Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour + Lokrum & Iron Throne option
Description
On this Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik you’ll visit the best sites where King's Landing scenes were filmed. You may even hear stories and gossip from behind the scenes as some of the tour guides were Game of Thrones extras and stand-ins.
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Itinerary
Our Game of Thrones tours starts next to the Large Onofrio's Fountain inside the Old Town (next to the Hard Rock Cafe) where you will meet our representative holding a red umbrella with Dubrovnik Walking Tours sign. After group assembles our guide will introduce him/herself and off we go to a 2hour adventure visiting places from our favorite TV show.
From the meeting point we start our walk towards the West entrance to the Old Town; Pile Gate. Here we will look at some of the scenes from Season 2 & 3. Namely, scenes when the royal procession including King Joffrey is subjected to the jeers of the starving crowds. Joffrey ordering his outnumbered personal guard to execute the entire crowd, sparking off a city riot and the return of Jaime Lannister to the city with Brienne of Tarth. No one from the crowd recognizes Jaime while he slips into the city incognito.
The path leading under Pile Gate drawbridge gets you to the docks of King’s Landing. Visit the beach where the royal entourage including King Joffrey, Queen Cersei Lannister, Tyrion and Sansa Stark are at the docks seeing off Princess Myrcella to Dorne, where the Gold Cloaks were ordered to kill all of King Robert Baratheon’s bastards or where Tyrion goes to the city walls (Fort Bokar) with Lord Varys to discuss strategy to win the battle of Blackwater Bay.
On the way to the steep staircase to the Red Keep, we stop at one of the piers of Dubrovnik western bay. This location doubles for some of the Blackwater Bay and the wildfire scenes in the show. Also, it was used for shots of Sansa and Shae when they were talking on the pier about ships and places ahead before Petyr Baelish (Littlefinger) shows up to tell Sansa on how he’s planning to get her out of King’s Landing and back to her family.
Fort Lovrijenac doubles as the Red Keep; a castle that overlooks the Blackwater Bay on in King’s Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms. It contains the Great Hall, a massive throne room where the Iron Throne is situated and is the home of the King or Queen. Dubrovnik’s monumental fortress St. Lawrence (Lovrijenac) was used a set for filming multiple scenes depicting quarters and exterior of the Red Keep including the Purple Wedding, tourney on King Joffrey’s name day, etc.
Following the descend ack to Old Town the tour takes you through the streets of King’s Landing where Rebellion versus Joffrey took place after he ordered his personal guard to execute the entire crowd. Find the location of scenes following the events of the Purple wedding, with Sansa fleeing to a ship off the coast, Jamie’s return to King’s Landing after his imprisonment, scenes of Littlefinger’s brothel and place where Tyrion speaks with Prince Oberyn Martell, the Red Viper of Dorne who came to seek revenge.
We come to the place of the infamous Walk Of Shame; which is the highlight of every Game of Thrones walking tour. In Westeros, it is a public ritual of punishment and penance in the Faith of the Seven. A confessed sinner walks a certain distance stripped of all clothing, exposed to the eyes and mockery of the population. After a time imprisoned, Queen Cersei confesses to having committed adultery. As she walks naked, she is accompanied by a Septa, repeatedly crying out “Shame!” and ringing a bell to attract people’s attention. The best photo opportunity.
From here the ferry is leaving to Lokrum Island.
Upgrade your experience by continuing beyond the city to Lokrum Island, a lush natural retreat used as the setting for Qarth in Season 2. This option includes all locations from the 2-hour tour, followed by a ferry ride to Lokrum, where you’ll visit Dubrovnik’s official Iron Throne and hear how the island was transformed for filming.
The tour ends with a visit to the Benedictine monastery on Lokrum Island, where visitors will have the opportunity to take photos on the Iron Throne
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Reviews(5,083)
The walking tour was great, and Duro was a wonderful tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable. We were provided with headsets, which was helpful, but there were times when it was still very difficult to hear him. At times he seemed to be speaking too softly or not directly into the microphone, and if he got too far ahead of the group, it became even harder to hear. That would be my only recommendation for improvement. Also, be aware that the entrance fees for the fort and Lokrum Island are not included and have to be paid separately. It was extremely hot when we went, so definitely bring plenty of water and be prepared for the heat. Overall, we really enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with Duro!
We did this tour on our first day in Dubrovnik. It was a perfect way to see the layout of Old Town while enjoying the filming locations from GOT. Eddie was a great tour guide! He shared lots of great info and his sense of humor made it extra fun!
Our tour guide Edi was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. He also told us stories about the locals during filming which added to the experience.
Was very interesting to hear about all the different locations for specific scenes, what was cgi and what wasnt and some info about Dubrovnik itself. Highlight was finishing on Lokrum Island
This was a brilliant Tour. Our tour guide was very helpful. We took the tour slowly and stopped for drinks if need be with it being so hot. The trip over to Lokrum Island was very good. I would highly recommend this trip.
Wow! If you were a Game of Thrones fan, this is such a sensational way to experience the city and see all of the incredible scenes and get the background and the history!
josip was really nice, and the tour was educational both on game of thrones and the history as well ! you get to see a lot of the main dubrovnik attractions, and i liked the emphasis on how game of thrones and tourism generally have affected dubrovnik. the lokrum island part was great as well, don’t skip it!
Joseph is an exceptionally experienced tour guide whose deep knowledge of both Game of Thrones and local history made the entire experience worth every penny. He kept our comfortably sized group safe in the sun, maintained a fantastic atmosphere, and took the time to answer every question without ever making the tour feel rushed. Filled with fascinating backstage insights, it was a thoroughly enjoyable visit that I’d highly recommend for adults, though it might not be the best fit for families with small children.
Our guide Josip was very knowledgeable about Dubrovnik history as well as GOT lore. Before booking this trip, just make sure that you’re in decent shape to climb lots of hot stairs.
Our Game of Thrones walking tour in Dubrovnik was the absolute highlight of our trip, all thanks to our incredible guide! Their passion for the show was completely infectious.Instead of just pointing at buildings, our guide carried a binder of scene screenshots, expertly matching the real-world spots to the exact moments on screen. We visited all the iconic locations, including Fort Lovrijenac (The Red Keep), the Jesuit Stairs (the Walk of Shame), and Blackwater Bay.What made this tour truly special were the insider, behind-the-scenes production secrets and stories about what it was like for local Croatians during filming. On top of the fantasy lore, our guide smoothly wove in the fascinating real history of the Dubrovnik Republic, which was just as dramatic as Westeros!They knew all the best angles for photos, gave us excellent local restaurant recommendations to avoid tourist traps, and never made us feel rushed. Whether you are a die-hard fan or traveling with one, do not skip this tour!
