Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones&Lokrum Island Walking Tour

Dubrovnik supplies the real stone walls, sea views, and narrow lanes behind King’s Landing. This three-hour tour connects the show’s best-known locations, including Lovrijenac as the Red Keep, the Jesuit Stairs, Blackwater Bay, and Lokrum, where you can sit on the official Iron Throne.

I like the mix of Game of Thrones scenes and Dubrovnik history, which gives non-fans plenty to enjoy. I also like that the tour ends on Lokrum instead of rushing you back to town. You can return by ferry or stay for a swim, a walk, and time with the island’s peacocks and rabbits.

The main catch is cost. The tour is listed at $41 per person, but the Red Keep entrance fee of €15 and Lokrum entrance fee of €30 are not included. Add those charges before deciding if the full outing fits your budget.

Key points at a glance

• Lovrijenac becomes the Red Keep: Spend about an hour at the fortress and hear how its walls served the show.
• The Old Town route is packed with scenes: Pile Gate, Stradun, the Jesuit Stairs, Rector’s Palace, and the old port all connect real Dubrovnik with King’s Landing.
• Lokrum changes the pace: After the city walk, a 15-minute ferry ride brings you to the former setting for Qarth.
• The Iron Throne is a real photo stop: HBO gifted the throne to Dubrovnik, and you can sit on it at the island visitor center.
• You can make it a longer island day: Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen if you want to remain on Lokrum after the guided portion.
• The guides add more than show trivia: Michaela, Ines, Josip, Alex, Andrea, Marko, Davor, and Darko have all been praised for combining filming facts with Croatian and Dubrovnik history.

Why Dubrovnik works as King’s Landing

Even without the television connection, Dubrovnik is a striking place for a walking tour. The old city is compact, enclosed by stone fortifications, and set beside the Adriatic. That gives the show’s fictional capital a believable sense of power and confinement.

The tour begins outside the old town at the Amerling Fountain in Pile Square. Look for the blue umbrella with the DUtheTour logo, close to the Dubravka restaurant. Starting here is useful because Pile Gate leads directly into the historic center, while the first major stop, Lovrijenac, sits just outside the walls.

Your guide uses the locations as prompts. You are not simply shown a staircase and told that it appeared on screen. The better part of the experience is hearing what the scene required, how the location was presented in the series, and what the actors and crew were doing during filming.

Guides such as Marko and Andrea were especially praised for keeping the tone light while still explaining local history. Michaela was noted for her humor and passion, while Ines and Josip were praised for patience and a personal approach. Guide assignments can vary, so you should not book expecting one particular person.

Lovrijenac, the Red Keep, and the best early views

Lovrijenac takes about an hour, making it the longest stop on the route. The fortress is one of the tour’s strongest locations because it looks the part even before your guide explains its role as the Red Keep.

Here you get the show connection, but you also get a piece of Dubrovnik’s military story. The fortress sits above the sea and gives you a different angle on the old city walls. This is one reason the tour works for someone who has never watched Game of Thrones. You still see a major Dubrovnik sight and hear about the city’s past.

The entrance ticket to the Red Keep costs €15 and is not included. That extra charge matters, especially if you are comparing this tour with a standard old-town walk. The fortress also requires walking and standing, so wear shoes that can handle stone surfaces and steps.

The hour at Lovrijenac sets the pattern for the rest of the tour: a real place first, a television location second. That balance is one of the activity’s strongest features.

From Pile Gate to the Walk of Shame

After Lovrijenac, the group returns toward Pile Gate for a short guided stop of about 10 minutes. This is one of the clearest entry points into Dubrovnik’s old town, and it helps you understand the tight route through the city before the streets become more crowded.

You then continue along Stradun, the main street, for around 15 minutes. The polished stone, old facades, and enclosed urban setting helped Dubrovnik become a convincing King’s Landing. Your guide may use photographs or scene references to show how familiar streets were altered for filming.

