Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones and Lokrum Island Walking Tour

Dubrovnik supplied the walls, towers, stairways, and sea views for King’s Landing, and this three-hour tour connects those screen locations with the real city. You’ll begin at Fort St. Lawrence, walk through the Old Town, and finish on Lokrum Island, where the setting turns leafy and quiet.

I like the scene-photo book, which helps you match a television moment to the exact stone arch or street in front of you. I also like the licensed guides, including Andreja and Aleksandra, who can explain both the filming and Dubrovnik’s military past. The main drawback is cost: the advertised tour price does not cover the fort, boat, or Lokrum admission, so the complete outing can reach about €80 per person.

Key points to know

• Three different settings in one tour: Start at Fort St. Lawrence, continue through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and finish on Lokrum Island.
• The Walk of Shame location: See one of the series’ most recognizable streets and compare the scene with the real medieval setting.
• Scene photos are provided: Use visual references to recreate shots and identify filming angles.
• Extra fees matter: The tour price is separate from the €15 fort ticket and the Lokrum boat and admission cost.
• Weather can change the plan: If the boat cannot run, the guide may offer an alternative Old Town route.
• Not an easy stroll: Expect stairs, sun, uneven surfaces, and a fort visit that is unsuitable for some people with health or mobility concerns.

King’s Landing begins at Fort St. Lawrence

Meet the Dubrovnik Walks team near the Pile Bus Stop and taxi drop-off point, just outside the Old Town entrance. Look for the orange umbrellas. This is a useful meeting point because Pile is one of the main approaches to the historic center, but give yourself enough time to find the group before the walk starts.

The first stop is Fort St. Lawrence, also called Lovrijenac. This large medieval fort sits on a rocky outcrop beside the city walls, with open views over the sea and back toward Dubrovnik. It served as a military prison in the past and now gives you a strong introduction to the city’s defensive design.

For Game of Thrones fans, the fort is better than a quick photo stop. Its position explains why the production team used it for King’s Landing scenes. You can look back toward Dubrovnik and see how the walls, towers, and water create a natural stage. The guide’s scene photos help you compare the actual view with the finished television image.

The fort requires a separate entrance ticket. The listed 2024 price is €15 per person. You may not need to pay this if you have a valid Dubrovnik Pass with the applicable 24-hour limit or a City Walls ticket with the stated 72-hour limit. Check your pass conditions before assuming admission is included.

This opening section requires some physical effort. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments, people with a low level of fitness, or people afraid of heights. The supplied restrictions also advise against joining if you are pregnant, have heart problems, high blood pressure, or are over 70.

That list is unusually specific, and you should take it seriously. Dubrovnik’s stone steps can feel demanding in strong sun, especially before you reach the cooler streets of the Old Town. Wear shoes with a firm grip, carry water, and use sunscreen and a hat.

The Old Town turns into King’s Landing

After the fort, the route moves into Dubrovnik’s Old Town for a longer walking section. The scheduled Old Town sightseeing portion lasts about 80 minutes, giving the guide time to cover several filming points instead of rushing you from one photo stop to the next.

The best-known stop is the Walk of Shame location. The scene is instantly recognizable to fans, but the real setting has a different mood when no extras, costumes, or digital effects are involved. You’ll see the narrow stone route, surrounding walls, and stairs as part of an active historic city rather than a television set.

This is where the tour has value beyond simple fan trivia. Dubrovnik’s Old Town was not built for television. Its streets, gates, fortifications, and public spaces developed for defense, trade, religion, and daily life. A good guide can show you how the production adapted those existing places for fictional King’s Landing while also explaining what the buildings were for in real life.

The licensed guide is important here. You are not just being pointed toward a staircase with a quick reminder of the scene. The guide can answer questions about the series, explain how locations were used, and share behind-the-scenes details about the production. The tour is conducted in English, so you should be comfortable following a live explanation in that language.

Aleksandra guided one English-language group successfully even when a participant said their English was not perfect. That does not guarantee every group will move at the same pace, but it suggests the tour can still work for you if you understand conversational English and are willing to ask questions.

You receive a book of photographs that shows the relevant scenes. This is one of the more useful touches because film locations can look surprisingly ordinary without their screen context. Hold the image up to the real setting, check the direction of the shot, and you’ll see how much comes from camera position, costumes, lighting, and digital work.

The Old Town section is also the easiest part to appreciate if you are only a casual fan. You do not need to know every character or plot line to enjoy the stone streets and fortifications. The show provides a theme, while the city supplies the substance.

Lokrum Island changes the pace

The tour ends with a short boat ride to Lokrum Island, a green island just off Dubrovnik. The scheduled Lokrum portion lasts about one hour. Compared with the compact stone streets of the Old Town and the exposed fort, the island gives the final part of the tour a more open and natural setting.

Lokrum had a role in Game of Thrones, and the guide will connect its landmarks with the series. Bring the photo book here as well. The value of the stop comes from seeing the real island first, then lining it up with the fictional setting shown on screen.

There is more to this section than television recognition. The boat ride adds a change of scenery and gives you views back toward Dubrovnik from the water. You should not expect a separate full-day island outing, though. The scheduled time is about an hour, so the visit is focused on the filming connection rather than an exhaustive exploration of Lokrum.

Lokrum admission and the return boat ticket are not included. The information supplied for the activity gives two different figures: one section lists €27 in 2024, while the important information gives €30 for adults and €5 for children aged 5 to 17. Treat €30 as the safer working figure and confirm the current amount when booking.

