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The Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Self-Guided Walking Tour

Airing on TV screens in 170 countries, Game of Thrones is most popular show in the world. While the series is filmed in about 7 different countries, Dubrovnik is used to film most of the exterior shots of King’s Landing. I didn’t start watching the show until right before my trip to Croatia, and then I binge watched the series so that I could be one of the cool kids. Keep reading for comparison photos, maps and an easy self-guided, Dubrovnik Game of Thrones walking tour.

Tips for the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Walking Tour

SAVE MONEY BY PURCHASING A DUBROVNIK CARD. Not only does it give you access to the walls and Fort Lovrijenac, but it includes admission to Rector’s Palace as well (all sights you will be visiting on the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour). A 1 day Dubrovnik Card costs 190HRK ($30USD) or 171HRK($27USD) online . If you purchase the admissions separately, the walls cost 150HRK ($24USD includes entrance to Fort Lovrijenac), and admission to Rector’s Palace is 100HRK ($16).

Buy the Dubrovnik Card HERE

PURCHASE YOUR DUBROVNIK CARD OR CITY WALL TICKETS BEFORE STARTING THE TOUR You must purchase tickets  outside of Old Town’s Pile Gate. Do it before you begin the tour so you don’t have to backtrack

SET YOUR OWN PACE  I’ve separated the tour into 3 parts. You can choose to do the whole tour in 1 day, or split it up into sections to work with your vacation and schedule.

START EARLY If you choose to complete the tour in 1 day, know that there is a lot of ground to cover, so start early! As of August 2017, the mayor is in talks to limit the number of tourists inside the city walls at one time to 4,000. Arriving early will ensure your entry.

QUEUE UP THE THEME SONG  Download the Game of Thrones theme song to your phone and use it as background music while you wander through the streets. Trust me, you won’t be the only one.

BRING WATER  Pack a water bottle, and re-fill it as you go. There are several fountains with drinkable water throughout the city.

SAVE THE GOOGLE MAP Within the city walls, Dubrovnik is tiny and the streets are narrow. I’ve listed directions to all the locations but some streets may not have signs. Referring to the pins on the Google Map will be the easiest way to locate the next spot during the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour. Most are within 2-5 minutes from each other.

THE DUBROVNIK GAME OF THRONES SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR

The Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Walking Tour is separated into 3 parts, Old Town + Fort Lovrijenac, The City Walls and Lokrum Island. You can do the whole tour in 1 day, or split it up into sections to work with your vacation and schedule. On the Google map above, the markers are color coded.

Yellow: Sites along the city walls |  Green: Sites on Lokrum Island |  Purple: Sites at Pile Bay and Fort Lovrijenac |  Teal: Sites within Old Town Dubrovnik |  Peach: Additional Locations Off the Beaten Path

If you choose to do the tour in one day, I recommend doing all three parts in order as outlined below.

SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT

PART I: Old Town and Fort Lovrijenac

Fort lovrijenac.

Begin the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour standing in front of Pile Bay.

To get here, begin at the main square right outside of Pile Gate. Walk away from Old Town on the left side of the street, and turn left on Ul. Svetog Durda, walking toward the water. Wind your way down this street until you reach the entrance of the bay.

You’ll recognize the multiple areas of Pile Bay (aka Blackwater Bay) from several episodes in the series:

To your right is a little middle earth-esque cliffside staircase.  During season 2 episode 1, King Joffrey orders all of Robert Baratheon’s bastard children to be killed so that they don’t threaten his claim to the throne. One of the scenes shows the Gold Cloaks raiding homes here.

To the left, around the wall, you’ll see the pebble shoreline where the Lannisters stood on the shore and sent Myrcella off to Dorne in Season 2 episode 6.

It’s also where Cersei meets the boat after Jamie brings Myrcella back to King’s Landing in season 6 episode 1.

On the Jetty straight ahead is where Sansa and Shae sit while playing a guessing game about the ships ahead in season 3 episode 1. Littlefinger approaches and talks to Sansa about getting her out of King’s Landing.

From Pile Bay turn right and start to walk up the steps (there are about 200..) to Fort Lovrijenac. Entrance into the fortress is free with your ticket to the city walls.

Fort Lovrijenac is the filming location of The Red Keep: the residence of the King of the Andals and the capital of the Seven Kingdoms.

When you first enter the fortress you’ll see a long corridor to your left, which you might remember from Season 2 episode 1, when Cersei and Littlefinger talk about finding Arya. He lets on that he knows about her relationship with Jamie quoting “knowledge is power.” She threatens his life stating “power is power.”

