Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones&Lokrum Island Walking Tour

Dubrovnik gives Game of Thrones fans the rare chance to walk through King’s Landing without a studio set. This three-hour tour links the Red Keep at Lovrijenac, the Walk of Shame stairs, Blackwater Bay, and other filming spots with the real stories of Dubrovnik and Croatia.

I like two things here. First, the guides bring more than scene trivia, with guides such as Michaela, Ines, Marko, Andrea, and Davor praised for mixing show details with local history and humor. Second, the tour finishes on Lokrum Island, where you can take a picture on the Iron Throne and stay behind for swimming and nature.

The main consideration is cost. The tour is advertised at $41 per person, but entrance to Lovrijenac costs €15 and Lokrum Island costs €30 separately. That can make the final price much higher than the headline figure, especially for a family.

Key points to know before you book

• Lovrijenac is the major first stop: Allow an hour for the fortress used as the Red Keep, with city and sea views included.
• You see several famous Old Town locations: The route covers Pile Gate, Stradun, the Jesuit Stairs, Rector’s Palace, and the Old Port.
• The Iron Throne is on Lokrum: The throne was given to Dubrovnik by HBO, making this the best photo stop of the day.
• You can turn the tour into a longer island visit: The tour ends on Lokrum, so you may return to town or stay for a swim, cafés, ruins, peacocks, and bunnies.
• The guide makes a big difference: Past guides have included Michaela, Ines, Josip, Alex, Marko, Andrea, and Davor.
• Bring practical beach gear: Pack swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen if you plan to remain on Lokrum.

Why Dubrovnik makes such a convincing King’s Landing

Dubrovnik’s Old Town already looks like a place built for palace plots, sieges, royal processions, and family feuds. Its stone walls, narrow lanes, steep steps, and sea-facing fortresses gave the production a ready-made setting for King’s Landing.

The tour works best when you let it serve two purposes at once. You get the fun of matching locations to scenes, but you also gain a quick introduction to Dubrovnik itself. Several guides, including Ines, Michaela, Andrea, Marko, and Davor, have been praised for keeping the history and television material in balance.

That balance matters if you are traveling with someone who has never watched the show. Alex reportedly kept a group engaged even though one participant had not seen Game of Thrones, while another group enjoyed the tour because Croatian history filled in the gaps for family members who were not fans.

You will also get the benefit of visual reminders. Some guides use photographs to show how a location appeared on screen, which helps when the real street looks less dramatic than the edited television scene. A trivia question or two may also appear as you walk.

Meeting at Pile Square

The meeting point is the Amerling Fountain in Pile Square, outside Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Look for the blue umbrella with the DUtheTour logo, near the Dubravka restaurant.

This is a useful starting point because Pile Gate is one of the main entrances into the historic center, and Lovrijenac is nearby. Arrive with comfortable shoes and water. The route includes stairs, fortress paths, and Old Town paving, so this is a walking tour rather than a gentle sightseeing loop.

The tour is available in English or German. A private group option is also available, which may suit families or friends who want more control over questions and pacing.

Lovrijenac, the Red Keep, takes about an hour

The opening stop is Lovrijenac, the cliff-top fortress presented as the Red Keep. The guided visit lasts about an hour, making it the most substantial stop on the route.

This is where the tour earns its keep for serious fans. You can connect the fortress spaces and exterior views with the political heart of King’s Landing, while also seeing why the location worked so well on screen. The position above the water gives you strong views back toward Dubrovnik and helps explain the fortress’s dramatic appearance.

The entrance ticket is not included. The stated price is €15, so budget for it before you arrive. This extra charge is important because Lovrijenac is not just a quick photo stop. You spend a full hour there, and it is one of the central locations of the day.

If you have watched the series recently, you will get more from the guide’s scene-by-scene explanations. If you have not, the fortress still makes sense as a striking part of Dubrovnik’s defenses.

From Pile Gate to the Walk of Shame

After Lovrijenac, the tour crosses back toward Pile Gate for a short guided visit of about 10 minutes. This entrance is one of the city’s most recognizable points, and it helps place the television scenes within the real layout of Dubrovnik.

