Dubrovnik turns into a Game of Thrones map. I love the Game of Thrones scene comparisons—your guide pairs show moments with the real street or wall you’re standing on. I also love that you can go beyond the usual Old Town hits with the Lokrum Island option, including an official Iron Throne photo and time to cool off by the sea.

Guides (many are longtime insiders, like Darko and Alex, based on past groups) don’t just point. They help you understand why certain spots worked on camera—then you get the views and the city context that make Dubrovnik worth visiting even if you’re not chasing dragons.

One thing to plan for: this is a stairs-heavy walk, and the Lokrum and fortress entries are extra on the day, so check your add-ons before you assume everything is included.

Key Things to Know Before You Go

• Show-to-location scene matching as you walk, so iconic shots click fast
• Old Town filming highlights plus the less obvious corners that most self-guided walks miss
• Lovrjenac Fortress viewpoints that add real Dubrovnik payoff beyond GoT props
• Lokrum Island add-on option with ferry time and free time after the tour
• Official Iron Throne photo only with Lokrum, not the Old Town replica
• A lot of steps (about 10 flights), so comfy shoes matter

Price and Value: What Your $24 Ticket Really Buys

This tour is priced at $24.19 per person, which is honestly a solid deal for a guided walking format through Dubrovnik’s core. The key is understanding the split between what you’re paying for and what you’ll pay for on site.

Your ticket covers a licensed English-speaking guide and the walk linking filming locations together, plus the digital/mobile ticket. If you choose the Lokrum option, you also get the photo on an official Iron Throne in the monastery’s throne room. That’s the one part people usually miss: Dubrovnik has a replica Iron Throne in Old Town, but the Lokrum photo is tied to the real throne set for the island experience.

What is not included depends on which stops you pick:

• Lokrum Island option: admission and round-trip ferry are extra on the spot. Adults pay €30, and kids ages 5–17 pay €5. (Some Dubrovnik passes can reduce this cost, based on what’s listed for your pass.)
• Lovrjenac Fortress: entry is extra on the spot. It’s €15 per person, and that ticket can credit €15 off City Walls if you visit within 72 hours. If you already hold the right Dubrovnik Pass coverage, entry may be covered.

So the value math looks like this: if you want the best GoT hits and the Lokrum payoff, factor in those add-on entrances. If you only want the walking tour and don’t care about Lokrum, your base price is the bargain.

Where It Starts in Dubrovnik and How the Walk Is Structured

You’ll meet at the City of Dubrovnik Tourist Board, Brsalje ul. 5, 20000 Dubrovnik. This is in a practical spot close to public transport, which helps if you’re arriving from the ferry port, your hotel area, or another stop in town.

The tour itself runs about 2 to 3 hours, which is a big reason this works. You get enough time to walk meaningful distances, hit major filming spots, and still leave the day flexible for your own Old Town wander after.

There’s also a group size ceiling of up to 110 people, which can sound intimidating, but the operation is built for crowds. One of the recurring positive notes is that the audio/headset setup (used during the tour) helps people keep up even when the group is large.

Old Town West Harbour: The GoT Factor Starts Before the Main Sights

The walk begins at Dubrovnik West Harbour, one of the major filming zones used for multiple seasons. This stop is short—about 20 minutes—and that makes sense. It’s the warm-up: you’re getting into the show mindset early, then you move toward the Old Town concentration.

This is one of those stops where the real advantage is your guide’s interpretation. Without that show-to-place matching, it’s easy to see a harbor area and think, so what? With the guide, you start connecting the camera work to the physical geography—where the action could be staged, where shots would have been set up, and why this part of Dubrovnik shows up on screen more than you’d expect.

Lovrjenac Fortress: Views That Make the Stairs Worth It

Next comes Lovrjenac Fortress, with about 45 minutes here. It’s not only a series setting—it’s one of Dubrovnik’s best vantage points. From the fortress, you get sweeping views over the Old Town and the Adriatic, which is a rare combo: GoT reference plus actual destination payoff.

The entrance fee for Lovrjenac is extra (€15 per person), and it’s worth planning for in advance. The good part is that you’re not just paying to step inside a building—you’re paying for a guaranteed viewpoint moment. If you only have one walking tour day and you want it to feel worth your energy, this fortress stop does heavy lifting.

The drawback: this is part of the route where people feel the climb. Combined with other stops, you’re looking at roughly 10 flights of stairs across the tour. If you’re someone with knee issues or mobility limits, it’s specifically flagged as not recommended.

Pile Gate and Stradun: Walking the Same Lines as the Camera

After the fortress viewpoints, you move into the Old Town core with quick, efficient photo-and-story stops.

• Pile Gate (about 10 minutes): This is the main western entrance to Dubrovnik’s Old Town. It’s one of the best places to start orienting yourself, because the city layout makes more sense once you’ve passed through the gate.
• Stradun (about 10 minutes): Dubrovnik’s main street. This is where you get the classic Old Town feel, wide enough for the group to move, and full of that historic city rhythm.

These stops work best when you treat them like orientation plus atmosphere. Even if GoT is the main reason you booked, Stradun is the reminder that Dubrovnik is more than a filming backdrop. It’s a living, walkable city with real streets you’ll want to come back to once the tour ends.

