Best Game of Thrones tours of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is a city of great scenic beauty and architectural richness, chosen to be the King's Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms of the famous series Games of Thrones.Book a Games of Thrones tour of Dubrovnik through the old town and around the walled city is something you can not miss. You can walk the walk of shame, sit on the iron throne, visit the island of Lokrum, among other destinations that will allow you to recreate this medieval story.

If you are enthusiastic about Game of Thrones, then you should book a Game of Thrones tour of Dubrovnik: you will walk through the historic center with a guide and you will be able to follow the trail of the places used for the filming of the series. You will be able to recreate some scenes and take lots of pictures.

You will walk through the cobblestone streets of the walled city, while the guide tells you anecdotes from the filming. You will make a series of stops to take a close look at the sets where the artists brought your favorite characters to life. In this way, you will gradually enter the world of Games of Thrones.

For example, some of the destinations to visit include the following:

• The Pile Gate or west entrance to the historic center of the city. In this place, you will remember the riots caused when The Hound saved Sansa.
• Gradac Park, where Joffrey's Purple Wedding took place.
• Lovrijenac or St. Lawrence Fortress, known in fiction as King's Landing and capital of the Seven Kingdoms.
• Sulić Bay, a small cove located below Lovrijenac. There, Littlefinger held a conversation with Sansa.
• The Rupe Museum, where a brothel frequented by Prince Oberin was recreated.
• The Church of St. Ignatius, on whose stairs Cersei performed the walk of shame.

Details of interest

• Price: 25 euros.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Means of transport: on foot, with the option of a boat ride.
• Advantages of this option: you will know some of the places in the old town that served as the setting for the series Game of Thrones.

Booking a Game of Thrones tour of Lokrum island you will visit places where part of the Game of Thrones series was filmed, as well as breathtaking natural landscapes.

You will visit such well-known places as Forte Lovrijenac, Pile Gate, the Dominican Monastery or the Rectors' Palace.

In addition, you will learn about the history and culture of the places you will visit, as you will be accompanied by an expert guide who will tell you curiosities and interesting facts about the filming of the series.

Interesting details

• Price: 32 €.
• Duration: 3 hours.
• Means of transport: on foot.
• Advantages of this option: you will see some of the places on the island of Lokrum that served as the setting for the series Game of Thrones.

Whether your trip coincides with the month of January or you find yourself in Dubrovnik in December, know that any time of year is suitable to embark on a combined tour, which takes you through the history of the city and the sets of Game of Thrones.

Together with a local guide, you will walk through the streets of the old town of the walled city and see the main locations used for filming Game of Thrones, some of them being the following:

• Fort Lovrijenac, known in fiction as King's Landing.
• Sulić Bay, where the city of King's Landing was located.
• The Rector's Palace, currently Dubrovnik's Museum of History and used in the saga to stage the residence of the King of the Spices of Qarth.
• The cathedral of the city, inaugurated in 1670 and with an architectural style representative of the baroque.
• Orlando's column, a monument dating from 1418 used to expose and punish criminals.
• The church of San Blas; this is a baroque enclosure built in 1715 and dedicated to the catholic cult.

Details of interest

• Price: from 23 €.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Means of transportation: on foot.
• Advantages of this option: you will learn about the history of the city and walk through the places where some of the iconic scenes of Games of Thrones were filmed.

Your itinerary of at least 2 days in Dubrovnik, will not be complete without a Game of Thrones tour by sea and land. You can enjoy a scenic cruise along the city's coastline, followed by a tour of the old town. All this, in search of the filming locations of the series.

The adventure usually begins with a walking tour with a local guide. You will walk along St. Dominic Street, the place where the Gold Cloaks killed King Robert's illegitimate son; the Rector's Palace, which corresponds to the residence of the King of Spice of Qarth; the Minčeta Tower, a place set as the House of the Undying; you will sit on the Iron Throne and much more.

After some time walking, you will board a boat (replica of the one used by Daenerys), thus joining one of the best boat tours in Dubrovnik. You will be able to relax, take pictures, taste the Dragon's Blood cocktail and see some recognizable places from the saga in the distance. For example, the Island of Lokrum, visited by the Mother of Dragons.

