Private Game of Thrones and City Wall Tour

King’s Landing starts beside a Dubrovnik fountain. This private Dubrovnik tour links famous Game of Thrones filming sites with the city’s real stories, moving from Kolorina Bay through the Old Town and up onto the walls. I like the private format, which lets you ask questions as you go, and I like the guides’ use of scene photos to match the show with the real streets. The main drawback is cost: the advertised price does not appear to include the fortress and city-wall admissions.

I also like that the tour is not just a television-location checklist. Guides such as Mihaela, Ines, and Natasa bring in Dubrovnik’s past, local culture, filming details, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. You need moderate fitness, though, and anyone with knee trouble should think carefully before booking a route with fortress steps and a one-hour wall walk.

Key points to know before booking

• Two and a half hours on foot: The route covers Kolorina Bay, Lovrjenac Fortress, Stradun, Gundulić Square, Pile Gate, and the city walls.
• Lovrjenac is the big television set: The fortress served as the Red Keep and gives you a fine elevated view of Dubrovnik’s Old Town.
• City-wall tickets cost extra: The stated prices indicate a discount from the fortress admission, but the published total is not fully consistent, so confirm the current amount before paying.
• Private guiding makes a difference: Your group alone takes part, giving you room to ask about scenes, actors, Dubrovnik, or the filming process.
• Scene photos help: The guide carries a Game of Thrones album, useful if you watched the series some time ago.
• The tour ends inside the Old Town: It finishes on or near Stradun, and the endpoint can be adjusted within the Old Town.

Why this private Game of Thrones tour works

Dubrovnik can feel like one giant film set once you know where to look. A normal walk through the Old Town shows polished stone streets, churches, squares, and fortress walls. This tour adds a second layer: the same spaces become Blackwater Bay, King’s Landing, the Red Keep, and locations tied to Daenerys and Joffrey.

That combination is the reason I find this experience more useful than a simple fan-themed stroll. You get the television connection, but you also hear about Dubrovnik itself. The guides are licensed, English-speaking professionals, and the strongest part of the experience appears to be their ability to shift between show trivia and local history without losing the thread.

The private setup matters most for small groups and families. You can stop for a photo, ask why a scene was changed for television, or request more detail about Dubrovnik’s past. Mihaela has been praised for keeping the pace manageable, speaking fluent English, and helping with an unexpected lost-wallet problem before the tour. That sort of personal attention is difficult to get in a large group.

The tour lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Much of it is outdoors, and the walls and fortress include stairs, uneven surfaces, and exposed sections. Wear shoes with a firm sole, bring water, and avoid treating this as a gentle Old Town wander.

Starting at Kolorina Bay, Blackwater Bay in real life

Meet at the Amerling Fountain beside Dubravka restaurant, near the entrance to the Old Town. The first stop is Kolorina Bay, a short walk from the meeting point and one of the clearest places to connect Dubrovnik with the show.

In Game of Thrones, the bay became Blackwater Bay. Your guide points out the filming spots, including the place connected with Myrcella’s departure and the series ending. The supplied Game of Thrones album helps you compare the screen version with the actual setting. This is especially handy if you have not watched the series recently.

You spend about 15 minutes here, so do not expect a long coastal stop. Its value is in getting your bearings and learning how the production altered or framed the setting. The opening also gives your guide a chance to explain the plan and set the tone for the history portions that follow.

Climbing to Lovrjenac Fortress, Dubrovnik’s Red Keep

Lovrjenac Fortress is the first major paid sight and one of the tour’s best stops. It served as the Red Keep, so this is where the show connection feels most substantial rather than merely decorative.

The approach to the fort includes a climb. Along the way, the guide shares stories about actors, production, and moments behind the scenes. Those anecdotes add fun, but the real reward comes once you enter the fortress and look back toward Dubrovnik’s Old Town.

The tour allows about 30 minutes here. You have time for the main views, some free time, and a restroom stop. That short break is useful because the rest of the route continues on foot.