Head upstairs to assault yourself with one of the best views of Old Town Dubrovnik. You’ll also be standing in the same spot as the filming location for King Joffrey’s Nameday Tournament in season 2 episode 1.

Fort Lovrijenac Address: Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

After spending some time wandering around Fort Lovrijenac, exit the fortress and make your way back to Old Town’s Pile Gate.

Old Town Dubrovnik

There are two entrances to Old Town Dubrovnik, Pile Gate and Ploce Gate. The entrance to Pile Gate was used in season 3 episode 10 when Jamie arrives in King’s Landing to visit his sister.

As you walk through Pile Gate, you’ll be standing in a long entryway. This was where the King’s Landing riot was filmed in season 2 episode 6. After the Lannisters see Mrycella off to Dorne, they’re met with an angry crowd of townspeople. Someone throws fruit at King Joffrey and a riot ensues. The doorway at the end of the corridor (which in reality leads to a little park) is where Sansa runs to try and escape the men chasing her.

Pile Gate Address: Ul. Vrata od Pila, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Continue walking through the entryway into Dubrovnik’s Old Town. The busy main street straight ahead is the Stradun, start to walk down it and turn left down Ul. Gariste. I believe it’s the second small alleyway on the right. When you hit Ul. Za Rokom, turn left, then right on Ul. od Domina. Finally make a sharp right onto Ul. od Rupa and the Ethnographic Museum will be on your right hand side.

Ethnographic Museum

The next stop on the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour is the Ethnographic Museum. This was used to film exterior shots of Littlefinger’s brothel. You’ll see it in season 4 episode 1 when Tyrion asks to speak to Oberyn Martell outside, and again in season 5 episode 3 when Lancel Lannister humiliates the The High Septon by making him walk naked through the street.

Ethnographic Museum Address:  20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

From the Ethnographic Museum, It’s about a 5 minute walk to the Jesuit steps. Turn around and head back down Ul. od Rupa. Make a sharp left on Ul. od Domina,  then make a   right  onto  Ul. od Puca. T urn  right  onto  Gundulićeva poljana.  The stairs are tucked back past  Gundulićeva poljana  square on Ul. uz Jezuite and they’re easy to spot. 

Jesuit Staircase

The Jesuit Staircase is an important location in Season 5. We first see it in episode 1 as Cersei arrives to the funeral and walks up the steps past the mourners and into The Great Sept, making everyone wait.

They appear in episode 3 when Cersei rides up to Margaery’s wedding, and again in episode 4 when Tommen wants to see the High Sparrow but is blocked.

Of course, the Jesuit Steps played a major role in the finale of season 5 during Cersei’s walk of atonement. During my visit, I witnessed a fan re-enacting this scene while ringing a gong whose sounds echoed through the streets..

Jesuit Steps Address:  Ul. Josipa Jurja Strossmayera 2, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

From the bottom of the Jesuit Staircase, head back down Ul. od Jezuite and turn right  on  Gundulićeva poljana. Walk past the Troubador Jazz Cafe and then turn right towards the Stradun. Rector’s Palace will be on your right. It’s a 2 minute walk from the steps. 

Rectors Palace

Rector’s Palace receives a cameo in season 2 episode 6 as a background for the Spice King’s palace in Qarth. The Spice King and his entourage stand on the staircase as Daenerys asks the him about acquiring ships to cross the Narrow Sea.

Admission Fee: Entrance into Rector’s Palace is free with the Dubrovnik Card or admission is 100KN ($16 USD).

Rector’s Palace Address:   Ul. Pred Dvorom 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Leaving Rector’s Palace, turn right toward the Stradun. When you reach the small square at the end, you’ll see a large arched entryway on your right side. Go through it and follow St. Dominic Street for about 3 minutes (Don’t go out onto the port). You’ll see the staircase on your left hand side. It’s a 4-5 minute walk from Rector’s Palace. 

St. Dominic Street

As Tyrion and Bronn are walking through the streets in season 2 episode 5, they witness a protest speech regarding King Joffrey. The speaker stands on top of the staircase on St. Dominic Street.

Keep following St. Dominic Street in the same direction until you reach Dubrovnik’s second gate, Ploce Gate. It’s a 1-2 minute walk.

Dubrovnik’s Ploce Gate and Revelin Fortress were used as one of the entrances of The Red Keep. It’s the gate Cersei enters after her walk of shame in season 5 episode 10.

Ploce Gate also served as background in season 2 episode 5 when Tyrion talks with Lancel Lannister.

