Game of Thrones Extended Tour with Swords and Props

The Iron Throne starts in Dubrovnik. This small-group walk connects famous Game of Thrones locations with Dubrovnik’s own story, using scene photos, replica weapons, and guides who worked on the series. I especially like the firsthand filming stories and the chance to handle swords such as Longclaw, Needle, and Oathkeeper. The main drawback is simple: there are plenty of stairs, and the €15 Lovrjenac Fortress admission costs extra.

At roughly two and a half to three hours, the tour covers a lot without becoming an all-day march. I also like that the group is capped at 12 people, which gives you room to ask questions and take photos. Go early if you can, since the fortress can be wonderfully quiet in the morning, and wear proper shoes.

Key points before you book

• Guides with set experience: Robert, Pero, and Nera have shared personal connections to filming, including work as extras and behind-the-scenes experiences.
• Replica weapons for photos: You can pose with Longclaw, Needle, Oathkeeper, a Dothraki arakh, shields, and other props.
• Nine locations in one walking route: The tour links Lovrjenac Fortress, the West Harbour, Pile Gate, the Old Town, Rector’s Palace, and the eastern gates.
• Scene photos make the locations click: Your guide holds up images from the show so you can compare the filmed scene with the real Dubrovnik setting.
• The fortress fee is separate: Budget €15 per person for Lovrjenac Fortress.
• Expect a workout: Stairs, slopes, and uneven Old Town paving are part of the experience, so comfortable shoes matter.

Why this Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour works

Dubrovnik can feel familiar before you arrive. You have seen its walls, gates, harbor, and stone lanes on screen, often dressed as King’s Landing or Qarth. The fun here comes from seeing how the real city was transformed for filming.

The tour is not only a hunt for camera angles. Guides add local history, practical information about Dubrovnik, and stories about how scenes were assembled. That extra layer matters. You are not simply standing at a staircase and being told that a scene happened there. You are shown a still from the series, then invited to look at the same view in front of you.

The small group helps. With no more than 12 people, it is easier to hear the guide in busy parts of the Old Town and easier to get a clear photo with the props. The pace also appears relaxed rather than rushed. Several guides have been praised for allowing time for questions and photos, and Robert is often singled out for his humor and easygoing manner.

The advertised price is $66.51 per person. That is not a bargain walk, especially once you add the €15 fortress admission. Still, the cost includes a professional guide, visual material, the replica weapons and props, and a free Lokrum map marked with Game of Thrones locations. For a serious fan who wants more than a quick photo stop, the package offers fair value.

Meeting the guide beneath the Lannister banner

The tour begins at the Aphrodite and Pan Statue on Ul. Svetog Đurđa 4. Look for a guide holding a Lannister banner. This is a useful meeting arrangement in a city where several small lanes can look alike.

The first stop takes only about five minutes. It is mainly a gathering point before the walk begins, so arrive ready to move. Your guide will set the tone here, explain the route, and get the group started toward the fortress.

The tour is offered in English and comes with a mobile ticket. Confirmation is provided when you book. Service animals are allowed, and the meeting point is near public transportation, though the actual route through Dubrovnik is on foot.

Lovrjenac Fortress, Dubrovnik’s Red Keep

The fortress is the major paid stop and the first big payoff. Lovrjenac appears as the Red Keep, giving you a strong sense of scale that screenshots alone cannot provide.

Plan on about 45 minutes here. The tour connects the fortress with several major scenes, including Joffrey’s nameday tournament, Tyrion confronting Joffrey, Sansa’s rescue by the Hound, the Power is Power dialogue, the Purple Wedding, and Euron’s arrival at Blackwater Bay.

The guide’s scene photos are especially useful inside the fortress. Dubrovnik’s stone walls can look similar from one angle to the next, so the images help you identify the exact visual details used by the production.

This is also where you will notice the physical demands of the route. There are stairs and open stone surfaces, and the summer sun can make the climb feel harder. An early departure is a smart choice. One guide managed to have the fort nearly empty for the first 30 minutes on an early tour, which is a major advantage for photographs and clear views.

The €15 entrance charge is not included. Treat it as part of the real tour price, not a surprise expense. If your budget is tight, this is the one admission fee to plan for before you set out.

