Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones&Lokrum Island Walking Tour

Dubrovnik makes a convincing King’s Landing because its stone walls, steep lanes, forts, and sea views need little help from a film crew. This three-hour tour connects the famous locations, from Lovrijenac Fortress as the Red Keep to the Jesuit Stairs used for Cersei’s Walk of Shame, then crosses to Lokrum Island for the official Iron Throne.

I like the way the guides mix Game of Thrones scenes with Dubrovnik and Croatian history, so this still works if only one person in your group knows the show. I also like the flexible finish: you can return to the Old Town or stay on Lokrum for swimming, cafés, ruins, peacocks, and quiet time in the protected forest reserve.

The main catch is the extra cost. The tour price is $41 per person, but the €15 entrance fee for Lovrijenac and €30 Lokrum admission are not included. Add the ferry ride, and this is not a bargain sightseeing walk, though the combined route saves you from arranging the locations yourself.

Key points to know before booking

• Lovrijenac is the major opening stop: Allow about an hour for the Red Keep, fortress views, and filming stories.
• The Jesuit Stairs recreate Cersei’s Walk of Shame: They are a memorable stop, but steep stone steps require steady footing.
• Lokrum changes the pace: After the guided portion, you can swim, see the monastery, and spend more time outdoors.
• The Iron Throne is on Lokrum: You get a dedicated photo stop with the throne gifted to Dubrovnik by HBO.
• The guide makes or breaks the experience: Michaela, Ines, Josip, Andrea, Marko, Davor, Darko, and Alex have all led well-received tours, with humor and local background a recurring strength.
• Budget for separate admissions: The €15 Red Keep fee and €30 Lokrum fee are extra, so check the final price before committing.

Starting at Pile Square and Lovrijenac Fortress

Meet at 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 sensible meeting point because Pile Gate is the natural western entrance to the city and the road to Lovrijenac begins nearby.

The first major stop is Lovrijenac, the fortress used as the Red Keep. The guided visit takes about an hour, making it the longest stop on the route. That is useful here. The fortress is more than a quick photo backdrop, and you need time to take in the walls, the position above the water, and the views back toward Dubrovnik.

For a Game of Thrones fan, this is where the tour begins to connect the real city with the fictional capital of the Seven Kingdoms. Your guide explains which scenes were filmed here and adds behind-the-scenes stories about the production. Guides such as Marko and Michaela have been praised for bringing humor and enthusiasm to those explanations, while Andrea and Davor have been especially good at keeping the information clear for mixed groups.

The entrance fee of €15 is not included. This is the first cost to factor in, and it matters because Lovrijenac is not simply a brief exterior stop. If you want only a few film-location photos, paying for the fortress may feel heavy. If you want the full setting and the best early views, the visit has more value.

Pile Gate, Stradun, and the Old Town scenes

After the fortress, the route returns through Pile Gate, with about ten minutes for a guided look. This gate is one of Dubrovnik’s most recognizable entrances and another familiar piece of King’s Landing. Your guide can place the filming locations in context instead of leaving you to guess which stone arch appeared on screen.

The walk continues along Stradun, the Old Town’s main street, for roughly fifteen minutes. This section helps you see how film crews used Dubrovnik’s public spaces to create a much larger fictional city. You are not just ticking off locations. You are learning how the show’s production altered the way viewers see streets, gates, walls, and waterfronts that are part of the real city.

Expect plenty of walking on stone paving. The route is not described as strenuous, but Dubrovnik’s Old Town has steps and uneven surfaces. Wear shoes with a good grip, particularly if you plan to remain on Lokrum afterward and walk around its rocky paths.

The Jesuit Stairs and Cersei’s Walk of Shame

The Jesuit Stairs are one of the most instantly recognizable stops. The guided visit lasts about fifteen minutes, enough time to identify the filming spot, hear the scene explained, and take photographs.

This is a good example of why a guide adds value. A staircase can look ordinary when you see it without context. Once you know how it was framed and why it mattered in the story, the location becomes much easier to recognize. The stop also gives you a strong visual link between Dubrovnik as a real Catholic city and its screen version as King’s Landing.

The steps are steep. If you have limited mobility, this is an important consideration, since the route includes Old Town streets and stairs. The supplied tour details do not promise accessibility assistance, so ask the provider before booking if that is a concern.

Rector’s Palace, Old Port, and Blackwater Bay

The route then reaches Rector’s Palace for around ten minutes of guided sightseeing. The palace adds another layer to the tour because the setting is not only about walls and battles. It also represents the grand political interiors that helped give King’s Landing its sense of power.

Next comes Dubrovnik’s Old Port, with about ten minutes for the waterfront and filming context. This area connects naturally to the show’s maritime scenes, including Blackwater Bay. You can expect a mix of location explanation, photo time, and stories about how scenes were made.

The short timing at these stops is worth noting. The tour covers many locations in three hours, so you are getting a guided overview rather than long, independent visits inside every site. That suits you if you want a clear route and plenty of film connections. It may frustrate you if you prefer to linger at each palace, stairway, or harbor.

One of the strongest features is the historical balance. Several guides, including Ines, Josip, Denise’s guide, and Marko, have been praised for explaining Dubrovnik and Croatia alongside the show. This gives non-fans something to follow and keeps the tour from becoming a string of production trivia.

The 15-minute ferry to Lokrum Island

From the Old Port, you board a ferry for about fifteen minutes to Lokrum. The crossing is short, but it changes the feel of the experience. The city’s stone lanes give way to an island setting with trees, rocky swimming areas, ruins, and open space.

Lokrum served as the show’s City of Qarth. The island is also a protected forest reserve, so the second half is not just another set of film locations. You are visiting a real natural area that locals use as a place to relax after a summer day.

