Private Game of Thrones and City Wall Tour

Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations work best when you can compare the real city with the show, and this private walking tour gives you that side-by-side view. You’ll visit Kolorina Bay as Blackwater Bay, Lovrjenac Fortress as the Red Keep, Pile Gate, the Shame stairs, and the city walls where you can look for more familiar scenes.

I like the private format, since you can ask questions without waiting for a large group. I also like the guides’ scene albums, which help you spot how television sets and camera angles changed the appearance of Dubrovnik. The main catch is cost: $119.83 per person does not include the fortress and wall fees, and the route requires a moderate level of fitness.

Key points at a glance

• Blackwater Bay begins the story: Kolorina Bay gives you an early filming location before you enter the Old Town.
• Lovrjenac is more than a set: The fortress supplies Red Keep scenes, high views, a restroom stop, and a discount toward the city walls.
• Scene photos make a difference: Guides use a Game of Thrones album to match screen images with the real streets and fortifications.
• The city walls are the grand finale: You walk for about an hour above Dubrovnik, with broad views and more filming sites.
• Private guiding keeps the pace personal: Guides including Mihaela and Ines have been praised for fluent English, clear explanations, and helpful local context.
• Budget for admission: The tour price covers the guide and album, but fortress and wall tickets are extra.

Why this tour works for both fans and first-time visitors

The best feature here is not simply the number of filming sites. It is the way the tour links television scenes with Dubrovnik’s older story. The guide talks about Game of Thrones, but also explains the city itself, giving you a reason to pay attention even if you cannot remember every character.

You begin at Amerling Fountain, beside Dubravka restaurant, near the entrance to the Old Town. This is a practical meeting point because the tour starts outside the main historic core and then moves through several different parts of Dubrovnik.

The private setup matters. Your group alone takes part, so you can ask for more detail about a scene, pause for photographs, or spend less time on a location you already know. Guides such as Mihaela and Ines have been praised for fluent English, good pacing, and the ability to explain both filming details and local history in a clear way.

This is still a walking tour, not a sightseeing bus ride. The route includes an uphill fortress visit and about an hour on the city walls. Dubrovnik’s stone surfaces can be tiring, so you should be comfortable walking and climbing. The tour is not recommended if you have knee problems.

Kolorina Bay and the Blackwater Bay opening

The first stop is Kolorina Bay, about 15 minutes from the start of the experience. In the series, the bay served as Blackwater Bay, and the guide points out several places connected with the show, including the spot where Myrcella was sent away and scenes connected with the ending of the series.

This stop is short, but it sets up the tour well. You are not immediately thrown into a list of street corners. Instead, you see how Dubrovnik’s rocky shoreline and enclosed bay became a place in Westeros through camera angles and set design.

The scene album is especially useful here. If you watched the show some time ago, a printed image can quickly bring back the scene and help you see what was changed for filming. You might notice that the real bay feels smaller or more open than it did on screen. That contrast is part of the fun.

There is no admission fee for Kolorina Bay. Since this is an outdoor stop, the experience depends on decent weather. Wear shoes with a firm grip, especially if the ground is damp.

Lovrjenac Fortress, the real Red Keep

Lovrjenac Fortress is the tour’s first major paid attraction and one of its strongest stops. The fort became the Red Keep in the show, but its real appeal comes from the building itself and its position above the sea.

The visit lasts about 30 minutes. On the way up, your guide fills in behind-the-scenes details about actors and filming. Inside the fortress, you get time to look around, take photographs, use the restroom, and enjoy the view back toward Dubrovnik’s Old Town.

That view is a good reminder that the production team did not need to invent a dramatic setting. The fort’s high position and thick defensive walls already provide much of the visual power seen on screen. The show added its own details, but the real place has plenty to offer without them.

Admission is not included. The stated information gives several figures: Lovrjenac is listed at €15, while the combined cost for Lovrjenac and the city walls is also described as €40 in the inclusions section. The itinerary explains that paying the fortress fee can reduce the later city wall price to €20, bringing the pair to €35. Because these figures do not match perfectly, check the current fee when booking or before your visit.

A Dubrovnik Pass may cover both attractions. The tour information says you can buy one before the tour and use it for free entry to Lovrjenac and the city walls, subject to the pass rules in effect at the time.

Stradun, Gundulić Square, and the Shame stairs

After the fortress, the route enters the Old Town. Stradun, Dubrovnik’s main street, is a 15-minute stop where your guide points out Game of Thrones locations and other films shot in the city.

Stradun is worth seeing for more than its television connection. It is the natural spine of the Old Town, lined with pale stone buildings and leading you deeper into the city’s central squares. The guide’s job here is to show where the camera stood and how the familiar street was presented as King’s Landing.

Next comes the monument to poet Ivan Gundulić, with about 10 minutes at the square and its famous staircase. These are known as the Shame stairs, and they appeared in the series as the setting for a memorable public scene.

The square also has a farmers market. If your tour falls during market hours, you may find local produce and a more everyday side of Dubrovnik here. The visit is brief, so treat it as a quick orientation rather than free time for shopping.

Pile Gate and the entrance to King’s Landing

Pile Gate is a 10-minute stop. It is one of the main entrances into Dubrovnik’s Old Town and served as the entrance to King’s Landing in the show.