Interesting details

• Price: 35€.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Means of transport: on foot and by boat.
• Advantages of this option: you will enjoy a walk by sea and land, which will allow you to get different perspectives of the locations of Games of Thrones.

If time is not a constraint during your trip and, you plan to be around 7 days in Dubrovnik and even longer, you can dedicate a full day to delve into the world of Game of Thrones.

After connecting with the guide at the hotel door or in the city center, you will begin the Game of Thrones tour, these being some of the destinations to visit:

• The Trsteno Arboretum, about a 19-minute drive from the old town; this is a botanical garden considered to be the oldest in all of Europe, where several scenes were filmed.
• Mount Srd., which is the highest viewpoint in the city, from where you will get a unique panoramic view of the King's Landing. In addition, if you wish, you can take the opportunity to descend in the funicular of the city to the Buža Gate, which also appears in some scenes.
• The Fort of St. Lawrence or Lovrijenac, which represents the Capital of the Seven Kingdoms.
• The Walk of Shame.

Afterwards, the guide will take you to the old harbor to board a boat to the island of Lokrum, approximately 10 minutes away by ferry. You will enjoy a scenic ride across the Adriatic Sea and finally dock at this natural sanctuary, which represented the city of "Qarth". You will be able to explore the place, learn about its history and take pictures. Undoubtedly, one of the best tours and day trips from Dubrovnik, for Game of Thrones lovers.

Interesting details

• Price: 85 €.
• Duration: 7 hours.
• Means of transport: van, on foot and ferry.

If during your 3-day stay in Dubrovnik or longer, you want to take amazing photographs at some of the iconic locations that brought the fictional world of Game of Thrones to life , then embarking on a photo tour through the streets of the Old Town will be ideal for you. You will be able to create lasting memories of your trip to the walled city.

This is an activity that you can do on your own or in the company of a professional, the latter being the best option. The photographer will not only create the best photographic perspectives for your images. Also, he will take you to each location, tell you some anecdotes of the recordings and clear your doubts about the place.

Whatever your choice is, you will make some occasional stops along the walk. For example:

• Fort Lovrijenac, the setting of the Red Fortress in the series and an open-air theater of great importance in real life.
• The Pile Gate, where several scenes take place from season 2 to season 8.
• The Rupe Museum, whose exterior was used for the filming of a large number of scenes. Meanwhile, the streets surrounding the building were used to stage the slums.

Details of interest

• Price: 240 euros.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Means of transportation: on foot.
• Advantages of this option: you will get a series of digital photographs with professional quality, captured in the most emblematic places of the recordings of Juegos de Tonos in the city.

The experience usually starts with a guided walking tour through the old town of the walled city. You will see some of its historical monuments: Orlando's column, erected in 1418 and used to punish criminals; the church of St. Blaise, representative of the Baroque, among others.

Also, the guide will take you through the main places where scenes from Games of Thrones were filmed: the Pile Gate or west entrance to the historic center of the city, the walk of shame (stairs of the Church of St. Ignatius), the replica of the Iron Throne, among others.

Then, you will go to a Games of Thrones escape room to protect King's Landing from enemy attack, solving a series of clues hidden in the room. Work as a team, use logic and imagination to get the cache of Valyrian fire and, thus, prevent the city from being conquered.

Interesting details

• Price: 84€.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Means of transport: on foot.
• Advantages of this option: you will live a different experience solving an enigma in a Games of Thrones escape room, which will prevent the conquest of King's Landing.

On this type of tour you will see a number of places that bring the fictional city of King's Landing to life. For example, the Walk of Shame (the Church of St. Ignatius), the Red Fortress (Fort Lovrijenac), the city of Qarth (the island of Lokrum), the coast of Westeros (Blackwater Bay), among others.

In addition to seeing the iconic locations of the saga, with the help of a guide, you will stroll through the streets of the walled city, contemplating its architecture and natural spaces. You will learn about the medieval history of the place and understand why it was selected to film Games of Thrones.

Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tours usually last a couple of hours. This is a sufficient range of time to explore the old town of the walled city and discover the main locations used to film scenes from the saga throughout its eight seasons.

However, if the tour incorporates a visit to Dubrovnik's surroundings, such as Mount Srd, the Trsteno Arboretum and a stop on the island of Lokrum, then the tour duration could extend to about seven hours and even a little more.