Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik feels real. I love how this private format pairs a licensed guide with a Game of Thrones album, so you can spot real filming spots instead of just hearing stories. I also love the payoff at the City Walls, where the views make the show locations feel tied to the city’s bones.

Guides like Mihaela and Natasa are repeatedly praised for prompt, friendly explanations and for using photos that match the series to what you see on the ground. The main drawback is that it is built for walking, around 2.5 hours, and it is not recommended for travelers with knee problems.

Key Things You’ll Notice on This GOT and City Walls Tour

• Game of Thrones album for quick visual matching, especially around Kolorina Bay and the Old Town spots
• Blackwater Bay style locations at Kolorina Bay, with specific reference points like Myrcella’s storyline
• Lovrjenac Fortress as the Red Keep stand-in, plus Old Town views from above
• A focused Old Town loop, including Stradun, Shame Stairs, and Pile Gate
• City Walls time with a guided walkthrough, with plenty of viewpoints and GOT nods

Why This Private Dubrovnik Tour Works for Game of Thrones Fans

Dubrovnik can feel like a movie set even on a normal day. This tour makes that feeling practical. You get a licensed guide, a clear walking route, and a Game of Thrones album that helps you recognize places while you are standing in front of them.

The private part matters more than you might think. With only your group, the pace stays human, and you can ask follow-up questions without having to whisper over a crowd. Several guides are mentioned by name in the feedback for being friendly, staying on time, and adjusting to family needs, which is exactly what you want when you are mixing city history with show details.

You’ll also get a nice balance of Dubrovnik first, show second. The best tours do not treat GOT as a separate theme park. Here, the filming locations act like a lens, helping you look at real places like Stradun, Pile Gate, and the fortress walls with fresh eyes.

Starting at Amerling Fountain, You Get the Story Straight Away

The tour starts at Amerling Fountain on Ul. Svetog Đurđa, next to Dubravka restaurant. It’s a good meeting spot because it is easy to find and you’re already in the right part of town to transition into the Old Town core.

Right away, your guide sets expectations. You get both types of context: GOT filming connections plus Dubrovnik history. That matters because some locations can feel similar if you only remember one season or one episode. With the album in hand, you can place what you are seeing in your own mental timeline.

The tour ends in the Old Town area at Stradun, and you can usually keep going on your own from there. If you like to turn a tour into a half-day of wandering, this finish point is convenient.

Kolorina Bay, Blackwater Bay, and the Myrcella Connection

Kolorina Bay is the opening GOT stop, and it’s chosen for a reason. It’s tied directly to Blackwater Bay in the show, so it acts like your visual warm-up. The guide will point out highlights of the spot and help you match what you remember from the series to the real coastline.

One detail I like in the description is that you’re not just told where a scene happened. You are guided to recognize key moments, including where the show ended and the place where Myrcella was sent away. That kind of specificity helps the location stick in your mind instead of blurring into generic waterfront views.

You will get about 15 minutes here, and it is marked as free admission. In practice, that means you should expect short stops for photo angles and orientation, not a long sit-down at the water. Wear shoes that handle uneven surfaces if you are walking near the edge.

Lovrjenac Fortress (St Lawrence): The Red Keep Viewpoint

Next comes the fortress, Tvrđava Lovrjenac, also described as St Lawrence Fortress. This is the tour’s classic “stand-in” moment for GOT fans, because it’s used as the Red Keep reference point. On the way in, your guide shares behind-the-scenes style details, including anecdotes about actors and filming.

Lovrjenac is also where the tour starts to feel more like a real Dubrovnik experience, not just a GOT checklist. From the fort, you get a strong view down toward the Old Town. Even if you are not a serious photographer, you’ll appreciate seeing how the city sits and why walls and towers mattered historically.

Here’s the practical catch: there is an entrance fee for the fort, listed as 15 EUR. Your guide also uses that fee for a discount later. The description says that if you pay the Lovrjenac entry, it becomes credit toward the City Walls part. If you already plan to do the walls, it helps to do this in the same flow.

You also get some breathing room inside the fort, including restroom time and a short window of free time. That’s a smart design choice, because the next parts of the route are still walking heavy.

Stradun, Ivan Gundulić Square, Shame Stairs, and Pile Gate

After the fortress, you roll into the Old Town loop. This is where Dubrovnik’s everyday charm does the work. The guide does not just point out show locations. You also get help connecting other film moments to places you already recognize from photos and postcards.

Stradun: the main drag with movie history

Stradun is described as the most beautiful street in Dubrovnik, and it’s also one of the easiest places to start feeling the scale of the city. You walk it with your guide, and you’ll be told where other movies were filmed here too. Expect this to be more about orientation and atmosphere than long stops.

The Shame Stairs area: Ivan Gundulić and the market square zone

Next is the Monument of Poet Ivan Gundulić and the famous Shame Stairs, connected with the Ivan Gundulić square area and the farmer market location. Even if you do not plan to shop, the square is useful because it gives you a visual landmark. Shame Stairs are steep, and they change your perspective quickly. You’ll feel why scenes need height and drama.