The €30 Lokrum entrance fee is not included. This is the tour’s biggest budget issue because the admission is substantial compared with the $41 tour price. Still, the fee covers the island visit, and you can choose to stay after the guided portion instead of rushing back to Dubrovnik. That flexibility gives the expense more value if you plan to spend several hours there.

The tour ends on Lokrum. You can take the last ferry back to the Old Town later, but overnight stays are not allowed, so keep an eye on the ferry schedule. The provided details do not give the exact final departure time, so confirm it on the day.

Benedictine Monastery and the Iron Throne

On Lokrum, the guided route includes a visit to the Benedictine Monastery for about fifteen minutes. The ruins provide a change from the fortress and city scenes, and they help show why the island worked for the fictional world of Qarth.

The Iron Throne comes next, with about ten minutes for a visit and photographs. HBO gifted the throne to Dubrovnik, and this is the tour’s clearest photo opportunity. Even if you are not a devoted fan, sitting on the official throne gives the experience a simple, tangible finish.

The photo stop is brief, so have your camera ready. You may need to share the space with other participants, depending on the group, and the tour does not promise a private photo session unless you book a private group.

Staying on Lokrum after the tour

This is where the experience becomes more than a standard filming-location walk. Once the guided tour ends, you can leave with the group or remain on the island for a swim and more exploring.

Bring swim gear, a towel, and sunscreen if you want to stay. The beaches are rocky rather than sandy, so plan for that kind of waterfront. You may also see the island’s friendly peacocks and bunnies, which are described as its only residents.

Lokrum also gives non-fans a reason to book. You can visit the monastery ruins, enjoy the natural setting, sit at a café, or spend a quiet afternoon outdoors. The island is not only a backdrop for the show, and that is one of the tour’s most useful features for couples or families with mixed interests.

Do not treat the island extension as guaranteed extra guided time. The scheduled experience lasts three hours, and the tour finishes there. Staying longer is your own choice, with the return ferry and final departure time to manage yourself.

Guide style, group size, and language

The tour is offered in English or German, with a live guide. Private groups are available, though the standard group format is the more economical option.

The strongest pattern in the guide feedback is the mix of show knowledge, local background, humor, and patience. Michaela was praised for explaining Croatian history with passion and humor. Ines was noted for making both the city and the show interesting. Josip was described as patient and friendly, while Alex made the tour enjoyable for someone who had not watched the series.

Marko appears repeatedly in the guide comments, with praise for his energy, trivia, photos, and behind-the-scenes stories. Andrea also received strong praise for making mixed groups feel included. Davor and Darko were singled out for their command of the subject and local setting.

Guide assignments can change, so you should not book on the assumption that one named guide will lead your tour. The useful point is that the experience depends heavily on storytelling. A good guide turns a route through Dubrovnik into a connected story about filming, city history, and daily life.

Is the $41 price good value?

At $41 per person, the base price is reasonable for a three-hour guided route with a ferry crossing and a guide. The value becomes less clear once you add the €15 Lovrijenac entrance and €30 Lokrum admission. Those fees bring the total far above the advertised tour price, before any personal spending on food or drinks.

I would judge the value by your plans. If you want to see the major Game of Thrones locations and spend part of the day on Lokrum, the organized route is convenient and saves you from piecing together the stops. If you only want a photo at one staircase or fortress, the full package may be too expensive.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start, and you can reserve now and pay later. These policies give you some planning flexibility, but they do not reduce the extra entrance fees. Check all costs before booking.

Who should book this Dubrovnik tour?

I would recommend it most strongly to Game of Thrones fans who want more than a list of filming spots. The fortress, stairs, port, palace, and island create a satisfying sequence, and the behind-the-scenes stories give the locations purpose.

It is also a good choice for a group with mixed interests. The repeated blend of show material and Dubrovnik history means someone who has never watched the series can still follow the tour. Lokrum adds swimming, nature, ruins, and wildlife, so the day does not end when the television references do.

I would think twice if you dislike stairs, rocky swimming areas, or added admission charges. The three-hour schedule is full, and the route favors coverage over long stops. If you want a relaxed city walk with no additional expenses, a regular Dubrovnik sightseeing tour may fit better.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want the Red Keep, Walk of Shame, Blackwater Bay, Qarth, and the Iron Throne tied together by a local guide. Its best feature is the combination of screen locations and real Dubrovnik stories, not simply the number of places visited.

Before booking, budget for the €15 fortress fee and €30 island fee, wear sensible shoes, and bring swim gear if you plan to stay on Lokrum. For fans, couples, families, and mixed groups, this is a lively way to see the city and island in one outing. For a low-cost or slow-paced visit, the added charges and busy route may not suit you.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones tour meet?

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

How long does the tour last?

The guided experience lasts three hours. The route includes Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Lovrijenac, a ferry crossing, and Lokrum Island.

Which languages are available?

The tour is offered with a live guide in English or German.

Is Lovrijenac included in the tour price?

No. Entrance to the Red Keep, which is Lovrijenac Fortress, costs €15 and is not included.

Is Lokrum Island admission included?

No. The Lokrum entrance fee is €30 and is not included in the tour price.

Can I take a photo on the Iron Throne?

Yes. The tour includes a photo stop at the official Iron Throne on Lokrum Island.

Can I stay on Lokrum after the guided tour?

Yes. The tour finishes on Lokrum, and you can stay for swimming, nature, ruins, cafés, and time with the island’s peacocks and bunnies.

Can I stay overnight on Lokrum?

No. Overnight stays are not allowed because Lokrum is a protected forest reserve. All visitors must leave on the last ferry at the latest.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later is also available.