From Ploce Gate head back the way you came on St. Dominic’s street and turn left onto the port. If you’re doing the tour in 1 day, it’s time to hop on a boat to Lokrum Island. If not, you can pick up here tomorrow. 

PART II: Lokrum Island

Lokrum is Dubrovnik’s closest island. It takes less than 15 minutes to get to by boat. Head onto the pier and look for the Lokrum Ferry. An employee will be waiting in front of the boat selling tickets which cost 40HRK ($6.40 USD).

The ferry will drop you off at Lokrum’s port. Walk straight up the path onto the island and you’ll run into to the Lokrum Visitors Center. 

Lokrum Visitor’s Center

Lokrum Visitor’s Center currently has a special Game of Thrones exhibit. You can watch interviews with the cast and producers about how they logistically film in Dubrovnik. Most people weren’t watching the videos, but I highly recommend sitting in on 1 or 2. They were fascinating.

The Visitor’s Center is also home to the infamous Iron Throne, which you’re free to sit on.

From the Visitor’s Center make your way to the Benedictine Monastery (1-2 minute walk). The gardens were difficult for me to find. It looks like you’re entering a cafe, but walk through the entryway and you’ll find yourself in Qarth.

Benedictine Monastery

Lokrum Island has been used to film exterior scenes in the city of Qarth. You’ll most likely remember the garden party scene in season 2 episode 5, where Daenerys attends the party and meets the warlocks.

If you choose to spend some time on Lokrum Island before making your way back to the mainland, check out this article for a list of things to do ( Things to Do in Dubrovnik That Aren’t Old Town).  If not, head back to the ferry and get on the next boat for Dubrovnik

PART III: The City Walls

The last stop on the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour is the city walls! If you’re getting off the boat from Lokrum, the easiest entrance to the city walls is near the Ploce Gate entrance on St. Dominic Street. Otherwise you can go to any of the 3 entrances/exits: near Pile Gate, St. John’s Fortress (next to the Maritime Museum), or Ploce Gate.

Related Post: Walking Dubrovnik’s City Walls: Visitor Information, Tips 360 photos. 

View of King’s Landing 

If entering from the Ploce Gate entrance, walk counter clockwise and head up the wall toward the west side and Minceta Tower. The entire North side of the wall gives you an amazing view of Dubrovnik (minus the CGI) which is used for many establishing shots of King’s Landing.

Minecta Tower

Minceta Tower is located on the far Northwest corner of the walls. You can’t miss it. 

Minceta Tower was used as the exterior location for the House of the Undying. Daenerys travels here in season 2 episode 10 after her dragons are stolen. She circles the tower looking for an entrance as Jorah follows behind.

Practice Field

Heading counter-clockwse from Minceta Tower, you’ll start approaching the practice field, directly off the right hand side of the wall. 

The practice field is where Cersei visits The Mountain and she chooses him as her champion in Tyrion’s trial during season 4 episode 7.

In season 5 episode 4, the practice field is also where Loras is arrested by the Faith Militant.

Bokar Fortress

Continuing to walk counter-clockwise, Bokar Fortress is only a 2-3 minute walk from the practice field. It sits directly in front of Fort Lovrijenac. 

Several scenes were filmed on Bokar Fortress from the city walls. In season 2 episode 8, Tyrion and Lord Varys walk around on top of the fortress while discussing war. You can see Fort Lovrijenac in the background of some shots, and the seaside wall in others.

In season 7 episode 1, Cersei and Jaime stand on Bokar Fortress and watch the Iron Fleet arrive.

Need Even More Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Immersion?

If you finish the Dubrovnik Walking Tour and find yourself wanting more, check out these other filming locations which are a little less easily accessible.

 Trsteno Arboretum

25 minutes away by car is Tresteno Arboretum, a popular go-to location for the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones unit. The arboretum doubles as the Red Keep’s gardens so many scenes have been shot here. You can also see the bridge used in season 4 episode 3, when Ser Dontos helps Sansa get into a boat and escape King’s Landing.

From the gardens, head down to the beach and see where Bronn teaches Jaimie to fight with his left hand in season 4 episode 4.

How to get to Tresteno Arboretum: From the Main Bus Station in Dubrovnik, catch the local bus (12 or 15) to Tresteno. The journey lasts about 30 minutes. Check the timetable in advance as there are only about 8 buses per day.

Admission to Tresteno Garden: 45HRK ($7 USD)

Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Belvedere is an abandoned luxury hotel that was destroyed by the war in 1991. The hotel has since been re-purchased is currently undergoing a remodel but I have seen reports of people getting inside. Do so at your own risk.

