Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Filming Locations & Lokrum Island

Three Hours Chasing King's Landing Through Dubrovnik's Real Streets

You walk through Dubrovnik's Old Town with a licensed guide who shows you Game of Thrones filming locations as you go, spend 30 to 40 minutes at Fort Lovrijenac comparing the show's scenes to the real fort, then take a boat to Lokrum Island for a photo on the Iron Throne. The tour takes three hours and covers the main locations; you pay separately for boat tickets and the fort entrance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Game of Thrones tour and Lokrum island

• Meet at starting point
• Tour introduction and summary
• Visit Fort Lovrijenac filming site
• See famous pier at Pile bay
• Walk the Walk of Shame location
• Explore Dubrovnik Old Town scenes
• Buy boat tickets at old town port
• Boat ride to Lokrum Island
• Explore Lokrum Island filming spots
• Photo at Iron Throne on Lokrum

The Experience

Our guide met us at Sveti Jakov Beach with a worn folder of stills from the show — scenes shot right here, years ago, and she knew exactly which angles matched. She'd point at a stone wall or a corner of the old town and say, "That's where they filmed the Walk of Shame," and suddenly the street you were standing on became the one you'd watched on screen. The tour runs three hours total, and it moves: you're walking through Dubrovnik Old Town first, then spending 30 to 40 minutes at Fort Lovrijenac, where the Red Keep scenes were shot, then taking a 10-minute boat ride out to Lokrum Island to finish at the Iron Throne replica.

Fort Lovrijenac is the real anchor of the Game of Thrones tour. The guide carries a photo book the whole way through so you can hold up the show's version against what's actually in front of you — the bay, the ramparts, the angles they used for Blackwater Bay. It's not a museum or a set; it's a working medieval fort that happened to be perfect for filming, and you're walking the same stones the crew used. The old town itself is dense and narrow, and the guide takes you through to the famous pier in Pile Bay and points out the Walk of Shame location, which is just a street like any other until someone tells you what it was.

After the old town, you walk to the port and buy your own boat ticket — that's not included in the tour price, and neither is the Fort Lovrijenac entrance fee, so budget for both. The boat ride to Lokrum takes ten minutes and the island itself is small enough to walk around. The Iron Throne sits there, and you get a free photo on it, which is the thing most people come for. The island has its own history beyond the show, but the tour focuses on the Game of Thrones connection, so that's where the experience ends.

You'll want decent shoes because the old town is all stone and the fort has uneven steps. The guide is a licensed local who knows the show and the city, and they move at a steady pace — not rushed, but not lingering either. If you're a serious fan, bring your phone charged for photos; if you're just curious about the locations, you'll still get the story of how they used the city and why these particular spots worked for King's Landing.

What’s included

Your three-hour tour includes a professionally licensed local guide, a walking route through Dubrovnik Old Town and the Walk of Shame location, 30 to 40 minutes at Fort Lovrijenac with a photo comparison guide, a 10-minute boat ride to Lokrum Island, and a free photo on the Iron Throne. You'll pay separately for boat tickets and Fort Lovrijenac entrance.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dubrovnik Walks

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see the actual Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik with someone who knows the show and the city — the guide's photo book and the three-hour structure mean you're not wandering and guessing which street was which.

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Top questions

What's included in the tour price?

The licensed guide, the three-hour walking and boat experience, and a free photo on the Iron Throne. Fort entrance and boat tickets are separate.

How long is the boat ride to Lokrum Island?

About 10 minutes from the old town port.

Do I need to buy tickets for Fort Lovrijenac?

Yes, fort entrance is not included. You'll buy your ticket when you arrive at the fort during the tour.

Where do we meet?

At Sveti Jakov Beach, where the guide will gather the group for a brief intro before starting the tour.

How much walking is involved?

The tour covers Dubrovnik Old Town, Fort Lovrijenac (30 to 40 minutes), and Lokrum Island. You'll be on your feet the whole time, so wear comfortable shoes.

Can I skip the boat ride to Lokrum?

The itinerary includes Lokrum Island as the final stop, but you'd need to confirm with the tour operator if you want to end at the old town instead.

Is the Iron Throne photo included?

Yes, you get a free photo on the Iron Throne on Lokrum Island.

What if I'm not a Game of Thrones fan?

The guide covers the filming locations and the show's story, but Lokrum Island and Fort Lovrijenac have their own history beyond the series if you're interested in that angle.