Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Filming Locations & Lokrum Island

Where Dubrovnik Became King's Landing, and You Can Stand in the Scenes

You walk through Dubrovnik's Old Town with a local guide pointing out Game of Thrones filming locations, climb Fort Lovrijenac (the Red Keep) for city views and photos, then take a boat to Lokrum Island to see the HBO Iron Throne and explore at your own pace. The 3-hour tour includes your guide and boat fare. Fort entry costs extra. Bring comfortable shoes and water, and a swimsuit if you plan to swim.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sveti Jakov Beach10m
2. Fort Lovrijenac30m
3. Dubrovnik Old Town45m

Game of Thrones tour and Lokrum island

• Meet next to Amerling fountain
• View scenes at Lovrijenac Fort foot
• Climb Lovrijenac Fort for views
• Explore Dubrovnik Old Town filming locations
• Visit Lokrum island and Iron Throne

The experience

There's something that hits different when you're standing in a street you've watched on screen, and your guide is explaining why HBO chose this exact corner of Dubrovnik's Old Town for a riot scene, or how extras were positioned on those stone steps. The Game of Thrones filming locations tour moves through the city with a rhythm that lets you actually absorb the place (not rushing, not lingering too long), and you start to see how the medieval walls and narrow passages became the capital of the Seven Kingdoms without any heavy set dressing. Fort Lovrijenac, the fortress that posed as the Red Keep, sits on a promontory with views that make the climb worth it (there are stairs, and the guide won't push you past your pace), and from up there you understand the geography of what you've been watching.

The tour wraps on Lokrum Island, a short boat ride from the Old Town, where the HBO Visitor Center keeps the original Iron Throne. You get your photo on it (that's the moment most people come for), and then you're free to stay as long as you want. There are two restaurants and a snack bar if you want to linger, and if you brought a swimsuit, Sveti Jakov Beach is there too. Just check the last boat time back to the city before you settle in, because there's no staying overnight on the island. The whole thing takes about three hours of guided walking and talking, with the boat ride built in.

Your guide is a local who knows the set stories (which scenes were shot where, how the crowds were managed during filming, how extras got selected), and that context is what separates this from just walking around looking at buildings. You'll see the Pile Gate where the riot happened, the Walk of Shame route, and the spots that became the City of Qarth. It's not a deep dive into the show's plot, but it's enough to make the locations stick with you after you leave.

What’s included

• Your day includes a local professional guide who shares set stories and filming details, boat transport to and from Lokrum Island, and access to the HBO Visitor Center where the Iron Throne is displayed.
• Local taxes are covered.
• Fort Lovrijenac entry is separate, and food and drinks are your own cost.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 1 Nov

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 30

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Experience Dubrovnik

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the actual Game of Thrones filming spots in Dubrovnik without arranging your own route or missing the context of why each location was chosen. The guide's knowledge is what makes the streets and forts mean something beyond the show.

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Top questions

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.

Do I need to pay extra for anything?

Yes, entry to Fort Lovrijenac is an additional charge. The guide and boat are included.

How long is the tour?

About 3 hours total, including the boat ride to Lokrum Island.

Is the walk difficult?

The tour pace is relaxed, but there are stairs to climb up Fort Lovrijenac. Let your guide know if you can't manage the climb and you can rejoin the group later.

Can I stay on Lokrum Island after the tour ends?

Yes, you're free to stay as long as you want. Just check the last boat departure time back to Dubrovnik before you settle in.

What's included in the tour?

A local professional guide, the boat to and from Lokrum Island, and local taxes. Fort entry and food are not included.

Where do we meet?

Next to the Amerling fountain at Brsalje 2, near the Dubravka gift shop in the Old Town.

Can I swim during the tour?

The tour doesn't include a scheduled swim, but you can bring a swimsuit and swim on Lokrum Island after the guided portion ends.

Is there food on Lokrum Island?

Yes, there are two restaurants and a snack bar on the island.