Admission is not included. The stated information gives the Lovrjenac price as €15, with that amount applied as a discount toward the city walls later. It also says the total for the fortress and walls is €40 per person, while the wall section lists a €35 price and a €20 discounted price after visiting the fort. Those figures do not line up perfectly. I would confirm the current entrance arrangement with Astra tours before the day of the tour.

A Dubrovnik Pass may cover both attractions, according to the tour details. If you already plan to visit other included sights, that pass could change the value calculation. If you only want these two attractions, compare the pass price with the current individual admissions.

Walking Stradun and the Old Town

After Lovrjenac, the route heads into the Old Town and along Stradun, Dubrovnik’s main street. The guide points out Game of Thrones locations and other films shot in the area.

Stradun is more than a show location. It is the city’s central stone-paved corridor, and walking it with a local guide gives you context that a screen comparison alone cannot provide. You see how the Old Town functions as a real city rather than simply as King’s Landing.

This section lasts about 15 minutes. Expect a moving orientation rather than a long lecture. The private format lets you pause for questions, though the route still needs to maintain its schedule for the city walls.

If you are less interested in Game of Thrones, this is one reason the tour can still work. The Old Town, its streets, and Dubrovnik’s past are part of the explanation throughout the walk. The television theme gives the route a clear focus, but it does not need to dominate every minute.

Gundulić Square and the famous Shame stairs

The next brief stop is the monument to poet Ivan Gundulić, in the square that carries his name. This area is known for its market and for the famous stairs often called the Shame stairs.

The stop lasts around 10 minutes. Your guide explains the television connection and gives you time to look at the square and photograph the staircase. It is a compact stop, so the best approach is to listen for the specific scene references and then take in the surroundings before moving on.

This part shows the benefit of having a guide with scene illustrations. A staircase or square can look ordinary when you arrive alone. A matching image helps you spot the camera angle and understand how the production used the location.

Pile Gate and Joffrey’s dangerous welcome

Pile Gate is one of the most recognizable entrances to Dubrovnik’s Old Town. In the series, it became an entrance to King’s Landing and the setting where King Joffrey was attacked by people in the city.

The stop lasts about 10 minutes. You hear how the location was used and can compare the real gate with its television appearance. Pile Gate is also a useful orientation point, since it is one of the main ways into the Old Town.

This is a busy public area, so keep your group close and listen for the guide’s instructions. The tour does not present Pile Gate as a long formal visit. It is a focused stop on the way to the city walls.

Walking the Dubrovnik City Walls for one hour

The city walls are the tour’s grand finale and the longest portion, at about one hour. You walk with the guide above the Old Town, seeing the rooftops, fortifications, and sea views while stopping at additional Game of Thrones locations.

For many people, this is the main reason to book the experience. From the walls, Dubrovnik’s layout makes much more sense. You can see how tightly packed the Old Town is, how the fortifications frame it, and why the city worked so well on screen as King’s Landing.

The tour also points out the area used for the House of the Undying, including the route associated with Khaleesi. The guide’s album helps connect those locations to specific scenes rather than leaving you to guess at the stonework.

The wall walk is exposed and includes steps. You need a moderate level of fitness, and the tour is specifically not recommended for people with knee problems. Plan your clothing and footwear around the physical route, not just the weather at street level.

City-wall admission is extra. The published details state a regular price of €35 and a discounted price of €20 after the Lovrjenac admission. The general inclusion section instead gives €40 per person for both Lovrjenac and the walls. Because of this discrepancy, ask for the current combined cost before booking or entering.

What the guides add to the experience

The guides are the tour’s most important variable, and the available guide names include Mihaela, Ines, and Natasa. Their strongest shared quality is not simply knowing the filming locations. It is the way they connect those locations to Dubrovnik’s culture and past.

Ines uses photographs of scenes to refresh your memory and show how the city was changed for television. She also shares production anecdotes, including stories connected to people who worked on the set. That helps explain what you are seeing without turning the tour into a string of trivia questions.

