Dubrovnik has a certain way of making stories feel real. This Game of Thrones complete tour ties Dubrovnik sights to the show, with guides who bring behind-the-scenes filming context into the streets and viewpoints. I especially liked the small group feel and the fact that the morning walk mixes show locations with local Dubrovnik history.

What I like most is the pair of perspectives you get: Katja (often the walking guide) shares on-set filming details, while Mario (often the driver/second guide) connects the places to Croatia’s history as you move around. And yes, the photo stops are built for it, especially the panorama from Srđ hill over the old city.

One thing to consider: this is not a couch tour. You’ll do walking in the Old Town and you should expect stairs and uneven surfaces, and it’s not suitable for wheelchair users.

Key tour highlights you’ll care about

• Srđ hill photos for a King’s Road-style view over Dubrovnik and the coastline
• Set stories from Katja (often the walking guide) tied directly to filming choices
• Purple Wedding spot + Joffrey facts as you trace key scenes in the walled city
• Iron Throne free photo during the Walk of Shame segment
• Trsteno Arboretum gardens as the show’s King’s Landing-style backdrop
• Van time outside Old Town to save your legs and still cover more locations

A Game of Thrones tour that teaches Dubrovnik, too

Dubrovnik is already dramatic. The show just gives you extra reasons to look up at the walls, down at the streets, and across the bay. What makes this tour different is the way it connects three things in one day: Game of Thrones scenes, how they were made on location, and what Dubrovnik itself was doing long before the dragons.

You get a guide who worked on the production, so the tour isn’t just a checklist of places. The stories land in a practical way: why certain shots were filmed where they were, what the production had to deal with across countries, and how extras were managed differently. That adds a layer that normal sightseeing tours usually skip.

Price and what you’re really paying for (5 hours, $88)

At about $88 per person for roughly 5 hours, this is not the cheapest way to see Dubrovnik. But it’s also not trying to be. You’re paying for three main things:

First, a small group (limited to 10). That matters because your guide can answer questions and adjust pace without herding everyone like a train.

Second, two-part guiding. The experience is split into an on-foot morning and a van-focused afternoon. That saves time and lets you cover more than you could comfortably do solo.

Third, transport that takes you beyond Old Town. The tour includes round-trip transport from Old Town Dubrovnik to Trsteno Arboretum and two more locations. In practice, that means less waiting, less figuring out local buses, and more time at stops where you actually want photos.

Meeting point: finding your Targaryen banner fast

Your meetup is Brsalje ul., 20000, Dubrovnik, at the Amerling fountain. The guide will be holding a Targaryen banner, so it’s meant to be easy to spot once you know what to look for.

This sounds minor, but on a crowded Old Town morning, it can save you stress. The tour also sells as a small group, so arriving a little early is smart.

The two-part flow: walking in the walled city, then riding out

This tour runs as a split schedule. The exact timing depends on your start time:

• The schedule notes a 10 AM start with a lunch break (listed as 2 hours in one place, and as 2.5 hours in the detailed timing). After that, the tour continues at 2:30 PM by car for about 3 more hours.
• There’s also a 12:30 PM start option described as running without the lunch break, still totaling 5 hours.

No matter which start you choose, expect this rhythm:

1) A walking segment in and around key Game of Thrones locations in the Old Town.

2) A break for lunch or a personal plan.

3) A van segment for viewpoints and locations outside the historic core.

Also note the tour is in English.

Walking King’s Landing: the Old Town scenes you’ll recognize

The heart of the day is the time inside Dubrovnik’s walls and streets, where the show’s world and the real city overlap. Your guide points out filming locations and connects them to specific scene moments. You’re not just walking past stone. You’re seeing where the show’s camera found its angles.

A standout in this segment is the focus on major story beats, including the spot where the Purple Wedding took place, plus facts about Joffrey in real life context as the guide connects fiction to the production’s choices and the city’s past.

You’ll also get photo opportunities in the Old Town, though the best wide views come later from higher ground. Still, the walking part matters because it’s where you get the show’s “street-level” feeling and the production stories right where the locations are.

What you might love even if you’re not a die-hard fan

Even if you don’t know every scene, the walking segment gives you something tangible: a readable path through Dubrovnik’s dramatic layout. You’ll understand how the city’s design supported the look of the show, and why that matters when you’re standing in the same spots where filming happened.

Red Keep vibes: Lovrijenac and the fortress segment

After the main Old Town scenes, the tour heads toward the “Red Keep” area—described alongside Akka St. Lawrence Fort / Lovrijenac Fort. This is the part where Dubrovnik’s fortifications do what they always do: make you feel how power, defense, and theater overlap.

A practical detail: Lovrijenac Fort entry is not included, and the fee is listed as 15 euros. The tour notes it can be free if you have a city wall ticket or Dubrovnik card. So if you already plan to do fortress/walls anyway, check what your existing ticket covers before you buy anything extra.

This stop is one of the reasons the tour feels like more than just photos. You get the context for why these buildings look the way they do, and how the production used the “hard edges” of Dubrovnik’s stone.

Lokrum and the city walls: what you see from the outside

The tour includes a chance to take photos of Lokrum island and also looks at the Dubrovnik city wall views from the right angles. One key clarification: the tour is described as providing a photo stop for Lokrum rather than an island visit. So don’t plan on getting off the dock and exploring Lokrum like you would on a separate boat day.

If you’re trying to maximize one day in Dubrovnik, this kind of “see it, photograph it, move on” approach is exactly what you want.

