Tour The Game of Thrones – Private Walking Tour

Dubrovnik does a convincing turn as King’s Landing, and this private walk shows you why. You’ll visit Blackwater Bay at Kolorina, the Red Keep approach at Pile Gate, the Walk of Shame steps, Flea Bottom, and the Iron Throne display, with scene photos to match each place.

I like the private format, which lets your guide change the route when cruise-ship crowds clog the lanes. I also like the mix of filming details and Dubrovnik history, so the tour still works for the one person in your group who never watched the show. The main drawback is that it lasts only about one to two hours and stays in and around Old Town, so it does not cover every Game of Thrones site in the wider Dubrovnik area.

Key points to know before booking

• Kolorina Bay provides the best opening view: See Lovrijenac Fortress and the city walls while learning why Dubrovnik’s defenses mattered.
• The guide can adjust the order: Private groups may avoid crowded lanes, use shadier streets, and arrange the Iron Throne stop at a more convenient point.
• Scene photos make the locations easy to recognize: Guides use images from the show to explain camera angles, green screens, sets, and special effects.
• The tour is more than television trivia: You’ll hear about the medieval Dubrovnik Republic, the monthly change of its Rector, and the old granary at Rupe.
• The price works best for a group: At $185 for up to 10 people, the per-person cost drops sharply when several relatives or friends join.
• Expect stairs and walking: The route includes Dubrovnik’s hilly streets and staircases, though the private pace can be adjusted.

Dubrovnik’s Old Town is compact, but its stone lanes can feel confusing at first. A private guide gives you a clear path through the filming spots and explains how one real street could appear as several different parts of King’s Landing.

The route begins outside the walls near Dubravka 1836 Restaurant and Cafe, close to Pile Gate. From there, you move through the Old Town and finish at a different location, often near the Iron Throne display or another central point. The exact order may change to avoid crowds.

The named guides associated with this tour include Tom, Tonka, Jovica, and Tomislav. The strongest guiding style here combines show knowledge with local stories. Tom is especially praised for explaining camera angles and helping groups work around large tour parties. Tonka has worked as an extra on the show, giving her a direct connection to the filming. Jovica and Tomislav are also described as warm, entertaining guides who bring in plenty of Dubrovnik history.

Starting at Kolorina Bay and Blackwater Bay

Kolorina Bay is a smart first stop because it gives you room to see Dubrovnik before entering its busiest streets. In Game of Thrones, the bay plays Blackwater Bay and appears in about a dozen scenes.

This is also one of the best places for a wide view of the city walls and Lovrijenac Fortress. The fortress is a powerful sight above the water, and the guide uses it to explain Dubrovnik’s defensive system and strategic position.

I like this opening because it keeps the tour from becoming a simple checklist of doorways and alleys. You get a sense of the real city first, then see how television used it. The stop lasts about 25 minutes and does not require an entrance ticket.

The bay is outside the Old Town core, so you should be ready for a little walking before the main streets begin. It is worth keeping your camera ready here. The view combines the fortifications, water, and stone buildings in one frame.

Pile Gate and the many faces of one entrance

Pile Gate is Dubrovnik’s grand western entrance and one of the clearest examples of television trickery on the route. It appears in scenes from several seasons, but the show presents the gate from different angles so it seems to be more than one place.

Your guide can line up the real view with still images from the show. This is where the tour becomes useful even for someone who has watched the series recently. Dubrovnik’s streets have been altered by camera position, editing, and set work, so the connection is not always obvious without help.

The stop takes about 10 minutes. You will be near one of the busiest entrances to Old Town, so this is a place where a private guide can save time by finding a sensible spot to explain the scene instead of holding your group in the middle of the flow.

Stradun, Dubrovnik’s main street and King’s Landing’s destruction

Stradun, formally called Placa, is the polished central street of Old Town. It appears mainly in the final season, including the famous destruction of King’s Landing.

The Game of Thrones material is only part of the appeal here. As you walk along Stradun, your guide points out the Franciscan Monastery and its old pharmacy, Large Onofrio’s Fountain, Sponza Palace, and the Church of St. Blaise.

This is one of the places where the tour earns its value for mixed groups. A committed fan gets filming context, while everyone else receives a short introduction to important Dubrovnik landmarks. The walk across this area takes around 15 minutes.

