Legendary Game of Thrones & Lokrum Island Tour

Kings Landing is real, and it has sea views. I like the way this tour pairs Lovrijenac Fortress with the Old Town streets, then finishes at Lokrum Island and its Iron Throne. I also like the guides’ personal connection to the show, with several guides, including Femi, Marko, and Roko, praised for adding filming stories, local history, and plenty of humor.

The main catch is physical effort. Lovrijenac requires a climb of more than 180 stairs, and the three-hour route includes a good deal of walking. The island boat and fortress entry also cost extra, so the advertised $42.33 price is only the starting point.

Key things to know before booking

• Lovrijenac is the big photo stop: The fortress served as the Red Keep and gives you a superb view over Dubrovnik and the Adriatic.
• The Old Town becomes King’s Landing: Your guide uses scene photos to show how familiar streets were changed for the series.
• Lokrum adds the Iron Throne: The tour ends at the island’s Game of Thrones Visitor Center, where you can pose on the throne.
• Guides make the difference: Femi, Roko, Marko, Darko, Michaela, Mikayla, and Sonja have all been praised for show knowledge, local stories, and an easy manner.
• Budget for the extras: The Red Keep ticket costs 15 EUR per person, and the return boat to Lokrum costs 30 EUR per person.
• You can stay on Lokrum: After the guided portion, you may remain on the island for swimming, food, or more exploring, but check the final boat time.

Why this Dubrovnik tour works for Game of Thrones fans

Dubrovnik can feel familiar before you even arrive. Its stone walls, steep lanes, sea-facing fortifications, and tightly packed Old Town provided much of the setting for King’s Landing. This tour gives those places a story, rather than asking you to wander around and guess which corner appeared on screen.

The strongest feature is the guide. This is not just a history walk with a few television references added at the end. The guides are described as devoted fans, and some have worked as extras on the show. That personal connection helps with the small details: where actors stood, how a scene was altered, and how the real location differs from what appeared on screen.

I especially like the use of printed or digital scene images. You can look at a street or staircase in front of you, then compare it with the finished television scene. That makes the production tricks easier to understand. A narrow Dubrovnik lane can become a royal procession route, while a familiar stairway takes on a much darker meaning after you see it used for the Walk of Shame.

The guides also add Dubrovnik history outside the show. That matters because the city is more than a filming set. Roko was praised for combining Game of Thrones information with local stories, while Darko was described as funny and well-informed. Sonja was also singled out as a strong source for both Croatian history and the series.

Starting at Brsalje Square at 9:30 am

The meeting point is at Experience Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik Tours, Brsalje ul. 2, beside the Amerling Fountain and close to the Dubravka gift shop. This is a useful central location near the Old Town, and you do not need to arrange hotel pickup.

The group meets at 9:30 am. The maximum group size is 30 people, so this is not a private walk, but it is still limited enough for a guide to keep an eye on the group. You should arrive ready to walk, with comfortable shoes and water.

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Confirmation comes at booking. Since the route moves between streets, stairs, a fortress, and a boat, this is best for anyone with a moderate level of fitness.

Lovrijenac Fortress: the Red Keep with the best view

The first major stop is Lovrijenac Fortress, often called St. Lawrence Fortress. In the series, it became the Red Keep, and the setting is instantly recognizable once you see the surrounding cliffs and water.

Before going inside, your guide shows you filming scenes from the area below the fort. This helps you connect the real stone walls to the television version before making the climb. The fortress itself is one of the tour’s key moments, both for the show and for the view back toward Dubrovnik.

You will need to climb more than 180 stairs to reach the top. That is the most important practical point in the entire tour. The route description notes stairs, but the full number may surprise anyone expecting a gentle city walk. One party found that two people could not complete the full route because of the stair count and the amount of walking.

The guide is not expected to rush you, and you can tell the guide if the climb is beyond your ability. Still, you should make that decision before booking. If you have knee, heart, or mobility concerns, this stop may limit your enjoyment of the experience even if the rest of the walk suits you.

Entry to Lovrijenac is not included. The listed price is 15 EUR per person for the Red Keep ticket. Bring that cost into your budget before comparing this tour with a self-guided visit.

At the top, you get a memorable view of Dubrovnik and the sea. It is also one of the best places for photographs, so give yourself time to look around instead of treating the fort as a quick television stop.

Dubrovnik Old Town as King’s Landing

The tour then moves through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, which supplied many locations for King’s Landing. You spend about 45 minutes exploring streets and locations linked to the show.

This part is where the guide’s scene knowledge has the most value. The Old Town is compact but visually dense, and several locations can look ordinary until you see their television context. A guide can point out the exact stairway, alley, gate, or square and explain what was changed for filming.

The Walk of Shame is a favorite stop. One review specifically praised the Shame stairs, and the scene comparison made the location more relatable. The tour also covers the place where Joffrey met his end, along with other recognizable locations from the series.

I would not expect a full tour of every filming spot in Dubrovnik. The scheduled time is about 45 minutes, and the city route is part of a larger outing that includes the fortress and Lokrum. What you get instead is a focused selection of important sites, connected by a guide who can explain what happened on screen and what remains in the real city.

This section also gives you a practical introduction to Dubrovnik’s layout. The city involves stairs once you move away from the main streets, so the walking here is not entirely flat or effortless. The pace is intended to be relaxed, but the route still covers ground.

Lokrum Island and the Iron Throne

The final major stop is Lokrum Island, reached by boat from Dubrovnik. In the series, Lokrum became the city of Qarth. It is also home to the Game of Thrones Visitor Center and the Iron Throne.

