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

King’s Landing is real enough. This Dubrovnik tour connects famous Game of Thrones scenes with the city’s own walls, stairs, harbor, and centuries of history. I like the clever mix of screen memories and real places, and I like that you can choose a quick 90-minute walk or extend the outing to Fort Lovrijenac and Lokrum Island.

The strongest guides, including Bogdan, Davor, Ivo, Alex, and Darko, bring plenty of humor and useful production stories. One small catch: the longer options add substantial ticket costs, and reaching the Red Keep means climbing about 180 steps.

The essential points at a glance

• The 1.5-hour Super Saver covers the famous core: You see Blackwater Bay, Cersei’s Walk of Shame, the King’s Landing riots, the House of the Undying, and the Battle of King’s Landing without extra admission charges.
• Fort Lovrijenac is the real Red Keep: The Signature and Lokrum options add the fortress, but entry costs €15 unless your City Wall ticket or Dubrovnik Pass covers it.
• Lokrum adds a full island outing: The three-hour option includes Qarth, the official Iron Throne, a ferry ride, and time for swimming, hiking, lunch, or quiet time.
• The guides make the difference: Good guides use scene photos, explain CGI, share filming anecdotes, and add useful context about Dubrovnik and Croatia.
• The extra fees matter: Lokrum costs €30 for adults or €5 for children ages 5 to 17, including the ferry and island admission.
• Season and weather affect the finale: The Lokrum option operates from April through October, and strong winds can stop the boat crossing.

Starting at Pile, Dubrovnik’s gateway

You meet beside the Dubrovnik Tourist Board at Brsalje 5, next to the Pile bus stop. Look for the guide holding a purple balloon. It is a simple system, but useful in a crowded area where tour groups gather near the Old Town entrance.

Pile is easy to reach by bus. Routes from Lapad, Babin Kuk, and Gruž stop there, including buses 1A, 1B, 4, and 6. From the Gruž cruise port, the ride takes about 15 to 20 minutes by bus or taxi. If your ship docks at the Old Port, you can walk to the meeting point in about 10 minutes.

If you drive, note the road restrictions around Dubrovnik’s Old Town introduced in 2025. The closest listed parking is the Best in Parking garage, with the turnoff before the red traffic light marking the restricted zone.

The tour begins outside the walls and then moves through several of Dubrovnik’s best-known spots. That arrangement works well. You start with open views and the fortress, then enter the Old Town for the tighter streets and stairways used in many scenes.

West Harbour and the road to the Red Keep

Dubrovnik’s West Harbour is one of the first major stops. In the series, this area helped portray Blackwater Bay, the setting for naval action and tense battles. In real life, it gives you a fine view back toward the city walls and the stone entrance at Pile.

Your guide uses the location to explain how the production transformed a compact coastal setting into King’s Landing. You may see a familiar wall, tower, or stretch of water, then look at a scene photo and notice how computer effects changed the setting on screen.

That comparison is one of the tour’s best features. You are not simply told that filming happened here. You can connect the physical place with the finished scene, including the parts added later through CGI.

From the harbor, the route climbs toward Fort Lovrijenac, the production’s Red Keep. The approach is scenic, but it is not effortless. The tour information warns of about 180 steps for the Signature and Lokrum options, so sturdy shoes and a realistic view of your fitness are important.

Fort Lovrijenac, the Red Keep above the sea

Fort Lovrijenac sits outside the western walls on a rocky rise above the Adriatic. For Game of Thrones fans, it is the setting used for the Red Keep, where royal plots, threats, and political maneuvering took place.

Inside, your guide can explain how the fortress appeared on screen and point out the connection to the Purple Wedding. The stop also gives you broad views over the sea and Dubrovnik’s walls, which are worth the climb even if you care more about architecture than television.

The admission fee is €15 for the Signature and Lokrum options. You can avoid that separate charge with a valid City Wall ticket or Dubrovnik Pass, and children under seven enter free. Keep this in mind when comparing tour prices. The advertised $25 starting price applies to the basic experience, not necessarily the full outing.

I would choose the Signature option if you want the Red Keep but do not need a half-day island visit. The fort adds genuine value, provided you are comfortable with the stairs and the extra fee.