The Jesuit Stairs are another 15-minute stop and one of the most recognizable places connected with Cersei’s Walk of Shame. The stairs are visually strong because they rise in a formal sweep above the surrounding lanes. They also make the scene easy to picture, even if you do not remember every detail of the episode.

This is a good point to take photographs, but do not expect a private photo session. Dubrovnik’s old town is a working public place, and the stairs are also a popular sight in their own right. Your guide should help with the scene context, while you will need to make the most of the available space and time.

Rector’s Palace and the old port

Rector’s Palace receives about 10 minutes of guided attention. In the show, it helps represent the political world of King’s Landing. In real life, it is one of Dubrovnik’s major historic buildings, so this stop adds substance to the fictional story.

The guide’s explanation is especially useful here. The palace is not just a backdrop. It gives you a glimpse of how Dubrovnik’s civic power was organized and why grand official spaces were useful to the production. The short stop means you will not get a full museum visit, but you will receive enough context to connect the building with the series.

The group then reaches Dubrovnik’s old port for another 10 minutes. This brings the water into the story and helps explain the setting for Blackwater Bay. It also gives you a break from the tighter streets before the ferry crossing.

The city section is active rather than leisurely. In roughly two hours, you cover several sites, hear scene details, and move between fortifications, stairways, streets, and waterfront areas. If you prefer slow museum visits, this may feel brisk. If you want a clear overview of the main filming places, the pace works well.

The ferry to Lokrum and the setting for Qarth

The ferry ride takes about 15 minutes. It is a welcome change after the walking route and gives you a view back toward Dubrovnik from the water.

Lokrum served as the setting for Qarth in the series. The island also changes the mood of the outing. Dubrovnik’s old town is built, enclosed, and busy with sightseeing. Lokrum is a protected forest reserve, with paths, rocky shorelines, plants, old buildings, peacocks, and rabbits.

The island entrance fee is listed as €30 and is not included. Check the total cost before booking, because this additional charge is large compared with the advertised tour price. The supplied details also list the ferry as part of the itinerary, but they do not separately state its fare, so confirm what your booking covers.

At Lokrum, the tour includes a visit to the Benedictine Monastery for about 15 minutes. The ruins add a real historical layer to the television theme. The island is not only a set location, and the monastery helps make that clear.

Sitting on Dubrovnik’s Iron Throne

The Iron Throne is scheduled as a 10-minute photo stop. HBO gifted it to Dubrovnik, and it is displayed at the island’s Game of Thrones visitor center.

This is the most direct fan moment of the day. You can sit on the throne and take your own picture rather than viewing it behind glass or from a distance. Ten minutes is enough for a quick photo, but the stop is not designed as a long exhibit visit.

The throne also gives non-fans a simple choice. You can take the photo for the people in your group who love the show, then spend the rest of your island time enjoying Lokrum itself. That flexibility is one of the tour’s practical strengths.

Stay on Lokrum after the tour

The formal experience ends on the island. You can return to Dubrovnik or remain on Lokrum for the rest of the day. This is not an overnight option. Everyone must leave on the last ferry, and the island does not allow overnight stays.

If you plan to remain, pack swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen. The beaches are rocky, so do not expect broad sandy stretches. The island’s value is its combination of sea access, shade, paths, ruins, and wildlife.

Peacocks and rabbits are the island’s only residents, and they are described as friendly. That makes Lokrum a pleasant add-on for families and for anyone in a mixed group. A devoted fan can focus on Qarth and the Iron Throne, while someone less interested in the series can enjoy the island’s natural setting.

The extra island time also solves a common problem with short city tours: the day does not have to end when the guide says goodbye. You can make the outing three hours, or turn it into a longer half-day visit by staying on Lokrum.

How the guides shape the experience

The guide makes a real difference here because the locations are easy to recognize but harder to interpret without context. The strongest comments about the experience focus on guides who bring humor, show knowledge of both the series and Croatia, and answer questions patiently.

