Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones and Lokrum Island Walking Tour

Dubrovnik supplied the walls, cliffs, courtyards, and sea views for King’s Landing, and this three-hour tour connects the best-known filming places in one outing. You’ll begin at Fort St. Lawrence, walk through the Old Town, and finish with a boat trip to Lokrum Island, where more Game of Thrones scenes were filmed.

I like the clear mix of television and real history, especially the chance to compare scene photos with the actual locations. I also like that a licensed guide such as Andreja or Aleksandra can explain both the show and Dubrovnik’s past, rather than simply pointing at a doorway and naming an episode.

The main catch is cost. The tour price is listed around $41, or €35 in the detailed payment information, but Fort St. Lawrence and the Lokrum boat and entrance fee are extra. For an adult, the full outing may come to about €80, and bad weather can prevent the island visit.

Key points before you book

• Fort St. Lawrence begins the story: See one of Dubrovnik’s best-preserved fortifications and look back toward the Old Town and sea.
• The Old Town includes the Walk of Shame: Your guide takes you to the city filming sites and uses a book of scene photos for comparison.
• Lokrum adds the most variety: A short boat ride leads to a green island with its own Game of Thrones locations.
• The extra fees matter: The fort ticket is €15 in 2024, while Lokrum admission and the return boat are listed at €27 to €30 for adults.
• The guide makes the difference: English is the tour language, and licensed guides can answer questions about filming and local history.
• Heat and footing deserve attention: Bring water, sun protection, and comfortable shoes. The tour is not suited to people with mobility, heart, blood-pressure, or fitness concerns.

Why Dubrovnik makes such a convincing King’s Landing

Dubrovnik works on screen because it already looks like a fortified medieval capital. Its stone walls rise above the Adriatic, narrow lanes fold into one another, and the sea is visible from many of the city’s high points.

This tour gives you a useful way to read the city. Instead of seeing only a beautiful walled town, you begin to notice how a fort, stairway, gate, or harbor can be turned into a royal setting with the right camera angle.

That is the real value of a location tour. The show is the hook, but Dubrovnik itself is the larger subject. You get television trivia, views, and a basic introduction to the city’s defensive past in the same three hours.

A licensed English-speaking guide leads the group. The supplied details identify guides including Andreja and Aleksandra, so your exact guide depends on the date and departure. One important point is that the tour is conducted in English. Aleksandra was able to make the visit understandable for a guest whose English was not perfect, but this is still not a French-language tour by default.

Starting at Fort St. Lawrence

Meet the Dubrovnik Walks team near the Pile Bus Stop and taxi drop-off point, just outside the Old Town. Look for the orange umbrellas. This is a practical meeting place because Pile is one of the main arrival points for the historic center.

The first stop is Fort St. Lawrence, also called Lovrijenac. It is one of the most useful places to begin because it gives you a strong visual introduction before the narrow streets begin. From the fort, you can admire the walls, the water, and the position of Dubrovnik’s defenses.

The fort has served as a military prison and is now a popular attraction. Its location above the sea helps explain why filmmakers used it for imposing scenes. The views also give you a better sense of how Dubrovnik was protected, rather than leaving the fort as a simple backdrop for television trivia.

Allow for an extra entrance payment here. The listed 2024 price is €15 per person. The supplied conditions also say that the fee may be covered by a valid Dubrovnik Pass with a 24-hour limit or by City Walls tickets with a 72-hour limit. Check the current terms before relying on either option.

You should expect steps, uneven stone, sun, and some exposure to height. The tour specifically excludes people with mobility impairments, wheelchair users, people afraid of heights, and people with low fitness. That is useful information, not fine print to ignore.

Finding the Walk of Shame in the Old Town

After the fort, the group moves into Dubrovnik’s Old Town for the filming sites. The walking portion takes about 80 minutes according to the schedule, making it the longest section of the land tour.

The Walk of Shame is the best-known stop named in the program. Here, the guide can use photographs from the series to show how the scene looked on screen and how the same place appears in ordinary Dubrovnik life. The photo book is a simple but effective tool. Without it, some locations may look like attractive stone lanes rather than recognizable television sets.

