Westeros looks different in real streets. This Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour strings together a walking route, a car route, and a short ferry ride so you can compare show screenshots with the real places that inspired them. I especially love the guided screenshot comparisons and the chance to sit on the Iron Throne for a photo. The main drawback is the pace and time on your feet, plus a boat segment—so it’s not a great fit if you have back trouble or get seasick.

You start near Pile Gate, then you bounce between Old Town landmarks and the wider Dubrovnik area, with multiple entry sites included. You can also do it as one 7-hour day or split the parts across separate days if you want a less intense schedule.

Key Things I’d Bet You’ll Remember

• Three transport modes in one package: walking, car, and a ferry cruise
• Screenshot book comparisons so you can see what changed from Westeros to Dubrovnik
• Lokrum’s Qarth garden stops plus a Benedictine monastery visit and an Iron Throne photo moment
• Trsteno Arboretum for the garden scenes used for King’s Landing feel
• Belvedere hotel ruins tied to the Mountain vs Oberyn Martell battle scene

From Pile Gate To Westeros: Start Point And How The Day Moves

The meeting point is simple: near Pile Gate, at the West Entrance to the Old Town, by the Amerling fountain next to Dubravka restaurant. It’s a good choice because Pile Gate is the gateway you’ll likely use anyway to explore Dubrovnik’s Old Town on your own.

This experience is built as either one full 7-hour day or a split plan across separate days, depending on how you want to pace your trip. That matters because Dubrovnik is compact but not flat—some streets can feel steep, and you’ll want enough energy left for the views later.

One more practical note: you’ll want comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes, and you can’t bring luggage or large bags. If you’re coming from a hotel outside the Old Town, plan to travel light so you don’t spend the day juggling things instead of enjoying the stops.

The 2-Hour Walk Around Old Town: Red Keep, Blackwater Bay, and the Walk of Shame

The day starts with a 2-hour walking tour focused on the most recognizable Dubrovnik Game of Thrones backdrops. You’ll hit filming locations tied to the Red Keep, Blackwater Bay, and the infamous Walk of Shame. Expect a route that weaves through Dubrovnik’s famous landmarks rather than a single straight shot, because that’s how you start to see the “Westeros overlay” take shape.

A key detail: you’ll also include entry to St. Lawrence Fortress. That’s not just a ticket stop. The fortress helps you understand why Dubrovnik’s fortifications look the way they do on screen—stone, angles, and the way the city hugs the coast.

Your guide brings the show into focus with behind-the-scenes context. You’ll hear facts about shooting and actors, plus spicy production details when appropriate. The vibe, based on what people highlight in guide feedback, tends to be lively and fast-moving—exactly what you want when the goal is to match screenshots to real places in a short time window.

What to watch out for: this portion is a walking tour, and the tour as a whole isn’t positioned as easy-going sightseeing. It’s not suitable for people with back problems, and if you’re someone who tires quickly on uneven stone and curving Old Town streets, you’ll feel it.

Ferry To Lokrum: Qarth Gardens, Villa Seherezada Views, and the Iron Throne Photo

Next comes the shift from Dubrovnik’s stone streets to water and island views. You board a ferry for a 15-minute boat ride to Lokrum. Even though the ride is short, this is still a boat segment—so if you’re prone to seasickness, you’ll likely want to think twice.

On the water, you’ll take in the view of Villa Seherezada, which is where Tyrion spent much of his time conspiring on the balcony. That detail is the kind of guide-led context that makes the whole thing click. You don’t just see a coastline—you understand why a specific angle mattered to the story.

Once you arrive on Lokrum, you’ll walk through gardens used for Qarth. This part is especially fun for GoT fans because Qarth’s look on screen is all about atmosphere—contrasts, symmetry, and the feeling of being somewhere unreal. Lokrum’s gardens bring that idea closer to something you can stand inside and photograph.

Then you visit a Benedictine Monastery where you’ll hear the fictional history of Westeros tied to the stop. It’s one of those moments where the tour blends real-world architecture and the story’s made-up mythology, and you get to connect them with a guide telling you how the production borrowed the vibe.

And yes, there’s the big photo moment: you can take a picture on the Iron Throne. This is one of the most practical souvenirs from the day because it’s built into the experience, not a separate hunt. If you want a memorable shot without planning your own photo session, this part does that job.

You’ll also get free time to explore Lokrum at your own pace and return by boat when you’re ready. That “choose your tempo” time is useful if you want extra photos, a slower walk, or a short pause to recover from the day’s earlier walking.

Trsteno Arboretum and King’s Landing Gardens: The Green Stops That Matter

After Lokrum, the tour switches to a car segment and heads toward Trsteno Arboretum. This is included (entry fee is part of the package), and it’s worth it even if you’re not chasing Game of Thrones. Trsteno is described as the oldest botanical garden in the world, and the stop gives you a sense of how real landscapes can carry the story’s garden atmosphere.

In GoT terms, this is where you connect to the King’s Landing feeling. The arboretum was used for many garden scenes, so your guide can point out the differences between what you saw in the show and what’s actually there. That screenshot-comparison approach—using a guide’s book with show frames—turns the gardens into something more than background. You’re learning how filming choices become recognizable set dressing.

Your car tour also includes a stop at an abandoned hotel called Belvedere. This is tied to the epic battle between the Mountain and Oberyn Martell. If you care about the show’s action beats, this is the kind of site stop that feels more like a story checkpoint than a random roadside photo.

