Total Game of Thrones Shore Excursion

Dubrovnik gives you a rare chance to walk through real places that became King’s Landing, the Red Keep, and Qarth on screen. This private Game of Thrones tour connects those spots by air-conditioned van, boat, and foot, then finishes with a high view from Mount Srd.

I like the personal format, since your guide can adjust the walk to your pace and skip steep stairs if needed. I also like the mix of screen locations and real Dubrovnik sights, especially Trsteno’s gardens, Lovrijenac Fortress, and the Iron Throne on Lokrum Island. The main drawback is cost: at $248.53 per person, you still pay separately for three major admission tickets.

Key points to know before booking

• Five distinct stops: You visit Trsteno Arboretum, Lovrijenac Fortress, Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Lokrum Island, and Mount Srd.
• A truly private outing: Only your group takes part, with a private guide and professional driver.
• The guide can adjust the day: The route can be tailored to your interests and your willingness to handle stairs and walking.
• Budget for extra admissions: Lokrum costs €30, Trsteno Arboretum €10, and Lovrijenac Fortress €15 per person.
• Lokrum combines filming and fun: A 10-minute boat ride leads to Qarth locations and a photo on the Iron Throne.
• Port timing matters: Pickup is available in Dubrovnik, and the tour lasts about five and a half hours, but you need to confirm the exact meeting point.

Why this Dubrovnik tour works for Game of Thrones fans

This is not just a drive past a few places connected with a television series. The route gives you several different views of Dubrovnik. You see formal gardens, a fortress above the sea, narrow Old Town streets, an island setting, and a mountain overlook.

That variety matters. A tour focused only on filming locations could start to feel like a checklist. Here, the production sites also introduce you to some of the city’s most memorable settings. You can connect the gardens of King’s Landing with the real Trsteno Arboretum, then compare the dramatic walls of Lovrijenac with the show’s Red Keep.

The private format is the biggest practical advantage. You are not tied to the pace or walking ability of a large group. If you want more filming details, you can ask for them. If stairs are a problem, your guide can adjust the route. One group specifically chose to skip some places because of stairs, and the guide adapted the day rather than forcing the planned route.

Andrea and Mihaela are among the guides named in feedback for this experience. The comments describe the guiding as clear, flexible, and full of useful information about both Dubrovnik and the show. Since guides can change, treat those names as examples rather than a promise that one of them will lead your tour.

Trsteno Arboretum, the gardens of King’s Landing

Your first stop is Trsteno Arboretum, where filming took place in the gardens of King’s Landing. You have about 45 minutes here, with time to see the locations used on screen and take photographs.

The setting gives the tour a calmer opening. Instead of beginning in the tight streets of the Old Town, you start among gardens and outdoor filming sites. If you enjoy seeing how a real place was transformed for a production, this is one of the most rewarding stops.

The short visit also means you should keep your expectations in check. Forty-five minutes is enough to see the principal areas included in the tour, but not enough for a slow, leisurely garden visit. You will want comfortable shoes, since the day includes walking and later stops with stairs.

Admission is not included. The stated fee is €10 per person. That extra cost is modest beside the tour price, but it is important to add it to your budget before booking.

Lovrijenac Fortress and the Red Keep

Next comes Lovrijenac Fortress, used as the Red Keep. You have roughly one hour to explore the location and hear about scenes connected with Joffrey’s Name Day and the Purple Wedding.

This is one of the tour’s strongest stops because the real fortress has a force of its own. Its position gives the visit a dramatic setting, and the guide can help you connect the physical spaces with events from the show. You are not simply looking at a building and being told that filming happened there. The tour points out specific locations tied to recognizable scenes.

The catch is the terrain. A fortress visit involves walking and may include stairs, so this stop is not ideal for anyone who needs a completely level route. The company asks for a moderate level of physical fitness, and that is worth taking seriously.

The admission fee is €15 per person and is not included. If you are traveling with a group, this can add up quickly, especially when combined with the Trsteno and Lokrum charges.

Old Town streets and the Walk of Shame route

The Old Town portion lasts about 40 minutes. Along the way, your guide points out historical sights and leads you toward the place used for the Walk of Shame. You also see locations connected with the riot in the streets.

This part is useful because it puts the show into the middle of everyday Dubrovnik rather than treating the filming sites as isolated attractions. The streets are real city spaces, and the guide can explain how the production used them for major scenes.

Do not book this experience expecting a full Dubrovnik city tour. One group found the Game of Thrones information and city setting interesting but noted that this was not a general city tour. That distinction is important. You will see selected historical sights while moving between filming locations, but the focus remains the show.

The Old Town stop has no separate admission fee listed. You should still expect walking on firm, uneven city surfaces and possible stairs elsewhere in the route. If your group has mixed mobility, tell the guide early so the day can be adjusted.

Lokrum Island, Qarth, and the Iron Throne

The tour then takes you on a boat ride of about 10 minutes to Lokrum Island. You spend about two hours there, visiting the location used for the City of Qarth and taking a photograph on the Iron Throne.

This is likely the most playful stop of the day. The Iron Throne photo gives you a clear souvenir, while the boat crossing changes the mood from city streets to an island visit. Two hours allows more time here than at the other stops, so you are not racing on and off the island.

Lokrum admission costs €30 per person and is not included. That is the largest extra expense on the route, so it changes the value calculation considerably. Add the listed fees together and you are paying €55 per person beyond the tour price, before lunch or drinks.

One useful detail comes from the port experience: a group reported that the tour ended on Lokrum, after which they made their own way back to the Old Town. If your schedule is tight, ask the provider exactly where and when the tour ends. The published route includes Lokrum, but your return arrangements should be clear before you set out, especially if you are returning to a cruise ship.