You will visit the other Game of Thrones locations in the Old Town as well, though the supplied details do not name every stop or identify the scenes by episode. That is worth keeping in mind if you want a precise list of filming points before booking. The experience is designed around the guide’s explanations on the day.

I like this part of the tour because it joins a fictional capital to a functioning historic city. Dubrovnik is not a theme park built around the series. People use these lanes, gates, and squares as part of daily life, and the guide can help you see both the production choices and the real setting.

The city portion is also where a good guide matters most. A guide who knows the locations can explain what happened behind the scenes and answer questions about how the series used Dubrovnik. Andreja received especially warm praise for keeping the group comfortable during intense August heat, which is no small task on exposed stone streets.

Taking the boat to Lokrum Island

The final major part of the tour is Lokrum Island, reached by a short boat ride from Dubrovnik. Lokrum is described as a green island close to the city, and it changes the feel of the outing. After forts and tight Old Town streets, you get open space, vegetation, and views across the water.

Lokrum had a specific role in Game of Thrones, and the guide points out its filming landmarks. The island section is not just an add-on for fans. It gives the tour a different setting and makes the three-hour route feel broader than a standard Old Town walk.

You need to plan for a separate payment. The information supplied lists the return boat and island admission at €27 in one place and €30 for adults in another, with €5 for children aged 5 to 17. Since prices can change and the figures are not fully consistent, confirm the current adult rate when booking. The important point is that Lokrum is not included in the tour fee.

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, water, and a towel. Beachwear is also listed among the suggested items, which tells you that the island portion can suit people who want time near the water. The schedule gives this section about one hour, so do not expect a full island day or a long independent visit.

Weather can change the plan. One scheduled visit could not go to Lokrum because of bad weather, so the guide arranged an alternative ending in the Old Town. That is a sensible backup, but it means you should not book this tour solely for the island unless you are comfortable with that risk.

How the three-hour schedule works

The timing is divided into roughly 40 minutes at the first stop, 80 minutes in the Old Town, and one hour on Lokrum. Those figures add up to three hours, but the boat schedule and weather can affect the pace.

The route moves steadily. You should wear comfortable shoes and avoid treating this as a slow, flexible photo walk. There are fort steps, stone streets, and the movement between city and island to manage.

The short duration is a strength if you have limited time in Dubrovnik. You can fit the tour into a morning or afternoon and still leave room for other sightseeing. It is less suitable if you want long pauses at every location or several hours to explore Lokrum on your own.

The tour begins outside the Old Town at Pile, which also makes it easy to continue exploring the city afterward. Plan your day around the extra fort and island payments, since the headline tour price does not cover all of the outing.

What the guide and photo book add

The guide is not merely there to lead you from one point to another. The stated aim is to explain the series, the filming locations, Dubrovnik’s history, and behind-the-scenes details. That combination is important because some filming places may not look dramatic until you see the angle used on screen.

The scene-photo book helps bridge that gap. You can hold the fictional image beside the real setting and recreate the composition yourself. If you enjoy photography or recognize the show well, this will likely be one of the most useful parts of the tour.

The tour is offered in English. The available comments point to friendly, capable guiding from Andreja and Aleksandra, though the exact guide is not guaranteed. If you need a French-speaking guide, do not assume this departure provides one. The supplied information includes a request for a French-language guide, but English is the stated tour language.

No video recording is allowed. You can bring a camera or phone for still photographs, but respect the stated restriction and follow the guide’s instructions at each location.

The real cost of the experience

The advertised price is $41 per person. The detailed payment information also identifies €35 as the amount paid to Dubrovnik Walks, so currency and current pricing should be checked at the time of booking.

The tour fee covers the guide and walking tour. It does not cover the Fort St. Lawrence entrance or Lokrum admission and boat transportation. The detailed notice puts the complete adult cost at about €80, although the separate Lokrum figures vary between €27 and €30 in the supplied information.

