Game of Thrones Extended Tour with Swords and Props

Dubrovnik’s old town becomes King’s Landing on this small-group walk, but the best part is the human connection. Guides such as Robert, Pero, and Nera have worked as extras on Game of Thrones, so you get filming stories alongside the famous locations. I especially like the scene photos held up beside the real places and the chance to handle replica swords such as Longclaw, Needle, and Oathkeeper.

I also like that the tour gives you proper Dubrovnik views and local history, instead of treating the city as a film set with souvenir shops attached. The main caution is simple: there are plenty of stairs, and Lovrjenac Fortress costs an extra €15.

Key things to know before you book

• Small group of up to 12: Easier to hear the guide and ask questions than on a large city tour.
• Guides with set experience: Robert, Pero, and Nera have worked as extras on the series and can explain how scenes were filmed.
• Nine stops across the old town: The route connects the Red Keep, King’s Landing, Qarth references, and several major city gates.
• Realistic replica props: You can pose with swords including Longclaw, Needle, Oathkeeper, and a Dothraki arakh.
• Allow for stairs and heat: Comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a hat are sensible choices.
• Extra fortress charge: Lovrjenac Fortress admission is not included and costs €15 per person.

Why this tour works for both fans and first-time visitors

This is not just a checklist of filming locations. The route lets you see how Dubrovnik’s compact old town, steep lanes, fortress walls, harbors, and stone stairways were turned into several different places in Westeros and Essos.

You’ll spend about two and a half to three hours walking between locations. The group is capped at 12 people, which matters in Dubrovnik. Narrow lanes can feel crowded, and a quiet guide can be hard to follow when several groups stop in the same square. A small party gives you a better chance to hear the scene explanations and get help with photos.

The show connection is strongest when the guide has direct set experience. Robert is frequently singled out for his humor, local knowledge, and work as an extra. Pero has also worked on set and shares behind-the-scenes details, while Nera has appeared in the production several times and uses a photo book to match screen images with real places.

That does not mean you need to know every family tree in Westeros. The guides also explain Dubrovnik’s past and daily life, making the tour useful for companions who are less devoted to the show. If you already know the episodes by heart, the filming details and camera angles give the walk extra value.

Starting beneath the Lannister banner

The meeting point is by the Aphrodite and Pan Statue on Ul. Svetog Đurđa, near the Pile area. Look for a guide holding a Lannister banner. This is a useful meeting arrangement in a busy part of town, though you should still arrive with enough time to find the statue.

The first stop is brief, about five minutes. It is mainly a gathering point and a chance to meet the guide before the walk begins. From here, the route heads toward Lovrjenac Fortress.

The tour is offered in English and comes with a mobile ticket. Confirmation is provided at booking. Since the route passes through public streets and historic steps, you should wear shoes with a good grip rather than anything suited only to polished hotel floors.

Lovrjenac Fortress, Dubrovnik’s Red Keep

Lovrjenac is the major early stop and usually the most important part of the tour for serious fans. You’ll spend about 45 minutes here, and the €15 entry fee is paid separately.

The fortress served as the Red Keep in several memorable scenes. The guide connects the walls and terraces to Joffrey’s nameday tournament, Tyrion’s confrontation with Joffrey, Sansa’s rescue by the Hound, and the Purple Wedding. You’ll also hear about the Power is Power dialogue and Euron’s arrival near Blackwater Bay.

This is where the screen images are especially useful. Dubrovnik’s walls can look quite different from the finished scene, depending on the camera angle, editing, and added visual effects. A good guide helps you see the exact corner, stairway, or opening that was transformed for television.

The fortress also gives you some of the best views on the route. You can look back toward Dubrovnik’s walls and out across the water, so the admission fee is not paying only for a television connection. It is also the price of entering one of the city’s most striking historic structures.

The tradeoff is physical effort. Lovrjenac involves steps, and the full route adds more climbing later. An early tour can be a smart choice in the warmer months. One guest found the fort nearly empty for the first 30 minutes on an early departure, which makes it easier to take photographs and listen without a crowd pressing around you.

