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

Dubrovnik’s Old Town doubles as King’s Landing on this compact Game of Thrones walking tour, but the best part is not simply recognizing a street or building. Your local guide connects the filming sites with everyday life in Dubrovnik, including how residents viewed the production and what changed while the cameras were here. You finish on a replica Iron Throne, where you can pose as King or Khaleesi.

I like two things in particular: the small maximum of eight people, which gives you room to ask questions, and the free locations book you take away for later exploring. Guide Ivona has also been praised for being on time, kind, and able to mix filming stories with useful information about the city.

The main drawback is the short 1-hour-45-minute schedule. You get a focused introduction rather than a broad survey of every Game of Thrones location in Dubrovnik. The tour also depends on good weather, so keep that in mind when planning a tightly packed visit.

Key points to know before booking

• The tour visits three distinct stops: Apartment Villa Ahava, Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and Apartments Boškovićeva.
• The Old Town section lasts about one hour, making it the main part of the experience.
• The group is limited to eight people, a useful size for questions and photos.
• You finish with an Iron Throne photo, and admission to that stop is included.
• A Game of Thrones locations book is included, giving you ideas for independent exploring.
• The 9:00 a.m. start and 1-hour-45-minute length leave much of the day open for other Dubrovnik plans.

Why Dubrovnik works so well for a Game of Thrones tour

Dubrovnik was used for major King’s Landing scenes, and this experience lets you see the real city alongside its fictional role. That matters because the show’s locations are not presented as a separate theme park attraction. They are part of an actual historic city, with ordinary streets, apartments, shops, and public spaces still in use.

I like that the tour promises more than a checklist of filming spots. You hear about life in Dubrovnik during filming and how local people view the show. That local angle can give familiar scenes more meaning, especially if you already know the series well.

You do not need to be an expert fan to get something from the walk. The guide also answers questions about the city, so the experience can work for a mixed group in which one person knows every character and another mainly wants to see Dubrovnik from a different angle.

Starting at Amerling Fountain at 9:00 a.m.

The tour begins at Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa at 9:00 a.m. Starting in the morning is practical in a city where you may want the rest of the day for museums, food, views, or a second walk through the Old Town.

The meeting point is in Dubrovnik, and the experience is near public transportation. You should arrive with enough time to find the fountain and settle in before the walk begins. The exact starting point matters here because the tour ends elsewhere, at Dubrovnik City shop, rather than returning you to the fountain.

This one-way arrangement can work in your favor. You finish near the Iron Throne photo stop and have the rest of the day to continue from there. It does mean you should think ahead about your next destination, especially if you have a timed booking elsewhere.

Apartment Villa Ahava: King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth

The first stop is Apartment Villa Ahava, with about 20 minutes set aside for the visit. Several popular scenes connected with King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth were filmed here.

This is a short stop, but it gives your guide a useful opening to explain how one real Dubrovnik setting can represent more than one fictional place. If you watched the series, you may enjoy hearing how the same city was reshaped on screen through story and production.

Admission is free at this stop. The experience is also less demanding than a full-day film-location outing because you are not spending hours at each site. Still, 20 minutes is not long, so expect a concise explanation rather than a detailed examination of every scene connected with the apartment.

The value here comes from context. A guide can point out the location and explain its part in the show, but also place it within the living city around you. That keeps the stop from feeling like a quick photo opportunity with no connection to Dubrovnik itself.

One hour in the Old Town as King’s Landing

The Old Town is the heart of the experience, with roughly one hour devoted to popular King’s Landing scenes. This is where you get the most time to connect Dubrovnik’s streets with the fictional capital of Westeros.

I would give this section your full attention. The schedule suggests that the guide will move through several locations rather than linger at just one, and the hour gives enough room for stories, questions, and a clearer sense of how filming worked across the city.

Guide Ivona has been specifically praised for combining Game of Thrones background with information about Dubrovnik and for answering questions. That combination is important. A guide who only recites screen trivia may satisfy devoted fans but leave everyone else behind. A guide who can explain both the series and the city makes the walk more useful for a wider group.

The Old Town stop is also where you should ask about local reactions to the production. The tour is designed to address what residents made of the show and what daily life was like while filming took place. Those details are not always visible from a location photograph, yet they may be the most distinctive part of the experience.

Admission is free, so your price is paying for the guide’s interpretation, the small group format, and the included Iron Throne stop rather than entrance to a major paid monument. That can be good value if you want help making sense of the filming locations rather than simply marking them on a map.

The Iron Throne photo at Boškovićeva

The final stop is Apartments Boškovićeva, where you have about 10 minutes for an Iron Throne picture. Admission is included, so there is no extra fee at the end for the central photo opportunity.

