Dubrovnik: Epic Game of Thrones Tour + Lokrum & Saver Option

Dubrovnik makes a convincing King’s Landing even before you spot a filming location: its stone walls, steep lanes and harbour do much of the set design for you. This walk connects places such as Blackwater Bay and the Jesuit Stairs with the real city around them, while local guides including Davor, Bogdan and Alex bring in filming details, humour and Dubrovnik’s past.

I like two things in particular: you can choose a short, no-extra-ticket tour or add the Red Keep and Lokrum, and the guides use scene photos to help you compare the screen version with the spot under your feet. The city’s history is part of the conversation, so the tour can still work if your Game of Thrones knowledge is patchy.

The main consideration is cost and effort. The longer options add paid entry tickets, Fort Lovrjenac involves about 180 steps, and Lokrum’s €30 adult ticket is separate from the tour price. Check the mobility details carefully, too: the short option is described as accessible, but the activity information also says the tour is unsuitable for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments.

At a glance

• Three tour lengths: Choose the 1.5-hour Super Saver, two-hour Signature or three-hour Lokrum option.
• Filming sites in the old city: See places linked with Cersei’s Walk of Shame, Blackwater Bay and the King’s Landing riots.
• Fort Lovrjenac is an add-on: The Signature and Lokrum options visit the Red Keep setting. Entry costs €15 unless you have a valid City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass.
• Lokrum adds more than a photo: The island option includes Qarth filming locations and a picture on the official Iron Throne, with time to stay for a swim, walk or lunch.
• Meet at Pile: Look for a purple balloon outside the Dubrovnik Tourist Board, beside the Pile bus stop.

Walk into King’s Landing at Dubrovnik’s west harbour

The tour starts at the Dubrovnik Tourist Board at Brsalje 5, near Pile Gate. Pile is a useful meeting point: city buses from Lapad, Babin Kuk and Gruž stop nearby, and taxis can drop you at the bus stop. Look for the guide holding a purple balloon. That small marker matters in a busy Old Town area where several walking tours may be gathering.

From there, you head towards the west harbour, one of the places where Dubrovnik’s real geography meets the show’s imagined capital. The harbour and the city walls provide a strong sense of why the production used Dubrovnik as King’s Landing. You are not just collecting scene locations; you are seeing how the city’s stonework, sea views and tightly packed streets create the atmosphere on screen.

The exact order and time at each stop can vary with the selected option. Expect a walking tour through parts of the Old Town, with the guide pointing out filming spots and explaining how a familiar scene was made. Guides have used folders of production images to show the screen version beside the present-day view. That comparison helps you spot what is real, what was changed and where visual effects filled out the scene.

Find Blackwater Bay, Pile Gate and the Jesuit Stairs

The short Super Saver tour focuses on the essential locations, including Blackwater Bay, the King’s Landing riots, the House of the Undying and the Battle of King’s Landing. You also pass Pile Gate and Stradun, Dubrovnik’s main street, so the walk gives you a quick introduction to the city’s central landmarks as well as its television fame.

The Jesuit Stairs are the stop many fans will have pictured before they arrive. They are associated with Cersei’s Walk of Shame, and the steep stone steps are easy to recognise from the series. In person, they are also a working part of the Old Town, not a closed film set. That is part of the fun: you can stand in the scene’s setting and still see the everyday city around it.

The experience is not only for people who can name every house in Westeros. Guides bring in local history, and the mix can make the walk interesting even if you have never watched the show. One visitor who had not seen an episode left curious enough to start watching afterwards. If you are a devoted fan, expect more production detail; if you are not, the city itself gives you plenty to look at.

Decide if Fort Lovrjenac is worth the extra ticket

The two-hour Signature tour adds Fort Lovrjenac, the fortress known to fans as the Red Keep. It is the best choice if you want the major city locations plus the setting that gives the fictional royal stronghold its physical presence. The tour also includes the Purple Wedding location.

There is an extra €15 entry fee for the fort. You do not pay it if you hold a valid Dubrovnik City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass, and children under seven enter free. If you are already planning to visit the city walls, the Signature option may be a sensible way to see the fort without paying that entry charge twice. The relevant ticket or pass is valid for one visit.

Be ready for the climb: reaching the fort involves about 180 steps. The effort brings scenic views on the way, but it is a real consideration if stairs are difficult for you. The tour information says people with back problems or mobility impairments should not take part, so do not assume that a short walking itinerary means an easy one.

The fortress adds a useful layer to the story, but it is not essential for everyone. If you mainly want the most famous Old Town locations and have limited time, the Super Saver covers a lot in 90 minutes without extra entry costs. Choose Signature if the Red Keep is a priority or if you want a longer route that combines the series with more of the city.

Extend the walk to Qarth on Lokrum Island

The three-hour Lokrum option adds a ferry ride of about 15 minutes and filming locations associated with Qarth. You also get a picture on the official Iron Throne, a feature available only with this option. After the guided portion ends, you can stay on the island rather than return with the group.

That extra time is a big part of the appeal. Lokrum offers a change of pace from the Old Town, with options to swim, walk its trails, try cliff diving or have lunch. The island’s monastery is included as a photo stop, and the route reaches the Bay of Portoč. If you want a day that combines screen locations with time outdoors, Lokrum makes the tour feel less like a checklist and more like a small outing.