Marko was praised for using photographs, behind-the-scenes stories, and even bits of trivia while moving between locations. Andrea was described as especially engaging with mixed groups, including people who had never watched the show. Michaela was praised for making the history and filming stories feel lively, while Davor was noted for explaining the Red Keep, Blackwater Bay, Cersei’s walk, Lokrum, and the Iron Throne with energy.

The tour is offered in English or German. A private group option is available, which may suit you if your party wants a more personal pace or has different levels of interest in the series. The standard experience is still described as relatively personal in some bookings, but the exact group size is not provided, so ask if that detail matters to you.

Price, timing, and who gets the best value

The listed price is $41 per person for three hours. At that base price, you are paying for a guided route through several important filming sites, a professional guide, the ferry segment in the itinerary, and access to the Iron Throne photo stop.

The value is strongest if you want both entertainment and orientation. A guide helps you connect scattered locations that you might otherwise pass without noticing. The Croatian history also keeps the tour worthwhile for anyone in your group who is not a fan.

The total cost is less simple because the Red Keep entrance fee of €15 and Lokrum entrance fee of €30 are excluded. Those two fees add €45, so budget for them if you want the complete route as described. The activity offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and a reserve-now, pay-later option, which is useful when your Dubrovnik schedule is still changing.

The three-hour duration is enough for the major stops without taking your entire day. Still, the schedule is fairly full. You will walk through the old town, visit a fortress, use stairs, reach the port, take a ferry, and visit several spots on Lokrum. Bring water and sun protection, especially in summer.

Who should book this experience?

I would choose this tour for a first visit to Dubrovnik if Game of Thrones is a major reason for your trip. It gives you the headline filming places without forcing you to spend a full day on a screen-location hunt.

It also suits mixed groups. The combination of local history, fortifications, old-town streets, ferry views, and Lokrum’s wildlife gives non-fans a reason to come along. Parents should note that the island provides more room to wander after the structured walking portion, but the route includes stairs and uneven stone surfaces.

You may want a different option if you dislike television-themed tours, want a slow museum visit, or do not want to pay separate entrance fees. You should also check the last ferry time before deciding to stay on Lokrum, since everyone must leave the island the same day.

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

Book it if you want the show’s most important Dubrovnik locations, a lively guide, and a flexible finish on Lokrum. The strongest part is not just spotting the Red Keep or the Walk of Shame stairs. It is seeing how real Dubrovnik history and scenery supplied the bones of King’s Landing.

Before booking, add the €15 Red Keep fee and €30 Lokrum fee to the $41 tour price. If that total works for you, bring comfortable shoes, swim gear, sunscreen, and enough time to enjoy the island after the guide leaves. For fans, the Iron Throne photo and filming stories make the outing worthwhile. For everyone else, the fortress, old town, ferry, and protected island keep it from being a one-theme stop.

FAQ

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at the Amerling Fountain in Pile Square, outside Dubrovnik’s old town. The fountain is close to the Dubravka restaurant. Look for the blue umbrella with the DUtheTour logo.

How long does the tour last?

The guided tour lasts three hours.

Which languages are available?

The tour is offered in English and German.

Is Lovrijenac included?

Lovrijenac is part of the route, but the Red Keep entrance ticket costs €15 and is not included in the tour price.

Is the Lokrum entrance fee included?

No. The Lokrum entrance ticket costs €30 and is not included.

Can I see the Iron Throne?

Yes. The tour includes a visit to the Iron Throne at the Game of Thrones visitor center on Lokrum, with time for photographs.

Can I stay on Lokrum after the tour?

Yes. The tour finishes on Lokrum, and you can remain on the island after the guided portion for swimming and time in nature.

Can I stay overnight on Lokrum?

No. Overnight stays are not allowed. All visitors must leave on the last ferry at the latest.

What should I bring if I stay on Lokrum?

Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen if you plan to use the rocky beaches or spend the rest of the day on the island.

Is private booking available?

Yes. A private group option is available.