You can sit on a replica of the Iron Throne and pose as King or Khaleesi of King’s Landing. For many people, this will be the most playful part of the tour. It gives you a clear souvenir rather than only a set of location explanations.

The stop is brief, so plan on a focused photo session. The tour information does not promise a long visit or a wider attraction at the shop, so I would treat it as the finishing activity and photo moment, not as a separate museum visit.

The end point is Dubrovnik City shop, Boškovićeva 7, reached through the third entrance to the Old City from the Buža side. That precise location is useful because the tour does not end back at Amerling Fountain. You can use the ending point to plan lunch, more Old Town sightseeing, or your next activity.

What the small group changes

The maximum group size is eight people. That is one of the strongest practical features of this experience because a walking tour becomes less satisfying when a large crowd is spread along narrow city streets or when questions are hard to hear.

With up to eight people, you have a better chance to ask about a specific scene, local reactions, or a detail you noticed along the way. The experience is not private, so you will still share the guide’s time, but the format should feel more personal than a large coach-style outing.

One previous booking had only three people on the walk, which made the experience even more personal. You cannot count on such a small group, but the eight-person limit gives you a reasonable ceiling.

The group size also suits families, couples, and friends with different levels of interest in the show. A fan can ask detailed questions while someone else focuses on Dubrovnik’s city stories. The tour’s English-only format is best for people comfortable following a walking explanation in English.

Is $78.10 a fair price?

At $78.10 per person, this is not the cheapest way to look around Dubrovnik. The value depends on what you want from a Game of Thrones visit.

If you only want a list of filming points and a quick Iron Throne photograph, the price may feel high for a tour lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Several stops have no admission charge, so you are not paying for a string of expensive entry tickets.

I see the value in three parts: a local English-speaking guide, a group capped at eight, and the included throne photo stop. The locations book adds another practical benefit because it lets you continue exploring after the guided walk.

This is a better buy for someone who wants interpretation and conversation, not just directions. It is also more appealing if you have limited time in Dubrovnik and want a compact morning activity with a clear start and finish.

The 100 percent recommendation rate and 4.9 rating from 15 ratings point to a strong experience so far, with particular praise for the guide’s punctuality, kindness, city information, and ability to answer questions. That is encouraging, though the sample is still small. I would view the price as reasonable for a specialized small-group walk, but not as a bargain sightseeing tour.

Who will get the most from this experience?

You are a good match if you watched Game of Thrones and want to recognize King’s Landing locations in the real city. The tour also suits you if you like hearing how residents experienced a major production rather than treating Dubrovnik as a backdrop alone.

It works well for a short stay because the tour starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends after less than two hours. You keep most of the day free, and the endpoint in the Old City makes it easy to continue with your own plans.

I would also recommend it to mixed groups. If one person is a serious fan and another is mainly interested in Dubrovnik, the guide’s city information can help balance the experience.

You may want to skip it if you do not care about the show, prefer to explore alone, or need a tour that runs in poor weather. The experience requires good weather, and changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted.

Practical details that affect your plans

You receive confirmation at the time of booking, and the tour is offered in English with a mobile ticket. Most people can participate, and the experience is near public transportation.

The route starts at Amerling Fountain and finishes at the Dubrovnik City shop at Boškovićeva 7. Since the end point differs from the start, check the route before making another appointment.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 9:00 a.m. start time. Cancel later and the amount paid is not refunded. If bad weather forces cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

The experience is often booked 39 days ahead. That does not guarantee it will sell out, but the small eight-person limit makes early planning sensible if the 9:00 a.m. slot is important to you.

Should you book the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour?

Book this tour if you want a short, local-led walk through major filming sites, a small group, and a guaranteed Iron Throne photo stop. The strongest reason to choose it is the balance between screen history and real Dubrovnik life, especially with a guide such as Ivona who can answer city questions as well as show questions.

Think twice if you want a full-day film-location tour, a private guide, or a cheaper self-guided route. For everyone else, the compact schedule, included photo, locations book, and small group make this a practical morning choice for Game of Thrones fans visiting 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 9:00 a.m.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Dubrovnik City shop, Iron Throne, Boškovićeva 7, reached through the third entrance to the Old City from the Buža side.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is eight people.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

Which locations are included?

The stops are Apartment Villa Ahava, Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and Apartments Boškovićeva for the Iron Throne photograph.

Is the Iron Throne photo included?

Yes. The Iron Throne photo stop at Apartments Boškovićeva includes admission.

Is the tour suitable for most people?

Yes. Most people can participate, and the experience is near public transportation.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. Poor weather cancellations offer a different date or a full refund.