Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Tour & City Walls with Fort Lovrijenac

Where King's Landing Was Filmed: Dubrovnik's Walls & Fortresses

You meet your guide at Pile Gate, walk through Dubrovnik's Old Town hitting Game of Thrones filming locations, explore Fort Lovrijenac and Fort Bokar, then spend time on the UNESCO City Walls with views across the whole city. Entry to the walls and both fortresses is included, along with a local guide who knows the show's production history and the city's real story. You're back at the cruise port with time to spare before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Pile Gate5m
2. Fort Lovrijenac45m · entry included
3. Dubrovnik Old Town2h
4. Fort Bokarpass by
5. Dubrovnik City Wallspass by
6. Stradun10m

Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik

• Meet in front of Dubravka restaurant
• Walk around Fort Lovrijenac
• Explore Dubrovnik Old Town filming locations
• Pass by Fort Bokar and Minceta Fortress
• See Monument of Poet Ivan Gundulic
• Walk along Stradun street

The experience

Your guide is waiting by Dubravka restaurant near Pile Gate, and within the first minute you realize this isn't a generic walking tour. He points to the stone archway and tells you which scene was shot there, then laughs when you try to spot the CGI additions that aren't there anymore. The Old Town of Dubrovnik doubles as King's Landing in the show, and the streets you're about to walk through are the actual ones where characters plotted, fought, and died on screen. It's strange at first, seeing a place you only knew from television suddenly solid under your feet.

You head straight to Fort Lovrijenac, the fortress that looms over the western edge of the city and served as the Red Keep's exterior. Walking around it takes maybe thirty minutes, and your guide fills you in on which angles the camera crew favored and why. The stone walls are real, the history is real, but the way you see it now is filtered through scenes you've watched. Then it's back into the Old Town itself, moving through Stradun (the main street) and the narrower passages where smaller moments happened. Fort Bokar comes next, another fortress that appears in the show, and by this point you've stopped thinking about the television version and started noticing the actual medieval architecture: the way the light hits the walls at different hours, the wear on the stones, the views out to the Adriatic.

The City Walls entrance is included, and this is where the tour opens up. You walk the full circuit, it's about 2 kilometers around, and the walls give you the whole picture of Dubrovnik at once: the red-tiled roofs, the harbor, the islands beyond. Your guide points out where specific scenes were filmed from up there, but honestly, the view itself is the main event. The walk takes a couple of hours depending on pace and how many times you stop to take photos. Comfortable shoes matter here. The stones are uneven and there's sun exposure, so a hat is worth bringing.

The whole excursion runs four hours or longer, which is why the timing works for cruise passengers. You're back at the port with buffer time before the ship leaves. If you want to add Trsteno Arboretum (the palace gardens location) as an upgrade, that extends the day, but the core tour hits the main Game of Thrones spots and gives you the actual city underneath the show. Your guide is local, so he knows which streets are quietest in the morning and where the crowds build up by afternoon.

What’s included

Your day includes meeting your local guide at Pile Gate near Dubravka restaurant, walking through Dubrovnik's Old Town to see Game of Thrones filming locations, entry to Fort Lovrijenac and the UNESCO City Walls, a walk around Fort Bokar, and time on the walls circuit with views across the city and harbor. The Shore Excursion Guarantee is included to ensure you return to the port on time.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Elite Travel LTD

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a Game of Thrones fan docking at Dubrovnik and want the main filming locations plus the actual medieval city without arranging transport or tickets separately: the fixed timing and included entries are what make a full tour possible in a port day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years); Infant (under 7): 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 shore excursion?

The core tour runs approximately four hours. If you add Trsteno Arboretum, it extends longer.

What's included in the price?

City Walls entrance, Fort Lovrijenac entrance, and a local guide. Trsteno Arboretum is an optional upgrade.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

It's suitable for all fitness levels, but the City Walls walk involves uneven stone surfaces and some elevation. Comfortable shoes and a hat are recommended.

Will I have time to get back to the ship?

Yes, the tour is timed for cruise passengers and returns with buffer time before departure. The Shore Excursion Guarantee covers this.

Is public transport available if I want to explore on my own?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby if you want to extend your time or explore beyond the guided stops.

Which Game of Thrones scenes were filmed in Dubrovnik?

King's Landing scenes, including Red Keep exteriors (Fort Lovrijenac), city streets, and fortress locations. Your guide will point out specific filming locations throughout the Old Town.