Stradun can be crowded, especially when cruise-ship groups are in town. An early start, such as the 8 a.m. time used by some groups, can make photographs easier. The private format also lets your guide use nearby lanes and change the order instead of waiting for a large group to clear.

St. Dominic Street and the Walk of Shame

The street in front of the Dominican Monastery appears three times in the show. Each appearance uses the same basic setting in a different way, and the changing use of visual effects shows how the production grew in scale.

You do not enter the Dominican Monastery on this tour. The stop is on St. Dominic Street because that is the filming location. Your guide explains the secret behind the modesty barrier used during one scene and the Walk of Shame.

This is a short stop of about 10 minutes, but it is one of the more entertaining parts for fans who want production details rather than only location names. You might also have the chance to sample ice cream nearby, although that is not part of the included tour price.

The street is narrow and can fill quickly. A private group has an advantage here because you can pause at the edge, listen, and move on without blocking the lane.

Ploce Gate and the Old Town port

Ploce Gate and nearby Arms Square often serve as the closing point. Another major Game of Thrones scene was filmed here, and the area also gives you views toward other filming locations used earlier in the series.

The best non-television feature is the panorama of Dubrovnik’s old port. It provides a useful final look at how the city fits together: walls, gates, harbor, and the dense stone core.

This stop takes around 15 minutes. It can work well at the end because the views give the tour a natural finish, though the guide may place it earlier if the day’s crowds make that sensible.

The stop is also a reminder that the tour is not set in a theme park. You are walking through a living historic city, where the filming locations remain working streets, gates, churches, and public squares.

Rector’s Palace and a piece of Qarth in Dubrovnik

Rector’s Palace is one of the most interesting location puzzles. Dubrovnik plays King’s Landing in the show, but the palace atrium appears as part of Qarth, the city across the Narrow Sea.

Your guide explains how a real government building in Dubrovnik became a different fictional city on screen. You also learn about the Dubrovnik Republic and its unusual system of changing the Rector every month.

The palace now operates as a museum, and an entrance fee is required if you want to visit it properly. This tour does not include that ticket and does not take you inside. The filming points can be seen from the entrance, so the route stops outside rather than adding a museum visit.

That limitation matters if you want to explore the palace’s full collection. The tour gives you the Game of Thrones connection and a look at the entry area, but you should plan a separate museum visit if you want more time inside.

The Jesuit staircase and one of the show’s most familiar images

The staircase leading to the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola is probably the easiest location for fans to recognize. Its broad stone steps are tied to one of the show’s most famous scenes, but the guide points out that the staircase appears in several other moments as well.

The guide also explains the real purpose and past use of the buildings around the steps. That local context keeps the stop from being only a photo opportunity.

The staircase takes about 10 minutes to visit, but the physical effort is greater than the time suggests. Dubrovnik has many steps, and the route requires a moderate level of fitness. One group completed the tour while a member was six months pregnant and found the walking manageable, but the private setting allowed the guide to keep the pace comfortable.

If you have an older relative or anyone who needs regular breaks, tell the guide at the start. One of the benefits of booking privately is that toilet, drink, and photo pauses can be handled without holding up a larger group.

Rupe Museum and the lanes of Flea Bottom

The exterior of the Rupe Museum becomes part of King’s Landing’s rougher quarters, including the area known as Flea Bottom. The streets around the building also serve as the setting for Littlefinger’s brothel.

The museum itself is not part of the filming tour inside. In real life, the building was the Old Town’s medieval granary. That contrast makes the stop worthwhile: a place linked on screen with poor neighborhoods once held the city’s grain supply.

The stop lasts around 10 minutes and is mainly about the surrounding streets. Your guide can use scene images to show how ordinary stone lanes were dressed and framed for the series.

This section may feel less dramatic than the Jesuit staircase or the bay. Its value lies in seeing how much of the show depended on modest streets, camera angles, and careful set dressing.

The Iron Throne photo stop

The replica Iron Throne is displayed at Dubrovnik City Shop in the Old Town. This is usually saved for the end, though the guide may move it earlier to avoid a crowded route or fit the day’s timing.