West Harbour and the docks of King’s Landing

From the fortress, the route continues to Dubrovnik’s West Harbour. This stop takes about 15 minutes and gives you a different view of the city, with the sea and fortifications helping explain why Dubrovnik worked so well as King’s Landing.

The harbor was used for scenes involving the Starks’ final reunion and farewell, Blackwater Bay, the killing of King Robert’s illegitimate children, Myrcella’s departure and return, and a conversation between Sansa and Littlefinger.

This is a good place to pause and compare the show with the real setting. The production often changed the context around the harbor, but the stone walls and water remain instantly recognizable. Your guide may also explain how camera position and editing helped turn one location into several fictional places.

Pile Gate, the public entrance to King’s Landing

Pile Gate is one of Dubrovnik’s most famous entrances and one of the busiest points on the route. Allow about 15 minutes.

The gate appears during Jaime’s return and the riot involving Joffrey. It is easy to understand why filmmakers chose it. The arch, bridge, and heavy stonework give the entrance a dramatic presence without much set dressing.

Because this is a working city entrance, you may encounter passing pedestrians and normal Old Town traffic. That is not a flaw, but it means your ideal photograph might require patience. Your guide can help you focus on the filming angle rather than simply taking a general picture of the gate.

Rupe Museum and Littlefinger’s brothel

The walk then reaches the Rupe Museum for around 10 minutes. This location served as Littlefinger’s brothel, while nearby views helped represent the Tower of the Undying.

The stop is shorter than the fortress visit, but it adds variety. You move away from the large defensive structures and into the tighter Old Town setting that helped create the series’ more secretive scenes.

The tour description lists no separate museum admission charge, but the route remains subject to the overall walking pace and access conditions on the day. Ask your guide questions here if you want to understand how the production used nearby streets and sightlines.

The Church of St. Ignatius and the Walk of Shame

The staircase by the Church of St. Ignatius is one of the most recognizable Game of Thrones locations in Dubrovnik. Allow around 30 minutes, making this one of the longer Old Town stops.

The steps were used for Cersei’s Walk of Shame. Your guide will connect the real staircase to the scene with visual comparisons, then bring out props for photographs. This is likely the main photo opportunity for many people on the tour.

The stone steps are beautiful but demanding. They are also a public space, so you should expect other people around. A guide who can position the group and take photos is helpful here. Several people have praised Robert in particular for being a patient photographer and for giving enough time to pose with the weapons.

The props are replicas, but they are described as solid, realistic versions rather than flimsy plastic toys. You may handle Longclaw, Oathkeeper, Needle, and a Dothraki arakh, along with shields and other items. The guide disinfects swords, shields, and visual materials after each tour.

Rector’s Palace, the Spice King’s Qarth

Rector’s Palace brings the tour to a more elegant setting. The building represented the Spice King of Qarth’s palace and receives about 15 minutes.

This stop shows how the series used Dubrovnik’s grand civic architecture as a stand-in for a fictional eastern court. The palace setting also gives you a useful break from the fortress walls and steep stairways.

The guide can point out the difference between what appears in the show and what belongs to Dubrovnik itself. That balance is one of the tour’s strengths. You get the fan service, but you also begin to understand the city as a real place rather than a collection of film backdrops.

Dominican Monastery and the market scenes

The Dominican Monastery is connected with King’s Landing market scenes and the continuation of the Walk of Shame. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.

This part of the route is useful for fans who want more than the headline locations. Market scenes often depend on background details, crowd movement, and the shape of surrounding streets. Your guide’s photographs can reveal how familiar corners were changed for the series.

The monastery also marks another point where the route uses ordinary Dubrovnik streets as part of the story. You will continue walking through the Old Town, so expect uneven paving and occasional congestion. Keep your group in sight and leave space for people going about their day.

Ploče Gate and the tour’s final view

The walk ends at Ploče Gate, on Ul. Frana Supila 2-4. Allow about 15 minutes for the final stop.

From here, you get views toward the duel arena and Qarth. It is a fitting end because the eastern side of Dubrovnik opens up the connection between the walled city, the sea, and the fictional places created around it.