Pile Gate: where King’s Landing hits real stone

Finally, you reach Pile Gate, the Old Town entrance. It’s positioned like the gateway to King’s Landing, with a specific show reference tied to where Joffrey gets attacked by people of King’s Landing. This is another stop where the guide’s job is to help you picture the scene in context while also showing you how the gate functions in the real city.

Time here is short at each stop, which keeps the tour moving. If you are the type who wants extra time for photos, mention it early so your guide can shape the pace.

Dubrovnik City Walls: The Big Finish and the Best Views

The final anchor is the Dubrovnik City Walls. This is the most popular activity in Dubrovnik for a reason, and this tour builds your experience around that truth.

You enter the walls with your guide and walk the section that gives you spectacular views of the town. You’re also guided to more Game of Thrones locations while you walk, so you get both the practical view and the show payoff.

There is a clear time commitment here: about 1 hour on the walls. That is enough time to enjoy the viewpoints and stop for photos, but not so long that you feel stuck for the whole afternoon. If you are planning your day, think of it as a walking block, not a slow museum visit.

Entrance fee math, and why the order matters

City Walls entry is listed as 35 EUR. If you don’t have the Dubrovnik Pass, you’ll pay 20 EUR because of the discount from the Lovrjenac portion. If you do have the Dubrovnik Pass, the description says you can get entrances free for both things.

So in plain terms, your tour price covers the guiding and the GOT album. The walls and fortress entrances are the only big add-on costs, and the order helps.

Also note: the City Walls part is listed as admission not included, so expect to pay onsite for the wall entry fee (plus the fort fee earlier, if you haven’t already handled it via a pass).

Price Breakdown: What You’re Paying For (and What You Should Budget)

The tour price is $119.83 per person, for about 2 hours 30 minutes total. That price includes a professional licensed guide and a Game of Thrones album, delivered as part of the tour experience.

Your main extra costs are the entrances:

• Lovrjenac Fortress entry: 15 EUR
• City Walls entry: 35 EUR, or 20 EUR with the discount tied to the fort ticket, if you do not have the Dubrovnik Pass

So your realistic budget for the experience is the tour price plus about €40 per person in entrances if you do not have a pass and get the regular entry package described. If you already plan to do Dubrovnik’s top sights, the entrance fees are not random. They’re baked into the flow, so you’re not duplicating ticket time.

The value angle I’d emphasize is this: you are paying for a guided “match the scene to the stone” experience, not just access to walls. If you love GOT and also want to understand why Dubrovnik’s layout and fortifications work, the combo is strong.

Pace, Photos, and Asking Tons of Questions

This tour is designed for a moderate physical fitness level. It’s a walking route through the Old Town and onto the walls, and it is not recommended for travelers with knee problems.

But it is also designed with time for breaks. The fort stop explicitly includes restroom time and some free time. That’s a nice buffer before the walking continues in the Old Town and then climbs and turns on the walls.

From the feedback style described, guides use pictures to help you remember specific scenes and compare the show version to the real city. That is a huge deal if it has been a while since you watched. You can re-activate your memory fast.

One more thing I like about the private model is the conversation. The reviews point to guides being fluent in English and willing to answer questions in the moment. When a stop has both GOT context and local history context, it’s better to have that back-and-forth instead of a one-direction lecture.

Who Should Book This Tour, and Who Might Want Another Option

Book this if:

• You want a GOT-focused Dubrovnik experience that still respects the city itself
• You like guided walking routes and want clear time at the City Walls
• You value visual aids, like the Game of Thrones album, to connect scenes to places

You might skip or choose a different format if:

• You have knee issues or know that steep, sustained walking is a problem
• You want a low-walking experience with lots of sitting, because the City Walls segment is a true walking block

Also, this is offered in English, and it’s a private tour for only your group. If you are traveling with teens, families, or a mix of GOT fans and Dubrovnik-history fans, this format tends to work because each person can lean into what they care about.

Should You Book This Private GOT and City Walls Tour?

If you want Dubrovnik walls plus GOT locations in one coordinated plan, I think this is an excellent match. The guide-led photo matching, the specific scene connections at Kolorina Bay and Pile Gate, and the view-first finish on the City Walls are a strong recipe.

The decision comes down to one question: can you handle steady walking for about 2.5 hours, including the walls? If yes, you’ll likely find it worth the total budget once you add the fortress and wall entrances. If no, you may be happier with a shorter, flatter sightseeing plan.

If you do book, do one small thing that makes a difference: bring good shoes and set expectations that the City Walls part is the highlight walking portion. Then let the guide do the work of matching the show to the real city.

FAQ

Is this tour private?

Yes. It is a private tour, so only your group participates.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

What is included in the price?

The price includes a professional licensed guide and a Game of Thrones album. It also uses a mobile ticket.

What entrance fees should I expect to pay?

City Walls and Lovrjenac Fortress have entrance fees. The City Walls fee is listed as 35 EUR, and you can pay 20 EUR with the discount from the Lovrjenac part if you do not have the Dubrovnik Pass. The Lovrjenac Fortress entrance fee is listed as 15 EUR.

Where do I meet and where does the tour end?

You meet at Amerling Fountain, Ul. Svetog Đurđa, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia. The tour ends inside the Old Town at Stradun, and it can end anywhere you want.

Is pick up included?

Pick up is not included, but it may be possible upon request for an extra charge.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.