Villa Sheherezade

Walk along the shoreline from Ploce Gate and you’ll find yourself at Villa Sheherezade in about 10 minutes.

The villa is an exclusive luxury rental so you won’t be allowed on the property, but you can rent it for about 7,000 euro per night. Not bad, right?

The exterior shots of Illryo’s mansion in Pentos were filmed here.

Address of Villa Sheherezade : Ul. Vlaha Bukovca 2, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Gradac Park

From Fort Lovrijenac, Gradac park is about a 5-10 minute walk. Head West on Ul. od Tabakarije and then make a sharp left onto   Ul. don Frana Bulica

This was used at the location for King Joffrey’s wedding reception aka The Purple Wedding in season 4 episode 2.

And that’s it! Once you finish the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour check out these other things to do in Dubrovnik:

• Cave Bar Dubrovnik: Drinks, Good Food and a Bangin’ View
• Sailing Dubrovnik: A Day Trip to the Elafiti Islands
• Dubrovnik’s Panorama Restaurant has the Best Dinner Views. Ever.
• Dubrovnik’s Buza Bar is a Literal Hole in the Wall on the Side of a Cliff 

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52 thoughts on “The Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Self-Guided Walking Tour”

Such beautiful places and post, I’m dreaming of visiting! I love how you included shots from the series alongside 😀 xx

elizabeth ♡ ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara (lets follow each other on bloglovin or instagram )

Thank you so much for sharing this! We followed your entire post and saved so much money by avoiding the expensive guided tours. It was great having the comparison shots and the detailed descriptions. Amazing!!!

Hey Lena, Thank you for your feedback!! I really appreciate it and I’m so happy you liked the tour 🙂

Fantastic info thank you so much!! Just back in my room for a brief siesta, a cold beer and a planning session for the evening and stumbeled onto your blog. Have seen some of these sites already but your walk gives such great direction and the photos are so helpful i’ll retrace my steps tonight! Loving every bit of Croatia and enjoying the view from my room of Fort Lovrjenac!

Hey Melody! Thank you so much for your comment and for making me jealous of your view, itinerary and beer haha. Have so much fun in Croatia!!

So much work and imagination to put all of that together. I was truly mind boggled with the cleverness of it all. You should forward to Rick Steves and show him how it’s done. Fantastic.

Hi! This is so helpful! Thank you very much for posting in a such detailed manner. We are great fans of GOT and we are going to exactly follow your recommendations!

Hi JB! This makes me so happy, I hope you love it as much as I did!

Thank you for an amazing article, this helped alot!

I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know! Enjoy Dubrovnik 🙂

Omg this is an amazing tour. You have done an amazing job with your directions and descriptions of the scenes. The photos also bring the memories back from each episode too. One question We will be arriving on a cruise ship at 8am and leaving at 5pm. Do you think this is doable? Also catching the ferry over to lokrum island too. I feel it is, even though it looks very extensive I feel it could be done with in our time frame. What are your thoughts Please? Thank you again Dianne

Hi Dianne! I do think it’s doable but it’ll be a pretty busy day so make sure to have all everything planned out, including food stops. The city is small but the locations are spread out so you’ll be covering a lot of ground.

I was surprised at how much time walking the city walls took. When you’re on the walls, keep track of where the exits are. I think there are only 3 entrance/exit points total.. so to save time, it might be better for you to walk backward and exit near Pile Gate, rather than walking the remainder of the perimeter (after visiting the last location on the walls).

Let me know if you have any other questions and good luck!!

Thanks so much for this blog. I did stacks if it today. You’re a legend!

Thank you Liezel! Glad you found it useful 🙂

I’m going to be taking a cruise in July that will stop in Dubrovnik. Docking at 1:00 and leaving at 7:00. I know I won’t be able to get to all of these spots. Big cruise ship that will probably dock at the new port north of the old city. I can do one of the cruise excursions that is a GOT tour but I’d rather follow yours. Do you think I can get to and from the port and see Fort Lovrijenec and the walls?

Hi Lisa! Yes definitely. There is a bus station at the port which will drop you off right in front of the Old City and Fort Lovrijenac. The journey is only 5 minutes. Fort Lovrijenac is right outside of the Old City walls, so you can access both very easily.

