Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones and Lokrum Island Walking Tour

Dubrovnik’s stone walls and red roofs need little help from television, but Game of Thrones gave the city a second identity: King’s Landing. This three-hour tour connects the show’s filming sites with Dubrovnik’s military past, beginning at Fort St. Lawrence and ending on leafy Lokrum Island.

I like the scene-photo book, which helps you match television moments to the real streets and courtyards. I also like the route’s variety: a sea-facing fortress, Old Town locations, then a short boat ride to an island used in the series. The main catch is cost. The advertised tour price covers the guide and walking tour, but tickets and the boat can bring the total close to €80 per person.

Key points at a glance

• Fort St. Lawrence opens the tour: You get wide views over Dubrovnik and the sea before entering the Old Town.
• The Walk of Shame site is part of the Old Town route: Your guide uses photos to show how familiar streets were altered for the series.
• Lokrum provides the change of pace: The final section moves from crowded stone streets to a green island reached by boat.
• Licensed guides add context: Andreja and Aleksandra are named guides associated with this experience, and the tour is conducted in English.
• Extra fees matter: Fort entry costs €15, while the return boat and Lokrum admission are listed at €30 for adults, with some variation in the supplied pricing.
• Hot-weather planning is important: Wear good shoes, bring water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and beachwear if you plan to enjoy Lokrum.

From Fort St. Lawrence to King’s Landing

The meeting point is near the Pile Bus Stop and taxi drop-off area, just outside the Old Town. Look for the Dubrovnik Walks representatives with orange umbrellas. This is a sensible place to begin because Pile is the main approach to the historic center and close to Fort St. Lawrence.

The fort is often called Dubrovnik’s Gibraltar because of its position on a rocky point above the sea. It is one of the city’s key defensive buildings and has also served as a military prison. For this tour, it works as both a historical introduction and a scenic opening scene.

You will spend about 40 minutes here, including guided sightseeing. Expect steps, uneven stone, and open views. The fort entrance is not included, so you need to pay the authorities €15 unless you have a valid Dubrovnik Pass with the stated 24-hour limit or eligible City Walls tickets with the stated 72-hour limit.

I like starting here instead of rushing straight into the Old Town. The fort gives you a clear sense of Dubrovnik’s position on the Adriatic and shows why filmmakers wanted this setting. You also get a break from narrow streets before the busier part of the walk.

People who dislike heights should think carefully before booking. The tour information also says it is not suited to people with mobility impairments, wheelchair users, heart problems, high blood pressure, low fitness levels, pregnant women, or people over 70. That is a broad restriction, so ask the operator before paying if your condition does not fit neatly into those categories.

Old Town streets and the Walk of Shame

From the fort, the group heads into Dubrovnik’s Old Town for the main collection of filming sites. This portion lasts about 80 minutes, making it the longest section of the tour. Your guide points out the locations and explains how the production used the existing streets, walls, stairways, and courtyards.

The Walk of Shame location is the best-known stop. Even if you watched the series years ago, the real place can be surprising. Dubrovnik’s streets are compact and tightly built, while television uses camera angles, set dressing, crowd control, and editing to make them feel larger and more dramatic.

This is where the photo book earns its keep. You can compare the scene image with the real view and see what changed for filming. It also gives you a simple way to recreate the composition without guessing which doorway or stairway appeared on screen.

The Old Town portion is not only for fans. Your guide can connect the filming spots with Dubrovnik’s city story and explain the production choices behind them. The supplied tour information promises behind-the-scenes details and time for questions, so you can ask about set changes, filming methods, and the series locations that interest you most.

The drawback is that the Old Town can feel crowded and hot, especially in summer. The tour lasts three hours, but the walking is done on stone streets and includes fort steps. Wear shoes with a firm sole rather than loose sandals. Bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. The August experience led by Andreja was completed in intense heat, so summer visitors should take that warning seriously.

The tour is conducted in English. Aleksandra guided one booking where the participant could follow along despite not having perfect English. That suggests the guide can make the material accessible, but this is still not a French-language tour. One participant specifically wanted a French-speaking guide, so choose this option only if English works comfortably for you.

Lokrum Island, the final filming stop

After the Old Town, the tour continues to Lokrum Island. The island is only a short boat ride from Dubrovnik, but it feels like a useful change of scene after the fort and stone lanes. You move into a greener setting with more open space and a slower rhythm.

The Lokrum section lasts about one hour. Your guide points out island locations used in Game of Thrones and explains the part Lokrum played in the series. You should expect sightseeing rather than a long independent hike, since the full experience is limited to three hours and includes the boat transfer.

Lokrum costs extra. The supplied information lists a return boat ticket and island admission at €30 for adults and €5 for children aged 5 to 17. Another cost note lists €27 in 2024, so confirm the current price before booking. The tour’s total-cost warning says that entrance tickets and the boat can bring the full amount to about €80 per person. That figure also conflicts slightly with the advertised $41 price and the separate note saying €35 is paid to Dubrovnik Walks now.

For that reason, I would treat the headline price as the guide fee, not the final cost. The precise breakdown provided is:

• The tour payment is listed as €35 in one booking note, while the headline price is $41.
• Fort St. Lawrence entry is listed at €15.
• The return boat and Lokrum admission are listed at €30 for adults, or €5 for children aged 5 to 17.
• A valid Dubrovnik Pass or eligible City Walls ticket may cover the fort entry under the stated conditions.

The exact total may depend on the current season and ticket rules. Check the final booking page or ask Dubrovnik Walks before committing. This is especially important for families, since the child price for Lokrum is much lower than the adult price.

