Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones Tour + Iron Throne Photo (Small Group)

King’s Landing begins in Dubrovnik. This 1-hour-45-minute tour connects filming locations with local stories about life in the city during production. I like the small maximum of eight people, which gives you a better chance to ask questions, and I like that the experience ends with time on a replica Iron Throne.

The local point of view is the real prize here. Guide Ivona earned special praise for explaining both the filming locations and Dubrovnik itself, while also answering questions. The main drawback is the price: at $78.10 per person, this is not a cheap photo walk, especially if you mainly want a quick throne picture.

Key Things to Know Before You Book

• A small group of up to eight keeps the tour more personal than a large city walk.
• Ivona received especially warm praise for her city knowledge, clear explanations, kindness, and punctuality.
• You visit three connected locations, including scenes linked with King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth.
• The Iron Throne photo comes at the end, at Dubrovnik City shop in Boškovićeva Street.
• You receive a Game of Thrones locations book, useful if you want to continue exploring after the tour.
• The tour starts at 9:00 a.m. and requires good weather, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Why Dubrovnik Works So Well as King’s Landing

Dubrovnik is more than a backdrop for Game of Thrones. Its old stone streets, fortifications, gates, and views over the Adriatic helped create the visual identity of King’s Landing. This tour gives you a way to connect those screen images with the real city around you.

That matters because a filming-location tour can easily become a simple checklist: stop, point, take photo, move on. This experience aims to add the local side of the story. You hear about how filming affected daily life in Dubrovnik and how people in the city regard the show.

That local angle helps keep the tour from feeling like a theme-park attraction. You still get the fantasy, but you also get a sense of the city as a lived-in place. The focus is not only on where a scene appeared, but also on what it meant to have a major television production working in Dubrovnik.

The English-language format keeps the tour straightforward for international visitors. Since the group is capped at eight, you can expect a more direct exchange with the guide than on a coach tour or a large group excursion.

Starting at Amerling Fountain at 9:00 a.m.

The tour begins at Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa at 9:00 a.m. This early start is useful if you want to see the filming sites before giving the rest of the day to Dubrovnik’s other sights.

A morning departure also gives you a clear plan for the day. You do not need to spend your first hours in the city trying to identify filming locations by yourself. The guide brings the places together in an organized route and explains their screen connections as you go.

The meeting point is in Dubrovnik, near public transportation. Your booking confirmation is provided at the time of booking, so check it carefully before setting out. The tour ends at Dubrovnik City shop, also known as IRON THRONE, at Boškovićeva 7 near the Buža entrance to the old city.

Since the tour is outdoors and depends on moving between locations, wear practical shoes and bring whatever you normally need for a morning in the city. The provided information does not specify the exact walking conditions or amount of uphill movement, so you should be prepared for an urban route through Dubrovnik rather than a seated presentation.

Apartment Villa Ahava: King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth

The first stop is Apartment Villa Ahava, with about 20 minutes set aside for the visit. Several well-known screen settings are connected with this area, including King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth.

This is a strong opening because it shows how one real Dubrovnik setting can serve several different places in the fictional world. You get a useful reminder that television production often reshapes one city into several locations through camera angles, set design, and story context.

The stop is listed as free admission, which means there is no separate entrance charge added at this point. The value comes from the explanation. A guide can point out what you are seeing and place it in the story, rather than leaving you to compare a location with a picture on your phone.

Twenty minutes is enough to introduce the site without making the first part drag. It also leaves more time for the old town, where the tour spends its longest stretch. If you want a detailed stop-by-stop photography session at every filming point, the schedule may feel brisk. If you prefer a focused overview, the pace should suit you better.

One Hour Inside Dubrovnik’s Old Town

The old town receives about one hour, making it the main part of the experience. Here you explore popular King’s Landing scenes while also hearing about Dubrovnik itself.

This is where the tour’s local perspective should matter most. The old town is not a set built only for television. It is a real historic center where residents live, work, and move through their daily routines. Hearing about filming from someone who understands the city gives the locations more meaning than a list of episode references.

The guide also answers questions about Dubrovnik, not just Game of Thrones. That makes the experience useful for first-time visitors who want a compact introduction to the city alongside their screen-location interest. Ivona was praised for giving excellent city information and responding to questions, so you should feel comfortable using this hour to ask about more than filming.

The one-hour length is a sensible compromise. It gives you time to see several locations without turning the tour into an all-day commitment. You still have most of the day available for independent sightseeing, meals, museums, or time by the water.

Do not expect every moment to recreate a scene. A location may look different in person from how it appears on screen, and filming often uses selected angles. The guide’s explanations help bridge that gap. You can enjoy the recognition factor while also seeing how Dubrovnik functions outside the series.

The Iron Throne Photo at Boškovićeva Street

The final stop is Apartments Boškovićeva, where you get your Iron Throne picture. About 10 minutes is assigned to this part, and admission is included.

The photo opportunity gives the tour a clear finish. After seeing the city locations, you can take home a playful souvenir that connects your visit to the series. The final stop is at Dubrovnik City shop, located at Boškovićeva 7 by the third entrance to the old city, near Buža.

