Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones Tour + Iron Throne Photo (Small Group)

Dubrovnik’s stone lanes and sea-facing walls supplied some of the most memorable settings for Game of Thrones. This tour gives you the screen locations, but its better feature is the local view: you hear what filming was like in the city and how residents regard the show. The final stop adds a proper fan moment, sitting on a replica Iron Throne as King or Khaleesi of King’s Landing.

I like the small group of no more than eight, which gives you a fair chance to ask questions and get help with photos. I also like the mix of fiction and real life, especially the chance to hear about Dubrovnik beyond its role as a television set. The main consideration is the price, $78.10 per person, for a tour lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Key points at a glance

• Local view of filming: Hear about daily life in Dubrovnik while Game of Thrones scenes were being made.
• Three distinct stops: Visit locations linked with King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth before finishing at the Iron Throne.
• Small group format: The tour accepts a maximum of eight participants, keeping the walk more personal.
• Guide Ivona: If Ivona leads your visit, expect location stories, city information, and time for questions.
• Useful extra: You leave with a Game of Thrones locations book for further exploring.
• Simple ending: The tour finishes at the throne, where you can take your own photographs.

Why Dubrovnik works so well as King’s Landing

The clever part of this experience is that Dubrovnik does not need much decoration to look like King’s Landing. Its old stone streets, fortified entrances, and steep passages already have the hard-edged medieval look the series needed.

You will see how ordinary parts of the city became important on screen. A familiar street can feel different once you connect it with a scene, a character, or a major plot turn. The guide’s job is not simply to point and say this appeared in the show. The useful part is learning how the filming fitted into local life.

That local angle matters. Dubrovnik is a real city first, and a television location second. You can ask what residents made of the production, how the show affected daily routines, and how the city views its new fame. Those details help prevent the tour from becoming a string of quick photo stops.

The experience is offered in English. Since the group is capped at eight, you should have a better chance of hearing the guide clearly than you would on a large walking tour, especially in narrow parts of the Old Town.

Starting at the Amerling Fountain

The tour begins at the Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa at 9:00 in the morning. Starting early is useful in Dubrovnik, where the day can become much busier as more sightseeing groups arrive.

The starting point puts you near the Old Town, so this is a walking experience from the outset. Wear shoes you trust on stone streets and steps. The provided information does not give a detailed accessibility route, but the stops in and around the Old Town mean you should be ready for an urban walk rather than a flat, specially designed path.

A morning start also leaves you with much of the day free. You can use the locations book afterward to revisit places at your own pace, or continue with other Dubrovnik sights while the scenes are still fresh in your mind.

Apartment Villa Ahava: Blackwater Bay and Qarth

The first stop is Apartment Villa Ahava, where the tour spends about 20 minutes. The stop is connected with scenes from King’s Landing, Blackwater Bay, and Qarth.

This is a good opening because it shows the range of Dubrovnik’s screen identity. The city did not play only one type of setting. Its buildings and views could serve different places in the fictional world, and the guide can explain how the production used them.

You should expect this stop to be brief. Twenty minutes is enough for an introduction and some scene context, but not a long visit with extended sightseeing. Admission is included at no extra charge, listed as a free admission stop.

The value here comes from interpretation rather than a long activity. If you know the series well, you may recognize the connections quickly. If you are a casual fan, the guide’s explanation should help place the locations within the story. Either way, this stop gives the tour a wider frame before the main walk through the Old Town.

One hour inside Dubrovnik’s Old Town

The largest part of the tour is the one-hour Old Town visit. This is where the King’s Landing connection becomes most direct, with popular filming scenes tied to the historic center.

I like this balance of screen material and real city information. You are not being rushed from one television reference to another. The guide also provides information about Dubrovnik and answers questions, so the hour can work for companions who are interested in the city even if they are not devoted fans of the show.

Guide Ivona is associated with this experience and is described as offering both filming stories and city information. With Ivona, you can expect the tour to cover the locations and the back stories while leaving room for questions. That is important in a small group, where the best moments often come from asking about something you notice rather than listening to a fixed speech.

The Old Town stop is also where the tour has its greatest practical advantage. You can connect the screen version of King’s Landing with the actual streets around you. Afterward, the locations book gives you a way to remember those connections and find out more on your own.

There is one limitation. The supplied details do not name every scene or exact filming point within the Old Town. If you want a scene-by-scene production study, you may need to use the book afterward or spend extra time exploring independently.

Finishing at the Iron Throne

The tour ends at Dubrovnik City shop, Iron Throne, at Boškovićeva 7, near the Buže entrance to the Old City. The final stop lasts about 10 minutes and includes admission.

This is the playful payoff. You can sit on a replica of the Iron Throne and take photographs as King or Khaleesi of King’s Landing. The guide can help with the photo, which is particularly useful when you are traveling alone or want a picture with the whole group.