Srđ hill and the King’s Road: where the photos really land

Now we get to the part most people remember: Srđ hill. This is where you can take stunning photos and get that King’s Road-style sweep. The viewpoint also helps you understand the geography: the bay, the walled city, and the way Dubrovnik sits like a fortress on water.

Your guide makes this more than sightseeing by connecting what you see to the show’s framing—so when you lift your phone and line up shots, you’ll know what the production was aiming for.

A bonus from the reviews you’ll feel in the moment: you’re usually in a smaller group, so photo stops don’t turn into a traffic jam.

Trsteno Arboretum: the King’s Landing gardens stop

The tour’s afternoon includes King’s Landing gardens, specifically at Trsteno Botanical Garden / Trsteno Arboretum. This stop is one of the reasons this tour is worth the higher price compared to basic walking-only Game of Thrones tours.

Trsteno is where the day shifts from walls and fortress drama to a calmer, garden-style atmosphere. The tour frames it as King’s Landing gardens, and you’ll get help spotting the kind of settings the production could use for the show’s feel.

Cost note: Trsteno botanical garden entry is not included, and the listed fee is 10 euros. If gardens are a priority for you, plan that entry cost in early so you don’t get surprised at the gate.

The Walk of Shame and the Iron Throne photo moment

There’s a dramatic segment built for photos and show nostalgia: recreating the walk of shame with your guide, plus a free photo at the Iron Throne. It’s playful, but it also works because it’s timed after you’ve already visited enough of the show’s real locations that the moment feels earned, not random.

If you like your tours with a bit of humor, you’ll probably enjoy how your guide sets this up and explains what the moment should look like in the context of the show.

The van ride beyond Dubrovnik: panoramic views and story time

After the lunch break (or the midday start without lunch), you’ll move by van. The tour describes a 3-hour journey outside Dubrovnik to see other locations, with a driver who talks during the ride.

This is where you benefit from having transport included. Dubrovnik’s sites spread out, and if you tried to do it independently, you’d waste a lot of time figuring out routes and timing. With the van, the story stays on schedule.

Reviews often highlight the driver’s humor and patience, plus lots of Croatia history that goes beyond Game of Thrones. That’s a big deal: the tour doesn’t treat Dubrovnik as just a film set. It treats it as a real place that carried weight long before the show.

Lunch break: use it wisely instead of losing the day

For the 10 AM slot, you get a longer lunch window, described as 2 hours and also as 2.5 hours depending on the schedule note. That’s enough time to do one focused thing instead of just grabbing a sandwich and calling it a day.

One good strategy is to use the extra time for:

• a relaxed meal
• shopping time in the old lanes
• or the kind of extra sightseeing you might otherwise skip because the tour schedule is busy

If you’re booking the 12:30 start, you should expect the day to be tighter since there’s no separate lunch break.

What to bring and how to pace yourself

The tour asks you to bring a reusable water bottle. It’s not a throwaway tip. Dubrovnik mornings can feel warm even when the wind shifts, and you’ll be out in the sun for enough time to want water.

For shoes, go practical. Old Town streets and fort areas involve uneven ground and stairs. Reviews also mention the walking is kept within limits and there are breaks, but you still need comfortable footwear.

One more practical note: this tour doesn’t use personal audio headsets in the way some big group tours do. Reviews describe it as feeling more personal and question-friendly, which is exactly what a small group setup is supposed to do.

Who should book this Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour

This tour fits you best if:

• you want Game of Thrones filming context plus real Dubrovnik history
• you like a small group and a guide who can answer questions
• you want both Old Town walking and out-of-town viewpoints without spending your day figuring out transport
• you care about photo stops like Srđ hill and the Iron Throne moment

It might not fit if:

• you can’t manage stairs and uneven surfaces
• you only want the cheapest version of Game of Thrones sightseeing and don’t care about production stories

Should you book the Complete Tour?

Book it if you want one day to feel like two things at once: show locations and Dubrovnik context. The $88 price makes more sense when you factor in the small group size, the two-part guiding, and the van time that gets you to Srđ hill and Trsteno without fuss.

Skip or consider a different option if you only want to stand in a few spots for photos and you hate walking. Also, if you already know you’ll pay for forts or gardens separately, check what you’ll likely want so you can budget the 15 euros for Lovrijenac and the 10 euros for Trsteno entry where applicable.

If you’re the type who likes to understand the why behind what you’re seeing, this is a satisfying way to spend your hours in Dubrovnik.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for the tour?

The meeting point is Brsalje ul., 20000, Dubrovnik, at the Amerling fountain. The guide will have a Targaryen banner.

How long is the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones complete tour?

The tour duration is 5 hours.

Is there a lunch break, and when does it happen?

For the 10 AM tour, there is a lunch break listed as 2 hours (and also described as 2.5 hours in the timing details). At 2:30 PM, the tour continues by car for about 3 hours. The 12:30 option is described as without a lunch break.

What parts of the day involve walking versus driving?

The morning is a walking tour through key locations in the Old Town. After the break (or for the midday start), the tour continues in a van/car to other locations.

What’s included in the tour price?

The tour includes a local guide and round-trip transport from Old Town Dubrovnik to Trsteno Arboretum and two more locations.

What ticket costs are not included?

Lovrijenac Fort entry is not included and is listed at 15 euros. Trsteno botanical garden entry is also not included and is listed at 10 euros.

Can I get free entry to Lovrijenac Fort?

Lovrijenac Fort entry is listed as free if you have a city wall ticket or a Dubrovnik card.

Is this tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. It is listed as not suitable for wheelchair users.