Dubrovnik: Epic Game of Thrones Tour + Lokrum & Saver Option

I like how this Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour turns famous scenes into real street corners, sea bays, and fortress viewpoints. You start in Old Town, walk the key spots fans recognize, and you get behind-the-scenes context that makes the places click right away.

What I really liked: first, the tour guides (I kept hearing names like Davor and Bogdan) mix show details with useful Dubrovnik history and practical wayfinding. Second, the views help you understand why producers chose Dubrovnik as a stand-in for King’s Landing, and you’re given time to pause and take photos properly.

One thing to consider: the Signature and Lokrum options include a climb to Fort Lovrjenac with about 180 steps, and they’re not a good fit for back problems or mobility impairments. If that could be you, the Super Saver option is the safer pick.

Key Things That Make This Tour Worth It

• Real filming-location walking route through major King’s Landing set spots in Dubrovnik
• Fort Lovrjenac / Red Keep stop on the Signature and Lokrum options (with optional fee handling via passes)
• Official Iron Throne photo is only part of the Lokrum add-on
• Lokrum Island time after the guided portion for swim, hike, or lunch at your pace
• Guides with show fluency who use show reference photos and answer questions on the spot
• Simple meeting at Pile with a purple balloon so you can start stress-free

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Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik: what you’re really buying

This isn’t a generic themed walk where you hear a few character names and take a quick snap. You’re getting a structured route through the filming landmarks that fans connect to specific scenes, plus a guide who explains how the production used Dubrovnik’s geography and architecture.

Even if you’re a newer fan, the tour can work well because the guide frames what you’re seeing in plain terms. One review mentioned a traveler who hadn’t watched Game of Thrones yet, and still found the tour fun and informative—so it’s not only for hardcore episode hunters.

The big win: you finish with both. You leave understanding the Westeros scenes and you also understand what makes Dubrovnik itself special as a fortified coastal city.

Picking the right option: 1.5 hours, 2 hours, or Lokrum add-on

You’ll see three versions, and choosing the right one can save money and walking pain.

1.5h Super Saver (the quick-hit option)

This is the easiest way to get the core filming locations in a shorter time. It runs about 90 minutes to 1.5 hours, and it includes the recognizable spots like Cersei’s Walk of Shame and Blackwater Bay-related filming areas.

It also has wheelchair accessibility noted for this option, which is a big deal in a city where many walks are steep or stair-heavy.

2h Signature Tour (the Red Keep stop)

This is the same core route, plus an additional stop at Fort Lovrjenac, which fans know as the Red Keep. It’s ideal if you want more story context and a stronger link between Dubrovnik landmarks and the show’s power-and-politics vibe.

There’s usually an extra entrance fee for the fort unless you use a City Walls ticket or a Dubrovnik Pass (details come later).

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3h Lokrum Bestseller (Qarth and the Iron Throne photo)

This is the Signature tour extended with a trip to Lokrum Island (only offered April through the end of October). You’ll get more GoT filming locations, plus the payoff photo with an official Iron Throne.

After the guided portion, you can stay on Lokrum to swim, hike, or grab lunch—so the tour doesn’t just end when the walking does.

Meeting at Pile: the Purple Balloon makes it easy

Meet at the Dubrovnik Tourist Board at Brsalje 5, by the Pile bus stop. The staff member holding a PURPLE BALLOON is your cue.

Why this matters: in crowded Old Town, “find the tour” can turn into wasted minutes. Here, the meeting point is specific, and the purple balloon helps you locate your group fast.

Getting there is straightforward:

• Bus: city buses from Lapad, Babin Kuk, and Gruž stop at Pile
• Taxi/Uber: you can be dropped at Pile
• Cruise ship: larger ships tend to dock in Gruž with a shuttle/taxi/bus transfer; smaller docks may be a short walk away

Also note: parking access around Old Town is restricted (since 2025), so don’t plan on driving all the way into the core area.

Dubrovnik West Harbour: opening your Westeros eyes

Your tour starts near the West Harbour area, where guides typically set the tone: this is Dubrovnik, but it’s also King’s Landing.

You’ll walk and get orientation early—good if it’s your first time in the city. The guide helps you connect what you see now with what fans remember from the screen, including how the show used this coastline and staging areas.

This first segment is also a confidence builder. By the time you move deeper into Old Town streets, you’ll know where your “main landmarks” are relative to the sea.

Lovrjenac and the Red Keep: worth it, but know the steps

On the Signature and Lokrum options, you reach Lovrijenac / Fort Lovrjenac, the fan-loved Red Keep stand-in.

