Legendary Game of Thrones & Lokrum Island Tour

Dubrovnik did not need much help looking like King’s Landing, but Game of Thrones made its limestone walls and sea views famous around the world. This tour connects the real places with scenes from the show, from the Red Keep at Lovrijenac Fortress to the Shame stairs and the streets of the Old Town.

I like the guides’ clear passion for the series, especially when they show scene photos beside the actual locations. I also like that the tour ends on Lokrum Island, giving you time for the Iron Throne, a swim, or lunch. The main drawback is the physical effort: the fortress involves many stairs, with one visitor counting more than 180, and the advertised price does not include the fortress or boat tickets.

Key points at a glance

• Lovrijenac Fortress plays the Red Keep: Climb for filming stories and one of Dubrovnik’s finest city views.
• The Old Town becomes King’s Landing: See locations linked with Joffrey, the Walk of Shame, and other major scenes.
• Lokrum adds a worthwhile second setting: Visit the former City of Qarth and take a photo on the HBO Iron Throne.
• Guides bring personal show experience: Femi worked as a Game of Thrones extra, while guides such as Roko, Marko, Darko, and Sonja are praised for mixing show facts with local stories.
• The real cost is higher than the headline price: Add 15 EUR for the Red Keep and 30 EUR for the return Lokrum boat ticket.
• The tour ends on the island: You may stay afterward, but check the last boat because Lokrum has no overnight accommodation.

Why this Dubrovnik tour works for Game of Thrones fans

This is not just a walk past old stone buildings with a few show references added. The guide uses images from the series to help you match the finished scenes with the real streets, walls, and stairways. That makes the filming tricks easier to understand. A narrow lane may look much grander on screen, and a familiar courtyard can seem different once you see the camera angle and set dressing.

I especially like the way the best guides handle both sides of the subject. Femi, for example, worked as an extra on the show and can speak about the production from personal experience. Roko is praised for adding local history to the Game of Thrones material, while Marko, Darko, Sonja, Michaela, and Mikayla are also named as engaging guides.

That variety matters because the quality of a themed tour depends heavily on the person leading it. A guide who only recites plot points can make Dubrovnik feel like a film set. A guide who explains how local people responded to the production, points out the city’s older stories, and keeps the group involved gives you a better sense of place.

You do not need to be a superfan to enjoy the walk. The Old Town and fortress are worthwhile on their own, and the guide also discusses Dubrovnik beyond television. Still, the more scenes you remember, the more satisfying the visual comparisons will be.

Meeting beside the Amerling Fountain

The tour begins at Experience Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik Tours, Brsalje 2, beside the Amerling fountain and close to the Dubravka gift shop. The start time is 9:30 am, and the meeting point is convenient if you are already near the western entrance to the Old Town.

Allow a few minutes to find the fountain and guide before the group sets off. The tour can include up to 30 people, so arriving early helps you get settled before the walk begins. The group size is not tiny, but it is still manageable for a walking tour if the guide keeps everyone together.

The first meeting period is short, around 10 minutes. Use it to check that you have water, sun protection, and comfortable shoes. This is a walking experience with stairs, uneven surfaces, and several stops where you will want to listen and take photographs.

Climbing Lovrijenac, Dubrovnik’s Red Keep

The first major stop is Lovrijenac Fortress, also called St. Lawrence Fortress. In Game of Thrones, it served as the Red Keep, making it one of the most important filming sites in Dubrovnik.

Before the climb, the guide shows scenes filmed at the foot of the fortress. This is a useful introduction because you can see how the production used the rock, walls, and approach to create King’s Landing. From there, you climb toward the top at a relaxed pace.

The reward is a wide view over Dubrovnik and the Adriatic. It is one of the tour’s best photo stops, even if you care little about the show. The view gives you a clear sense of why the city worked so well on camera: the fortified Old Town, steep stone edges, and open sea are all packed into one frame.

