Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Complete Tour

King’s Landing feels surprisingly real. This five-hour Game of Thrones tour mixes famous filming sites with Dubrovnik’s past, and I like the way it combines a small-group Old Town walk with a scenic car trip beyond the city. I also like having guides who worked on the set, since they can explain filming problems, actor stories, and how scenes were made. The main drawback is the long split schedule, with a morning walk, a 2.5-hour lunch break, and a three-hour driving section later in the day.

You meet at the Amerling Fountain on Brsalje Street, where your guide carries a Targaryen banner. The walking portion begins at 10 AM, then resumes at 2:30 PM by car. The price is $85 per person, with transport included, but Lovrijenac Fort and Trsteno Arboretum charge separate entry fees.

Key points at a glance

• See King’s Landing on foot: Visit the Old Town locations used for the Red Keep, Blackwater Bay, the harbor, the Purple Wedding, and the Walk of Shame.
• Meet guides with set experience: Guides such as Katja, Mario, Joseph, Dennis, and Jelena bring production details along with Croatian history.
• Reach Srđ Hill by car: Enjoy wide views of Dubrovnik and photograph the setting used for scenes on the King’s Road.
• Visit Trsteno Arboretum: Explore one of Europe’s oldest Renaissance gardens, used as the gardens of the Red Keep.
• Recreate the Walk of Shame: Your guide helps you stage your own version, then you can take a photo on an Iron Throne.
• Plan for extra costs: Lovrijenac costs 15 euros and Trsteno costs 10 euros unless your Dubrovnik Card or city wall ticket covers the fort.

Why this tour works for more than Game of Thrones fans

Dubrovnik is a natural film set. Its thick stone walls, steep lanes, sea views, and old harbor already look like fantasy scenery, so the show’s locations fit into the city rather than feeling like isolated attractions.

I like this tour because it does not treat Dubrovnik as a collection of television snapshots. The guides also explain the Republic of Dubrovnik and the city’s past, giving you a better sense of why the setting mattered long before cameras arrived.

That balance makes the tour useful if you are traveling with someone who has not watched the series. The production stories keep fans interested, while the local history and views give everyone something to enjoy. Several guides have been praised for making the day entertaining even for people who were not familiar with the show.

The personal style is another plus. The tour does not use whisper audio devices, so you hear the guide directly and can ask questions as you walk. Group sizes have been described as small, which helps the experience feel more like a private outing than a crowded city tour.

Starting at the Old Town and Blackwater Bay

The morning begins near the Old Town entrance at the Amerling Fountain. Look for the Targaryen banner, which is more useful than trying to spot a guide among the people heading toward the city walls.

Your guide introduces the Dubrovnik filming locations and explains how the show worked in different countries. One unusual subject is the handling of extras. Production problems varied from place to place, and a guide who worked on set can explain those practical details better than a standard sightseeing guide.

You then move through locations connected with King’s Landing. The route includes the old harbor and the bay used for Blackwater Bay scenes. You will also see the port associated with King’s Landing, where the city’s stone walls and water create some of the show’s most recognizable images.

The value here is not just identifying a doorway or staircase. A good guide connects a physical spot with the scene, the story, and the filming process. Katja has been especially praised for linking locations to the plot while sharing details about actors and production.

If you are a serious fan, bring a few favorite scenes to mind before you arrive. The tour becomes much easier to follow when you remember what happened at the Purple Wedding, the harbor, or during Cersei’s Walk of Shame.

Lovrijenac Fort and the Red Keep

A major stop is Lovrijenac Fort, often called the Red Keep in the context of the show. The fort sits outside the main Old Town walls and gives you a different view back toward Dubrovnik.

The setting is powerful because it combines stone defenses, open sea, and the city walls in one frame. You can also photograph Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik from the fort area. The tour includes the visit, but the entry fee is not included.

Lovrijenac costs 15 euros. There is an important money-saving detail: entry is free if you already have a ticket for the city walls or a Dubrovnik Card. If you plan to see the walls during your stay, check your ticket before paying separately at the fort.

The fort section includes the chance to take photos from the top terrace, looking toward what the show presented as King’s Landing. Your guide can help position the scene in your mind, though the real view is also worth your attention. Dubrovnik is not merely a backdrop here. The fort shows how the city’s defensive setting shaped its identity.

The Purple Wedding location is another memorable point. The guide explains the scene and adds real-life details about Joffrey and the actor who played him. That blend of fictional character, production story, and local setting is one of the tour’s strongest features.

The Walk of Shame and the Iron Throne

The Walk of Shame is the most interactive part of the Old Town route. Your guide helps you recreate it and explains how the sequence should have looked in its first version.

You can make a video of your own walk, so this is the time to keep your phone ready. It is a playful break from the history and production talk, and it gives fans a personal souvenir rather than another ordinary photograph.

The tour also includes a photo on an Iron Throne. This does not mean visiting Lokrum Island, and that distinction matters. Lokrum is not included in this experience, despite the show connection some visitors may expect. You still get the throne photo, but you should not treat it as a Lokrum excursion.

After the main Old Town locations, you have free time to rest and eat. The official schedule allows about 2.5 hours before the afternoon drive. I see that break as a benefit, since Dubrovnik’s stone streets can be tiring, especially in warm weather. It also means this is not a nonstop five-hour march.

Trsteno Arboretum, the Red Keep gardens

At 2:30 PM, you continue by car to locations outside Dubrovnik. The included transport takes you to Trsteno Arboretum and two other locations, making this portion much easier than arranging separate taxis or public transport.

Trsteno is one of the oldest Renaissance gardens in Europe and served as the gardens of the Red Keep. The change from fortified city streets to a historic botanical garden gives the tour welcome variety.