Hi Lindsey I really want to thank you for the wonderful job you’ve done putting together this tour! My husband and I’ve been to dubrovnik on a cruise one day trip and being big GoT fans tried to find a self guided tour based on the series. Well yours was definitely the best choice! We’ve followed through all part one and two and have been amazed by every part of it! Thousand times thank you! I’ve also linked your great job to my review on trip advisor hoping it will be helpful to other Italian people getting there!

Hi Ilaria! Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and comment! I’m so glad you found the tour helpful and I really appreciate you spreading the word on Trip Advisor!

Hope you loved Dubrovnik 🙂 Lindsey

We are currently visiting Dubrovnik for 2 days from Normandy (France) and we loved your self guided tour !! The rector palace was closed for rebuilding but we found most of the stops. Thank you very much !

Hi Dalneah! Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know, I’m so happy you loved the tour.

Also thanks for the update on Rector’s Palace, I will include a note in the post for others.

Happy travels! Lindsey

Great post!! Going there next month and planning on following it step by step!

Have an amazing time in Croatia!! Thank you letting me know 🙂

Dear Lindsey, Thank you for this amazing tour guide! I spent so much time preparing for our visit to Dubrovnik, and you managed to compile the most important information here with a great choice of pictures. Wonderfully done! Million thanks!!!

Hi Vera! Thank you for taking the time to comment! Hope you enjoy the tour 🙂

Wow thank you so much for posting this article. My husband and I will be going to Croatia on a small cruise in Sept and this will help us so much. You really have done such an amazing job putting this information together. I do have one question you may know, how long is the Croatia/Dubrovnik pass valid for ? We will have to break up the tour by doing one part at the beginning of the cruise the last bit at the end, and was wondering if the pass will still be valid.

Hi Vicki! First of all, thank you so much for your kind words! Unfortunately, the Dubrovnik Card lasts for only 24 hours from the first time it’s scanned. They have a 3 day and 7 day card as well but monetarily, that might not make sense. Another suggestion would be to try and do the walls + Fort Lovrijenac on one day (using the Dubrovnik card), and then for the 2nd day you could do Lokrum and Old Town (buying tickets to Rector’s Palace a la carte).

Hope this help! Lindsey

Hey! This tour is great! Unfortunately none of the pictures are loading, are you doing maintenance on this site?

Hi Sophie, thank you SO much for letting me know. I had no idea there was an issue. I’m working on getting it fixed asap and I’ll let you know when the images are back up!

I am so glad to find this site. I am heading there tomorrow. Hopefully I can see all that I need to in 1 day. Your photo comparisons are awesome and I’m hoping to do some of my own, perhaps even with more recent scenes from the show. Thanks for this

Happy to hear it was helpful! Have fun!!

The images are back up. Thank you again for letting me know!

Hi Lindsey,

Thank-you so much for your wonderful blog. It is exactly what I was looking for! I am visiting in a couple of weeks and will definitely be using this. I am going with a 16 year old and a 5 year old. I was thinking of doing part 1 and part 3 on the same day to ensure that I don’t let the 1 day card run out and then have a more relaxed day on the second day and visit Lokrum. Do you think this would work? Do you think that I am being a bit ambitious with a 5 year old in tow! Thanks for your help!

Hi Liz! It’s definitely possible to do part 1 and 3 in the same day. That’s how I did it when I was putting together the tour! I don’t have kids so I’m not sure what it’s like to travel with a 5 year old but I imagine it might be a lot of ground to cover with a little one. I remember it taking a lot longer walk the perimeter of the walls than I had imagined, so a short attention span might get a little tired after awhile. With that said, you can always download the Google map with the points of interest and cut out certain stops if it gets to be too much. Hope this helps! Good luck!

This was such a great guide, we went to Dubrovnik earlier last month and we intended to do a select few of the shots, thanks to you it was so easy to identify where they were!

Hi Jamie, Amazing! Thank you so much for coming back to let me know!

This was awesome…i could find everything… except for the Lokrum part as the island is closed in the winters… however i found a game of thrones merchandise shop where they had the iron throne and a big sword….u have to buy a souvenir to sit on the throne and take photos ….special for the Google map pins

Oh good to know! Thanks for the update 🙂

Thank you so much for all of this information!!! I’m planning my trip and was a little anxious about getting on those guided tours with a lot of people and not getting the complete information with it. But you, your photos and details saved me!! Thank you so much!

Hi Josi, I’m so glad you found this helpful! I hope you love Dubrovnik 🙂 Have a great trip!

Great post, definitely going to do this as opposed to a paid tour. How long would you reccomend it takes to do the full thing?