You are invited to sit on the replica throne and pose as King or Khaleesi of King’s Landing. For many people, this will be the most shareable part of the tour. It also means you do not need to arrange a separate throne visit if that photograph is important to you.

Ten minutes is not a long time, but it should keep the photo stop from taking over the experience. If your group is small, the process may feel more relaxed than it would with a large crowd. Still, the exact number of photos and how the photography is handled is not specified, so do not book solely on the assumption of an extended photo session.

The end point is convenient in one practical way: you finish inside the old city rather than returning to the original fountain. You can continue exploring from there, subject to your own plans and the location of the shop.

The Local View Is More Valuable Than the Props

The Iron Throne is fun, but it is not the best reason to choose this tour. You can find a throne photo in many Game of Thrones themed experiences. The stronger feature here is the attempt to connect the show with local life.

You hear what filming was like in Dubrovnik and what residents make of the series. That can add a useful layer to the familiar story. The city is not just a fantasy setting frozen in television history. It was also a working place during filming, with real people affected by production activity.

I especially like that the guide talks about the city as well as the show. The comments about Ivona point to a guide who can move beyond memorized scene references and help you understand Dubrovnik more broadly. Her punctuality and kindness were also praised, details that matter when your sightseeing schedule is tight.

A good guide makes the difference in this kind of tour. Without one, you may recognize a gate or street but miss why it was selected and how it was changed for filming. With one, the route becomes a story about both fictional power struggles and a real Croatian city.

Is $78.10 a Fair Price?

At $78.10 per person, the tour sits in the premium range for a 1-hour-45-minute activity. You are paying for a small group, a local guide, the organized route, the included Iron Throne photo stop, and the locations book.

The group limit is important when considering value. A maximum of eight means your money is not buying a seat in a large crowd. You get a better chance to hear the guide, ask questions, and avoid being left at the back of a group.

The price makes the most sense for three kinds of visitors: committed Game of Thrones fans, first-time Dubrovnik visitors who want a guided introduction, and people who place high value on personal guiding rather than simply collecting location photos.

It makes less sense if you already know Dubrovnik well and only want the throne picture. In that case, the guided storytelling and city context may not justify the full cost. The tour also does not appear to include a meal, hotel pickup, or a longer visit to the city’s paid sights, so compare it with your overall plans before booking.

The locations book adds a small but useful extra. You can use it to continue exploring on your own after the tour, though the available information does not specify how extensive the book is.

How the Timing Fits Into Your Dubrovnik Day

The 9:00 a.m. start is one of the tour’s practical strengths. You finish after roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes, leaving much of the day open.

That timing works well if you want a guided introduction before exploring independently. After the tour, you can use the locations book to revisit places at your own pace, or move on to other parts of Dubrovnik.

The route begins at Amerling Fountain and ends at Boškovićeva Street. Since the start and finish differ, plan around the final location rather than assuming you will return to the fountain. The end point is within the old city area, which makes it a useful place from which to continue your day.

The tour is listed as suitable for most people and is near public transportation. Specific accessibility details are not provided, so anyone with mobility concerns should confirm the route before booking.

Who Will Enjoy This Tour Most?

You are a good match for this experience if you want more than a quick list of filming locations. The local stories, city information, and small group setting give the tour broader appeal than a simple fan photo stop.

It should suit:

• Game of Thrones fans who want to connect scenes with real places
• First-time visitors looking for a short guided introduction to Dubrovnik
• Couples, families, or small groups who prefer a maximum of eight people
• Visitors who want a ready-made Iron Throne photograph
• Anyone who likes asking questions rather than following a silent route

You may want to skip it if you are not interested in the series, since much of the appeal comes from recognizing King’s Landing and related settings. You may also find it poor value if you want a long, detailed history tour of Dubrovnik with extensive interior visits.

The experience is offered in English only. That is useful for English-speaking visitors, but it will not suit you if you need another language.

Booking, Weather, and Cancellation Details

Confirmation arrives when you book, and the experience is typically reserved well ahead of time, with an average booking window of 39 days. That suggests you should plan early if the 9:00 a.m. departure fits an important day in your schedule.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund. The cut-off uses Dubrovnik’s local time.

Good weather is required. If poor weather forces cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. This matters because the experience centers on outdoor city locations, so check the forecast before your final plans are fixed.

Should You Book the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour?

Book it if you want a compact, personal introduction to Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations, especially if the local angle matters to you. The small group, the 9:00 a.m. schedule, the included throne photo, and Ivona’s praised guiding make it more useful than a basic location checklist.

At $78.10, I would not choose it only for the replica throne. The price is easier to justify when you value the stories about filming, the city information, the question time, and the locations book.

For a dedicated fan visiting Dubrovnik for the first time, this is a strong choice. For a casual viewer or a visitor focused on saving money, explore the old town independently and consider whether the guided context is worth the extra cost.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa in Dubrovnik.

What time does the tour begin?

The scheduled start time is 9:00 a.m.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Dubrovnik City shop, also called IRON THRONE, at Boškovićeva 7 near the Buža entrance to the old city.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is eight travelers.

Is the Iron Throne photo included?

Yes. The tour includes admission to the Iron Throne photo stop at Apartments Boškovićeva.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. If poor weather causes the provider to cancel, you are offered a different date or a full refund.