The garden is valuable even if you care little about the show. You can learn about its flowers and trees while seeing the setting used in King’s Landing scenes. Guides also connect the garden to the show’s characters and storylines, so fans get context instead of a simple photo stop.

Entry costs 10 euros and is not included. Add that amount to the tour price when working out your budget. The transport is a real advantage here, since the complete tour links the garden with Srđ Hill and other sites in one outing.

The exact feel of the stop depends on your guide and the available time, but the garden section is generally slower and calmer than the Old Town walk. I would use it to take photographs, listen to the local explanations, and compare the real setting with the show’s version.

Srđ Hill and the King’s Road views

The final major setting is Srđ Hill, reached by car rather than by the cable car. Scenes connected with the King’s Road were filmed here, and the view back toward Dubrovnik is one of the best reasons to choose the complete tour instead of only a city walk.

From the top, you can photograph the Old Town walls, the sea, and Lokrum Island. Several guides also take panoramic photographs for the group, which is helpful when you want everyone in the picture.

The drive saves you from arranging a separate trip to the hill. It also gives the guide time to explain more locations and parts of the show while you move away from the Old Town.

Weather matters. Even with overcast skies, the views can be memorable, but clear conditions will give you better photographs. Bring a reusable water bottle, as requested, and wear comfortable shoes for the morning walking route. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, so anyone with mobility concerns should consider that before booking.

What the guides add to the experience

The guides are central to the tour’s appeal. Katja has been praised for her set experience, lively storytelling, and ability to explain the actors and production. Mario, Joseph, Dennis, Jelena, and others have also led different departures, so the exact pairing can vary.

That variation is worth noting. You may have one guide for the Old Town and another for the driving section. This can work well because the morning guide focuses on filming sites, while the driver-guide can add more information about the wider area, Croatian culture, and local history.

Joseph has been praised for being funny and attentive during the car portion. Mario has been described as a strong storyteller who adds history to the drive. Katja and Dennis have also received praise for making a small group feel personal and for answering questions clearly.

I would not book this only for a particular named guide, since assignments can change. Book it for the format: a local guide with filming experience, a second guide or driver for the outer sites, and enough time to ask questions.

Price, timing, and the real value

At $85 per person, the tour is not the cheapest way to identify a few Game of Thrones locations. Its value comes from the amount packed into the day: an Old Town walking tour, Lovrijenac, an Iron Throne photo, a Walk of Shame video, Trsteno Arboretum, Srđ Hill, and round-trip transport from the Old Town.

You also avoid arranging separate transport to the garden and hill. That matters in Dubrovnik, where a half-day car outing can take planning and where the steep terrain makes a self-guided route less simple.

Remember the additional entry fees. Lovrijenac costs 15 euros and Trsteno costs 10 euros, unless your city wall ticket or Dubrovnik Card covers the fort. The total cost is therefore higher than the advertised tour price.

The schedule is the main practical issue. The activity is described as five hours, but the stated plan runs from 10 AM through the afternoon, with a 2.5-hour break and three hours of driving and sightseeing beginning at 2:30 PM. In practical terms, you should keep most of the day free.

That split can suit you if you want a proper lunch and rest between sections. It is less suitable if you have a tight cruise schedule or only a short window in Dubrovnik. Some guides have adjusted timing to fit individual plans, but you should confirm your schedule before relying on that.

Who should book this complete tour?

I recommend it most strongly to Game of Thrones fans who want more than a quick Old Town photo stop. The set stories, character details, filming explanations, and Walk of Shame recreation give the show a physical connection to the city.

It also works for mixed-interest groups. Someone who has not watched the series can still enjoy the fort, gardens, views, and Dubrovnik history. The guides’ local storytelling is a major reason the tour has appeal beyond television fans.

You should think twice if you dislike staged photo moments, long guided walks, or a full-day schedule broken into two parts. You should also budget for the two entrance fees and check mobility needs, since the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and reserve-now, pay-later booking make the plan easier to adjust. The meeting point is simple, and the tour ends back at the same spot.

Final verdict: a strong choice for fans and first-time visitors

I would book the complete tour if you want to connect Dubrovnik’s Old Town with the filming sites outside the city. The morning gives you the best story-driven look at King’s Landing, while the afternoon adds the Red Keep gardens and the broad Srđ Hill views that are difficult to fit into a self-guided visit.

Its strongest features are the guides, the small-group feel, and the mix of television production with Croatian history. The main caution is timing: this is not a quick five-hour outing in the ordinary sense, and the extra entrance fees raise the final cost.

Choose it if you want an easy, well-organized day with strong photo stops and lively local storytelling. Skip it if you only want a short Old Town walk or if your Dubrovnik visit has a strict departure time.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones tour start?

It starts at the Amerling Fountain on Brsalje Street in Dubrovnik. The guide carries a Targaryen banner.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point near the Amerling Fountain.

How long does the tour last?

The activity is listed as five hours, but the stated schedule includes a 10 AM walking tour, a 2.5-hour lunch break, and a three-hour car portion starting at 2:30 PM. Plan to keep most of the day free.

What language is the tour offered in?

The live tour guide speaks English.

Is transport included?

Round-trip transport from Dubrovnik Old Town to Trsteno Arboretum and two additional locations is included.

Are Lovrijenac Fort tickets included?

No. Lovrijenac Fort entry costs 15 euros. Entry is free if you have a city wall ticket or Dubrovnik Card.

Is Trsteno Arboretum entry included?

No. The entry fee is 10 euros.

Does the tour visit Lokrum Island?

No. Lokrum Island is not included, although you can take photographs of it from the fort and Srđ Hill.

Can I recreate the Walk of Shame?

Yes. The guide helps you recreate the Walk of Shame, and you can make a video of your walk.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The activity is not suitable for wheelchair users.