I feel like I could get it done in one day (getting a bus in from Split early morning). Do you have any reccomendations for food as we go round please? And for anything else to do in Dubrovnik whilst we are there?

Thank you very much, Ciaran

Hi Ciaran, There’s a cool restaurant called Panorama Restaurant that you can take the cable car to. The views are incredible and the food was good. As far as the tour goes, we split it up into a few days but if you want to do the whole thing, including Lokrum island, it will be a full day. Here’s a link to a handful of posts I did about Dubrovnik, with more recommendations for what to do. Have fun!

https://hellojetlag.com/category/europe/croatia/

Hi Just back from Dubrovnik. Great time and your guide very helpful. Update cable car rides suspended indefinitely as result of breaches of safety operating procedures by the operator.

Hi James! Wow, that’s a bummer. Thanks so much for the update, I will add a disclaimer to my posts.

I just love you so much right now lol ;P

I was just searching for the perfect GOT tour on Viator, Get your Guide, etc and I found this pearl. Loved not only the step by step from every scene, but also the suggestion of getting the Dubrovnik Card. Thank you so much, I am totally doing it by myself now (I’m traveling in Sep with my husband)

haha yesss! So glad to be able to help. I hope you love Dubrovnik 🙂

Hi We are coming in May and want to do the GOT tour but we will only have the morning. We are keen to see the throne and sit in it Can you please advise which tour we should take? Thank you

I would recommend either Fort Lovrijenac and/or the sites within the Old Town Walls (purple and teal on my tour) to see the most in a short period of time.

The throne is on Lokrum Island so it does take up time getting there and back. There is a replica throne at the Dubrovnik City Shop souvenir store. I believe it’s plastic but if you look up pictures, you can’t really tell so it could possibly suffice.

Have fun! Lindsey

Hi. Thank you so much for posting the information about seeing the places where Game of Thrones were filmed. We are so excited. We are coming in on a cruise for a day. Do you have suggestions on how to get to the port to where we can start your walking tour? What is the best way? Taxi? Do you know how far it is from the port? I read somewhere you had to pay to get into the “inner city walls” is that true and will we need to do that? Thank you so much! We are going in September and trying to plan ahead. Hoping we can do this on our own and not have to pay for the expensive tour that the cruise ship offers. Thank you!! Any suggestions you may have would be wonderful!

Hi Nicolette, The port is 3km (1.8 miles) away. I stayed outside of Old Town and the bus that took me to there always made a stop in front of the cruise ships, so check info on the local bus lines. I believe it was line 1. Taxis and Uber are also available in Dubrovnik. Yes, it costs money to walk the walls. I have info within this post about it but I would double check recent prices as they might’ve been raised. I believe it is 200kn per person in 2021. Have fun!

Hi. I just sent a comment. Was also wondering if there was a way to contact some of the people that have done your walking tour to see if they had recommendations. Thanks

We completed your self guided tour. Want to say thank you for taking the time to put together such great map. Highly recommend to any GOT Fan.

Thank you so much for letting me know!!

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Dubrovnik Complete Game of Thrones Map, Top 35 Attractions

Use the game of thrones dubrovnik map and self guided tour below, game of thrones map and list of film locations in dubrovnik.

Visit the Game of Thrones Film Locations in Dubrovnik. Follow the easy to use Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Map and Walking Guide below to visit the sites. The attractions shown on the map below were used as filming locations for Dubrovnik Game of Thrones (GoT). Filming in Dubrovnik began in Season 2 and sites used for the filming locations for Game of Thrones included :

• Kings Landing (Dubrovnik Old Town)
• Red Keep (Fort Lovrijenac)
• Blackwater Bay (West Harbour)
• Kings Landing Harbour (Pile Harbour)
• Palace of Qarth (Dubrovnik Old Town)
• Exterior Scenes of Qarth (Lokrum Island)
• House of Undying (Minčeta Tower)
• Purple Wedding (Gradec Park)
• Red Keep Garden (Trsteno Arboretum)
• Meereen one of the three cities of Slavers Bay (Klis Fortress)

I will mention which attractions were featured in the show. The map will show a picture of the attractions plus the associated Dubrovnik Game of Thrones film location. Follow the Game of Thrones Tour below.

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I did not watch all of the Game of Thrones, and I want to thank my family and friends who helped me to find the link between the Dubrovnik Old Town attraction, the Game of Thrones Dubrovnik image, and associated Game of Thrones episode.