The climb deserves serious attention. The description notes stairs, and one account reports more than 180 steps to the fortress. The official guidance calls for moderate physical fitness. If someone in your group cannot make the climb, tell the guide early. The group can continue, and that person may be able to rejoin later.

The entrance fee is not included. Budget 15 EUR per person for the Red Keep ticket. This extra cost is easy to overlook when comparing tours, so include it when deciding if the experience fits your budget.

Finding King’s Landing in the Old Town

After Lovrijenac, the tour moves into Dubrovnik’s Old Town for about 45 minutes. Here, the city itself becomes the set. The guide points out streets and spaces used for King’s Landing scenes, with images from the show to help you identify them.

This part is more than a parade of recognizable backdrops. The guide can explain how the production changed the appearance of locations and how scenes were framed. A real Dubrovnik alley may have been widened on screen by camera work, or a familiar set may look unfamiliar because of costumes, props, and digital effects.

The Old Town section also includes the famous Shame stairs. For many fans, this is one of the most memorable moments of the walk. Seeing the steps in person gives the scene a physical scale that television cannot provide.

You will also hear about locations connected with Joffrey and other major moments. Exact stops can depend on the guide and the pace of the group, so I would treat the tour as a guided overview rather than a guarantee of every single filming point in Dubrovnik.

The local history helps keep this from becoming a narrow fan exercise. Guides such as Roko and Sonja are praised for explaining Dubrovnik as well as the show. That balance is useful if you are traveling with someone who knows only a few episodes, or with family members who are interested in Croatia but not devoted to Westeros.

Crossing to Lokrum and entering Qarth

The final scheduled section takes you to Lokrum Island, known in the series as the City of Qarth. The boat ride is part of the appeal. The water views provide a pleasant change after the stone streets and fortress stairs, and the island gives the tour a different setting rather than simply adding another Old Town stop.

The return boat ticket costs 30 EUR per person and is not included. Boat seats are not assigned, so seating is first come, first served. If sitting together matters to you, board promptly rather than assuming seats will be reserved.

On Lokrum, the tour visits the botanical gardens area and the GoT Visitor Center, where the Iron Throne is located. The photo opportunity on the throne is the natural finale. It is a simple attraction, but it gives you a memorable physical souvenir from the day, especially if you have followed the show for years.

The planned Lokrum portion lasts about 45 minutes. The tour ends at the Lokrum Visitor Center, at Hrid Bačela, Lokrum ul. You can remain on the island afterward, which is one of the experience’s better features. Bring a swimsuit if the weather is warm and you want to swim. Two restaurants and a snack bar are available, so you can turn the end of the tour into a longer island visit.

Check the last boat back before you settle in. There are no overnight stays on Lokrum, and missing the final departure would create a serious problem.

How much value do you get for $42.33?

The listed price is $42.33 per person, which looks reasonable for a three-hour guided experience with a local guide and a boat trip. But the headline price is not the full cost.

You must add:

• 15 EUR per person for Lovrijenac Fortress
• 30 EUR per person for the return boat to Lokrum
• Food and drinks
• Any lunch after the tour

That makes the required extras 45 EUR per person before food. Currency exchange rates will change the final amount, but you should think of this as a roughly half-day outing with substantial additional fees, not a $42 activity.

Even so, the value can be good if you want a guide who combines filming locations, scene comparisons, and Dubrovnik context. You are paying for the guide’s explanations and the structure of the day, not simply for access to the fortress and island. If you would visit Lovrijenac and Lokrum independently anyway, compare the separate entry and boat costs with the tour total.

The tour is also useful for first-time visitors who want an efficient introduction to several places. You begin near the Old Town, see the fortress, walk through filming locations, and finish on an island where you can continue at your own pace.

Timing, pace, and physical demands

The advertised duration is about three hours, but the listed stop times add up to less than the full period. The boat crossing, boarding, walking between locations, and group movement fill the difference. Some descriptions of the experience refer to a shorter two-hour tour, so the exact timing may vary.