Jesuit Staircase: The Most Memorable Scene-Match Stop

Then comes the stop many people think about first: the Jesuit Staircase. It’s associated with one of the show’s most recognizable walk moments, often described as the Cersei walk of shame location. The stop lasts around 15 minutes, and that’s enough time for the scene comparison and a few quick photos.

This is also a good example of why a guided tour beats a DIY list. Staircases in Dubrovnik are dramatic, but they can blur together if you’re rushing. With a guide showing the specific show frame as you stand there, the staircase stops being just pretty stone steps and becomes a real piece of set logic.

West Harbour to Veliki Muo: The Transition to Lokrum

After you finish the Old Town filming highlights, you reach Veliki Muo (about 10 minutes). This is where the ferry route starts for Lokrum Island. If you choose the island option, this is your point of “wrap up the city filming, then switch to island mode.”

Veliki Muo is not a long stop. Think of it as logistics you don’t want to mess up. When the ferry comes, you’re ready to go.

Lokrum Island Option: Qarth, the Iron Throne Photo, and Real Break Time

This is the part that turns a fun walking tour into a day that feels like a complete GoT outing.

Lokrum Island is described as a beautiful escape just off Dubrovnik, and it’s tied to Qarth in the show. Most importantly for fans, Lokrum includes the Benedictine Monastery throne room, where you can take a photo on an official Iron Throne. That’s the moment people usually rave about, because it’s not a souvenir replica moment. It’s the actual official throne photo setup connected to the Lokrum visit.

The Lokrum option includes:

• Ferry crossing time: about 15 minutes
• Ferry frequency: roughly every half hour to an hour, depending on the season
• Time on the island afterward: you can explore nature and take your break in peace

What you can do once you’re there (time permitting) includes swimming and hiking, plus rockier cliffside areas where people like to jump in from the water’s edge. There are also restaurants and bars, so you can easily grab lunch without rushing back to the city.

One smart note: the whole point of the Lokrum add-on is that it comes with free time after the tour. Don’t treat it like a rushed stop. It’s your cooling-down phase after Dubrovnik’s heat and steps.

And yes, weather can affect the ferry. If the boat can’t run due to conditions, it’s designed to be handled with a refund of the additional fee, based on how the tour is described as working in those situations.

Practical Tips That Make This Tour Feel Easy

If you do just a few things right, you’ll enjoy the day more and stress less.

Bring water and sun protection. This tour can run in very hot conditions in peak months, and you’ll be climbing stairs. A cap, sunglasses, and a bottle you’ll actually refill help.

Wear shoes with grip. Dubrovnik’s Old Town is charming, but stone can be slick, especially after shade and sun shifts. Comfort matters because the route includes a lot of steps.

Get your photos ready early. The tour is structured in short blocks at key spots. You won’t have unlimited time to frame every shot, so be ready before the group moves on.

Use the Dubrovnik Pass strategy if you already plan to see walls and fort zones. The fortress entry fee is €15, and that ticket can credit €15 off City Walls if you go within 72 hours. Even better, the info says some Dubrovnik Pass options can cover fortress entry and offer discounts—so you may get better value by buying the pass that matches your itinerary rather than paying each entrance separately.

Don’t assume everything is included just because it’s a single price. The negative feedback you might worry about comes from people who saw the base tour price and missed the explicit add-on fees. To avoid that, look at two things before you book: Lokrum costs and Lovrjenac costs.

Who This Tour Is Best For (and Who Should Skip It)

This experience fits best if you want:

• a guided route through Dubrovnik that’s built around filming locations,
• show-to-location matching so you understand what you’re seeing,
• and a chance to add Lokrum for a slower, scenic follow-up.

It’s a strong pick for true GoT fans, but it also works for people who just love Dubrovnik history and views. The guide format helps even non-fans, because you’re still learning what makes each place important in the city.

Skip or adjust if:

• stairs are a major problem for you (the tour isn’t recommended for mobility issues),
• you’re only interested in Old Town and don’t want the Lokrum add-on (you can still enjoy it, but budgeting becomes simpler if you don’t add island fees),
• or you’re traveling on a tight timetable where extra ferry/island time could complicate plans.

Should You Book the Dubrovnik Epic GoT Tour With Lokrum?

I’d book this if you want a fast, guided GoT hit list that also leaves room for real Dubrovnik views. The scene comparisons and the fact that you can take the official Iron Throne photo on Lokrum are the two biggest “only on this tour” advantages.

If you hate stairs, arrive unprepared for extra fees, or you’re hoping everything is included beyond the guide, then it’s not the right match. But if you go in with the right expectations—water, comfy shoes, and a budget for Lovrjenac/Lokrum—the tour is one of the most efficient ways to turn Dubrovnik into a map you recognize from the show.

FAQ

How long is the Dubrovnik Epic Game of Thrones Tour?

It runs about 2 to 3 hours.

Where does the tour meet?

The meeting point is at the City of Dubrovnik Tourist Board, Brsalje ul. 5, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Is Lokrum Island included in the base tour price?

No. Lokrum Island is an option, and the admission fee (including round-trip ferry and island admission) is paid on the spot.

What extra fees should I expect?

Lokrum option costs €30 for adults and €5 for kids age 5–17, paid on site. Lovrjenac Fortress entry is €15 per person, also paid on site.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, the tour is offered in English.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

It requires moderate physical fitness and includes a lot of stairs (about 10 flights). It is not recommended for people with mobility issues.