The West Harbour and King’s Landing waterfront

From the fortress, the group moves to Dubrovnik West Harbour for around 15 minutes. This waterfront played the docks of King’s Landing.

The guide points out the setting for the final reunion and farewell of the Stark children, scenes connected to Blackwater Bay, the slaughter of King Robert’s bastard children, and Myrcella’s departure and return. Sansa’s conversation with Littlefinger is also linked to this area.

The harbor stop gives the tour a welcome change of pace. After fortress walls and steps, you get open views and a clearer sense of how the waterfront helped sell Dubrovnik as the capital of the Seven Kingdoms. It is also a good place to understand how a real working harbor can be dressed for a fictional city.

Admission is free here. You may encounter other walking groups, but the small size of this tour makes it easier to gather around the guide without blocking the entire walkway.

Pile Gate and the entrance to King’s Landing

Pile Gate is a short, approximately 15-minute stop. It served as one of the main gates of King’s Landing and appears in scenes involving Jaime’s return and the riots against Joffrey.

The gate is one of Dubrovnik’s most recognizable entry points, so this is a useful stop even if your interest in the series is moderate. The guide can show how the familiar entrance was framed on screen and explain how the production used the approach, bridge, and stone walls.

This area can be busy, especially during peak hours. Keep your group together and expect a short pause rather than a long, quiet look at the gate. The value here comes from linking a practical city entrance to scenes you may remember from the show.

The Rupe Museum and Littlefinger’s brothel

The next stop is at the Rupe Museum, for about 10 minutes. In the series, the location was used as Littlefinger’s brothel, and the guide also points toward views associated with the Tower of the Undying.

The stop is shorter than the fortress visit, but it adds variety. Instead of another grand exterior, you get a location tied to interior scenes and the political, secretive side of King’s Landing. The guide’s screen images help clarify what you are looking at because the real site may not immediately resemble the edited television setting.

Entrance to the museum is not listed as part of this tour, so the visit focuses on the filming location rather than a museum visit. If you want to explore the collection inside, check separately before booking.

The Church of St. Ignatius and the Walk of Shame steps

The Church of St. Ignatius is one of the most memorable stops, lasting around 30 minutes. Its grand staircase became the setting for Cersei’s Walk of Shame.

This is also the main prop and photo opportunity. You can pose with replica weapons and shields, including swords associated with Oathkeeper, Longclaw, Needle, and the Dothraki arakh. The props are disinfected by the guide after each tour.

The photo stop is more than a quick gimmick. The steps give you a clear, recognizable setting, and the guide can help arrange photographs or take them for you. Several descriptions of the experience point to guides giving people enough time to pose rather than rushing everyone through one standard picture.

The staircase is beautiful, but it is also steep. By this point, you may feel the route in your legs, especially under the summer sun. Bring water, use sunscreen, and wear a hat if the forecast is bright. The tour is not designed for a high level of athletic ability, but a moderate fitness level is expected.

Rector’s Palace and the Spice King of Qarth

Rector’s Palace is another 15-minute stop. It provided the setting for the Spice King of Qarth’s palace.

This location shows how Dubrovnik could represent a different part of the fictional world without changing cities. The stone architecture and formal spaces gave the production a setting for Qarth, while other parts of Dubrovnik became King’s Landing.

You’ll also get a dose of local history here. The palace is one of the city’s major historic buildings, and the guide uses the stop to connect the real place with its television role. If you are touring with someone who is not a fan, this kind of explanation keeps the experience from becoming a string of private references.

The tour does not include a separate palace admission according to the stated inclusions. The stop is based around the exterior and nearby setting.

Dominican Monastery and the King’s Landing market

The Dominican Monastery stop lasts about 15 minutes. This area was used as a King’s Landing market and also continues the Walk of Shame setting.

It is a good example of the way the production used Dubrovnik’s narrow lanes and stone buildings to create a city that feels larger on screen. In person, the spaces are close together. On television, careful framing makes them appear part of a sprawling capital.

The monastery area can be busy, and the route may slow when several groups gather. Still, the guide’s photographs make it easier to identify the filming angles. You will not simply be told that a scene happened nearby. You can compare the screen image with the street in front of you.