The walk then continues along Stradun, the Old Town’s main street, for around 15 minutes. Stradun is broad compared with the side lanes, so the guide can pause to explain how the city’s main public spaces were used for filming and how Dubrovnik’s everyday street plan became part of King’s Landing.

The Jesuit Stairs receive about 15 minutes. For fans, this is the essential Walk of Shame location. The stairs are visually memorable, but they are also a working part of the Old Town, so expect other people moving through the area and take care around the steps.

This is one of the tour’s strongest sections because the locations are close together. You are not spending long stretches walking between unrelated sights. The guide can move from scene details to local context without losing the thread.

Rector’s Palace and the Old Port

Rector’s Palace comes next, with about 10 minutes for guided sightseeing. The stop adds a different setting to the route, moving away from fortifications and public stairs toward one of Dubrovnik’s important historic buildings.

The brief timing means you should think of this as an exterior or focused location explanation rather than a full museum visit. You will get the filming connection and some context, but the tour does not promise a long interior exploration.

The Old Port follows for roughly 10 minutes. This is another useful stop for understanding the city’s relationship with the sea. Dubrovnik’s harbor views also help connect the real city to the show’s imagined coastal capital.

By this point, the walking portion has covered a good range of settings: a fortress, a ceremonial gate, the central street, steep stone stairs, a palace, and the harbor. That variety keeps the tour from becoming a simple search for identical-looking walls.

The ferry to Lokrum changes the pace

From the Old Port, you board a ferry for about 15 minutes to Lokrum Island. The boat ride is short, but it gives the day a welcome change of pace after the Old Town’s tight streets and steps.

Lokrum served as the setting for the City of Qarth. You are not only visiting another filming location. You are moving to a protected forest reserve that locals use as a place to relax during hot summer days.

The island ticket costs €30 and is not included. This is the second major extra expense, and it should be part of your booking decision. For some people, the added cost is worthwhile because the tour ends here and you can stay for the rest of the day. If you only want Old Town filming locations, however, this price may feel steep.

Benedictine Monastery and the Iron Throne

On Lokrum, the group visits the Benedictine Monastery for about 15 minutes. The ruins and island setting provide a quieter contrast to Dubrovnik’s stone streets, and the stop adds scenery beyond the television connection.

The key moment comes at the Iron Throne, with about 10 minutes for a visit and photographs. HBO gifted the throne to Dubrovnik, and it has become the island’s signature Game of Thrones attraction. This is your chance to sit down, take the familiar royal pose, and leave with a photo that does not depend on finding the right angle in the Old Town.

Do not expect a long exhibit visit based on the information provided. The focus is the throne photo and the island’s connection to the show. Ten minutes is enough for photographs, but groups may need to share the space and take turns.

The guides also add behind-the-scenes facts here and throughout the tour. Marko, for example, was praised for sharing stories about what actors did while filming, while another guide used humor and photographs to make the locations easier to understand. Those details can make familiar scenes feel fresh.

Stay for swimming, peacocks, and island ruins

The tour finishes on Lokrum rather than bringing you back to Dubrovnik. You can board a later ferry to return to Old Town, or stay and spend the rest of the day on the island.

Pack swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen if you choose the second option. The beaches are rocky, so this is not a sandy resort day. Still, a swim can be a good reward after the walking tour, particularly during Dubrovnik’s hot season.

Lokrum’s only permanent residents are described as peacocks and bunnies, and they are friendly. You can also spend time around the monastery ruins, the island’s natural areas, and cafés. The island works well for nonfans too, since its appeal is not limited to the show.

You must leave on the last ferry at the latest. Overnight stays are not allowed, and the island is a protected forest reserve. Keep that timing in mind before settling in for an afternoon swim.

How much value do you get for $41?

At $41 per person, the base price is reasonable for a three-hour guided walk with a professional guide, particularly if you want both Old Town and Lokrum. The route covers many recognizable filming areas, and the guide’s explanations are the main reason to choose this over walking around with a location map.