The pace is described as relaxed, but relaxed does not mean easy. You will walk through the Old Town, climb the fortress, manage stairs, and board a boat. Good walking shoes are more useful than fashionable footwear here.

The tour requires moderate physical fitness. If your group includes anyone who has trouble with stairs, contact the operator before the tour so the route can be discussed. The guide may be able to organize the experience around individual needs, but you should not assume every participant can reach the top of the fortress.

Weather also matters. The experience requires good conditions, and poor weather can lead to a different date or a full refund. Weather can also affect the Lokrum section. In one reported case, the island portion could not go ahead because the boat was unavailable, leaving the visitor to arrange that part independently.

That possibility is worth considering if Lokrum is your main reason for booking. The island is not merely a bonus for some people. It is the final third of the experience and includes the Iron Throne, so ask about current boat conditions if the forecast is unsettled.

What to bring and what to expect at the end

Bring water, comfortable shoes, sun protection, and a swimsuit if you want to swim after the guided portion. A phone is useful for photographing the real locations beside the guide’s scene images, though the tour’s main benefit is the explanation rather than a special photography setup.

Pack a little patience for the boat. Seats are not numbered, and you may not know your place in advance. A group of up to 30 people also means you may need to stay close to the guide and keep an eye on the meeting points.

The end point is Lokrum, not your original meeting place. That gives you freedom, but it also means you must plan your return to Dubrovnik. You can eat at one of the two restaurants or snack bar, swim, or continue exploring the island. Just confirm the final boat time before you wander off.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the 9:30 am start. Changes or cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded. If the minimum number of people is not met, or if poor weather cancels the tour, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

Who should book this experience?

I would book this for a Game of Thrones fan who wants more than a self-guided list of filming spots. The guide’s scene images, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal connection to the production can make the locations easier to understand.

It also suits couples and families with mixed interests. The fan gets King’s Landing, while everyone else gets Dubrovnik views, local stories, a historic fortress, and a boat trip to Lokrum. The island is especially useful because you can stay afterward instead of returning immediately with the group.

I would hesitate if you dislike stairs, have limited walking ability, or want a completely flexible day. The climb is real, the total cost is higher than the base price, and the Lokrum portion can be affected by boat availability or weather.

Should you book the Legendary Game of Thrones and Lokrum Island Tour?

Book it if the show is a major reason you came to Dubrovnik, and if you value a lively guide who can connect scenes with real places. The strongest guides, including Femi, Roko, Marko, Darko, and Sonja, bring humor, local context, and clear enthusiasm to the walk.

Before paying, add the 45 EUR in required entrance and boat fees to the advertised price. Also make sure everyone in your group can handle the fortress stairs and walking. If those points work for you, the combination of Red Keep views, King’s Landing streets, Qarth, and the Iron Throne makes this a well-packed Dubrovnik outing.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at Experience Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik Tours, Brsalje ul. 2, beside the Amerling fountain and near the Dubravka gift shop in central Dubrovnik.

What time does the tour start?

The scheduled start time is 9:30 am.

Where does the tour end?

It ends at the Lokrum Visitor Center on Lokrum Island, at Hrid Bačela, Lokrum ul.

Are the Lovrijenac Fortress and Lokrum tickets included?

No. The Red Keep entrance costs 15 EUR per person, and the return ticket to Lokrum costs 30 EUR per person. Food, drinks, and lunch are also excluded.

How long does the experience last?

The advertised duration is approximately three hours. The timing can vary because of walking, boarding, boat conditions, and the group’s pace.

Is the tour physically demanding?

You need a moderate fitness level. The walk includes stairs at Lovrijenac Fortress, and one account reports more than 180 steps to the top.

Can I stay on Lokrum after the tour?

Yes. You can remain on the island after the guided portion, swim, eat at one of the restaurants or the snack bar, and explore. Check the last boat because overnight stays are not available on Lokrum.