Mihaela has been described as friendly, prompt, considerate, and fluent in English. She is a certified, university-educated guide who can handle both history and Game of Thrones topics. Her ability to adjust the pace is important for families and groups with different walking speeds.

Natasa has been praised for arriving on time, answering questions, and showing more than the group expected. The guide’s personality will shape the experience, but the private format gives any guide more room to respond to your interests.

A Game of Thrones fan will get the most direct pleasure from the photo comparisons and location details. Still, I would not dismiss this tour if your interest in the series is mild. The fortress, city walls, Old Town streets, and local history give it enough substance beyond the show.

Price, timing, and overall value

The listed price is $119.83 per person. That is a serious cost for a 2.5-hour walking tour, especially because entrance fees are not included. You should calculate the full amount for your group before deciding.

The price makes more sense if you value a private guide and want a conversation rather than a fixed group presentation. A family or small group can ask questions throughout, adjust the pace, and focus on either filming details or Dubrovnik’s history. If you are comparing it with a cheaper group walk, the real difference is personal attention.

At the same time, the price is harder to justify if you mainly want to identify a few filming spots. You can see parts of the Old Town without a paid guide, though you would miss the organized route, the fortress visit, the wall commentary, and the scene album.

The tour is offered in English and has a mobile ticket. It operates on Mondays in two time windows, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., during the stated operating period. Since the tour is often booked well ahead, reserve early if your Dubrovnik dates are fixed, especially during a busy season.

Pickup is not included, though it may be arranged for an additional charge. The meeting point is the Amerling Fountain, and the tour ends inside the Old Town, generally on Stradun or another place you choose there.

Who should book this Dubrovnik walk?

I would choose this tour for a small group that wants both screen locations and a proper introduction to Dubrovnik. It suits couples, families with older children, and friends who prefer asking questions rather than following a large crowd.

It is also useful if you want to combine several locations in one outing. Kolorina Bay, Lovrjenac, Stradun, Gundulić Square, Pile Gate, and the walls cover a lot of ground in a short time.

I would be cautious if you have knee problems, dislike stairs, or want a slow photographic walk. The route has a firm schedule and a physically demanding finish. I would also be cautious about the price until the entrance-fee figures are clarified.

Free cancellation is available when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund. Poor weather or failure to reach the minimum number of participants can lead to a new date, another experience, or a full refund.

Should you book the private Game of Thrones tour?

Book it if you want a personal English-speaking guide, a clear route through major filming sites, and the city walls in the same outing. The combination of scene photos, local history, and private questions gives the tour more value than a simple location hunt.

Skip it if you want the cheapest possible way to see Dubrovnik or if fortress and wall steps are a problem. Before committing, confirm the current admission fees, then decide if the private format is worth the added cost for your group.

For a Game of Thrones fan, the Red Keep, Blackwater Bay, Pile Gate, and the House of the Undying connections make this a strong choice. For everyone else, the deciding factor is the quality of the guide and your interest in seeing Dubrovnik from both street level and the city walls.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at the Amerling Fountain beside Dubravka restaurant on Ul. Svetog Đurđa in Dubrovnik.

Where does the tour end?

It ends inside Dubrovnik’s Old Town, generally on Stradun. The endpoint can be adjusted to another place inside the Old Town.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private activity.

What language is offered?

The tour is offered in English.

Are the fortress and city-wall entrance fees included?

No. Admission fees are not included in the tour price.

How much do the entrance fees cost?

The supplied details list Lovrjenac Fortress at €15 and the regular city-wall admission at €35, with a discount described for the walls after visiting the fortress. Another section lists €40 per person for both attractions, so confirm the current total with the provider.

Can I use a Dubrovnik Pass?

The tour information says you can buy a Dubrovnik Pass before the tour and use it for free admission to Lovrjenac Fortress and the city walls, subject to the pass terms.

Is the tour suitable for people with knee problems?

No. The experience is not recommended for people with knee problems and requires moderate physical fitness.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund if poor weather causes the cancellation.