Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Complete Tour

Dubrovnik makes a convincing King’s Landing because its stone lanes, sea walls, fortress, and harbor already look like a fantasy set. This tour takes you beyond the postcard views, with a guide who worked on Game of Thrones and can connect filming locations to actors, scenes, and the practical headaches of making the show.

I like the small-group feel, which leaves room for questions instead of forcing you to listen through a whisper device. I also like the split itinerary: the Old Town gives you the famous scenes, while the afternoon drive reaches Trsteno Arboretum and Srđ Hill, two places you might not visit easily on foot.

The main drawback is the schedule. The walking tour begins at 10 AM, followed by a 2.5-hour lunch break, then three more hours by car from 2:30 PM. The listed duration says five hours, but the full day stretches much longer from start to finish, so plan your Dubrovnik day around it.

Key points to know before booking

• A guide with set experience: Expect production stories, actor details, and explanations of how scenes were filmed.
• Two very different halves: Walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town in the morning, then ride to Trsteno and Srđ Hill in the afternoon.
• Lovrijenac Fortress matters: This is the Red Keep, but its €15 entry fee is extra unless your city wall ticket or Dubrovnik Card covers it.
• Trsteno is more than a photo stop: The Renaissance garden adds plants, history, and a quieter change of pace after the crowded Old Town.
• You can recreate the walk of shame: Your guide helps stage your own version and can take photos along the way.
• Good value for dedicated fans: At $85 per person, transport and guiding are included, but the two main entrance fees are not.

What makes this Dubrovnik tour different

Many Dubrovnik film tours stay inside the Old Town. This one adds the two locations that give the day more range: Trsteno Arboretum, used for the gardens of the Red Keep, and Srđ Hill, where views and roads supplied scenes connected with the King’s Road.

That broader route matters. Dubrovnik’s Old Town can feel crowded and tightly packed, especially around the best-known filming spots. The afternoon lets you get above the city and out toward the coast, with time for wider views of the walls, Lokrum Island, and the Adriatic setting used by the production.

You also get more than a list of locations. The guide explains filming in different countries, the problems of working with extras from different places, and stories about the cast away from their roles. That behind-the-scenes angle is the best reason to choose this instead of simply downloading a map of filming spots.

The tone appears to be personal and conversational. Guides including Katja, Mario, Joseph, Josef, Dennis, and Jelena have led different departures, and the names of the team can vary. Several guides are described as funny, attentive, and willing to adjust the pace or help with photographs.

Starting at the Amerling Fountain

Meet at the Amerling Fountain on Brsalje ulica, just outside Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Look for the Targaryen banner. The tour ends back at this same meeting point.

This is a sensible place to begin. You are close to the Old Town gates and the western harbor, and you can move into the main filming area without wasting time on a long transfer. Bring a reusable water bottle. Dubrovnik’s stone streets and stairs can feel hot, and the morning walk includes several stops where you will want to linger for photos.

The tour is conducted in English. It is not suitable for wheelchair users, so anyone with mobility concerns should consider the steep streets, fortress access, and uneven surfaces before booking.

Walking through King’s Landing in Dubrovnik

The morning is the heart of the tour. You move through Dubrovnik’s Old Town and the nearby fortifications while the guide points out where King’s Landing scenes were made.

The appeal is not simply recognizing a staircase or doorway. A good guide shows you how the same place was dressed, framed, and reused for different scenes. The guide also helps separate the real medieval and Renaissance city from the fictional capital created for television.

You return to the Bay of Blackwater and King’s Landing port, then continue toward Lovrijenac Fortress, the location associated with the Red Keep. From its upper terrace, you can look back toward Dubrovnik’s walls and out over the sea. This is one of the strongest photo opportunities of the day because it gives you both the filming context and the real setting in one view.

Lovrijenac is also a practical cost consideration. Entry is not included and is listed at €15. However, the fee is waived if you already have a city wall ticket or Dubrovnik Card. If you plan to walk the walls separately, check how your ticket applies before paying twice.

Lovrijenac and the Red Keep views

Lovrijenac is not just a set location. Its position outside the western walls gives it a clear visual relationship with the Old Town, the harbor, and the sea. The guide uses the fortress to explain the Red Keep scenes and to point out how the camera treated the space.

You will have time to take photographs of Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik’s walls. One useful clarification: this tour does not include a boat trip or visit to Lokrum Island itself. You see it from the city and fortress area, which is enough for the relevant views but not the same as setting foot on the island.

The fortress stop may be especially satisfying if you enjoy the show’s political scenes. It gives the fictional palace a real sense of place, rather than presenting it as a backdrop detached from Dubrovnik.

The Purple Wedding and Joffrey connections

The route includes the spot used for the Purple Wedding. Your guide explains what happened there on screen and adds facts about Joffrey’s real-life portrayal and the actor behind the character.

This kind of detail is where a set-experienced guide earns the price. You can see the location yourself, but you cannot easily learn how the production used it, which scenes were altered, or what happened around the cast and crew without someone who was close to the work.

The tour also brings in the Republic of Dubrovnik and local history. That balance helps if your group includes one enthusiastic fan and one person who has never watched the series. Several guide pairings have been praised for making the tour enjoyable even for people with little or no knowledge of the show.

The walk of shame and the Iron Throne

One of the more playful stops is the chance to recreate Cersei’s walk of shame. Your guide helps you stage your own version and explains how the scene should have looked in the first place.

This is not a formal performance, so your enjoyment will depend on how willing you are to join in. If you prefer quiet sightseeing, you can still watch and photograph the setting. If you enjoy a bit of theater, this gives the Old Town walk a memorable personal touch.

You also get a photograph on the Iron Throne. The throne is a useful final prop for the morning portion, especially for visitors who want a clear souvenir from the show without visiting Lokrum Island.