The guide points out where King Joffrey was attacked by the people of King’s Landing. This is a good example of how the production used a real civic entrance to create a scene of tension and crowd movement.

Pile Gate can be visually busy, and the short stop keeps the group from lingering too long in one passage. Your guide’s scene images are useful here because they help you pick out the exact walls, steps, and approach shown on screen.

This part of the route also helps you understand the Old Town’s layout before the final wall walk. You have crossed from the outside of the city to its main street and squares, then return to the fortifications for a higher view.

Walking Dubrovnik’s city walls for one hour

The city walls are the longest stop, at about an hour, and for many people the main reason to choose this tour. You walk with your guide above the Old Town, seeing the rooftops, sea, fortresses, and more Game of Thrones locations from a different angle.

The wall walk also includes a connection to the House of the Undying. You can follow the route and imagine Khaleesi’s movement through the location, while the guide uses photographs to show how the scene appeared on screen.

This is where Dubrovnik becomes more than a collection of filming sites. From above, the relationship between the Old Town, the defensive walls, and the sea becomes clear. You can see why the city worked so well as King’s Landing while still appreciating the actual place beneath the fictional layer.

The city wall ticket is not included. The itinerary gives a standard price of €35 and explains that the Lovrjenac discount may reduce it to €20 after you pay for the fortress. The separate inclusions section lists €40 per person for both attractions, so confirm the latest total before setting your budget.

The wall route needs sensible planning. You should expect sun, exposed sections, steps, and uneven stone. The tour notes ask for moderate physical fitness and advise against booking if you have knee problems. Comfortable shoes and water are sensible choices, although the supplied details do not state that water is provided.

The value of a private guide

At $119.83 per person, this is not the cheapest way to spot Game of Thrones locations in Dubrovnik. You also need to add the fortress and wall admissions unless a Dubrovnik Pass covers them.

The price makes more sense if you value conversation and flexibility. In a private group, you can ask your guide to explain a scene in more detail, connect it to Dubrovnik’s past, or adjust the amount of time spent taking photographs. A large group tour may cost less, but it usually gives you less room for those questions.

The guides have also added personal touches. Mihaela has been praised for helping with an unexpected lost-wallet problem before the tour, contacting a driver and restaurant to help locate it. That is not a scheduled part of the experience, but it shows the kind of practical local help a private guide can provide.

Ines has used scene photos to refresh memories for people who had not watched the series recently. She also shared behind-the-scenes stories connected to someone who worked on the set. Those details are not guaranteed with every guide, but they show the benefit of having a guide who can bring more than a basic location list.

You should not book this only because you expect a photo stop at an iron throne. One person wished they had remembered to return to a souvenir shop for that picture because there was no time to stop during the tour. The route is built around the locations, fort, Old Town, and walls, not souvenir shopping.

Timing, meeting point, and pace

The experience lasts about two hours and 30 minutes. The published schedule offers Monday departures from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., during the stated operating period from March 1, 2024, through December 10, 2026.

You meet at Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa, beside Dubravka restaurant. The tour ends on Stradun inside the Old Town, though the information says it can end wherever you want. Pickup is not included, but it may be arranged for an additional charge.

The end point is useful if you want to continue exploring the Old Town after the tour. Since the route includes several short stops and one longer wall walk, you should not plan a tight appointment immediately afterward.

Confirmation is provided at booking. Mobile tickets are accepted, and the tour is offered in English. Service animals are allowed, and the meeting point is near public transportation.

Who should book this Dubrovnik walk?

I would choose this for a small family, a couple, or a group of friends who want Game of Thrones details without giving up the city’s real story. It also suits people who watched the show years ago, since the photographs help bring scenes back to mind.

It is a good match for first-time visitors who want an efficient introduction to Dubrovnik’s Old Town, fortress, and walls. The guide covers several major sights in one route, while the private format lets you ask basic questions without feeling out of place.

You may want another option if you dislike stairs, struggle with uneven ground, or want a relaxed tour with long breaks. The wall walk is a major part of the experience, and the entire route takes place on foot.

The tour needs good weather. If poor weather cancels it, you can receive another date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time, but changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want the show locations plus Dubrovnik’s actual story, and if you value a private English-speaking guide who can answer questions as you go. The city wall walk, Lovrjenac Fortress, and scene album give the experience more substance than a quick search for famous backdrops.

Think carefully about the extra admission fees and the physical effort. If you are comfortable with the price, the stairs, and roughly an hour on the walls, this is a focused way to see the city through both a television fan’s eyes and a local guide’s perspective.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones and City Wall Tour begin?

It begins at Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa, next to Dubravka restaurant in Dubrovnik.

Where does the tour end?

It ends on Stradun inside Dubrovnik’s Old Town. The information also says the tour can end anywhere you want.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in this private activity.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English, with a mobile ticket.

Are the City Walls and Lovrjenac Fortress included?

No. Entrance fees are not included in the tour price. The supplied information lists separate charges for Lovrjenac and the city walls, with a possible discount after visiting the fortress.

Can a Dubrovnik Pass be used?

The tour information says you can buy a Dubrovnik Pass before the tour and receive free entry to both Lovrjenac Fortress and the city walls, subject to the pass conditions.

Is the tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour requires a moderate level of physical fitness and is not recommended for people with knee problems.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Poor weather or failure to meet the minimum number of participants can also result in a different date or a full refund.