A photo break on the throne is included. That simple detail matters because it gives the tour a clear payoff, especially for fans who want a souvenir beyond location pictures.

The guides are also praised for taking group photos rather than leaving you to manage a rushed selfie. Tom, in particular, is noted for helping with photographs and directing groups to a shop with more reasonable prices.

The Iron Throne display is not an admission attraction in the same sense as Rector’s Palace. It is a stop connected with the shop, and any other purchases are your responsibility. The tour includes the photo opportunity, not shopping costs.

Why the private format is useful

The price is $185 per group of up to 10 people. For one or two people, that is a significant cost for a walk lasting about one to two hours. For a family or group of friends, the calculation changes. Ten people sharing the fee would pay $18.50 each before any booking charges, while four people would pay $46.25 each.

The main benefit is control. Your guide can change the route, avoid packed lanes, choose a quieter alley, stop for a drink, and spend more time on the scenes your group cares about. A standard group tour may be cheaper per person, but it cannot offer the same pace or flexibility.

The tour also works well for mixed interests. Guides regularly bring in Dubrovnik and Croatian history, so the person who has never seen Game of Thrones is not left standing through a string of references. The city’s walls, gates, palace, church, granary, and old port give the walk substance on their own.

You should not expect a full-day production tour. The walk covers Old Town and nearby Kolorina Bay, not every Game of Thrones location around Dubrovnik. If you want sites farther from the center, such as other filming points outside this route, you will need a different arrangement.

Timing, walking, and practical details

The advertised duration is approximately one to two hours. The itinerary itself includes several short stops, but the total time can vary with questions, photographs, crowd levels, and detours.

Meet at Dubravka 1836 Restaurant and Cafe at Brsalje Street 1, near Pile Gate. The tour ends somewhere else, so do not assume you will return to the starting point. Your guide should help you understand the final location before the walk ends.

You need moderate physical fitness. Expect regular walking on historic streets and stairs, especially around the Jesuit staircase and the Old Town lanes. The route is not presented as wheelchair-accessible, and the information provided specifically calls for a moderate fitness level.

Service animals are allowed, and the meeting area is near public transportation. The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. A late cancellation or late change is not refunded. Poor weather can also cancel the walk, in which case you are offered another date or a full refund.

Who should book this Dubrovnik tour

I would choose this tour if you are a serious Game of Thrones fan and want scene-by-scene help rather than a general city walk with a few television references. The Iron Throne photo, scene images, filming angles, green-screen details, and stories from guides connected with the production give it a proper fan focus.

I would also consider it for a family or friend group with mixed interests. The Dubrovnik Republic, Rector’s Palace, city defenses, churches, old granary, and port make the route useful even if only one person knows every character in Westeros.

The tour is less suitable if you want a long historical tour, entry to several museums, or a broad survey of filming locations outside the Old Town. It is a focused walk, not a full Dubrovnik sightseeing day.

Should you book it?

Book it if you value a flexible pace, want help avoiding the heaviest crowds, and can split the $185 fee among several people. The strongest parts are the private route, the guide’s ability to connect screen images with real streets, the mix of show facts and local history, and the Iron Throne photo.

Think twice if you are traveling alone on a tight budget or want to enter Rector’s Palace and other sites. For most fans visiting Dubrovnik with family or friends, though, this is a well-targeted way to see King’s Landing while still learning why the real city matters.

FAQ

How much does the private Game of Thrones tour cost?

The tour costs $185 per group, with up to 10 people included.

How long does the tour last?

The advertised duration is approximately one to two hours.

Where does the tour begin?

The meeting point is Dubravka 1836 Restaurant and Cafe at Brsalje Street 1 in Dubrovnik.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends at a different location from the meeting point. The final location may vary because the private guide can adjust the route.

Is the Iron Throne photo included?

Yes. A photo break at the Iron Throne replica is included.

Does the tour enter Rector’s Palace?

No. Rector’s Palace now requires an entrance ticket, which is not included. The filming points can be seen from the entrance, so the tour does not need to enter the museum.

Is the Dominican Monastery included?

The tour stops on St. Dominic Street in front of the monastery, but it does not enter the Dominican Monastery.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour is offered in English.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded. If poor weather causes the tour to be canceled, you are offered another date or a full refund.