Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones & Old Town History Walking Tour
Where the show was filmed and why the city itself matters
You meet your guide at the Old Town fountain, walk 90 minutes through Dubrovnik's streets and docks hitting the major Game of Thrones filming locations (Pile Gate, the royal docks, the Blackwater Bay pier, the Purple Wedding sites), while learning the city's medieval history and why it became the show's capital. Small groups, comfortable walking shoes recommended, no entry fees.
Step-by-step itinerary
Game of Thrones and Dubrovnik history tour
- Meet at Large Onofrio's Fountain
- Walk to Pile Gate entrance
- Visit King’s Landing docks and beach
- Stop at Dubrovnik western bay pier
- Explore King’s Landing streets in Old Town
- Pile Gate 10m
- Dubrovnik Old Town 30m
What’s included
Your tour includes a local, professional guide who leads the 90-minute walk through Dubrovnik's Old Town and western docks, pointing out Game of Thrones filming locations and explaining the city's medieval history. No entry fees, transport, or meals are included.
Times
- Monday 11:30
Last departure this season: 7 Dec
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The experience
You walk down toward Pile Gate and the momentum shifts: suddenly the limestone walls around you are not just medieval fortifications, they are the backdrop to scenes you've watched a dozen times. The tour starts next to the Large Onofrio's Fountain inside Dubrovnik's Old Town, where your guide is waiting with a red umbrella bearing the Dubrovnik Walking Tours sign. Once the small group assembles, you're off into a 90-minute walk that does something most Game of Thrones location tours don't: it threads the show's geography with the actual history of the city itself. You're not just spotting filming locations. You're learning why Dubrovnik's streets became King's Landing in the first place.
The path under the Pile Gate drawbridge opens onto the docks where the royal entourage appeared in multiple scenes: King Joffrey and Queen Cersei seeing off Princess Myrcella, Tyrion walking the city walls at Fort Bokar plotting strategy for the Blackwater Bay battle. You stop at one of the western bay piers, a location that doubled for both Blackwater Bay and the wildfire scenes, and also where Sansa and Shae had their conversation about ships and escape before Littlefinger arrived. The guide points out how the same stone that framed those moments has been standing here for centuries, long before the cameras arrived. It's the kind of detail that makes the whole thing click. You're not just chasing a TV show, you're walking through layers.
After descending back into the Old Town, the route takes you through the streets where the rebellion against Joffrey erupted, past the locations of the Purple Wedding aftermath and Sansa's flight to the ship, Jamie's return from imprisonment, Littlefinger's brothel, and the place where Tyrion spoke with Prince Oberyn Martell. The guide connects each spot to both the show's narrative and Dubrovnik's own story: the city's resilience, its role as a maritime republic, the architecture that survived wars long before HBO arrived. By the end of 90 minutes, you've covered the major Game of Thrones scenes without feeling rushed, and you've also gotten a sense of why this particular city was the only choice for King's Landing.
Is this one for you?A good fit if you've watched Game of Thrones and want to see the actual locations without spending hours on a car-based tour. The 90 minutes are paced to hit the main scenes and learn the city's story, which is what makes both possible in one walk.
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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 tour runs 90 minutes, covering the Old Town and the western docks where the main filming locations are clustered.
Where does the tour start?
You meet next to the Large Onofrio's Fountain inside Dubrovnik's Old Town, near the Hard Rock Cafe. Your guide holds a red umbrella with the Dubrovnik Walking Tours sign.
What Game of Thrones scenes are included?
The tour covers Pile Gate, the royal docks, the Blackwater Bay pier, the Purple Wedding locations, Sansa's escape route, Jamie's return, Littlefinger's brothel area, and the spot where Tyrion meets Prince Oberyn Martell.
Is this tour only about Game of Thrones?
No. The guide weaves in Dubrovnik's actual medieval history and explains why the city's architecture and layout made it the perfect fit for King's Landing.
What should I wear?
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The route involves walking on stone streets and some uneven terrain.
Are there entry fees?
No entry fees are included in the tour price. You walk the exterior of locations and through public streets.
How many people are in the group?
It's a small group tour. The exact size varies by departure, but groups stay manageable.
Is the tour suitable for all fitness levels?
Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. The pace is steady but not strenuous, though comfortable shoes matter on the stone streets.
Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones & Old Town History Walking Tour
1h 30m · EN
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