Ten minutes is a sensible estimate for the throne stop, but it also tells you what this is not. It is not a long museum visit or a full exhibition about the series. It is a focused photo opportunity at the end of a walking tour.

I like that the photo comes after the locations. You first learn why Dubrovnik matters to the show, then finish with the most recognizable fan image. That order makes the throne feel like a conclusion to the experience rather than an isolated prop.

The tour ends at the throne location rather than returning you to the fountain. This is convenient if you plan to continue around the Old Town, but you should note the end point before making another appointment elsewhere.

What the small group changes

A maximum of eight people is one of the strongest practical features. A group that size is easier to manage in narrow streets, and you can ask questions without trying to catch a guide’s attention from the back of a crowd.

It also helps during the photo stop. With fewer people waiting, the Iron Throne session should feel less hurried than a large-group arrangement. The tour is still short, so the time at each stop is limited, but the small format makes the available time more useful.

The experience has received a 4.9 rating from 15 reviews, with 100 percent recommending it. That is a very strong response, though the sample is modest. I would treat it as encouraging evidence of a personal guide-led experience, not as a guarantee that every departure will feel identical.

The strongest praise centers on the guide. Ivona is described as punctual, kind, and able to explain both the filming locations and Dubrovnik itself. Those qualities matter more here than a long list of stops. The tour’s success depends on making familiar streets meaningful.

Is $78.10 a fair price?

At $78.10 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations. You are paying for a short guided walk, local context, a small group, the Iron Throne photo stop, and the locations book.

The price makes more sense if you value personal attention. Eight people is a much smaller group than the large walking tours common in major cruise ports and historic cities. You are also getting more than a list of filming points, since the tour includes stories about how the production affected local life.

The value is weaker if you mainly want a quick photograph on the throne. In that case, the guided Old Town portion may feel like extra cost. The tour is best for someone who wants the locations explained and appreciates having a guide organize the route.

The included book adds a small but useful benefit. You can keep exploring after the tour instead of trying to remember every location. That matters in Dubrovnik, where you may want to revisit a street later without a guide.

Who should book this experience?

This tour suits Game of Thrones fans who want more context than a photo stop alone provides. It is also a good choice for couples, families, and small groups who prefer to ask questions and keep the walking experience personal.

It works for mixed-interest groups, too. Someone who has never watched the series can still get city information and see why Dubrovnik was chosen for the production. The guide’s ability to discuss the city as well as the show is a real advantage here.

You should think twice if you dislike television-themed sightseeing or want a full-day Dubrovnik history tour. This is focused, short, and built around screen locations. It gives you a taste of the city through Game of Thrones, not a complete introduction to every major Dubrovnik sight.

The 9:00 start is best for anyone who wants an early activity and a free afternoon. If your schedule is tight, the 1-hour-45-minute length is easy to fit around other plans, though you should allow enough time to reach the Amerling Fountain before departure.

Practical details before you reserve

Confirmation is provided when you book, and the activity is available with a mobile ticket. It is offered in English and is near public transportation.

Most people can participate, but the tour takes place on foot around Dubrovnik’s Old Town. The information provided does not specify a fully step-free route, so contact the provider if you need exact accessibility details.

Good weather is required. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. If poor weather forces the provider to cancel, you will be offered another date or a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded, and the cut-off follows local Dubrovnik time.

The tour is often booked well ahead, with an average booking time of 39 days in advance. That does not mean you must reserve exactly that early, but it is a useful warning for visitors with fixed dates or limited mornings.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want local stories, a manageable walking route, and the Iron Throne photo in one package. The small group and the guide’s city knowledge make it more useful than a simple hunt for recognizable backdrops.

At $78.10, it is a considered purchase for a short experience. I would choose it for a serious fan, a first-time Dubrovnik visitor who wants a themed introduction, or a group that values questions and personal attention. I would skip it if you only want the throne photograph or prefer to explore independently with the included locations book as your guide.

The best reason to book is the combination: Dubrovnik as a real place, King’s Landing as a screen setting, and a final chance to sit on the throne yourself.

FAQ

Where does the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour start?

It starts at the Amerling Fountain, Ul. Svetog Đurđa, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.

What time does the tour begin?

The scheduled start time is 9:00 am.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour has a maximum group size of eight travelers.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

Where does the tour finish?

It finishes at Dubrovnik City shop, Iron Throne, Boškovićeva 7, near the Buže entrance to the Old City.

Can I take a photograph on the Iron Throne?

Yes. The tour includes a chance to sit on a replica Iron Throne and take photographs.

Is admission included at the stops?

The Iron Throne stop includes admission. The Apartment Villa Ahava and Old Town stops list admission as free.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Poor-weather cancellations by the provider offer a different date or a full refund.