Pile Gate, Stradun, and the city beneath the fantasy

After the fortress, the route returns toward Pile Gate and enters Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Pile Gate is a natural transition point between the real city and the fictional capital. It also helps you understand why Dubrovnik worked so well as King’s Landing: thick walls, narrow passages, stone steps, and sea views are already built into the place.

The walk continues along Stradun, Dubrovnik’s main street. Here the tour shifts from major battle settings to the way everyday city spaces were adapted for the series. You also get a useful introduction to Dubrovnik’s history rather than hearing a stream of television trivia with no local context.

This balance receives some of the strongest praise. Guides such as Bogdan and Ivo are noted for combining production details with facts about Dubrovnik and Croatia. Alex is also praised for adding restaurant suggestions, while other guides have used quizzes, printed scene photos, and even small handmade gifts to keep the walk lively.

You do not need to be a serious fan to enjoy this section. One person who had never watched the series found the city and the explanations interesting enough to begin watching afterward. That is a good sign for mixed groups, especially when one person is devoted to Westeros and another is simply curious about Dubrovnik.

Jesuit Stairs and Cersei’s Walk of Shame

The Jesuit Stairs are the tour’s most recognizable Old Town stop. They were used for Cersei’s Walk of Shame, and fans will know the scene as soon as the broad stone stairway comes into view.

The setting is striking because it looks almost exactly like the memory from the show, yet it is also a working part of Dubrovnik’s historic center. Your guide explains how the production used the stairs and surrounding streets, then gives you time for photographs.

This is a busy place, so do not expect a private photo session. The steps can also be tiring, particularly in summer heat or after the climb to Lovrijenac. The Super Saver option is the practical choice if you want this key location without the fort’s stairs or additional admission.

The basic tour also includes locations tied to the House of the Undying, the King’s Landing riots, and the Battle of King’s Landing. Exact filming angles can be easier to recognize when the guide shows still images from the series. That visual aid turns a normal street corner into a useful before-and-after comparison.

Choosing among the three tour lengths

You get three versions of the experience. Each suits a different kind of day.

The 1.5-hour Super Saver is best for a short visit, a cruise stop, or anyone who wants the main filming locations with no extra admission costs. It includes the Walk of Shame, Blackwater Bay, the riots, the House of the Undying, and the Battle of King’s Landing. This is also the only option described as wheelchair accessible, although the overall activity information warns that the experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility problems. Confirm the route details before booking if accessibility is essential.

The two-hour Signature Tour adds Fort Lovrijenac and the Red Keep. It is the strongest middle option for fans who want the main city locations and the fortress but do not want to spend the rest of the day on an island. The €15 fort fee is waived with a City Wall ticket or Dubrovnik Pass.

The three-hour Lokrum Bestseller includes everything in the Signature tour, then continues to Lokrum Island. You see Qarth and sit for a photo on the official Iron Throne. After the guided portion, you can stay on the island for a swim, a walk, lunch, or time among the peacocks and greenery.

The Lokrum option has two extra costs: the fort entry and the island ticket. The Lokrum ticket costs €30 for adults or €5 for children ages 5 to 17, and includes the return ferry and island admission. A three-day or seven-day Dubrovnik Pass can reduce the island cost. The ferry ride takes about 15 minutes and runs every 30 to 60 minutes.

Lokrum Island and the official Iron Throne

Lokrum is more than an extra filming stop. It changes the feel of the day. After the stone streets and crowded Old Town, the island offers room for a swim, a hike, lunch, or a slower walk.

The island represented Qarth in the series. You also get the official Iron Throne photo, an item that makes the Lokrum option worthwhile for devoted fans. The guided portion points out the relevant places, then you are free to remain on the island after the tour ends.

The island can be a fine finale even if Qarth is not your favorite part of the show. You might find the natural setting more memorable than the filming connection itself. One practical point matters: the boat is weather dependent. Strong winds have prevented crossings, and Lokrum is not available through this option outside April to the end of October.

Allow enough time if you want to swim or hike. The advertised three hours covers the tour and island visit, but your exact free time depends on the ferry schedule and how long the guided sections take. Bring anything you need for the island, since food and drinks are not included.

What the guides add to the walk

The tour’s main strength is its people. Guides such as Davor, Bogdan, Ivo, Alex, Darko, Doris, Luca, and Makaila have been praised for humor, clear explanations, and a strong grasp of both the production and local history.