The tour does not include lunch or bottled water. Since Lokrum takes two hours, carry water and plan for your own meal arrangements. The provider does not list food as part of the experience, so do not assume a restaurant stop is built into the day.

Mount Srd and Dubrovnik from above

The final listed stop is Mount Srd. Your vehicle takes you up the mountain, where you have about 45 minutes to enjoy one of the best views over Dubrovnik and take photographs. Admission for this stop is included.

This is a smart finish. After gardens, fortress walls, streets, and an island, the high viewpoint lets you see how Dubrovnik fits together. It also gives you a quiet moment to take photos without following a scene-by-scene explanation.

The stop is short, but the main purpose is clear: enjoy the view and get your bearings. If you are hoping for a long mountain visit, 45 minutes may feel limited. If you want a strong final photo stop without paying another entry fee, it works well.

The order of stops may matter for your personal schedule, so confirm it when booking, particularly if you are visiting from a ship. The listed itinerary places Mount Srd after Lokrum, while one port group described visiting the mountain earlier in the day. A private tour may allow adjustments, but you should ask rather than assume.

What the $248.53 price really includes

At $248.53 per person, this is a premium excursion. You are paying for a private guide, a professional driver, an air-conditioned vehicle, and transportation between widely separated sites. For a group that values flexibility, that can be useful.

The price becomes easier to justify when several people share the private vehicle, though the stated rate is per person. You are not simply paying for admission to one attraction. You are paying for a half-day route that would be awkward to organize independently, especially with Trsteno, the fortress, Old Town, Lokrum, and Mount Srd all included.

Still, the total cost is higher than the advertised figure. Add €10 for Trsteno, €15 for Lovrijenac, and €30 for Lokrum. Lunch, bottled water, and any return transportation after the tour are also your responsibility.

For a couple or small group with limited time, the convenience may be worth it. For a solo visitor or anyone mainly interested in taking a few photos in the Old Town, the price is harder to defend. The value depends on how much you want the private vehicle and the outlying stops.

Pickup, timing, and the port question

The experience lasts approximately five hours and 30 minutes. Pickup is offered from accommodation in Dubrovnik, and the tour information also describes pickup from the port. For accommodation outside the city, an extra pickup charge may apply.

If you are coming from a cruise ship, confirm the precise meeting point. One group met the guide and driver just outside the port, while another had trouble locating the vehicle because there was no sign with the group’s name and the van was not marked. That led to a 10 to 15 minute search.

This is an easy problem to prevent. Ask for the driver’s name, vehicle description, exact meeting location, and a phone contact before the day begins. Arrive early, but do not assume the guide will be holding a large sign.

The air-conditioned van is a welcome feature in warm weather. It keeps the long transfers more comfortable and lets you cover places that are too far apart for an efficient walking tour.

How much walking should you expect?

You should have a moderate level of physical fitness. Trsteno, Lovrijenac, Old Town, Lokrum, and the viewpoint each require some movement, and Lovrijenac in particular may involve stairs.

The private format helps here. Tell your guide what your group can manage at the start. One group skipped some places because members did not want to climb stairs, and the guide changed the plan to fit them.

That flexibility is a real benefit, but it does not make the tour fully accessible. The company does not promise a step-free route. If anyone in your party has mobility concerns, ask which stops can be shortened or modified before you pay.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. The provider does not include bottled water, and the day has enough walking and outdoor time that you should plan ahead.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend it most strongly to a private group of Game of Thrones fans who have about half a day and want more than the Old Town alone. It also suits families or mixed-age groups who need control over the pace.

The tour works especially well if you want a guide to connect the locations with scenes such as Joffrey’s Name Day, the Purple Wedding, the Walk of Shame, and the riot. You get a broad route rather than one concentrated walking tour.

It is less suitable if you want a general introduction to Dubrovnik, a low-cost activity, or a completely easygoing route with little walking. The experience also requires careful time planning if you are visiting from a ship. One group wished for more time in Dubrovnik, which is a reminder that five and a half hours can pass quickly.

The flexible approach makes this a better choice than a fixed group tour for people with specific interests. You can lean harder into filming details, focus more on views and gardens, or reduce the walking. Just be clear about your priorities at the beginning.

Should you book the Total Game of Thrones Shore Excursion?

Book it if the show is a major reason you want to visit Dubrovnik and you value a private vehicle, a personal guide, and several filming locations in one day. The combination of Trsteno, Lovrijenac, Lokrum, and Mount Srd gives you far more variety than an Old Town-only outing.

Think twice if $248.53 per person is already stretching your budget. With €55 in listed admissions, food and water extra, and possible transport needs after the tour, the final cost is substantial.

For the right group, the best feature is not simply the filming locations. It is the ability to shape the day around your pace. Confirm the pickup details, ask about the ending point, budget for admissions, and prepare for stairs. If those points suit you, this is a well-planned way to connect Dubrovnik’s real places with its screen identity.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately five hours and 30 minutes.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, with a private guide and professional driver.

Where can pickup be arranged?

Pickup is available from accommodation in Dubrovnik. Pickup from the port is also described for the experience. Accommodation outside the city may involve an extra charge.

Are the entrance fees included?

No. Lokrum Island costs €30 per person, Trsteno Arboretum costs €10 per person, and Lovrijenac Fortress costs €15 per person. Admission to Mount Srd is included.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch and bottled water are not included.

How much walking is involved?

You should have a moderate level of physical fitness. The route includes gardens, a fortress, Old Town streets, Lokrum Island, and viewpoints. Some locations may involve stairs.

Does the tour include a boat ride?

Yes. The route includes a boat ride of about 10 minutes to Lokrum Island.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are not accepted for a refund. If poor weather causes the tour to be canceled, you will be offered another date or a full refund.