Game of Thrones Extended Tour with Swords and Props

Dubrovnik’s best Game of Thrones moments are not locked behind a studio wall. They unfold across real gates, stairways, harbors, and fortresses, with the Adriatic often filling the background. This small-group walk connects those locations with a guide who has worked on the series, and the guide’s first-hand set stories give the tour more bite than a simple list of filming spots.

I especially like the scene photos held beside the real locations, which make the show’s camera tricks easy to understand. The chance to handle replica swords such as Longclaw, Needle, Oathkeeper, and a Dothraki arakh is also a fun touch, not just a photo gimmick. The main drawback is physical: expect plenty of stairs, sun, and uneven Old Town streets, plus an extra €15 entrance fee for Lovrjenac Fortress.

Key points to know before you book

• A guide with filming experience: Guides including Robert, Pero, and Nera have worked as extras on Game of Thrones and can explain how scenes were made.
• The Red Keep comes with a fee: Lovrjenac Fortress is the tour’s main paid stop, with admission costing €15 per person.
• Props make the photo stop memorable: You can pose with replica swords, shields, and other props, which the guide disinfects after each tour.
• The route covers major Dubrovnik sights: You see Lovrjenac, Pile Gate, the West Harbour, Rector’s Palace, the Jesuit staircase, and both city gates.
• Small groups keep the pace personal: The maximum is 12 people, and groups larger than five can request a private tour.
• Plan for stairs and strong sun: Comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a hat are sensible choices.

Why the filming locations work so well in Dubrovnik

The clever part of this tour is that Game of Thrones is only one layer. Dubrovnik’s stone walls, steep lanes, sea views, and old palaces already have the drama the series needed. The tour uses the show as a thread, then adds local history and practical details about the city.

That makes the experience useful even if your companion is only a casual fan. You will still see important parts of the Old Town and learn how a familiar square or harbor was reshaped on screen through camera angles, set dressing, and editing.

The group size matters here. With no more than 12 people, it is easier to hear the guide in narrow lanes and ask questions at each stop. Several guides, including Robert, Pero, and Nera, have worked as extras on the show. Their role was not that of a lead actor, but their set experience gives them useful first-hand stories about filming and the people involved.

Guides use screenshots from the series to match a scene with the location in front of you. This is far more helpful than being told that a certain corner appeared in an episode and being expected to recognize it from memory.

Starting at Amerling Fontana with the Lannister banner

The meeting point is by the Aphrodite and Pan statue at Ul. Svetog Đurđa 4, near the Amerling Fontana. Look for the guide holding a Lannister banner, a simple signal in a busy part of Dubrovnik.

This opening stop is brief, but it gives the group a clear starting point before the route heads toward Lovrjenac Fortress. Since the tour begins outside the main paid attraction, you should have a moment to gather your group and get ready for the climb.

The activity is offered in English, and confirmation is provided when you book. It is a walking tour, so there is no coach or shuttle between locations.

Lovrjenac Fortress, the Red Keep above the sea

Lovrjenac Fortress is the centerpiece of the route. In the show, it became the Red Keep, the seat of power in King’s Landing. In real life, it rises on a rocky outcrop outside the western side of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, with open views toward the sea and the city walls.

You spend about 45 minutes here, making it the longest stop. The guide connects the fortress to several major scenes, including Joffrey’s nameday tournament, Tyrion slapping Joffrey, Sansa’s rescue by the Hound, and the Purple Wedding. You also hear about the Power is Power dialogue and Euron’s arrival at Blackwater Bay.

The value here comes from seeing how one fortress could play several different places. A guide can point out the camera positions and show you still images, helping you understand why the same stone walls look different from scene to scene.

Lovrjenac is also where the physical demands become clear. The route includes stairs, and the fortress entrance is not included in the tour price. Admission is listed as €15 per person, so add that to the advertised $66.51 cost when working out your budget.

If you can choose among departure times, an early tour may make this stop more comfortable. An early visit can mean fewer people at the fortress during the first part of the tour, which gives you more room for photos and a clearer view while the guide explains the scenes.

Dubrovnik West Harbour and the waters of Blackwater Bay

From the fortress, the tour moves to Dubrovnik’s West Harbour. This is a short stop of about 15 minutes, but it carries plenty of screen history.