That matters because filming-location tours can become a list of addresses. Here, the best guides explain how scenes were created, what was changed by CGI, and how the cast and crew worked around the real city. A folder of scene photos can make the comparison immediate.

The tone is often informal and playful. Davor is known for dry humor and candid behind-the-scenes stories, while Bogdan has used quizzes and jokes to keep the group involved. You should still expect different personalities from one departure to another, but the consistently high 4.9 rating from nearly 6,000 bookings suggests that guide quality is a major reason this tour works.

The tours are offered in English and German. Pets are not allowed.

Price, value, and the small print

At $25 per person, the basic tour is fairly priced for a guided walk through several major Dubrovnik locations. You are paying for a licensed guide, organized route, local context, and production stories rather than simply following a map to the Jesuit Stairs.

The value changes when you add the fort and Lokrum. The Signature option makes sense if you already have a City Wall ticket or Dubrovnik Pass, since the €15 fort fee disappears. Without one, add that cost before deciding.

The Lokrum option is not cheap once the €30 adult island ticket is included. Still, that fee covers the ferry and admission, and you receive a longer outing, the Iron Throne photo, Qarth, and time to enjoy the island. I would call it good value for someone who wants Lokrum anyway, but less compelling for a fan focused only on filming sites.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start and reserve-now, pay-later terms make it easier to fit into a changeable itinerary. Hotel and cruise port transfers are not included, so you must reach Pile yourself.

Who should book this Dubrovnik experience?

I would choose the Super Saver if you have limited time, want the famous scenes, or are traveling on a tighter budget. It also avoids the fort climb and the island ticket.

Choose Signature if the Red Keep is high on your list and you want a fuller connection between Dubrovnik and King’s Landing. The steps are the main concern, not the walking distance alone.

Choose Lokrum if you want the most complete day, especially from April through October. It suits fans who want the Iron Throne photo and people who enjoy mixing a city walk with swimming, nature, and a relaxed island stop.

This is less suitable if you have back or mobility problems, dislike stairs, or have only a narrow window before returning to a cruise ship. Strong winds can also change the Lokrum plan. Ask yourself one simple question: do you want a focused filming walk, or do you want a Dubrovnik sightseeing day with a Game of Thrones theme? The three options make that choice clear.

Should you book it?

Yes, if you want more than a checklist of filming spots. The tour combines Blackwater Bay, the Walk of Shame, the Red Keep, and Qarth with real views and useful local context. I would book the Super Saver for value, Signature for the fortress, and Lokrum only if you genuinely want time on the island.

Book early in the day if possible, wear shoes suited to stone steps, and bring your City Wall ticket or Dubrovnik Pass if you have one. That small bit of planning can cut the extra cost and make the experience much easier.

FAQ

Where does the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour meet?

It meets in front of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board at Brsalje 5, beside the Pile bus stop. Look for someone holding a purple balloon.

How long does the tour last?

The options last about 90 minutes, two hours, or three hours. The exact start times depend on availability.

Which Game of Thrones locations are included in every option?

All options include Cersei’s Walk of Shame, Blackwater Bay, the King’s Landing riots, the House of the Undying, and the Battle of King’s Landing.

Does the tour visit the Red Keep?

The Red Keep is Fort Lovrijenac, and it is included in the two-hour Signature option and the three-hour Lokrum option. The fort entry fee is extra unless covered by a City Wall ticket or Dubrovnik Pass.

How much does Fort Lovrijenac cost?

Entry costs €15. It is free for holders of a valid City Wall ticket or Dubrovnik Pass, and for children under seven.

Is the Iron Throne included?

The official Iron Throne photo is included only with the Lokrum option.

How much does the Lokrum option cost beyond the tour price?

The Lokrum ticket costs €30 for adults or €5 for children ages 5 to 17. It includes the ferry and island admission. Discounts are available with a three-day or seven-day Dubrovnik Pass.

How long is the ferry to Lokrum?

The ferry ride takes about 15 minutes. Ferries run every 30 to 60 minutes.

Can I stay on Lokrum after the guided tour?

Yes. You can stay for a swim, hike, lunch, or time to relax on the island.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The 1.5-hour Super Saver is described as wheelchair accessible. The longer options involve about 180 steps to Fort Lovrijenac, and the activity is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.