Additional Dubrovnik Tours

• Book a guided Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik (self guided tour is below)
• Take the guided Lokrum Island Game of Thrones Tour, Book HERE
• Self Guided Tour of the Dubrovnik Walls in Dubrovnik Old Town
• Reserve a seat on the Guided Sunset Tour of the Dubrovnik Walls
• Dubrovnik Attractions Self Guided Tour or Reserve your spot in the guided Dubrovnik Old Town Tour – both tours are non-Game of Thrones Tour
• 8 Day Trips around Dubrovnik Croatia
• Discover Montenegro Day Trip on this guided tour from Dubrovnik
• Reserve a seat on a full day trip to Mostar and Kravice Falls from Dubrovnik
• Book a ticket Elafiti Islands Trip from Dubrovnik. Options w/ Lunch and Pickup
• Check the  Travel Guide to Croatia
• Explore  Croatia using this itinerary  that we followed on our trip to Croatia
• You can also book a guided tour of the Dubrovnik Walls in advance

Click HERE To download the Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Interactive Map to your smart phone

Click HERE Download the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones PDF map

Dubrovnik old town.

Dubrovnik dubbed the “Pearl of the Adriatic” is located on the Dalmatian Coast with a population of over 42,000. It’s historic significance in the Adriatic, combined with the number of well preserved medieval buildings has made Dubrovnik the perfect site for Game of Thrones film location. The Old Town of Dubrovnik is a medieval walled city that joined the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1979. While it suffered significant damage during the War of Independence in 1991,the repair and restoration work has made this a popular tourist destination.

Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Map

The map and guide above includes both the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones film locations and the Dubrovnik Old Town attractions in an easy to follow tour. There is no need to do two separate walking tours. Follow the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Trail below for a self guided walking tour and skip any Dubrovnik Game of Thrones film locations or any Old Town Dubrovnik attractions as needed. The map and guide are flexible so you can plan your day.

Using the Dubrovnik Self Guided Walking Tour

Visit the major attractions by following the walking map which has several walking routes in Dubrovnik. Each route is depicted by a different color and lists the attractions on that specific route. The walking routes can be done separately on different days or you can do them all in one day. Attractions in black on the map are outside the Old Town including Lokrum Island and the Cable Car. The beaches are shown as black stars on the map. The attractions associated with Game of Thrones Dubrovnik are indicated as “Game of Thrones Tour” below so you can easily follow the tour.

Download the PDF or Interactive Map. Click on the map pins, if it is a Dubrovnik Game of Thrones film locations. I have added the Game of Thrones Dubrovnik images or video depicting the scene that took place at that location plus a summary with additional information on the attraction and the game of Thrones Scene. If it is not a Dubrovnik Game of Thrones film location, I have included additional information plus images of the Dubrovnik Old Town attraction.

Old Town Dubrovnik Wall System: “ Walki ng the Walls “

The map includes the opportunity to walk on top of the fortified walls. If you decide to purchase tickets and walk on the walls which is highly recommended, the walls will take about two hours to complete the circuit. Tickets and entrance for the walls are located at Pile Gate and Ploce Gate entrance (refer to entrance A and B below for additional information). Depending on how long you are in Dubrovnik, you can spend anywhere from 1 day to 3 days completing the self-guided tours including walking the walls. Sign up for the Dubrovnik City Walls Sunset Tour.

Video of Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Film Locations

Game of Thrones Dubrovnik, video part 1 (part 2 below)

Entrance to Dubrovnik Old Town

There are several entrances:.

• Pile Gate – Western Entrance; as you enter there is a tourist office on the left where tickets for attractions can be purchased, and a staircase that takes you to the top of the walls.  The stairs to access the wall walk, is narrow and without railing so it may be difficult for people with mobility issues and strollers to navigate. There are discounts for multi-ticket attractions or if you are visiting several attractions check the Dubrovnik card.  Toilets are available for €1.
• Ploče  Gate – Eastern Entrance; there is a tourist office just as you enter the gates with access via stairs to the wall walk. It is setup the same way as the Pile Gate office.
• Buza Gate – Northern Entrance; leading in from Iza Grada street, it is associated with a parking lot and mostly used by those who travel by car and need to park outside of the old town. This is the least accessible route into old town due to the number of steps on the route.
• Old Port – Southern entrance from the Adriatic Sea.  Cruise ships dock here and access the Old town from the southern entrance. When the cruise ship docks, Old Town Dubrovnik fills with tourists and there are long lines to many attractions. Check the schedule with the cruise post and plan accordingly.

Dubrovnik Game of Thrones attractions guide below. It is easy to download and follow the directions, or you can input the destinations into your own phone and follow the prompts.  Most attractions are within five minutes of each other. Don’t worry if you get lost as Dubrovnik Old Town is small and you are always only minutes from the main street Stradun.

