Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Private Walking Tour & Filming Locations

Walk Dubrovnik's King's Landing with a Guide Who Filmed There

You walk through Dubrovnik's Old Town with a private licensed guide: no groups, no fixed pace. You visit eight major filming locations including Pile Gate, Stradun, Dominican Monastery street, Rector's Palace, Jesuit stairs, and the Iron Throne replica, with stops to hear about both the show and the city's medieval history. The guide is often someone who worked on set, so you get first-hand stories about how scenes were filmed. Two to three hours, and you choose when to move on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pile Gate10m
2. Stradun15m
3. Dominican Monastery10m
4. Rector's Palace10m
5. Ethnographic Museum10m

Game of Thrones Dubrovnik walking tour

• Visit Kolorina Bay (Blackwater Bay)
• See Pile Gate main entrance
• Walk along Stradun street
• Stop at St Dominic Street
• Explore Ploce Gate and Arms Square
• View Rector's Palace atrium
• Climb Jesuit church staircase
• Visit Ethnographic Museum exterior
• See Iron Throne filming site

The experience

So you're standing at the Pile Gate and your guide casually mentions they were an extra in season three. That's the kind of thing that happens on a private Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik. Unlike the group departures that shuffle through the same five stops, this one is just you, your guide, and the actual locations where King's Landing was shot. The guide is licensed by the Croatian Ministry of Tourism, knows both the show and the books inside out, and a few of them actually worked on set, so the stories aren't recycled from a script.

The tour moves through the Old Town in a way that makes sense geographically rather than chronologically. You start at Kolorina Bay (Blackwater Bay in the show), where the fortification system is explained alongside the dozen or so scenes filmed there, then head to the Pile Gate, which appears in seasons 2 through 5 shot from different angles so it looks like different places. Then comes the Stradun, the main street, which is where the final season's destruction of King's Landing was filmed. Your guide walks you past the Franciscan Monastery's ancient pharmacy, the fountain, the palace, and explains what each building actually was in medieval Dubrovnik. You'll stop on St Dominic Street in front of the Dominican Monastery (you're not going inside, it wasn't in the show), where the Walk of Shame scenes were shot and the budget for effects clearly got bigger as seasons went on. The Ploce Gate comes next, then the Rector's Palace atrium, where Qarth was filmed, then the Jesuit church stairs (probably the most recognizable spot on the whole tour), and finally the Ethnographic Museum exterior, which played Littlefinger's Brothel and the Flea Bottom streets.

The Iron Throne replica is at the end, or sometimes in the middle if your guide is dodging crowds, which they will. That's the advantage of a private tour. You get a picture there. The whole thing takes two to three hours depending on how many questions you ask and how long you want to linger at each spot. Your guide will talk about the filming, the show, the books, and Dubrovnik's actual history as a medieval republic. It's not just "this is where they shot that scene," it's a real walking tour that happens to include Game of Thrones.

What’s included

• Professional tour guide services covering Game of Thrones filming locations, show details, and Dubrovnik history.
• Picture break at the Iron Throne replica.
• The tour visits Kolorina Bay, Pile Gate, Stradun, Dominican Monastery street, Ploce Gate, Rector's Palace exterior, Jesuit church stairs, and the Ethnographic Museum exterior.
• Service animals are allowed.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00

GroupPrivate

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tour The Game Of Thrones

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik without arranging a group tour or navigating the sites on your own: a private guide who often worked on set means you get the real story behind each location, not just the scene.

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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 be a Game of Thrones fan to enjoy this tour?

No. The tour is described as a mix of facts and fiction: your guide covers Dubrovnik's actual history, the fortification system, medieval governance, and the buildings themselves. Fans get the filming stories. Non-fans get the city.

Is this tour really private, or are there other people?

Completely private. Unlike most Game of Thrones tours in Dubrovnik that run group departures, this one is just you and your guide.

How long does the tour take?

Around two to three hours, depending on how long you spend at each location and how many questions you ask.

Do we go inside any buildings?

No. You see the exteriors and the streets where scenes were filmed. The Rector's Palace is now a museum with an entrance fee, but the filming points are visible from outside, so you don't need to go in.

Will I get a photo at the Iron Throne?

Yes, there's a picture break at the Iron Throne replica, which is usually at the end of the tour but may be moved mid-tour to avoid crowds.

Are the guides really licensed?

Yes, all guides are licensed by the Croatian Ministry of Tourism. Several are former extras from the show.

What's the starting point?

The tour begins at Kolorina Bay, which is a historic suburb of the Old Town. Your guide will confirm the exact meeting point when you book.

Is this tour physically demanding?

It involves walking through the Old Town on uneven medieval streets with some stairs (notably the Jesuit church staircase). It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy. Moderate fitness is expected.