That makes this more expensive than a simple city walk, but the value depends on what you want. You are paying for a licensed guide, a structured route, access to two different settings, and the convenience of linking Dubrovnik with Lokrum in one short outing.

For a dedicated Game of Thrones fan, the cost can make sense because the guide provides context that you would not get from walking past the locations alone. For someone mainly interested in Dubrovnik’s general history, the separate island and fort fees may feel steep, especially if the show is not a major reason for your visit.

Check whether you already have a Dubrovnik Pass or eligible City Walls ticket. The supplied information says these may cover the Fort St. Lawrence admission under specific time limits, which could reduce the added expense.

Heat, clothing, and practical comfort

Dubrovnik can be intensely hot in summer. Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat, and choose shoes that handle stone surfaces comfortably. Andreja helped keep the group at ease during exceptionally hot conditions, but no guide can remove the heat from an exposed fort or Old Town lane.

A towel and beachwear make sense because Lokrum is part of the route. Keep your belongings practical, and carry a credit card plus some cash for the extra costs listed for the fort and island.

The tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with heart problems, people with high or low blood pressure, people with low fitness, people over 70, or anyone with mobility limitations. People who are afraid of heights should also avoid it. These restrictions reflect the fort setting, walking demands, and general physical requirements.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Dubrovnik schedule depends on weather or changing port plans.

Who will get the most from this tour

This is a strong choice for Game of Thrones fans who want more than a list of filming addresses. The photo book, licensed guide, Walk of Shame stop, and Lokrum connection give the show a clear place within the real city.

It also suits first-time visitors who want a quick introduction to Dubrovnik’s fortifications and Old Town. You see the city from the sea-facing fort, walk through the historic center, and then add an island without arranging the pieces yourself.

You may want to skip it if you dislike organized walks, need wheelchair access, have difficulty with steps or heat, or want a full day on Lokrum. It is also a poor fit if the island is your main goal, since weather can force an alternative Old Town ending and the island visit is limited to about an hour.

The mixed practical response to the island plan is worth taking seriously. The alternative Old Town ending can save the day, but it cannot replace Lokrum if you specifically want the boat ride and island locations.

Should you book the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones and Lokrum tour?

Book it if you want a compact, guided route through Dubrovnik’s major Game of Thrones settings and you are comfortable paying the extra entrance and boat fees. The strongest features are the licensed English guide, the scene-photo comparisons, the Walk of Shame, and the change from city fortifications to Lokrum’s greener setting.

Before paying, confirm the current tour price and adult Lokrum fee, then check the weather forecast and your physical comfort with steps, heat, and heights. If those points work for you, this is a well-focused way to connect the fictional King’s Landing with the real Dubrovnik.

FAQ

Where does the tour meet?

Meet near the Pile Bus Stop and taxi drop-off point as you head toward Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Dubrovnik Walks representatives use orange umbrellas.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts three hours. The schedule allows about 40 minutes at Fort St. Lawrence, 80 minutes in the Old Town, and one hour on Lokrum.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The stated tour language is English, with a live English-speaking guide.

Is Fort St. Lawrence included?

No. The Fort St. Lawrence entrance ticket is listed at €15 in 2024. The supplied information says a valid Dubrovnik Pass or eligible City Walls ticket may cover this fee under stated time limits.

Is the Lokrum boat ride included?

No. You must pay separately for the return boat and island admission. The supplied information lists adult prices between €27 and €30, and €5 for children aged 5 to 17.

What is the full cost with entrance fees?

The detailed information states that the total cost with the tour, fort ticket, and Lokrum boat and admission is about €80 per person. The separate Lokrum prices vary in the supplied details, so confirm the current total before booking.

Can the Lokrum visit be canceled by weather?

Yes. Bad weather can prevent the boat trip to Lokrum. In that situation, the guide may arrange an alternative ending in Dubrovnik’s Old Town.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a sun hat, a towel, beachwear, a credit card, and cash.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. It is also not recommended for people with heart problems, high or low blood pressure, low fitness, fear of heights, pregnancy, or people over 70.