The throne photo is the clear payoff for many fans. After spending the morning matching scenes to real locations, you get a simple souvenir image that places you directly in the show’s world. Michaela and Mikayla were praised for making the scene connections come alive, and the Iron Throne was singled out as a highlight.

The boat ride adds a pleasant change of pace after the walking route. Seats are not assigned, so seating is first come, first served. That is a small detail, but it is worth knowing if you want to sit with someone in your group or prefer a particular side of the boat.

The return boat ticket costs 30 EUR per person and is not included in the tour price. The island portion can also be affected by weather or boat availability. On at least one occasion, the Lokrum segment could not operate because a boat was unavailable, leaving the group to visit the island independently. Another outing had the island portion changed because of weather.

That makes Lokrum the least certain part of the experience. The tour provider may offer a different date or a full refund if poor weather cancels the experience, but you should not treat the island visit as completely immune to changes.

Staying on Lokrum after the tour

The tour ends at the Lokrum Visitor Center, at the place where the Iron Throne is located. Once the guided portion is finished, you can remain on the island for as long as you like.

Bring swimming gear if you want to use the island as a swimming stop. Two restaurants and a snack bar are available, so you have options for a meal or a light bite. Food and drinks are not included in the tour price.

You must check the last boat back to Dubrovnik. There are no overnight stays on Lokrum, so missing the final boat is not a minor inconvenience. Ask about the return schedule before separating from the group, especially if you plan to swim or eat after the official tour ends.

This flexibility is one of the better features of the outing. You can treat Lokrum as a quick Iron Throne stop, or you can turn the final part of the day into a longer island visit. The choice is yours, provided you keep an eye on the boat timetable.

What the $42.33 price really buys you

At $42.33 per person, the base price is reasonable for a three-hour guided walk with a local professional guide. The value depends heavily on how much you want the guide’s stories. If you only want photographs of the filming locations, you can see parts of Dubrovnik independently. If you want scene comparisons, production anecdotes, and local context, the guided format makes more sense.

The extra charges are significant:

• Lovrijenac Fortress entry: 15 EUR per person
• Return boat to Lokrum Island: 30 EUR per person
• Food, drinks, and lunch: not included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off: not included

That brings the required add-ons to 45 EUR per person, before food. The total cost can therefore be much higher than the headline price. Look at the full amount, not just the booking figure, when deciding if this fits your budget.

The tour does give you transportation to Lokrum as part of the planned route, rather than leaving you to arrange the island visit yourself. It also puts the Iron Throne visit into a structured morning. For a fan who wants both the city and the island, that convenience has real value.

The guides are the heart of the experience

The most consistent praise goes to the people leading the walks. Femi was praised for being a local and for having worked as an extra on Game of Thrones. That combination gives the experience a personal feel, especially for fans who want more than basic location facts.

Marko was praised repeatedly for his humor, friendliness, and strong command of the show’s filming details. He was also described as someone who looked after the whole group, which matters on a route with stairs and changing locations.

Roko received praise for organization and clear delivery, while Darko was noted for making the experience fun for both fans and family members who may not know every character. Sonja was recommended for the way she combined the program with Croatian history.

Guide quality can vary from one departure to another, and you cannot assume you will receive a particular guide. Still, the repeated emphasis on friendly, entertaining, personal guides is a strong sign that the human side of this tour is its main asset.

Who should book this tour?

I would recommend it to committed Game of Thrones fans, first-time Dubrovnik visitors, and families with at least one serious fan in the group. It also suits couples who want a structured way to combine the Old Town, a fortress, and Lokrum in one morning.

You do not need to know every episode to enjoy the walk. The local history and city views give the tour value beyond the show. Still, fans will get the most from the scene comparisons and the behind-the-scenes stories.

I would hesitate if you have difficulty with more than 180 stairs, dislike group walks, or are working with a strict budget. I would also avoid booking it as your only Lokrum plan if your schedule cannot handle a weather or boat-related change.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. If the weather is poor or the minimum group size is not met, the provider offers another date or a full refund. Changes made inside the 24-hour window are not accepted.

Final verdict: a strong fan tour with costly extras

Book this tour if you want the stories behind Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations, not just a list of filming sites. The best parts are the guides, the Red Keep views, the scene comparisons in the Old Town, and the Iron Throne photo on Lokrum.

Before paying, add 45 EUR per person for the fortress and boat. Wear shoes suited to stairs, bring water, pack a swimsuit if you want to stay on Lokrum, and check the last boat back. With those details in mind, this is a lively and well-focused way to see Dubrovnik through the show, while still learning about the real city beneath the fantasy setting.

FAQ

How long does the Game of Thrones and Lokrum tour last?

The tour lasts approximately three hours.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at Experience Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik Tours, Brsalje ul. 2, Dubrovnik, next to the Amerling Fountain and close to the Dubravka gift shop.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 9:30 am.

Where does the tour finish?

It finishes at the Lokrum Visitor Center, where the Iron Throne is located.

Is the Lovrijenac Fortress ticket included?

No. Entry to Lovrijenac Fortress, also called the Red Keep on this tour, costs 15 EUR per person.

Is the boat to Lokrum included?

No. The return ticket to Lokrum Island costs 30 EUR per person.

How many stairs are there at Lovrijenac Fortress?

The climb involves more than 180 stairs. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended.

Can I stay on Lokrum after the guided tour?

Yes. You can remain on the island after the tour, swim, eat at one of the restaurants, or use the snack bar. Check the final boat departure because overnight stays are not available.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund. Free cancellation is also available when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.