Lokrum also explains the beachwear and towel advice. The supplied information specifically suggests bringing beachwear and a towel, along with a credit card and cash. Those items are not needed for the fort or Old Town walk, but they make sense for the island portion. Do not assume you will have time for a full beach visit, though. The tour description focuses on filming locations and sightseeing.

Weather can change the plan. One booking could not reach Lokrum because of bad weather, so Aleksandra provided an alternative ending in the Old Town. This is a useful point to remember: the island is a real part of the route, but boat access depends on conditions. If Lokrum is the main reason you are booking, check the forecast and ask what happens if the crossing is canceled.

What the guide adds to the screen locations

A self-guided search for filming sites can show you where scenes were shot, but it may not explain why the location worked on screen. A licensed guide gives the places a clearer purpose. You learn which real-world feature the producers used, how the scene was framed, and what was changed for the production.

The photo book is a practical tool rather than a decorative extra. It lets you hold the fictional scene beside the real location and helps you spot details that are easy to miss. It also gives fans a way to take their own matching photos without spending the whole tour staring at a phone.

The guide’s local context matters, too. Fort St. Lawrence is not simply a television backdrop. It is a defensive structure with its own past, and the Old Town is not merely a set of lanes. The best part of this experience is the connection between the two: you see how a functioning historic city became a fictional capital without losing its original character.

Andreja is named as a guide who handled the tour well in very hot weather. Aleksandra is associated with an English-language tour that adapted when Lokrum was not reachable. Those details point to the qualities you should value here: clear explanations, patience with different English levels, and the ability to adjust the final hour when weather interferes.

Is three hours enough?

Three hours is enough for a focused introduction, not a complete Dubrovnik sightseeing day. The route allocates about 40 minutes to Fort St. Lawrence, 80 minutes to Old Town filming sites, and one hour to Lokrum. Add the boat transfer and you can see why the schedule is fairly tight.

That timing suits you if you want the major Game of Thrones connections without giving up an entire day. It is less suitable if you want a slow island visit, long photo stops, or a detailed tour of every corner of Dubrovnik’s historic center.

The tour also works best early in your Dubrovnik stay. You will learn the layout around Pile, the Old Town, and the harbor, then you can return later to any location that caught your attention. If you already know the city well, the value depends more heavily on your interest in the show and the guide’s behind-the-scenes material.

Cost, comfort, and who should book

At first glance, $41 per person looks reasonable for a three-hour guided experience. Once you add the fort, boat, and Lokrum fees, the cost becomes much higher. At roughly €80 per adult according to the supplied warning, this is not a cheap walk.

The value improves if you care about both sides of the experience: the television locations and Dubrovnik itself. You are not paying only for a series-themed photo stop. The fort views, Old Town setting, and island visit give the tour substance even if your enthusiasm for Game of Thrones has cooled.

It is a better choice for:

• Fans who want to match famous scenes with real places.
• First-time Dubrovnik visitors who want a guided introduction to the Old Town.
• People who like a mix of fortifications, city streets, sea views, and an island.
• English speakers who want a licensed guide and time for questions.
• Visitors who can manage steps, uneven paving, heat, and a moderate level of walking.

It is a poor fit if you need wheelchair access, have limited fitness, fear heights, or want a French-language guide. It is also not ideal if the Lokrum boat ride is essential and the weather forecast looks uncertain.

You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option keeps your plans flexible. Still, flexibility does not remove the need to check the extra ticket costs. Bring cash and a card, and ask for the current Lokrum price before the tour begins.

Should you book this Dubrovnik tour?

Book it if you want a compact, guided look at Dubrovnik as King’s Landing, especially if you value the photo comparisons and the move from Fort St. Lawrence to the Old Town and Lokrum. The strongest points are the route’s variety, the licensed English-speaking guide, and the chance to see an island location that many standard city walks skip.

Skip it if you are seeking a low-cost activity, cannot handle steps and heat, or want a relaxed day on Lokrum. Before booking, calculate the full price rather than relying on the headline figure, check the weather, and decide if English is comfortable for you. For the right fan, this is a fun way to see Dubrovnik through two lenses: the real medieval city and the fictional capital built around it.

FAQ

Where does the tour meet?

Meet near the Pile Bus Stop and taxi drop-off point as you head toward Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Look for Dubrovnik Walks representatives carrying orange umbrellas.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts three hours. The stated schedule includes about 40 minutes at Fort St. Lawrence, 80 minutes in the Old Town, and one hour on Lokrum Island.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The live tour guide speaks English. A participant who did not have perfect English was still able to follow an English-language tour.

Is the Fort St. Lawrence entrance included?

No. The fort ticket is listed at €15 per person in 2024. It may be covered by a valid Dubrovnik Pass or eligible City Walls ticket under the stated time limits.

Is the Lokrum boat ride included?

No. A return boat ticket and Lokrum admission must be paid separately. The supplied information lists €30 for adults and €5 for children aged 5 to 17, with another note listing €27 in 2024, so check the current amount.

What is the total cost with extra tickets?

The supplied information says the total can reach about €80 per person when the tour, fort entry, and Lokrum boat and admission costs are included. The listed tour prices vary between $41 and €35, so confirm the current breakdown before booking.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, a towel, beachwear, cash, and a credit card. These items cover the hot walking route and the Lokrum portion.

What happens if bad weather prevents the Lokrum visit?

If the boat trip cannot go ahead, the guide may provide an alternative ending in Dubrovnik’s Old Town. One reported tour followed this arrangement when weather prevented the island visit.

Can wheelchair users join the tour?

The experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. It is also listed as unsuitable for people with heart problems, high or low blood pressure, low fitness levels, fear of heights, and pregnant women.