The island ticket costs €30 for adults and €5 for children aged five to 17. The price includes the return ferry and admission to Lokrum. Discounts are available with a three- or seven-day Dubrovnik Pass. The fort entry fee also applies to this option, unless you qualify for the City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass exemption. Add these costs to the tour price before deciding: the advertised $25 starting price does not include them.

Lokrum is seasonal, available from April through the end of October. Ferries run every 30 to 60 minutes, and the crossing takes about 15 minutes. Wind can affect boat service, so the island portion may not go ahead if conditions prevent the ferry from running. In late December, Lokrum is not available. If you have a tight cruise schedule or need to be back at a set time, the shorter city tour is the safer choice.

The island also has value even if you are not especially interested in Qarth. It gives you a chance to swim or stretch your legs after the guided walk, and it offers a quieter contrast to Dubrovnik’s Old Town. If your main aim is simply to see filming locations, though, you may prefer the shorter option and visit the island independently.

Get more than screen trivia from the guide

The tour’s strongest feature is the guide’s role as interpreter. Davor, Bogdan, Alex, Ivo, Darko and other local guides have been praised for mixing production stories with Dubrovnik history, answering questions and keeping the pace lively. Bogdan, also called Bob, has used quizzes and humour; guides have also shown scene images to explain how filming locations were transformed for the series.

That blend is why I would not treat this as a costume-and-photo stop tour. You get the practical pleasure of seeing where scenes were filmed, but also a local perspective on the city. The best guides make the show a way into Dubrovnik rather than the only subject. Their anecdotes can add texture, while the city’s streets, harbour and fortifications provide the real-world context.

The tour is offered in English and German. The meeting point is easy to reach by bus or taxi, and it is about a ten-minute walk from the Old Port. Larger cruise ships dock at Gruž, from which public buses 1A and 1B, a shuttle if available, or a taxi can take you to Pile in about 15 to 20 minutes. If you drive, roads around the Old Town have been restricted since 2025 to vehicles with special permission. The closest suggested parking is the Best in Parking garage, reached just before the red light marking the restricted area.

Choose the option that fits your day and budget

At $25 per person, the starting price is attractive for a guided walk through several major filming locations. The real value depends on which version you book. The 1.5-hour Super Saver has no extra fees and gives you the basics. Signature adds the fort for €15, unless your city ticket or pass covers admission. Lokrum adds the island ticket, and the fort fee may apply as well.

I would compare the total, not just the base fare. For two adults choosing Lokrum without a qualifying pass, the island tickets alone add €60, plus the fort fee if applicable. That can still be worthwhile if you plan to stay for a swim or lunch, but it is a substantial addition for a photograph and a brief visit. One sensible approach is to pick Lokrum only if you have time to enjoy the island after the guided part.

There is an important accessibility point to clarify before booking. The 1.5-hour option is described as wheelchair accessible, yet the activity information also lists wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments as unsuitable. Since the Signature and Lokrum routes include the steep climb to the fort, contact the operator directly if access is a concern rather than relying on the short-option description alone. Pets are not allowed, and food, drinks and hotel or port transfers are not included.

This tour suits Game of Thrones fans who want to connect scenes with real places, especially if they enjoy stories about how filming works. It also suits curious visitors who like a guided introduction to Dubrovnik and do not mind television references along the way. If you want a quiet, self-paced city walk, or you are watching every euro, the Super Saver is the clearest fit.

Should you book this Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour?

Book it if you want an engaging route through Dubrovnik’s filming locations, appreciate local history and like the idea of seeing scenes matched to the real streets. Choose Super Saver for a short, no-extra-ticket overview; Signature for Fort Lovrjenac and the Red Keep; or Lokrum if you can spare the time and will use the island for more than the Iron Throne photo.

Skip the longer version if the added ticket costs do not suit your budget, stairs are a problem, or your schedule leaves no room for ferry uncertainty. For many people, the best value is the short walk. For fans with a free afternoon, the Lokrum option turns a film-location tour into a city-and-island day.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The options last about 90 minutes, two hours or three hours. The Lokrum option includes a ferry crossing of about 15 minutes.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside the Dubrovnik Tourist Board at Brsalje 5, beside the Pile bus stop. Look for a guide holding a purple balloon.

What is the difference between the three options?

The 1.5-hour Super Saver covers major Old Town filming locations without extra fees. The two-hour Signature adds Fort Lovrjenac. The three-hour Lokrum option includes the fort, a ferry trip to Lokrum, Qarth locations and a photo on the official Iron Throne.

Are entry tickets included?

The tour price does not include Fort Lovrjenac entry or the Lokrum ticket. Fort entry is €15, with exemptions for valid City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass holders and children under seven. Lokrum admission and return ferry cost €30 for adults and €5 for children aged five to 17.

When is the Lokrum option available?

It is available from April through the end of October. The ferry crossing takes about 15 minutes, and departures run every 30 to 60 minutes.

Can I stay on Lokrum after the guided tour?

Yes. After the guided part ends, you can stay on the island to swim, walk, try cliff diving, have lunch or relax.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

The short option is described as accessible, but the activity information also says wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments are not suitable for the tour. Contact the operator to confirm access for your specific needs before booking.

What languages are available?

The live guide is available in English and German.