The long break between tour sections

After the walking portion, you have about 2.5 hours for lunch and rest. This is both useful and important to plan around.

You have time to eat in or near the Old Town, cool down, and return to the meeting point for the driving portion. On the other hand, this is not a five-hour activity packed into one continuous block. The morning and afternoon sections make up a larger part of your day.

I would not schedule a tight museum visit, cruise departure, or intercity transfer during the break. The afternoon pickup begins at 2:30 PM, and the complete experience returns after another three hours.

The break can work well for families and mixed-interest groups. A committed fan gets a full day of locations, while someone less interested in the show has time to rest before the scenic drive.

Trsteno Arboretum, the Red Keep gardens

The afternoon car ride takes you to Trsteno Arboretum, used as the gardens of the Red Keep. Entry costs €10 and is not included.

Trsteno changes the mood completely. After Dubrovnik’s close stone lanes and fortress walls, you get gardens, trees, and open paths. The guide adds information about the plants and the site, along with the connection to the show and the Republic of Dubrovnik.

The garden is valuable even if you are not a serious fan. It gives you a more rounded look at the area around Dubrovnik and a chance to enjoy the setting without the same density of people found inside the Old Town.

Allow for the separate admission when judging the price. The fee is modest, but the tour price is not an all-inclusive entrance pass. You are paying for the guide, car transport, and the time saved reaching places outside the city.

Srđ Hill and the King’s Road views

The final major stop is Srđ Hill, reached by car rather than by the cable car. From the top, you get broad views over Dubrovnik, its walls, Lokrum Island, and the sea.

The hill supplied views connected with the King’s Road. Even if the weather is cloudy, the stop gives you a useful sense of the city’s position and defenses. On a clear day, it is likely to be the strongest panorama of the tour.

This is also where the transport becomes especially useful. You avoid arranging your own ride and can see the viewpoint as part of the same route. Guides may also help with panoramic photographs, which is handy because the best group photos often require a second person.

The hill is a practical bonus for anyone who had not planned to visit it separately. If you were already going up by cable car, the tour still adds the filming explanation and direct transport, but the value is less dramatic.

How much value do you get for $85?

The price is $85 per person. That is a fair deal for someone who wants the complete route, not just a short Old Town walk.

You receive a live English-speaking guide, the morning walking tour, round-trip transport from the Old Town to Trsteno and the other outside locations, and the benefit of local set knowledge. You also avoid arranging separate transport to the arboretum and Srđ Hill.

Budget an additional €15 for Lovrijenac and €10 for Trsteno unless your existing Dubrovnik Card or city wall ticket covers the fortress. Food during the long break is also your responsibility.

The value is strongest for first-time visitors who want both television locations and an introduction to Dubrovnik. It is weaker for someone who only wants quick photographs of the most famous Old Town scenes, since the complete route takes much of the day.

Small groups add to the value. You can ask about production details, request a photo, and hear the guide without the feel of a large crowd. The absence of whisper audio devices also makes the walk feel more direct, though people at the back of a group should stay close.

Who should book this experience?

You should consider it if you fit one or more of these descriptions:

• You are a serious Game of Thrones fan and want locations inside and outside Dubrovnik.
• You want filming stories from someone who worked on the set.
• You prefer a guide who can discuss Croatian history as well as television production.
• You want Srđ Hill and Trsteno without arranging separate transport.
• You are traveling with someone who has not watched the show and needs more than fan trivia.
• You enjoy photo stops, panoramic views, and a little staged fun.

You might skip it if you want a flexible day with no fixed break, dislike staged activities, or have limited mobility. You should also think twice if your main aim is Lokrum Island, since the tour only gives you views toward it and includes no island visit.

The tour has a 4.9 rating from 273 reviews, with repeated praise for the guides’ humor, personal attention, production knowledge, and Croatian history. The strongest guide combinations are often described as a morning and afternoon team, such as Katja with Mario, Joseph, Josef, or Dennis. The exact pairing can change, but the format remains the same.

Booking details that affect your day

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time, and you can reserve now and pay later. Starting times depend on availability, but the stated schedule begins at 10 AM and resumes at 2:30 PM.

The activity ends where it begins, at the Amerling Fountain. Bring water, wear shoes suited to stone streets and fortress paths, and leave enough room in your schedule for the full split day rather than relying only on the advertised five-hour duration.

Should you book the complete tour?

Book it if you want the full Dubrovnik Game of Thrones experience, especially the combination of Old Town scenes, Lovrijenac, Trsteno Arboretum, and Srđ Hill. The guide’s set experience and the local history make it worthwhile even for a companion who is not a fan.

Choose a shorter walking-only option if you want to keep your day open or mainly care about King’s Landing scenes inside the walls. For most dedicated fans, though, the afternoon drive is what makes this complete tour worth the extra time and cost.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The activity is listed as five hours, but the schedule includes a walking tour from 10 AM, a 2.5-hour break, and a three-hour car tour beginning at 2:30 PM. Plan for a split day with a longer total time between start and finish.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The live tour guide speaks English.

Where does the tour start?

Meet at the Amerling Fountain on Brsalje ulica, 20000 Dubrovnik. The guide will have a Targaryen banner.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends back at the meeting point near the Amerling Fountain.

Is transport included?

Round-trip transport from Dubrovnik’s Old Town to Trsteno Arboretum and two additional outside locations is included.

Are entrance fees included?

No. Lovrijenac Fortress costs €15 and Trsteno Botanical Garden costs €10. Lovrijenac entry is free if you have a city wall ticket or Dubrovnik Card.

Does the tour visit Lokrum Island?

No. You can take photographs of Lokrum Island from the Dubrovnik area, but the tour does not include a visit to the island.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The activity is not suitable for wheelchair users.