Ploče Gate and the end of the route

The walk ends at Ploče Gate after roughly 15 minutes. From here, you get views toward the duel arena and Qarth references.

Ploče Gate is a practical finishing point because it places you on the eastern side of the old town. The route therefore works as a one-way introduction to Dubrovnik rather than sending you back to where you began. You finish near Ul. Frana Supila, a useful detail when planning the next part of your day.

The ending also reinforces one of the tour’s strengths: you see both the film version of Dubrovnik and the actual city. The old town is not merely scenery. Its gates, fortress, churches, harbor, and palaces explain why the production chose it in the first place.

Price, group size, and what you receive

The price is $66.51 per person. That is not the cheapest way to walk through Dubrovnik, especially once you add the €15 Lovrjenac Fortress fee. Still, the value improves if you care about the series and would otherwise book a separate city walk and pay for fortress entry on your own.

You receive a professional English-speaking guide, visual comparisons from the show, the sword and prop photo session, and a free Lokrum Island map marking Game of Thrones locations and offering tips. The map is useful for extending the theme beyond the old town. Lokrum was used as Qarth, so you can use the map to plan a separate visit.

The group limit of 12 is another part of the value. You are paying for a guided walk with room for questions, not just a person leading a crowd through busy streets. The final price makes the most sense for fans who want filming stories and props, rather than for someone who only wants a general orientation to Dubrovnik.

Groups larger than five can contact the operator about arranging a private tour. That may suit families or friends who want to keep the pace among themselves.

Practical advice for a smoother walk

Book as early as you can if your dates are fixed. This experience is often reserved well in advance, around 44 days on average, and small groups fill more quickly than large sightseeing walks.

Choose an early departure if you can. It may help you reach Lovrjenac before the largest crowds and reduce exposure to the strongest midday heat. The route is outdoors for much of its length, with limited relief from sun.

Pack:

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Water
• Sunscreen
• A hat
• A phone or camera with free storage for photos

Service animals are allowed, and the meeting area is near public transportation. The route requires moderate physical fitness, mainly because of the stairs and uneven historic streets.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made inside that window are not accepted for a refund. The cut-off follows local Dubrovnik time.

Who should book this Game of Thrones walk

I would choose this tour if you want your fandom tied to a real sense of place. It works particularly well for viewers who enjoy production details, scene comparisons, and stories about being on set.

It is also a good fit for families with an older child or teenager who wants a memorable photo with a sword. The relaxed pace and time for questions make it less rigid than a quick photo stop tour.

I would think twice if you dislike stairs, hot outdoor walks, or organized group sightseeing. The tour covers many locations, but it cannot linger everywhere. You may also find the extra fortress fee frustrating if you expect every entrance to be included.

Should you book it?

Book it if Game of Thrones is a major reason you want to see Dubrovnik. The combination of small group size, filming photographs, guides with on-set experience, and hands-on props gives the tour more substance than a simple list of locations.

If your interest in the show is mild, you can still enjoy the fortress, harbor, gates, and city views, but a general Dubrovnik history walk may offer better value. For committed fans, especially those who choose an early time and arrive ready for stairs, this is a well-shaped way to see the old town while adding a bit of Red Keep drama.

FAQ

How long does the Game of Thrones tour last?

The experience lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes to three hours.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

How many people are in the group?

The maximum group size is 12 people. Groups larger than five can contact the operator about arranging a private tour.

Is Lovrjenac Fortress included in the price?

No. Admission to Lovrjenac Fortress is not included and costs €15 per person.

Can I use swords and props during the tour?

Yes. The tour provides replica swords and props, including Oathkeeper, Longclaw, Needle, and a Dothraki arakh, for guests to use and photograph.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts at the Aphrodite and Pan Statue on Ul. Svetog Đurđa 4 and ends at Ploče Gate on Ul. Frana Supila 2 to 4 in Dubrovnik.

What fitness level is needed?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. The route includes many stairs and uneven historic streets, so comfortable shoes are important.