Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Tour, Fort Lovrijenac & Iron Throne

Fort Lovrijenac & the Iron Throne: Where Dubrovnik Became King's Landing

You walk through Dubrovnik's Old Town with a licensed guide, visiting Fort Lovrijenac and the street where Cersei's Walk of Shame was filmed, then take a ferry to Lokrum Island to photograph yourself on the official Iron Throne. The tour lasts three hours total. Afterward, you can stay on the island to swim, eat, or hike, or head straight back to the mainland. No need to arrange transport or figure out which locations were actually used. The guide handles both.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Fort Lovrijenac45m
2. Pile Gate10m
3. Stradun10m
4. Sveti Jakov Beach10m
5. Lokrum Island30m

Game of Thrones filming locations tour

• Visit Fort Lovrijenac fortress
• Explore Pile Gate entrance
• Walk Cersei's Walk of Shame
• Stroll along Stradun main street
• Go to Sveti Jakov Beach ferry
• Take ferry to Lokrum Island
• See Qarth filming spots on Lokrum
• Photo on official Iron Throne
• Relax, swim, or hike on Lokrum

The experience

The stone ramparts of Fort Lovrijenac rise from the sea like a fortress that could only exist in a fantasy. You're standing outside the Pile Gate, the western entrance to Dubrovnik's Old Town, and your guide is already pointing out where the Red Keep was filmed: that imposing structure across the water that held some of the show's most brutal scenes. The walk ahead covers three hours and moves through the narrow streets where Cersei walked barefoot in one of television's most unforgettable moments, then down to Stradun, the main street that doubled as King's Landing itself. It's the kind of place where you can't help but see the show layered over the real city, which is exactly the point.

After the Old Town section, you head to Sveti Jakov Beach for the ferry to Lokrum Island. A fifteen-minute crossing that takes you to where Qarth, the distant city of magic and intrigue, was filmed. The island itself is small and green, with the Benedictine Monastery at its center. Inside, in a room that feels both ordinary and surreal, sits the official HBO Iron Throne. You get your photo on it, and then the tour ends, but here's the thing: you don't have to leave. The island has restaurants, bars, swimming spots, hiking trails, and cliffs for diving if you're that kind of person. Some people stay for an hour, some for the afternoon. The ferry runs every thirty minutes to an hour depending on the season, so there's no rush back to the mainland.

The guide is licensed and knows both the show's production history and Dubrovnik's actual medieval past, so you're not just hearing fan trivia. You're getting real context about why these locations worked for filming and what they meant to the city before the cameras arrived. The walk includes roughly ten flights of stairs along the way, and sturdy shoes matter because the Old Town's streets are stone and uneven. If three hours feels like too much, there's a two-hour version that skips Lokrum entirely, or a ninety-minute super saver option that covers the top sites without the island ferry.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town with a licensed professional guide, visits to Fort Lovrijenac and major Game of Thrones filming locations including Cersei's Walk of Shame and Stradun, a ferry ride to Lokrum Island, and a photo opportunity on the official HBO Iron Throne in the Benedictine Monastery. If you choose the Lokrum option, you can stay on the island afterward to swim, hike, have lunch, or relax before taking the ferry back.

Options for this experience

5 options

1.5-hour Super Saver tourGuide in English · 14:00Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. This tour skips Lokrum Island and Fort Lovrijenac and covers only the stops that carry no additional charge.

2-hour tour (without Lokrum)Guide in English · 09:30, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:30Lasts 2 hours. Covers filming locations in and around the Old Town and Fort Lovrjenac (extra fee applies), but does not include Lokrum Island.

2-hour German tour (without Lokrum)09:00 and 10:00Lasts 2 hours. Takes in sites in and around the Old Town plus Fort Lovrijenac (extra fee applies), skipping Lokrum Island. Guide speaks German.

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3-hour tour (Lokrum & Iron Throne)Guide in English · 09:30 and 11:00Lasts 3 hours. Covers filming locations in and around the Old Town, along with Fort Lovrjenac and Lokrum Island (additional fees apply). Led by an official licensed guide.

3-hour German tour (includes Lokrum)09:00Lasts 3 hours. Led by an official licensed guide.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and German

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 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

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see the actual places where Game of Thrones was filmed without spending hours researching which streets and buildings were used. The guide handles both the show's history and the real city, and the Iron Throne photo is the kind of thing you either want or you don't.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, with 5 departure times. In German, at 09:00 and 10:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 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 Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik?

The main tour is three hours, including the ferry to Lokrum Island. A two-hour version covers Old Town and Fort Lovrijenac without the island. A ninety-minute super saver option is also available.

Is the Iron Throne photo included?

Yes, if you choose the three-hour or two-hour tour with Lokrum Island. The official HBO Iron Throne is in the Benedictine Monastery on the island, and a photo opportunity is included.

Can I stay on Lokrum Island after the tour?

Yes. The tour ends on the island, and you can stay as long as you like. The ferry runs every thirty minutes to an hour, so you can swim, hike, eat at the restaurants, or relax before returning to Dubrovnik.

What's included in the tour?

A guided walking tour of Old Town filming sites, Fort Lovrijenac, the ferry to Lokrum Island, and a photo on the Iron Throne (if Lokrum is included). A licensed professional guide leads the tour.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour involves walking on uneven stone streets and approximately ten flights of stairs. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended, and a moderate level of physical fitness is needed.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The ninety-minute super saver tour is wheelchair accessible. The longer tours involve stairs and uneven terrain that are not suitable for wheelchairs.

How do I get to the tour starting point?

The tour begins at the Pile Gate, the main western entrance to Dubrovnik's Old Town. Public transportation options are available nearby.

What should I wear?

Sturdy walking shoes are essential because the Old Town streets are stone and uneven. Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing is recommended for a three-hour walk.