Dubrovnik Walking Tour: City Walls & Fort Lovrijenac

Walk the streets where King's Landing was filmed, then climb the walls that framed every battle.

A 3-hour walking tour of Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town, led by a licensed English-speaking guide. You visit Fort Lovrijenac (the Red Keep), walk the city walls, and explore the streets and alleys where scenes were shot. Entry to the walls and fort are included. An optional upgrade adds a 1.5-hour trip to Trsteno Arboretum, the palace gardens from the show, with round-trip transport and guide commentary.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Pile Gate5m
2. Fort Lovrijenac45m · entry included
3. Dubrovnik Old Town2h
4. Dubrovnik City Walls1h 30m · entry included
5. Trsteno Arboretum1h 25m · entry included

Explore Dubrovnik Game of Thrones sites

• Meet guide at Pile Square
• Visit Lovrijenac Fortress
• Walk through Pile Gate to Old Town
• Tour filming locations in Old Town
• Walk along Dubrovnik city walls
• Optional: Visit Trsteno Arboretum

The experience

Three hours is enough to move through the Old Town's filming locations without rushing. Your guide meets you at Pile Square, outside the city walls, and walks you through the Pile Gate: the western entrance where many scenes opened. From there, the route follows the streets and alleys where the show actually filmed, with your guide pointing out specific moments and explaining what happened in each spot. Fort Lovrijenac, the fortress that stood in for the Red Keep, rises 37 meters above sea level on a cliff outside the walls. The entrance ticket is included, and the views from up there frame the red rooftops and the sea the way the show did.

The city walls themselves are almost 2 kilometers long, built between the 13th and 17th centuries, and reach 25 meters high at some points. Walking them is where you see the scale of the fortification and the landscape the cinematography used. Your guide provides the context, which scenes were filmed where, what the show changed, the behind-the-scenes details fans want to know. Comfortable shoes matter here. The walls are stone and the route has elevation.

If you have more time, the upgrade to Trsteno Arboretum adds a short drive to one of Croatia's oldest arboretums, used as the King's Landing palace gardens in the show. The guide leads you through thousands of trees and exotic plants, explaining how the production used the space and the architecture. Round-trip transport from the Old Town is included in that option. The base tour is 3 hours. The arboretum upgrade extends it to 4.5 hours total.

What’s included

• Licensed English-speaking guide.
• Fort Lovrijenac entrance ticket.
• city walls entrance ticket (on 3-hour and 4.5-hour options).
• walking access to Old Town filming locations.
• round-trip transport to Trsteno Arboretum and guided visit (on the 4.5-hour upgrade only).

Options for this experience

3 options

2-hour tour with a Lovrijenac ticketGuide in English · 10:30A 2-hour guided walking tour themed on 'Game of Thrones', departing at 10:30am, with the Fort Lovrijenac ticket included. The City Walls ticket is not included.

Tour lasting 3 hours, with all tickets coveredGuide in English · 10:30A 3-hour guided walking tour themed on 'Game of Thrones', departing at 10:30am, with entrance tickets for both Lovrijenac Fort and the City Walls included.

3-hour tour and Museums MultipassGuide in English · 10:30A 3-hour guided walking tour themed on 'Game of Thrones', departing at 10:30am, with entrance tickets for both Lovrijenac Fort and the City Walls included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. 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?Choose the 3-hour base tour if you want to see the main filming locations and the city walls without a long time commitment. Add the Trsteno Arboretum upgrade if you have a full afternoon and want to walk the palace gardens where the show filmed the Red Keep's grounds.

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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.

What exactly do I see on the Game of Thrones walking tour in Dubrovnik?

The tour covers filming locations throughout Dubrovnik's Old Town, Fort Lovrijenac (the Red Keep), and the city walls. Your guide takes you to the streets and alleys where scenes were shot, explains which moments were filmed where, and shares behind-the-scenes details about the production. Entry to Fort Lovrijenac and the city walls is included.

How long does the walking tour take and what's the difference between the 3-hour and 4.5-hour options?

The base tour is 3 hours and covers the Old Town, Fort Lovrijenac, and the city walls. The 4.5-hour option adds a guided trip to Trsteno Arboretum, the palace gardens used in the show, with round-trip transport included from the Old Town.

Is the city walls entrance ticket included, or do I pay separately?

City walls entrance is included in the 3-hour tour and the 4.5-hour tour with Trsteno. The 2-hour option includes only the Fort Lovrijenac ticket. City walls entry would be separate if you choose that version.

What is Fort Lovrijenac and why is it important to Game of Thrones fans?

Fort Lovrijenac is the fortress that stood in for the Red Keep in the show. Built in the 11th century on a cliff 37 meters above sea level outside the Old Town walls, it offers views of the red rooftops and sea that match the show's cinematography. Entry is included in all tour options.

Can I visit Trsteno Arboretum on its own, or only as part of the extended tour?

Trsteno Arboretum is available only as an upgrade to the walking tour. The 4.5-hour option includes a guided visit to the arboretum after the Old Town and walls, with round-trip transport provided from Dubrovnik.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Comfortable shoes are highly recommended. The route includes walking through Old Town streets and climbing the city walls, which are stone with elevation changes. A hat is also suggested for sun protection. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.