The boat also makes this section weather-dependent. In August 2024, poor weather prevented the island visit, and Aleksandra replaced it with an alternative Old Town finish. That is a sensible backup, but it means you should not book this tour solely for Lokrum if seeing the island is your main goal.

Bring beachwear and a towel if you want to make use of the island’s seaside setting, along with sunglasses, sunscreen, water, and cash or a card. The activity also says video recording is not allowed, so plan on taking still photographs only if permitted by the guide and site rules.

Three hours, but not a cheap three hours

The tour lasts three hours and includes the guide and walking tour. The advertised price is listed as $41 per person, while the booking information also describes €35 as the amount paid to Dubrovnik Walks at booking. Those figures do not match perfectly, so check the price shown on the date you reserve.

The more important point is the added cost. The fort entrance is listed at €15, and Lokrum admission with the return boat is listed at €30 for adults in the detailed information. That brings the full adult cost to roughly €80 when all charges apply, not the headline tour price alone.

This can still be fair value if you want a guided Game of Thrones route and would otherwise pay separately for the fort and island. You are getting three distinct settings, a licensed guide, scene photographs, and help understanding how the locations were used. The price is harder to justify if you mainly want a general Dubrovnik walking tour, since the show is the central subject.

A Dubrovnik Pass or qualifying City Walls ticket may reduce the cost of the fort section. Before paying, check whether your pass covers this specific entrance and whether its time limit is valid on the day of the tour.

The reserve-now, pay-later option is useful if your schedule is still changing. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. That matters here because weather can affect the Lokrum portion.

Heat, stairs, and practical preparation

Dubrovnik can be very hot in summer. One participant joined in August during what was described as incredible heat, and the guide, Andreja, helped the group remain comfortable. Do not count on the guide to solve the heat for you. Start with water, wear a sun hat, and use sunscreen before you meet the group.

Comfortable walking shoes are essential. You’ll deal with stone paving, fort steps, and the physical demands of an old defensive city. Sunglasses will help at the fort and on the boat, where there is little shade.

The activity is not suitable for people with serious mobility limitations, heart problems, high or low blood pressure concerns, or a low fitness level. It also excludes wheelchair users, pregnant women, people afraid of heights, and people over 70. These restrictions make the tour unsuitable for some families and older visitors, even if they are enthusiastic Game of Thrones fans.

The meeting point itself is straightforward. Find the Pile Bus Stop and taxi drop-off area as you head toward the Old Town, then look for the orange umbrellas. The tour is in English, and the guides named in the available information include Andreja and Aleksandra. A request for a French-speaking guide was made, but French is not listed as a regular tour language, so do not assume it will be available.

There is no group size given, so you should not book expecting a private walk. The live guide format is best if you enjoy asking questions and comparing the filmed scenes with the real places as you go.

Who will enjoy this tour most

You’ll get the most from this outing if you already enjoy Game of Thrones and want to see more than a single Old Town location. The route gives you a clear sequence: a sea-facing fortress, the famous central filming sites, and an island visit connected to the series.

It also works for someone who likes Dubrovnik’s architecture and military story but wants a theme to organize the walk. The guide’s explanations can connect the fictional city with the real fortifications, so you do not need to memorize every detail of the show.

I would be cautious if your main goal is a relaxed beach day on Lokrum. The island visit is only about an hour, the boat requires a separate payment, and bad weather can replace it with more Old Town sightseeing.

I would also skip this tour if you dislike stairs, direct sun, or strict walking schedules. The fort and Old Town sections are rewarding, but they are not effortless. Bring the right shoes and expect a physical outing.

Should you book the King’s Landing walk?

Book it if you want a focused Game of Thrones tour led by a licensed English-speaking guide, and you value context more than simply taking a few location photographs. The fort, Walk of Shame site, scene-photo book, and Lokrum finish give the three hours a good range.

Before booking, budget for the real total, not just the headline price. Allow about €15 for the fort and up to €30 for the adult Lokrum boat and admission based on the supplied figures, then confirm current prices. If you are visiting during unsettled weather, consider the Old Town alternative a useful fallback rather than a failure.

For fans who can manage the stairs and summer heat, this is a well-focused way to see Dubrovnik through the show and through its own history. For everyone else, a simpler Old Town walk may be the better choice.

FAQ

Where does the tour meet?

Meet near the Pile Bus Stop and taxi drop-off point as you head toward Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Look for Dubrovnik Walks representatives carrying orange umbrellas.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts three hours. The scheduled stops include about 40 minutes at the first location, 80 minutes in the Old Town, and one hour on Lokrum Island.

Is the tour conducted in English?

Yes. The listed live tour language is English.

Are the fort and Lokrum fees included?

No. The Fort St. Lawrence entrance ticket is separate. The return boat to Lokrum and island admission are also separate.

How much do the extra tickets cost?

The fort ticket is listed at €15 in 2024. Lokrum is listed as €30 for adults and €5 for children aged 5 to 17 in the detailed information, although another section lists €27, so confirm the current price before booking.

What happens if bad weather prevents the Lokrum visit?

The guide may provide an alternative finish in Dubrovnik’s Old Town. This happened when weather prevented one scheduled island visit.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a sun hat, a towel, beachwear, cash, and a credit card. Video recording is not allowed.