Finally, you end on the King’s Road area for a panoramic view over Dubrovnik’s Old Town. This is the “save the best view for later” structure the day uses. By the time you reach the overlook, you’re tired in the good way—ready for a wide shot where everything looks sharp and cinematic.

Getting Your Best Iron Throne Shot (Without Stress)

That Iron Throne photo is the kind of thing you’ll only get if you treat it like a timed stop. Here’s how I’d approach it so you don’t spend your Lokrum time rushing:

Plan for a quick change of pace the moment you arrive. If there’s a queue or more people taking photos, you’ll want to swap between composing your shot and letting others have their turn—this keeps the moment smooth for everyone and reduces your waiting time.

Use the moment for at least two angles: a straight-on throne shot and a slightly angled profile shot where you can capture the setting too. The tour’s emphasis on comparing show vs real-life pairs nicely with a photo that includes some surrounding context, not just the prop.

If you’re traveling with a group photo in mind, decide who needs to be where before you start shooting. Lokrum gives you free time afterward, so you can always do another pass for extra photos once the main throne moment is done.

Price and Value: What $294 Buys You in Dubrovnik Time

At $294 per person for a 7-hour experience, the real question is what you’re getting that you can’t easily reproduce on your own.

First, you’re not just buying a guide. You’re buying guided access across multiple areas of Dubrovnik that otherwise take time to piece together: a walking route in the Old Town, a ferry to Lokrum, and a car route to Trsteno Arboretum and additional filming spots. That matters because in Dubrovnik, time is often the limiting factor—not curiosity.

Second, your price includes several entry components: St. Lawrence Fortress, Trsteno Arboretum, Lokrum’s National Reserve, and the round trip boat ticket to Lokrum. When you add those costs up, the ticket stops feeling like “just transport” and starts looking like “a packed day with the important doors already open.”

Third, the tour leans hard into the show’s visual language. The guide having a book with screenshots means you’re comparing reality to fiction in real time, not hunting for scenes afterward. That’s a value point for GoT fans who want their effort focused on matching details rather than doing extra research while tired.

Finally, guide quality shows up in the feedback. People specifically praise guides Mikki and Dorotea for deep GoT and Dubrovnik knowledge, plus a friendly, funny style that keeps the tour moving. For a day that runs across walking and water, having guides who can keep energy up is not a small thing.

Who Should Book This Tour (And Who Should Skip It)

This is best for GoT fans who want an organized “Westeros to Dubrovnik” comparison day with minimal planning. It’s also ideal if you like variety: walking, cruising, and car stops rather than one long bus ride or one tight Old Town loop.

It’s not suitable for:

• People with back problems
• People with mobility impairments
• People prone to seasickness

If you’re deciding between a split schedule and a single packed day, think about your stamina. Splitting the tour across days can make the walking and viewing feel less like a checklist and more like actual sightseeing.

Families can ask for infant seats (if advised during booking). And since food and drink aren’t included, you’ll want to plan your own breaks rather than counting on snacks being part of the tour flow.

My Booking Checklist Before You Go (So You Enjoy It More)

Bring comfortable shoes because Dubrovnik’s stone streets and scenic lookouts add up fast. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, since you’re switching between walking and transport several times.

Travel light. Large luggage or bags aren’t allowed, which makes sense given the walking segments and the ferry portion.

If you want the best photos, treat it like a camera day: be ready at the key moments and don’t plan on stopping to compose for long stretches every time you see something interesting. The tour moves for a reason—it’s built to hit enough GoT locations to make the comparisons meaningful.

Also, since food and drink aren’t included, plan when you’ll eat. Dubrovnik’s Old Town can be crowded and timing slips quickly, so it’s worth thinking ahead rather than winging it.

Should You Book This Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Walking, Car and Boat Tour?

Book it if you want a one-day (or split-day) way to connect Red Keep, Blackwater Bay, Qarth, and King’s Landing visuals to real Dubrovnik locations, with a guide doing the hard work of pointing out what matches and what doesn’t. The included fortress entry, arboretum entry, Lokrum reserve time, and ferry ticket make it a strong value for a guided multi-stop experience.

Skip it if you know you struggle with long walking or uneven terrain, or if a boat ride can ruin your day. This tour is designed for movement, not for slow, sit-down sightseeing.

If you’re a true GoT fan who loves detail and wants your Dubrovnik photos to feel connected to the scenes you remember, this is the kind of tour that turns “I saw it” into “I recognized it.”

FAQ

How long is the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones walking, car and boat tour?

The total duration is 7 hours.

Where does the tour start?

You meet near Pile Gate at the West Entrance to the Old Town, by the Amerling fountain next to Dubravka restaurant.

Is the tour guided and in English?

Yes. The tour includes a live guide and is offered in English.

Do I take a boat during the tour?

Yes. There is a ferry ride to Lokrum with a 15-minute boat segment.

What Game of Thrones filming locations does the tour focus on?

It includes filming locations tied to the Red Keep, Blackwater Bay, Qarth, and King’s Landing, plus stops connected to the Walk of Shame.

Can I do the tour parts on separate days?

Yes. The walking, boat, and car portions can be taken on separate days if you want to split the experience.

Are entry fees included?

Entry fees are included for St. Lawrence Fortress and Trsteno Arboretum, and there is also an entry fee for the National Reserve on Lokrum.

Is the Iron Throne included in the experience?

Yes. You can take your photo on the Iron Throne during the Lokrum portion.

Is food and drink included?

No. Food and drink are not included, so you’ll want to plan for your own meals and snacks.