The real calculation is closer to $41 plus €15 for Lovrijenac and €30 for Lokrum. Exchange rates vary, but the total is clearly much higher than the advertised tour price. For two people, the extras add up quickly.

I would judge the value this way:

• If you are a devoted Game of Thrones fan and want the Red Keep, Walk of Shame, Blackwater Bay, Qarth, and the Iron Throne in one outing, the cost is easier to justify.
• If you also plan to stay on Lokrum for swimming and island time, the €30 admission does more work for you.
• If you mainly want a cheap Old Town walk, the separate entrance fees may make this the wrong choice.
• If your group includes nonfans, the local history and Dubrovnik orientation help protect the value.

The 4.8 rating from 245 reviews also points to a consistently strong experience, but the guide remains central. Names praised in the available feedback include Michaela, Ines, Josip, Alex, Andrea, Marko, Davor, and Darko. You cannot select a favorite guide from the information given, but the repeated pattern is clear: enthusiasm, humor, and local context matter as much as memorizing filming facts.

Who should take this tour?

I would recommend it first to fans who want a guided route rather than a checklist of locations. You will get more from the tour if you remember the scenes, enjoy behind-the-scenes stories, and want to ask questions as you go.

It also suits mixed groups. Several guides have successfully combined Game of Thrones material with Croatian and Dubrovnik history, giving nonfans something substantial to follow. Families and couples with different levels of interest can therefore enjoy the same three hours.

The tour may be less suitable if you dislike stairs, warm-weather walking, or extra entrance fees. The route includes Lovrijenac, Old Town steps, and a ferry, and the island portion adds another ticket and a fixed last-ferry deadline.

A private group is available if you want a more personal outing. For a larger family or a group of friends, that option may make it easier to pause for photographs and ask detailed questions without holding up others.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and reserve now while paying later. Starting times vary, so check availability before planning the rest of your Dubrovnik day.

Should you book the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones and Lokrum tour?

Book it if you want the full package: major King’s Landing locations, a local guide, Lovrijenac, a ferry ride, Qarth on Lokrum, and a photograph on the Iron Throne. The strongest feature is the combination of television fun and real Dubrovnik context, which keeps the tour worthwhile even for people who are not devoted fans.

Before paying, add the €15 fortress ticket and €30 island ticket to your budget. Bring water, good walking shoes, sunscreen, swimwear, and a towel if you plan to stay on Lokrum.

If your priority is the Iron Throne and a relaxed island afternoon, this is a particularly good fit. If you want only a short, low-cost filming-location walk, choose an Old Town-only option instead.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts three hours.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at the Amerling Fountain in Pile Square, outside Dubrovnik’s Old Town. It is near the Dubravka restaurant. Look for the blue umbrella with the DUtheTour logo.

What languages are available?

The tour is available in English and German.

Is Lovrijenac included in the tour price?

The guided tour is included, but the entrance ticket to Lovrijenac is not. The stated entrance cost is €15.

Is the Lokrum Island ticket included?

No. The Lokrum Island entrance ticket costs €30 and must be paid separately.

Which Game of Thrones locations are visited?

The route includes Lovrijenac, used as the Red Keep, Pile Gate, Stradun, the Jesuit Stairs, Rector’s Palace, the Old Port, and Lokrum, which represented Qarth. The tour also covers the Walk of Shame, Blackwater Bay, and the Purple Wedding location.

Can I take a photograph on the Iron Throne?

Yes. The Iron Throne is on Lokrum Island, and the itinerary includes a photo stop there. HBO gifted the throne to Dubrovnik.

Can I stay on Lokrum after the tour?

Yes. The tour finishes on Lokrum, and you may remain on the island or return to Dubrovnik by ferry.

Can I swim on Lokrum?

Yes. You can stay for a swim, but bring your own swim gear, towel, and sunscreen. The island has rocky beaches.

Are overnight stays allowed on Lokrum?

No. All visitors must leave by the last ferry at the latest, and overnight stays are not allowed.