Game of Thrones and Iron Throne tour in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik supplied the scenery for King’s Landing, and this tour shows you why. You’ll walk from Brsalje Street to Lovrijenac Fortress, through the Old Town, up the famous Walk of Shame steps, and finish seated on the Iron Throne. The best guides, including Katja, Davor, and others who worked on the production, add filming stories that go beyond simply pointing at a stone wall.

I like the small-group limit of 15, which leaves room for questions and photos. I also like the way the tour mixes Game of Thrones with Dubrovnik’s own story, so it can still work for someone who has not watched every episode. The main catch is the fort fee, which is not included, and the route involves a moderate number of stairs.

Key points to know before booking

• Lovrijenac Fortress is the visual highlight: You’ll see the Red Keep filming site and get fine views toward Lokrum and the city walls.
• Set experience adds real detail: Some guides worked on the production, including Katja, who has described her work as a costume designer.
• The tour ends with the Iron Throne: A photo is included, and you are not required to buy anything in the souvenir shop.
• Plan for extra entrance costs: Lovrijenac is listed as €15, though an older tour note gives the former price as 50 kuna, about €7. A Dubrovnik Pass or city-wall ticket may cover admission.
• The route takes about two hours: The pace is relaxed, but the fortress climb and Old Town steps require reasonable mobility.
• Winter can change the experience: Some sites, including the staircase or throne shop, may be closed outside the main season.

Why Dubrovnik makes such a good King’s Landing

Dubrovnik is more than a backdrop here. Its thick walls, narrow lanes, polished limestone streets, and steep stairways give the fictional capital a convincing sense of power and danger. The tour helps you connect those real places with scenes from the series, then brings you back to the city in front of you.

You begin outside the Old Town at the Amerling Fountain on Brsalje Street. This is a practical meeting point near the Pile Gate area, and it keeps the group from crowding into the narrow streets before the walk begins.

Your guide sets the tone here with basic filming details and local context. Guides such as Katja, Davor, Bruno, and Machala have been praised for making the material lively rather than reciting a list of locations. The most useful guides show scene images, explain how the camera changed the view, and add details about actors, crew, and other productions filmed in Dubrovnik.

That personal production background matters. You are not only told that a place became King’s Landing. You learn how the local crew worked with the show and how a familiar Dubrovnik corner was presented on screen. If your guide has worked on the set, ask questions. The behind-the-scenes conversation is one of the tour’s best reasons to choose a guide-led walk instead of following a location map on your own.

Lovrijenac Fortress and the Red Keep

The walk to Lovrijenac Fortress is the tour’s most demanding section and its finest reward. Before climbing, the guide shows scenes filmed around King’s Landing’s port and Blackwater Bay. That preview helps you read the site once you reach the top.

Lovrijenac, also called St. Lawrence Fortress, supplied the setting for the Red Keep. The stone fortress sits above the sea, and its terraces give you broad views toward Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik’s city walls. Those walls also appear in many Game of Thrones scenes, so the view works as both a location lesson and a classic Dubrovnik photo stop.

You should expect stairs. The route involves a moderate amount of climbing, and the final approach to the upper parts of the fort can be tiring, especially in hot weather. The guide keeps a relaxed pace and allows breaks, but this is not the right outing if stairs are a serious problem.

At the fort, you get about 40 minutes. That includes the climb, the filming explanation, time at the terraces, photographs, and a short break. A restroom is available inside, which is useful before continuing into the Old Town.

The admission fee is extra. The current details list the cost as €15 per person, while another part of the tour information refers to 50 kuna, approximately €7, which is an older Croatian currency price. I would budget €15 and confirm the exact fee at booking or before arrival. The fort may be free if you have a Dubrovnik Pass or a valid city-wall ticket, but check the pass rules for the day of your visit.

This extra cost is easier to accept if you care about the views as much as the show. If you are only interested in quick screen references, the fort fee may make the tour feel less economical. For most fans, though, it is the place where the fictional setting becomes physically clear.

Walking Stradun through the Old Town

From the fortress, the tour moves into Dubrovnik’s Old Town. This section lasts about 20 minutes and is less about one single scene than about seeing how the city’s streets were used as King’s Landing.

Stradun, the broad main street, is a useful point of orientation. The guide also connects it with other screen productions, including Robin Hood and Star Wars. That extra material helps if your group includes someone who is not a serious Game of Thrones fan.

I like this part because the show does not overwhelm the city itself. You are still walking through Dubrovnik, learning about Croatia and the city’s past while using the television series as a thread. The strongest guides keep both subjects in play. They can answer questions about the show, then explain a local feature without making the walk feel like two separate tours.

The Old Town is compact, but its stone paving can be hard underfoot. Wear shoes with a firm grip, particularly if the surface is damp. The itinerary is short enough to fit into a busy day, but the route is not a vehicle tour. You remain on foot from the starting point to the final throne stop.

The Walk of Shame staircase

Near the monument to poet Ivan Gundulić and the market area, you reach the famous staircase used for Cersei’s Walk of Shame. The guide sets up the scene, points out the filming angle, and gives you time for photographs.

This stop lasts about 10 minutes, but it often produces some of the most recognizable pictures of the day. Fans can recreate the scene, while less committed viewers can simply appreciate the staircase as one of Dubrovnik’s striking Old Town viewpoints.

The location is also a good example of how the tour adds context. The steps are not an isolated studio set. They form part of a real route through the city, beside a monument and market square. Seeing the setting in its everyday form gives the scene a different feel.

Expect other people in this area, particularly during the main season. The guide can explain the spot, but cannot control the flow of pedestrians or create a private photo session. A small group helps, since you will not be waiting behind a large crowd from your own tour.

