Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones Tour + Iron Throne Photo (Small Group)

Dubrovnik’s old city supplied the stone walls, gates, stairways, and sea views for King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth. This small-group Game of Thrones tour gives you those filming locations with a local guide, then finishes with a photo on a replica Iron Throne.

I like the limited group size, capped at eight, and the local angle on filming and daily life in Dubrovnik. I also like that the tour ends with a proper Iron Throne photo and a locations book you can use for further exploring. The main drawback is its short length: at about 1 hour and 45 minutes, it gives you a focused introduction rather than an exhaustive tour of every filming site.

Key points at a glance

• King’s Landing in the old city: Spend about an hour seeing well-known Game of Thrones locations inside Dubrovnik’s historic center.
• A local view of filming: Hear about what life was like in the city while the show was being made and how locals see its fame.
• Two outdoor filming areas: Visit Apartment Villa Ahava for scenes linked to King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth.
• Iron Throne finale: Finish at Dubrovnik City shop on Boškovićeva Street for your own throne photograph.
• Small group format: The maximum group size is eight, which leaves more room for questions and photo help.
• Useful take-home extra: A Game of Thrones locations book helps you continue the search after the tour.

Starting at Amerling Fountain at 9 a.m.

The tour begins at Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa at 9 a.m. That location puts you near the old city and makes the start easy to find with a mobile ticket. Confirmation arrives when you book, and the meeting point is near public transportation.

The early start is practical in Dubrovnik. You get moving before the middle of the day, when the old city can feel crowded and the sun can make stone streets tiring. Since the tour depends on good weather, check the forecast before you go and wear shoes suited to walking on historic streets.

The group limit matters here. A guide can keep eight people together more easily than a large crowd, and you have a better chance to ask about a particular scene, filming detail, or city custom. A small group also makes it simpler to pause for photographs without turning every stop into a traffic jam.

The available information does not promise a particular guide for every departure, but Ivona has led one highly praised tour. She took the group through filming sites, explained the stories behind them, answered questions, and added useful information about Dubrovnik beyond the television show. If Ivona is your guide, you can expect a personal city perspective rather than a tour built only around screen trivia.

Apartment Villa Ahava and the settings for three worlds

The first stop is Apartment Villa Ahava, where you spend about 20 minutes. This location connects to scenes set in King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth, so it gives you a quick lesson in how one Dubrovnik setting can become several fictional places through camera angles, costumes, and story context.

That is part of the fun of filming-location tours. You are not simply looking at a building and being told that a scene happened there. You are comparing the real place with the world created on screen. The same coastal city can play different roles, and a local guide can help you understand what you are seeing.

The stop has no separate admission charge. It is an outdoor location within the walking route, so you should not expect a museum-style display or a set preserved for visitors. The appeal comes from standing in the actual setting and hearing how it was used.

At 20 minutes, this is a compact stop. That works well if you want several locations in a short morning, but it also means you will not spend long examining every detail. Think of it as a scene-setting visit before the longer walk through the old city.

One hour inside Dubrovnik’s old city as King’s Landing

The heart of the tour is a one-hour walk through Dubrovnik’s old city. This is where the experience moves beyond a few isolated photo points. You follow the streets and spaces used for popular King’s Landing scenes while also seeing the real city around them.

The value here is the contrast. On screen, Dubrovnik becomes a capital filled with danger, power struggles, and royal drama. In person, you see a working historic center with shops, homes, stone paving, and everyday city movement. The guide’s job is to connect those two versions without letting the television show swallow the city itself.

I would pay attention to the local stories as much as the filming facts. The tour is designed to explain what life in Dubrovnik was like during production and what residents make of the show. That gives you a more grounded view of the filming boom. You hear about the city as a real place first, not merely as a backdrop for fictional rulers.

This is also the part most likely to reward questions. Ask about a location you remember, how locals responded to filming, or which parts of the city were changed by its screen fame. The small group makes those exchanges more practical than they would be on a large coach-style outing.

The one-hour section should suit you if you want a concentrated old-city walk. It may feel brief if you want every recognizable stairway, gate, and filming angle explained in detail. The tour is best understood as an introduction that helps you recognize locations during your own time in Dubrovnik.

The Iron Throne photo on Boškovićeva Street

The tour ends at Apartments Boškovićeva, where you have about 10 minutes for an Iron Throne photograph. The final stop is at Dubrovnik City shop, Iron Throne, on Boškovićeva 7, near the third entrance to the old city from the Buža side.

This is a simple but effective ending. After walking through real filming locations, you get a playful chance to sit on a replica throne and pose as King or Khaleesi of King’s Landing. It gives the tour a clear finish and produces the souvenir most fans probably want.

Ten minutes is enough for a short photo session, but do not expect a long private shoot. If you are traveling with family or friends, decide in advance who will take the pictures and have your phone ready. The information provided confirms the throne photo opportunity, but it does not promise professional photography or a set number of images.

The end point is useful for your plans, too. You finish inside the old city rather than being taken far away, so you can continue sightseeing, find lunch, or retrace a location that caught your eye. The tour does not include a return transfer, and none is needed for this central ending.

What the local perspective adds

Many screen-location walks can become a checklist of recognizable spots. This one aims to add the city’s point of view. You hear about life during filming and how Dubrovnik residents regard the show, which helps explain the gap between the production’s fantasy world and the city’s daily reality.

That local context is one of the strongest reasons to book this tour instead of simply using a self-guided map. A book can tell you where a scene was filmed. A local guide can explain how the production fit into the life of the city and answer the questions that come up when you are standing there.

Ivona’s reported approach is a useful example of what to look for. She combined Game of Thrones locations with general information about Dubrovnik and made time for questions. That blend is important because you are visiting one of Europe’s major historic cities, not a theme-park set.

The show connection works best as a doorway into Dubrovnik. You can enjoy the fictional story, then look past it at the city’s stone streets, buildings, and coastal setting. If you have little interest in Game of Thrones, the tour may not be the best use of your morning. If you are a fan, the local material keeps the walk from feeling like a string of fan-service stops.

How much value do you get for $78.10?

At $78.10 per person, this is not a cheap sightseeing stroll. The value depends on what you want from the morning. You are paying for a focused guide-led walk, a maximum group of eight, the local stories, the Iron Throne photo opportunity, and the locations book.

For a dedicated fan, those pieces fit together well. The guide saves you from hunting down filming sites, the small group allows questions, and the throne photo gives you a tangible souvenir. The book adds value after the tour because it lets you continue looking for Game of Thrones locations on your own.

For a casual viewer, the price may feel high for less than two hours. You spend only about 20 minutes at the first stop and 10 minutes at the throne, with roughly an hour in the old city. If you mainly want general Dubrovnik sightseeing, a standard city walk may offer broader coverage.

The best comparison is not with a full-day excursion. This is a compact specialty tour. Its price makes more sense if you care about having a guide who can interpret the filming locations and provide local context, rather than simply taking a few photographs at famous corners.

The average booking lead time is about 39 days. That suggests you should not assume you can always decide at the last minute, especially if your dates are fixed. The group limit is only eight, so planning ahead is sensible.

Timing, weather, and walking expectations

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes and starts at 9 a.m. That makes it easy to fit into a morning of Dubrovnik sightseeing. You can follow it with time in the old city, a meal, or another planned activity.

Good weather is required. If poor weather forces cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. That policy protects you from paying for an outdoor walking tour that cannot run properly, but you should still keep some flexibility in your schedule.

The activity is described as suitable for most people and near public transportation. No special fitness requirement is listed. Still, you will be walking through an old city, so comfortable shoes are a sensible choice. The route includes outdoor locations and historic streets, and the information provided does not promise seating or shelter at each stop.

Bring a charged phone. The Iron Throne photograph is part of the experience, and a phone also helps you compare the real locations with your memories of the show. You may want to carry water, especially in warm weather, though no refreshments are listed as included.

Who should book this Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour?

This tour is a good match for you if you want:

• A short, focused introduction to Dubrovnik’s filming locations
• A guide who can discuss local life during production
• A small group rather than a crowded walking tour
• A guaranteed stop for an Iron Throne photo
• A useful activity near the start of a Dubrovnik visit
• A take-home book for exploring more locations later

It suits first-time visitors who want the television connection paired with city information. It also works for returning visitors who already know Dubrovnik but want to see it through the lens of King’s Landing.

You may want to skip it if you are not interested in Game of Thrones or if you want a broad historical tour of Dubrovnik. The old-city portion is substantial, but the stated focus is filming locations and local filming stories, not a full survey of the city’s past.

Families and mixed-interest groups can make their own call. The throne photo is an easy crowd-pleaser, and the compact duration prevents the activity from taking over the day. Still, anyone uninterested in the show may find the location explanations less rewarding.

Booking and cancellation details

You receive confirmation at booking, and the experience uses a mobile ticket. It is offered in English, with a maximum of eight people.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 9 a.m. start time. Cancellations made within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes within that period are not accepted. The cut-off follows Dubrovnik local time, so check the clock carefully if you are arranging the tour from another time zone.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if Game of Thrones is an important part of your Dubrovnik visit and you want more than a list of filming addresses. The strongest reasons are the small group, the local view of filming, the hour inside the old city, and the easy Iron Throne photo at the end.

At $78.10, it is best value for fans who will use the guide’s stories and the locations book. It is less compelling for anyone seeking a general city tour or a low-cost walk. Plan ahead, allow for weather, and treat the experience as a lively two-hour introduction rather than the final word on every Game of Thrones site in Dubrovnik.

FAQ

Where does the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour start?

The tour starts at Amerling Fountain, Ul. Svetog Đurđa, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.

What time does the tour begin?

The start time is 9 a.m.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How many people can join the tour?

The group has a maximum of eight people.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

Does the tour include an Iron Throne photo?

Yes. The tour ends at Dubrovnik City shop, Iron Throne, on Boškovićeva Street, where you can sit on a replica Iron Throne for a photograph.

Which locations are included?

The tour visits Apartment Villa Ahava and Dubrovnik’s old city, then ends at Apartments Boškovićeva for the Iron Throne photo.

Is admission to the filming locations included?

Admission is listed as free for Apartment Villa Ahava and the old city. Admission to the Iron Throne photo stop is included.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded. If poor weather cancels the tour, you are offered another date or a full refund.