Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour & Lokrum Iron Throne

Where King's Landing Was Built: Dubrovnik's Game of Thrones Streets & Fortress

You walk the actual Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik's Old Town with a licensed guide who knows both the show and the city, visit Fort Lovrijenac (the Red Keep), stand on the Jesuit Stairs where the Walk of Shame was filmed, and optionally ferry to Lokrum Island to sit on the Iron Throne. The tour includes scene comparisons and behind-the-scenes context from guides who worked on set.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Pile Gate10m
2. Fort Lovrijenac45m
3. Dubrovnik Old Town15m
4. Lokrum Island20m

Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik

• Meet at Large Onofrio's Fountain
• Walk to Pile Gate and see scenes
• Visit docks of King’s Landing
• Stop at pier in Dubrovnik western bay
• Explore Fort Lovrijenac (Red Keep)
• Walk through King’s Landing streets
• See the Walk of Shame location
• Take ferry to Lokrum Island
• Visit Lokrum Island and Iron Throne
• End at Benedictine monastery on Lokrum

The experience

You're standing at the Large Onofrio's Fountain inside Dubrovnik's Old Town, and something clicks: the narrow streets, the stone walls, the way the light hits the harbor. Your guide arrives holding a red umbrella, and suddenly the city stops being just a postcard. For the next two hours, you're walking through the actual places where Joffrey's riots erupted, where Cersei made her walk of shame, where the Red Keep was filmed. The guide knows the show, knows the city, and some of them were extras or stand-ins on set, so the stories come with the kind of detail you don't get from a script.

The walk moves fast but not rushed. You start at Pile Gate, where the royal procession scenes played out: the jeers, the chaos, Joffrey's cruelty. Then down to Sveti Jakov Beach, where the docks of King's Landing came to life: Myrcella's departure, Tyrion on the walls plotting strategy, the whole weight of the Seven Kingdoms compressed into a few hundred meters of Adriatic coastline. Fort Lovrijenac, the fortress that doubled as the Red Keep, sits above it all: the Purple Wedding happened here, the tourney, the throne room itself. You're not just looking at a fort. You're looking at the place where the show's most brutal scenes were filmed. The climb up is steep, but the view down into the bay is the kind of thing that makes you understand why the producers chose this city in the first place.

The heart of the tour is the Walk of Shame location: the Jesuit Stairs in the Old Town. This is where Cersei's confession and public penance were filmed, and it's the shot everyone wants. Your guide will point out exactly where the camera was, where the Septa rang the bell, the geometry of the scene. It's the best photo moment of the day, and it lands about halfway through, so you're not rushed. After that, you have a choice: end the tour here and head back into the city, or catch the ferry to Lokrum Island. If you upgrade, you're crossing the water to where Qarth was filmed: the lush, otherworldly scenes from Season 2. The island has the official Iron Throne set up at the Benedictine monastery, and you get to sit on it, take the photo, and actually feel the weight of what you've been walking through all morning.

Comfortable walking shoes matter. The Old Town is all stone and stairs, and you're covering ground for two hours straight. The guide is licensed and local, so questions about the show, the city, or how they managed to film here get real answers, not rehearsed ones. If you're adding Lokrum, budget another hour for the ferry ride and the island itself. The whole thing, with the upgrade, runs about three and a half hours total.

What’s included

Your tour includes a guided walk of all major Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik Old Town, a licensed professional local guide, specialized scene comparisons showing how the show was filmed, a visit to the Walk of Shame at the Jesuit Stairs, and access to Fort Lovrijenac. If you choose the Lokrum Island upgrade, you also get a ferry ride to the island and a photo opportunity on the official Iron Throne at the Benedictine monastery.

Options for this experience

3 options

2-hour tour (Lokrum not included)Guide in English · 09:30, 11:00 and 16:00Lasts 2 hours

3-hour tour (includes Lokrum Island)Guide in English · 09:30 and 11:00Lasts 3 hours. Led by an official licensed guide.

Private Game of Thrones tour, 2 hoursGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 2 hours. Private option. Admission to Fort Lovrijenac is not included (15 EUR). Available in English, German or Spanish.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 70

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 17.18

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Dubrovnik Walking Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a Game of Thrones fan who wants to see the actual filming locations with someone who knows the show and the city. The guide's expertise is what turns a walk through old streets into a real behind-the-scenes experience, and the Lokrum upgrade gives you the Iron Throne moment without having to arrange the ferry yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik?

The main tour is 2 hours. If you add the Lokrum Island upgrade with the Iron Throne, plan for about 3.5 hours total including the ferry.

Where do we meet for the tour?

You meet at the Large Onofrio's Fountain inside Dubrovnik Old Town, next to the Hard Rock Cafe. Your guide will be holding a red umbrella with the Dubrovnik Walking Tours sign.

Is the Iron Throne included?

The Iron Throne photo opportunity is included only if you book the Lokrum Island upgrade. The main 2-hour tour does not include the island.

What filming locations do we visit?

The tour covers Pile Gate (royal procession scenes), Sveti Jakov Beach (the docks), Fort Lovrijenac (the Red Keep), the Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame), and streets of the Old Town where multiple scenes were filmed.

Are the guides actually Game of Thrones extras?

Some guides were extras or stand-ins on set, so they can share behind-the-scenes stories. All guides are licensed professionals who specialize in Game of Thrones filming locations.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour involves walking on stone streets and climbing stairs in the Old Town. Comfortable walking shoes are essential. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers.

Do we need to book the Lokrum Island upgrade in advance?

The upgrade is optional and can usually be arranged on the day, but booking in advance is recommended to secure your ferry time.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and sunscreen. A camera or phone for photos is essential, especially for the Walk of Shame location and the Iron Throne.