The harbor served as the docks of King’s Landing and Blackwater Bay. It appeared in the final reunion and farewell of the Starks, the slaughter of King Robert’s bastard children, and Myrcella’s departure and return. The guide also covers the conversation between Sansa and Littlefinger.

This is a good place to pause and appreciate the difference between the filmed world and the real one. On screen, the harbor can feel tense and dangerous. In person, it is a working waterfront with broad views and a strong sense of Dubrovnik’s coastal setting.

Because the stop is short, you will want to listen closely and take photos without letting the camera replace the explanation. The screenshots help here, especially for scenes that used only part of the harbor or changed its appearance through editing.

Pile Gate, the entrance to King’s Landing

Pile Gate is one of Dubrovnik’s most recognizable entrances and another useful lesson in screen geography. The tour spends around 15 minutes here, looking at the gate as King’s Landing’s main entry point.

The guide covers Jaime’s return and the riots against Joffrey. These scenes used the gate’s heavy stone structure and narrow approach to create a sense of pressure and conflict.

This stop also helps you understand Dubrovnik as a real city rather than a collection of film sets. Pile Gate is an important access point into the Old Town, so it can be busy. You may need to stand to one side while the guide explains the scene and keeps the group together.

The Rupe Museum and Littlefinger’s brothel

The Rupe Museum stop lasts about 10 minutes and brings the tour into another section of the Old Town. Here, the guide identifies the setting used for Littlefinger’s brothel and points out views connected with the Tower of Undying.

The stop is less about entering a major attraction than about recognizing how the city’s stone architecture doubled for several fictional locations. The setting gives you another example of the show’s visual language, where an ordinary Dubrovnik street or building can become a place in King’s Landing.

The guide’s screen images are especially useful at stops like this. Without them, you might walk past the location without seeing the connection.

The Jesuit staircase and the Walk of Shame

At the Church of St. Ignatius, you reach one of the tour’s most memorable locations: the staircase used for Cersei’s Walk of Shame. About 30 minutes are set aside here, including time for photos with the props.

The staircase is striking even without its television connection. Its long flight of pale stone steps gives the scene its scale and directness. The tour also covers the continuation of the Walk of Shame at the Dominican Monastery later in the route.

This is the main prop opportunity. You can pose with replica versions of swords including Oathkeeper, Longclaw, Needle, and a Dothraki arakh, as well as shields and other items. These are intended for handling and photographs, not for serious swordplay, but they add a playful break to a tour that otherwise involves a lot of history and walking.

Several guides are praised for taking photos and giving people enough time to pose. If you want a group shot or a more theatrical image, this is the place to ask. The props and visual materials are disinfected after each tour.

The staircase is also a useful warning about the route. You will be going up and down many steps, and the stone can be tiring in hot weather. Wear shoes with good support, carry water, and bring sun protection. The activity asks for a moderate level of physical fitness.

Rector’s Palace as the Spice King’s palace

Rector’s Palace provides a change of mood. The tour spends around 15 minutes here, identifying the building as the palace of the Spice King of Qarth.

The palace’s formal stone setting helps explain why Dubrovnik worked so well for the show’s wealthy and powerful characters. This stop is not as physically demanding as the fortress or staircase, so it offers a welcome pause while the guide connects the real building with the fictional city.

It is also one of the places where the Dubrovnik history element comes through. The guide does not simply point at a doorway and name an episode. Guides such as Robert have been praised for adding facts about the city, local culture, and the way filming fitted into Dubrovnik’s everyday life.

Dominican Monastery and the second Walk of Shame location

The Dominican Monastery is another short stop, about 15 minutes. The tour identifies it as part of King’s Landing’s market and as a continuation of the Walk of Shame sequence.

This location shows how close many filming spots are within Dubrovnik’s Old Town. You move from palace settings to market streets and religious buildings without needing transport, although the compact route does not mean it is flat.

The market connection is a nice reminder that the show’s city was built from many real locations rather than one single set. Look for the contrast between the rough stone lanes, formal religious architecture, and the busy story the guide attaches to each place.