Finishing on Dubrovnik’s Iron Throne

The final stop is on Boškovićeva Street, inside a souvenir shop. Here you can sit on the Iron Throne and take a photo. The photograph is included in the tour, and you are not required to buy a souvenir.

That last detail is worth knowing. The throne is in a retail setting, so you may see Tyrion items and other Game of Thrones merchandise. You can browse if you wish, but the included photo does not depend on making a purchase.

The ending is simple and fun. After seeing real filming locations, you get the classic fan picture without needing to arrange it separately. Some people use the moment for a playful pose, and some have even proposed there. You can keep it quick or take a little time for your own photo.

The shop may be closed in winter or during off-season hours. One February visit still offered a good tour but could not include every attraction, including the throne shop and the staircase. If the Iron Throne photo is your main reason for booking, ask about seasonal opening before you pay.

Guides, group size, and the value of local insight

The tour is offered in English and is capped at 15 people. That is a sensible size for narrow Old Town lanes and fortress stairs. It also lets you ask about a favorite character or scene without holding up a large crowd.

The guide roster can vary. Katja, also spelled Katya in some tour details, has worked on the production and has been described as a costume designer. Davor, Bruno, Machala, and Mario have also led tours, with different strengths in filming facts, local history, and personal storytelling.

You should not book expecting the exact same guide each time unless the operator confirms it. What you can reasonably expect is a licensed local guide, English narration, scene references, and some production background. The most useful guides explain both what happened on set and what you are looking at in Dubrovnik.

Low-season departures may be especially appealing. If the minimum group size is met but few people book, you might end up with a very small group or even a private-feeling walk. That can make the €30.25 price good value. In the main season, the maximum of 15 still keeps things manageable, but the streets and photo spots will be busier.

Is $30.25 a fair price?

The tour costs $30.25 per person, with group discounts available. For roughly two hours, that is a reasonable price for a licensed guide, a structured route through several major sites, scene images, production stories, and the included Iron Throne photograph.

The value depends on what you would otherwise do. If you plan to visit Lovrijenac anyway, the tour gives you commentary and a clear reason to connect the fort with the series. If you would skip the fort and only want a throne photo, the extra admission fee makes the total cost less attractive.

Remember that the listed price does not include hotel pickup, transportation, entrance fees, or taxes. The meeting point is outside the Old Town near Brsalje Street, and the tour ends inside the Old Town on Boškovićeva Street. You handle your own way to the start and onward travel after the final photograph.

I would treat the fort ticket as part of the likely cost and bring a payment method for it. Since the supplied details show both a former kuna price and a €15 price, confirm the current amount before the day of the tour.

Best time to take the walk

You can choose from several departure times, which makes it easy to fit the tour around a wider Dubrovnik plan. Morning or later-day departures may be more comfortable than the hottest part of the afternoon, particularly because the fortress climb has little appeal in extreme heat.

One tour took place in 34-degree weather and still lasted just over two hours, but the heat made the pace and water breaks important. Dubrovnik has natural spring-water fountains around the Old Town, so carrying a refillable bottle is practical.

Good weather is required. If conditions force cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of participants is not reached. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time, but cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted.

Who should book this Dubrovnik tour?

You should book it if you are a serious Game of Thrones fan and want to understand how Dubrovnik became King’s Landing. The guide’s scene comparisons and set stories add something that a self-guided walk cannot easily provide.

It also suits a mixed group. You do not need to know every plot detail to enjoy Lovrijenac, the Old Town, the views, or Dubrovnik’s local story. A person who has not finished the series can still follow the tour, though some references will naturally mean more to a committed fan.

Families can join, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The stairs make this a better choice for people with moderate physical fitness than for anyone needing a step-free route.

You may want a different experience if you dislike television-themed sightseeing, want a completely private tour, or cannot manage stairs. The tour is focused on walking and storytelling, not transport. It also does not include hotel pickup or a full-day visit to every Game of Thrones location around Dubrovnik.

Should you book the Game of Thrones and Iron Throne tour?

Book it if you want a well-paced introduction to Dubrovnik’s best-known Game of Thrones sites, especially if you value local guides with production experience. Lovrijenac and the Walk of Shame steps provide the main visual rewards, while the Iron Throne photo gives the tour a playful finish.

Before booking, budget for the fort entrance, confirm the current fee, and check whether the throne shop will be open during winter. With those details settled, the $30.25 price is fair for fans, and the tour remains worthwhile for nonfans who enjoy Dubrovnik’s streets, views, and stories.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones tour begin?

It begins at the Amerling Fountain on Brsalje Street, outside Dubrovnik’s Old Town. The listed address is Brsalje ul. 2, 20000 Dubrovnik.

Where does the tour finish?

The tour ends at Boškovićeva ul. 7 inside Dubrovnik’s Old Town, at a souvenir shop containing the Iron Throne.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours to two hours and five minutes.

Is the Iron Throne photo included?

Yes. You receive a free photo opportunity on the Iron Throne, and you are not required to purchase anything in the souvenir shop.

Is Lovrijenac Fortress admission included?

No. The fort entrance is not included. The current information lists the fee as €15 per person, though an older note gives a price of 50 kuna, approximately €7. A Dubrovnik Pass or city-wall ticket may provide free entry.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 15 people. If the minimum number is not reached, the operator may cancel and offer another date, another experience, or a full refund.

Is the tour offered in English?

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

Are there many stairs?

A moderate amount of stairs is involved, especially on the way to Lovrijenac Fortress. You should have a moderate level of physical fitness.

Can children join the tour?

Yes, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The tour requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund.