you room to look around rather than treating the garden as a quick photo stop. The guide’s scene book can make the screen connection clearer, while the setting itself is a reason to visit even if you are not trying to identify every shot.

Admission is not included. The listed fee is €10 per person, so include it in your budget alongside the fortress ticket. The tour information does not specify any other arboretum costs or amenities, so it is best to plan on the stated entry fee and bring anything you need for a comfortable hour outdoors.

The trade-off is that Trsteno takes you beyond the Old Town, which is precisely why private transport is useful. You are not spending the entire tour on foot in the city, and this garden stop adds time and an extra admission charge. If you have limited time and care only about Old Town filming spots, you may prefer a walking tour. If you want a quieter setting as part of the day, Trsteno is a strong reason to choose this route.

Mount Srđ: a wide view and a secret filming spot

The drive to Mount Srđ includes a stop at a Game of Thrones location described as secret, followed by time for photos and views over Dubrovnik. The scheduled stop is about 45 minutes, giving you a change of pace between the garden and the return to the Old Town.

This is the tour’s best chance to see the city from above. The panoramic view helps put Dubrovnik’s walled core in context, and the hilltop stop is as much about scenery as it is about the show. If you like taking photographs, allow yourself a little time to enjoy the view rather than rushing straight to the next location.

The scheduled admission is free. The exact secret filming spot is not specified in the tour details, so you should not expect a named location in advance. Your guide can explain the connection during the visit, and the scene book may help tie the place to the series.

Mount Srđ also makes the private vehicle practical. The tour moves between locations in different parts of the area, rather than relying on a continuous walk. The supplied details do not give exact driving times, so the 45-minute stop is only one part of the schedule, not a promise of how long the full journey takes.

Lovrijenac: Blackwater Bay and the Red Keep

After Mount Srđ, the tour returns to the Old Town area and visits Blackwater Bay before climbing to Lovrijenac Fortress, the setting associated with the Red Keep. You have about an hour for this stop, which puts two major show connections together and gives the guide time to explain the places rather than simply point them out.

Lovrijenac is a fortress, so expect some physical effort. The tour advises that participants should have a moderate fitness level, and the itinerary specifically describes a climb to the fort. If steep or uneven walking is a concern, contact the operator before booking to ask whether the visit will suit you.

The fortress admission fee is €15 per person and is not included in the tour price. Along with the €10 arboretum entry, that brings the listed extra admission cost to €25 per person. The tour price is $204.27 per person, so make sure you consider both the booking price and these additional fees when comparing options.

The scenic and filming value here is strong, but the ticket is a meaningful extra. If your main aim is to see the Red Keep location and you are comfortable with the climb, it is an important stop. If you are watching your budget or prefer to avoid fortifications, remember that the tour’s value depends in part on how much you want to see this particular site.

Old Town: the shame stairs and familiar streets

The final stop is a one-hour visit inside Dubrovnik’s Old Town walls. The route includes the stairs associated with Cersei’s walk of shame and other filming locations. This is where the tour gathers several recognizable spots close together, while the guide can explain how the city’s real streets and buildings served the story.

The Old Town segment is a good reason to choose a guide rather than simply searching for locations on your own. A scene book gives you a visual comparison, and the guide can add context about Dubrovnik as well as the production. The strongest praise for Mihaela concerns exactly this combination: she is described as bringing Croatian history into the Game of Thrones conversation instead of treating the city as only a set.

The listed hour is enough to cover the planned sites, but it is not a promise of a leisurely visit to every corner of the Old Town. This is a structured tour with several stops, and the city portion comes after Trsteno, Mount Srđ and Lovrijenac. If you want a long independent wander, plan to return to the Old Town on your own.

Admission to this part of the tour is listed as free. The city streets and filming spots are the natural finale, but the tour does not include drop-off afterward. Confirm where the experience ends and how you will get back to your hotel, apartment or port before you set out.

What the price buys, and what it does not

At $204.27 per person, this is not a bargain walking tour. You are paying for a private experience, air-conditioned transport, a professional guide and a route that reaches beyond the Old Town to Trsteno and Mount Srđ. Those features are most valuable if you want the outlying garden and hilltop view without arranging separate transport.

The value depends on your group and priorities. A private tour means the experience is limited to your party, which can make it more personal and flexible than a shared outing. But the listed price is per person, and the entrance fees are separate. Add €10 for Trsteno and €15 for Lovrijenac for each person, then account for lunch and your own transport after the tour.

Pickup is offered from your hotel lobby or apartment. Cruise passengers are met at the main entrance of the port. Drop-off is not included, so do not assume the vehicle will return you to your starting point. The schedule lists departures daily from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; confirm the actual start time that applies to your booking.

The tour lasts about three to four hours, though the stop lengths add up to roughly three hours and 45 minutes before allowing for travel between locations. It is sensible to leave some flexibility in your day rather than schedule another activity immediately afterward. The tour is, on average, booked 52 days in advance, so reserve early if your travel dates are fixed.

Who should book this private tour

I’d choose this tour if you are a Game of Thrones fan who wants more than a city-center location walk. The garden, viewpoint and fortress make for a varied half-day, and the guide’s scene book helps you connect the places to the show. The history component is a bonus, especially if you want context for Dubrovnik as well as filming details.

It also suits mixed groups. People who are not fans can still enjoy Trsteno, the views from Mount Srđ, the fortress and the Old Town. The experience is private, so the guide can address different interests within your party. The tour’s praise for Mihaela’s engaging manner and photo help may be especially appealing if you want a guide who makes the outing feel personal.

I would compare other options if your top priority is the lowest price, a long walk inside the Old Town, or a tour that includes all admission fees and drop-off. Here, you pay extra for two entrances, lunch is not included, and you need to plan your own onward journey. You should also be comfortable with a moderate level of physical activity, including the climb at Lovrijenac.

Overall, book it if the combination of Trsteno, Mount Srđ and the Old Town is what you want, and if private transport and a dedicated guide justify the price for your group. If you mainly want the famous Old Town scenes, a shorter walking tour may be enough.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

It lasts approximately three to four hours. The four scheduled stops total about three hours and 45 minutes, not including travel between them.

What locations does the tour visit?

The tour visits Trsteno Arboretum, Mount Srđ, Lovrijenac Fortress and Dubrovnik Old Town. The stops include the King’s Landing garden, a secret Game of Thrones location, Blackwater Bay, the Red Keep and the stairs associated with Cersei’s walk of shame.

Are entrance fees included?

No. Trsteno Arboretum costs €10 per person, and Lovrijenac Fortress costs €15 per person. The listed admission cost for both is €25 per person.

Is pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered at your hotel lobby or apartment. Cruise passengers are met at the main entrance of the port.

Is drop-off included?

No. Drop-off is not included, so you will need to arrange your own transport after the tour.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private tour.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather causes a cancellation, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.