Ending at Ploce Gate with views toward Qarth

The tour ends at Ploce Gate after about 15 minutes of views toward the duel arena and Qarth. This eastern gate is a fitting finish because it opens the view back toward the wider setting of Dubrovnik and the sea.

You also receive a free map of Lokrum Island, which the show used as Qarth. The map includes Game of Thrones locations and tips, giving you information to use after the walking tour. Lokrum is not part of this route, so do not expect a boat trip or island visit as part of the price.

Ploce Gate is also practical for continuing your day. The activity ends at Ul. Frana Supila 2-4, rather than returning to the starting point. Check your plans before booking, especially if you need to meet a group elsewhere in Dubrovnik.

What the $66.51 price really covers

At $66.51 per person, this is not the cheapest way to walk around Dubrovnik. You are paying for a small group, a professional English-speaking guide, visual comparisons from the show, set-related stories, replica props, and a route that links many locations in roughly two and a half to three hours.

The €15 Lovrjenac entrance fee is extra. That is the most important cost to remember because the fortress is the tour’s largest and most substantial stop.

I consider the price reasonable for dedicated Game of Thrones fans who want more than a self-guided photo hunt. The guide’s experience as an extra, along with the scene images and prop session, gives the outing added value. If you already know Dubrovnik well and only want a quick list of filming points, you may find the price harder to justify.

The tour is usually booked well ahead, with an average booking lead time of about 44 days. That suggests you should not leave it until the last moment if your Dubrovnik dates are fixed.

Who will enjoy this tour most

This is an easy choice for serious Game of Thrones fans, especially if you want filming details rather than only broad sightseeing. The route covers famous scenes from King’s Landing, the Red Keep, Blackwater Bay, Qarth, and the Walk of Shame.

It also suits families and mixed groups. One young Game of Thrones fan especially enjoyed the props, while the guide’s local history and jokes kept the adults involved. The pace can be relaxed, and guides make time for questions and photographs.

You should think twice if stairs are difficult for you or if you dislike walking in direct sun. Service animals are allowed, and the tour is near public transportation, but the route itself remains a physical walk through a historic city with steps and uneven surfaces.

Groups larger than five can ask for a private tour. The standard maximum is 12 people, which keeps the experience more personal than a large city tour.

Booking, cancellations, and useful preparation

You receive confirmation at booking, and the ticket is mobile, so you do not need to print a voucher. The tour is offered in English.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund, with cut-off times based on Dubrovnik’s local time.

Before setting out, I would pack:

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Water
• Sunscreen
• A hat
• A phone or camera with room for photos
• Extra money for the €15 fortress admission

An early departure can help with crowds and heat, particularly at Lovrjenac. The tour may run a little longer than the minimum estimate if the group has questions or needs more photo time, so avoid scheduling a tight appointment immediately afterward.

Should you book the Game of Thrones Extended Tour?

Book it if you want Dubrovnik’s filming sites explained by someone connected to the production, with scene photos, local context, and proper replica props. The guide is the heart of the experience, and names such as Robert, Pero, and Nera have been associated with warm humor, set stories, careful explanations, and a relaxed pace.

Skip it if you want a flat walk, a low-cost sightseeing loop, or a tour devoted only to Dubrovnik’s older history. For everyone else, this is a lively way to see the city, especially if you arrive prepared for stairs and remember that Lovrjenac costs extra.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones tour start?

The tour starts at the Aphrodite and Pan statue at Ul. Svetog Đurđa 4 in Dubrovnik, near Amerling Fontana. The guide holds a Lannister banner.

Where does the tour finish?

The tour finishes at Ploce Gate, at Ul. Frana Supila 2-4. It does not return to the starting point.

How long does the tour last?

The estimated duration is about two hours and 30 minutes to three hours.

Is Lovrjenac Fortress included in the price?

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

Can I use Game of Thrones props during the tour?

Yes. The tour provides replica swords including Oathkeeper, Longclaw, Needle, and a Dothraki arakh, along with shields and other props for photographs and play.

How many people can join the standard tour?

The maximum group size is 12 people. If your group is larger than five, you can contact the provider to arrange a private tour.

Is the tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour requires a moderate level of physical fitness and includes many stairs. Service animals are allowed, and the route is near public transportation.