The ending is practical, too. Ploče Gate puts you on the eastern side of the Old Town, so you are not simply returned to the starting point. Keep that in mind when planning your next stop. The free Lokrum map is useful here, especially if you want to continue the Game of Thrones theme independently.

What the guides add to the experience

The guide is the heart of this tour. Robert is repeatedly praised for humor, local knowledge, show trivia, and a relaxed pace. Pero has shared behind-the-scenes information from working on the set, while Nera has spoken about appearing as an extra on several occasions.

That connection does not mean you will meet a principal cast member. It does mean the guide may explain what it was like to be present during filming, how scenes were put together, and how locations looked before the production added costumes, extras, and set details.

This matters most if you already know the show well. Basic tours can frustrate serious fans with thin trivia. Here, the use of scene photos, filming anecdotes, and detailed explanations gives you more to work with. Guides also welcome questions, so you can test the limits of your own Game of Thrones knowledge.

The local information is just as valuable. The tour helps you understand Dubrovnik’s fortifications, churches, palaces, gates, and harbors as parts of a living city. That makes it a useful introduction to the Old Town even if your companion is only mildly interested in the series.

Stairs, heat, and what to bring

You should have moderate physical fitness for this activity. The route includes several climbs and descents, especially around Lovrjenac Fortress and the Walk of Shame staircase.

Wear comfortable shoes with a secure grip. Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat, particularly in summer. One morning can begin cloudy and turn hot once the sun appears, so light clothing and sun protection are sensible.

The walk is not described as accessible for every mobility level. The stairs and uneven surfaces may be difficult if you have limited mobility. Service animals are allowed, but contact the provider if you need specific access information before booking.

The standard group limit is 12 people. If your party is larger than five and you want to keep your own group together, DORIA Ltd can arrange a private tour. That option should give you more control over the pace and photo stops, though the supplied information does not state the private-tour price.

Is $66.51 a fair price?

For a short sightseeing walk, $66.51 is a premium price. Add the €15 fortress ticket, and the total is noticeably higher than a basic Old Town orientation.

For a dedicated Game of Thrones fan, I think the price can make sense. You are paying for a guide with set experience, a carefully connected route, visual references at each major scene, quality replica props, and a Lokrum map with filming locations and tips. The small group also has real value in Dubrovnik, where sound and space can be difficult in busy lanes.

If you are only curious about one or two filming sites, the tour may feel like too much. If you want to see the city and understand how the production used it, the combination is stronger. The historical and local details give the experience value beyond the show itself.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not accepted for a refund.

Who should book this experience?

I would choose this tour if you are a serious Game of Thrones fan, especially if you want photo opportunities and filming stories rather than a simple list of locations.

It also suits families and mixed groups. A young fan can enjoy the swords and shields, while adults can focus on Dubrovnik’s architecture and history. The relaxed pace and time for questions make it more flexible than a quick sightseeing circuit.

I would think twice if you dislike stairs, hot weather, or organized walking tours. You should also remember that the fortress fee is extra and that the tour ends at Ploče Gate rather than at the starting point.

Should you book the Game of Thrones Extended Tour?

Book it if you want the full Dubrovnik film-location experience, not just a photograph outside the Red Keep. The guides’ set connections, scene photos, replica weapons, and local stories give the tour substance, while the small group keeps it personal.

For the best chance at quiet views, choose an early departure. Wear good shoes, carry water, and budget for the €15 fortress entry. If those details suit you, this is a fun and well-rounded way to see Dubrovnik through both the world of Westeros and the real city beneath it.

FAQ

How long does the Game of Thrones Extended Tour last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes to three hours.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at the Aphrodite and Pan Statue, Ul. Svetog Đurđa 4, Dubrovnik. Look for the guide holding a Lannister banner.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Ploče Gate, at Ul. Frana Supila 2-4.

Is Lovrjenac Fortress included in the price?

No. Admission to Lovrjenac Fortress costs €15 per person and is not included.

Can I use swords and props during the tour?

Yes. The included props include replica swords such as Oathkeeper, Longclaw, Needle, and a Dothraki arakh, along with shields and other items for photos and play.

How large is the tour group?

The tour has a maximum of 12 people. If your group is larger than five, you can contact DORIA Ltd about arranging a private tour.