Two practical notes before you get excited:
1. The climb is about 180 steps.
2. There’s usually an entry fee for the fort unless you’re covered by a City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass.

Why this stop is so popular: from this viewpoint you understand why the show needed Dubrovnik’s dramatic walls and the sense of height and defense. It’s not just a GoT marker—it’s a real fortress position with big payoff views.

If you’re nursing a sore back or knees, pick Super Saver. If you’re good with stairs, this is one of the moments you’ll remember long after you forget a few plot points.

Pile Gate, Stradun, and the Jesuit Stairs: where scenes meet stone

As you head through Old Town, the tour threads you through the city’s core walkways.

Pile Gate

You start your inner-city walking by passing through the Pile Gate area. It’s a natural checkpoint because it feels like the transition from modern Dubrovnik movement into the medieval core.

Stradun

Stradun is the main spine of the Old Town. On a GoT tour, it also becomes a reality check: the city is busy, bright, and alive, while the show often makes it feel like a sealed-off court.

Expect your guide to connect what you’re seeing with show moments that play in similarly “official” spaces—great for first-time orientation.

Jesuit Stairs: Cersei’s Walk of Shame

The Jesuit Stairs are the big recognizable one here. You’ll hear about why this spot is instantly identifiable to fans, and the guide will usually add context on how the scene used the staircase layout.

If you’ve ever watched the scene and thought, Where exactly is that, this stop answers it in real scale.

Blackwater Bay and the battle geography: sea + walls make the story work

One of the strengths of Dubrovnik for filming is its mix of tightly packed architecture and open-looking water edges. That combination is why spots like Blackwater Bay matter.

You’ll also be taken to key areas related to the show’s chaos and conflict. The tour highlights filming locations tied to battles and major “King’s Landing” events, and you’ll walk with enough pacing to actually see what the guide is pointing at.

It’s also a good segment for photos—because Dubrovnik’s best angles tend to involve both street and sea at the same time.

House of the Undying, Purple Wedding, and scene matching that actually helps

For fans, two stops tend to spark the most “so that’s where it was” moments: House of the Undying and Purple Wedding-related filming locations.

What makes these stops valuable isn’t just knowing the name. Many guides bring show reference images so you can compare what’s on screen to what’s around you now. In traveler feedback, guides were specifically praised for using a folder of show photos and pointing out the CGI versus what’s real stone.

If you like trivia, you’ll get it. Some travelers mentioned quizzes and constant question-answering, which keeps the walk from feeling like a lecture.

For non-hardcore fans, this is still useful. You can treat it like a guided “how was this made” tour where the show references are the hook.

Benedictine Monastery photo stop: a calm moment in the middle of the chaos

The Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary area is used as a photo stop.

Why it’s smart in the route: it gives you a breather. You’re not always climbing or scanning for the next filming spot, and a short pause helps you recharge so you keep enjoying the rest of the walk.

Your guide will usually tie this into the broader Dubrovnik context—because Dubrovnik’s religious and historic layers helped give the show a believable sense of place.

Lokrum Island: Qarth, the Iron Throne, and time to linger

The Lokrum option takes your tour beyond the city walls and into a totally different mood.

Ferry ride and timing

The ferry is a 15-minute ride, running roughly every 30–60 minutes. The guided tour ends, and then you decide how long you want to stay.

Qarth and the official Iron Throne photo

You’ll see filming locations connected with Qarth, plus the standout photo moment with the official Iron Throne. Importantly, that Iron Throne picture is only included with the Lokrum option.

If you’re traveling with someone who loves the series, this is the “agree on something” moment. Even folks who aren’t that into GoT often enjoy the novelty of an actual Iron Throne photo.

After the tour: swim, hike, or lunch

Staying on Lokrum lets you transition from crowd energy to slower island time. The tour explicitly gives you the option to swim, hike, or enjoy lunch after the guided portion.

One traveler feedback note also mentioned peacocks roaming freely and a chance to swim at the Dead Sea lagoon area on Lokrum—so bring curiosity for wildlife and saltwater scenery.

Price and value: why the add-ons can still be worth it

The headline price is listed at $25 per person. On top of that, you may pay extra depending on the option:

Fort Lovrjenac fee (Signature and Lokrum)

The fort entry is listed as €15, but it’s free if you have a City Walls ticket or the Dubrovnik Pass (and kids under 7).

Lokrum ferry + admission (Lokrum option)

Lokrum adds €30 for adults and €5 for kids ages 5–17. Discounts apply with a 3- or 7-day Dubrovnik Pass.

A key detail: tickets and pass coverage are valid for single visit only. So if you’re planning to bounce around multiple times, plan your timing.

