Top 5 ‘Game of Thrones’ Experiences in Dubrovnik: A Complete Guide

Dubrovnik, that pearl of the Adriatic, it’s almost as if it was plucked straight from the pages of George R.R. Martin’s novels. The city, very majestic with its formidable walls and red-tiled roofs, it’s very well known that it served as the primary filming location for King’s Landing in the hit HBO series ‘Game of Thrones.’ So, for fans making their way to this gorgeous Croatian city, well experiencing a ‘Game of Thrones’ tour, in a way, it is kind of a must. We’ve put together, just for you, a list of the top five ‘Game of Thrones’ experiences in Dubrovnik. From guided walking tours that showcase iconic filming spots to immersive experiences that basically put you right in the middle of Westeros, you’re likely to find something to bring your GoT fantasies to life. Are you ready to walk where kings and queens – or at least Cersei and Joffrey – once tread? I think we all know the answer to that one! But seriously, book your ‘Game of Thrones’ adventure and become the main character!

1. The Classic Walking Tour: King’s Landing at Your Feet

The classic walking tour, seemingly, it is actually the most popular way to experience ‘Game of Thrones’ in Dubrovnik, and you might even understand why. These tours, pretty much usually led by local guides who often worked as extras during the filming, well, actually offer up behind-the-scenes trivia and point out key locations like the Pile Gate (King’s Landing’s entrance), the Lovrijenac Fortress (the Red Keep), and the Jesuit Stairs (site of Cersei’s Walk of Shame…Ouch!). Walking the ancient streets, is that a thrill? It probably is! Seeing these places come to life it really makes a GoT nerd squeal. Many tours, pretty much similar to this, they tend to be a little shorter and they give you just enough time to soak up all the scenery without getting too tired, because it can get hot you know? And, it’s almost like having a guide give you a little historical context about how these filming locations were altered for shooting it kinda, too it’s a really unique way to see the old town itself, it’s beautiful architecture and pretty wild history. Make sure you check out, Dubrovnik walking tour. Just remember that water bottle!

2. Sea Kayak Tour: Approaching King’s Landing from the Blackwater

Fancy a unique vantage point? The sea kayak tour around the city walls, just maybe it’s really an unforgettable experience! This excursion often lets you, for example, paddle along the same waters where Stannis Baratheon launched his attack on King’s Landing. You, maybe your friends, and the others in your party will actually stop at filming locations that cannot even be seen from land, offering up unparalleled photo opportunities and some stories about filming on the open water, which I bet is an experience! Most kayaking tours are about 3 hours long, so they give you the chance to burn those vacation calories and cool off. It really gives you, seemingly, an exciting way to merge your love for adventure and of course, GoT. And let’s just say you might also encounter a friendly face from King’s Landing, or a seal, when paddling the waters in Dubrovnik with the kayaking tour around King’s Landing.

3. The Iron Throne Photo Op: Rule Westeros for a Moment

Ok, this one sounds touristy, but just bear with me because who wouldn’t want to grab a photo while you, yourself, are sitting on the Iron Throne? All those Instagram possibilities you get from booking a tour to sit on the real Iron Throne… the same throne those actors used in the actual TV series. This specific tour will literally make people think you are Daenerys Tagaryen in real life, okay, maybe not. These photos opportunities actually allow you to pose with props and maybe recreate memorable scenes while taking the Iron Throne. Keep your eyes open and make sure you select a reliable option from one of the stores or museums where the official replica, it’s almost there. Just try to be ready for those lines; pretty much, it is a thing! Because honestly, the thought of being King or Queen of the Seven Kingdoms even for just a moment, now, that sounds pretty cool, yeah? Want your own social media blowing up for 24hrs, then you know, I’d just say find your perfect moment to own King’s Landing. No one can stop you from ruling!

4. Lokrum Island Excursion: Qarth, Anyone?

Hop on a short ferry ride and take a tour on Lokrum Island and experience this beautiful site that served as the city of Qarth, so mysterious. Apart from exploring, what’s there on Lokrum? Well you’ll find its monastery ruins, peacocks roaming freely and a certain Iron Throne sitting within the monastery. I can say for sure that’s something! Also, on Lokrum you’ll find some really stunning spots to relax; also for swimming on its rocky beaches which are very calming spots. This is great place to just break away from all that madness of the city. Even the trip there is amazing too, and its just short 10-minute ferry, pretty awesome. If you don’t enjoy being overcrowded with people, then this tour would just about let you wander through filming sites more relaxed, or simply to take time for a picnic and to soak in some Adriatic sunshine! To go through and experience a Game of Thrones tour and swim in Lokrum Island might seem like a crazy experience and might even take you through an unknown land.

5. Combination Tours: Maximize Your Westeros Immersion

Combination tours; it really does maximize your immersion by bringing several different aspects of ‘Game of Thrones’ sightseeing into one package, kind of like buying one to get one for free! Actually many combination tours start out with that standard walking tour in the morning, later the afternoon will transition towards Lokrum Island or possibly a boat tour to see more places in Dubrovnik from, almost, different views! These comprehensive experiences tend to run up for 6-8 hours making you discover those filming spots which may probably involve meals based on the books themselves, just maybe an even more special experience! With so much options around, it should definitely suit anyones needs in Westeros… Also some of these combinations sometimes will come in with transportation included in, to make sure there are little headaches to worry about, isn’t that a good thing. Want an all inclusive tour, then here is your opportunity! Make sure you book them asap.