Is it good value? In my view, it depends on what you want:

• If you want the big GoT landmarks fast, the Super Saver is a strong “first-timer” bargain.
• If you want Red Keep plus a guided narrative that ties show locations to city history, Signature is the sweet spot—especially if you already have a City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass.
• If you want the Iron Throne photo and real island downtime, Lokrum is worth the extra cost because you’re not just paying for a ferry. You’re getting time to enjoy the island after the walk.

Guide quality: why Davor, Bogdan, Alex, Ivo show up in so many stories

The strongest consistent theme in feedback is guide quality. Several travelers named guides such as Davor, Bogdan, Ivo, Alex, and others, praising how they combine:

• show knowledge
• behind-the-scenes stories
• humor
• and practical context about Dubrovnik

One review described a guide using photos from the show so you could compare what appeared on screen versus what you were standing near in real life. That’s exactly what I want from a filming-location tour. It helps you connect memory to geography.

If you’re the type who likes asking questions, this kind of guide is a plus. Travelers also mentioned that the tours felt well paced—not rushed, not dragging—so you actually get to enjoy the city while you learn.

Accessibility and comfort: the one part I’d plan around

Here’s the truth: this tour involves walking in an old-city setting, and some parts have stairs.

• Super Saver (1.5h) is noted as wheelchair accessible.
• Signature and Lokrum require a climb to Fort Lovrjenac with about 180 steps.
• Not suitable for people with back problems or mobility impairments, and wheelchair users are specifically noted as not suitable.

So if stairs are a problem, don’t gamble. Choose Super Saver and enjoy the filming spots it covers without the fortress climb.

Also note: pets aren’t allowed.

Weather and the Lokrum timing: April through October matters

Lokrum Island is only available from April through the end of October for this tour option.

Even inside the season, you should expect that ferry plans depend on conditions. Traveler feedback included a case where strong winds prevented the boat to Lokrum, so if you’re going in shoulder season, keep expectations flexible.

If Lokrum is the main reason you booked, it’s smart to have a backup plan for your extra time in Dubrovnik in case weather cuts your island plans short.

After the tour: how to build a perfect day in Dubrovnik

This tour is best when you treat it as your “shape the day” experience.

If you did Super Saver or Signature, you’ll likely still have plenty of time to explore Old Town at your own pace afterward. Starting near Pile and finishing along the Stradun area also sets you up well for independent wandering.

If you chose Lokrum, you can slow down after the guided portion. Instead of rushing back immediately, you can plan a swim or hike and add lunch. That turn from guided walking to island time is one of the reasons travelers keep rating this add-on so highly.

Should you book the Dubrovnik Bucket List GoT Tour?

Book this if:

• you want major Game of Thrones filming locations connected to Dubrovnik’s real streets and fortresses
• you care about a knowledgeable local guide who explains both show and city details
• you like the idea of the Iron Throne photo and having time on Lokrum

Skip or reconsider if:

• you can’t handle stairs (Signature and Lokrum include the Lovrjenac climb of about 180 steps)
• you’re traveling outside the April–end of October window and you were hoping for the Lokrum option
• you need a fully seated, low-walking experience (Old Town walking is part of the deal)

For most first-time Dubrovnik visitors who are Game of Thrones fans, this is a strong value because you get a guided route with real filming context and memorable viewpoints, without the tour feeling like a rushed checklist.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The duration is about 90 minutes up to 3 hours, depending on which option you choose.

What does the tour cost?

The tour is listed at $25 per person, with additional fees for the Signature and Lokrum options.

What is included in the price?

You get an official licensed tour guide and a tour of iconic Game of Thrones locations. If you choose the Lokrum option, you also get a picture taken with the official Iron Throne.

Where do I meet the group?

Meet in front of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board next to the Pile bus stop. Look for someone holding a PURPLE BALLOON. Address: Brsalje 5, 20000 Dubrovnik.

Are tickets to Fort Lovrjenac included?

No. Entry to Lovrijenac Fortress is an extra €15 for the Signature and Lokrum options, but it is free for holders of a valid City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass, and for kids under 7.

How much are Lokrum Island tickets?

Lokrum Island ferry round-trip and admission are €30 for adults and €5 for kids ages 5–17, with discounts available using a 3- or 7-day Dubrovnik Pass.

Can I use a Dubrovnik Pass more than once?

Tickets and passes are valid for single visit only.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessibility is stated for the 1.5h Super Saver option. The Signature and Lokrum options are not suitable for wheelchair users.

What languages are the tours offered in?

The live guide languages listed are English and German.

Is it refundable if my plans change?

Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later.

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