Dubrovnik Old Town is car-free. Its main access and vehicle drop off point is the Pile Gate. This is the drop off point for tour buses and city buses, including the public airport bus. Also located outside the Pile Gate is a square, a number of cafes, a very handy ATM that we used quite often, and the Dubrovnik Tourist office. Behind the tourist office/Main Square is access to West Harbour and Fort Lovrijenac, refer to map.

Follow the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Map using Wifi, Croatia SIM Card

We brought an old smart phone and purchased a tourist SIM card from one of the three major providers; Hrvatski Telekom, Vipnet and Tele2.  They each have a tourist rate. We used the internet whenever needed to get to attractions. It is not really necessary as you can download the maps and use offline, however we found the local SIM card very helpful .

• Hrvatski Telecom (www.hrvatskitelekom.hr/visiting-croatia); 
• Tele mach (www.telemach.hr/for-tourists)
• Vipnet   (www.vipnet.hr/tourist-offer/en)

Blue walking Route on Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Map

We start the Self guided tour by following the blue color route on the map.  Images of the attractions are on the interactive map and also on the PDF map . You will neeed to click on the map pins to see the images. Follow this route for the attractions below:

1. West Harbour (Game of Thrones Map: Blackwater Bay)

Game of thrones film locations:.

• Season 2 in GoT this was where the Gold Cloaks where ordered to murder all the bastard children of King Robert and you see them entering the doors (homes) in the cliff side
• Season 3, Episode 1, where Sansa and Shae sit on the jetty while playing a guessing game and where Littlefinger talks to Sansa about getting her out of Kings Landing

Game of Thrones Film Locations: Images of relevant Game of Thrones Scenes are on the Interactive map or PDF map above, click on the map pins

2. fort lovrijenac (game of thrones map: red keep).

The Fortress was built 37 meters high on sheer rock and was designed to protect the city from invaders from the west and from sea attacks. It is triangular in shape and follows the contours of the cliff.  The Seaside wall is about 12m thick protecting it from enemy fire. The longest wall faces Bokar Fort and protects the small harbor, Kolorina.

Interestingly enough, the walls facing the city are only 2 feet thick at the bottom thus allowing for a breach in the event that the Fort Lovrijenac commander planned a rebellion. This area could easily be breached and allow for the retake of the fortress. On that same theme, the Commander of the fortress who was changed every month was from the local nobility.

Almost immediately after it was built, the fortress was successful in defending the city from the Venetian invading army that arrived by sea, its no wonder it was used as a Dubrovnik Game of Thrones film location.

The views are spectacular and the fort is remarkably well preserved. It is even rented out for events such as weddings. The climb from the western harbor is steep and the stone staircase has no railings so be careful. It is the only way to get up and down. 

Fort Bokar ( Game of Thrones film location: item 9 below ):

• From Fort Lovrijenac, you can see Fort Bokar to the east. It is part of Dubrovnik fortified wall system and accessible if you climb the Dubrovnik city walls .

Gradec Park ( Game of Thrones film location: item 28 below ):

• From Fort Lovrijenac, looking west from the top of Fort Lovrijenac, Gradec Park is visible in the distance. The park was featured in several scenes.

Fort Lovrijenac was used as the location of Red Keep Castle in Kings Landing, and the home of the Iron Throne and the rulers of Kings Landing.

• Season 2, Episode 1, Cersei and Littlefinger’s conversation where he say ‘Knowledge is Power’ and she replies ‘Power is Power’ takes place in the long corridor as you enter the fortress
• Season 2, Episode 1, head upstairs to stand at the same spot as King Joffrey during the Nameday Tournament
• Season 3, Episode 1, When Bronn tells Tyrion he should be paid double due to his recent knighthood
• Season 3, Episode 5, Where Cersei asks Littlefinger for help in removing the Tyrells from King’s Landing

Brown Walking Route on Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Map

3. kolorina / pile harbour (game of thrones map: kings landing harbour).

Kolorina is a small fishing harbor and the oldest port located between the Bokar Fortress on the left and Fort Lovrijenac on the right. There are two beach bars just above the steps. It is a great spot for kayaking and is not recommended for swimming due to the contaminants found in the water. Check the latest status before diving in.

Alternatively, you may want to book a guided tour of the harbor as a sunset dinner cruise or book a private sailing tour of the Islands, or perhaps book a kayaking guided tour to the Islands around the Old Town

• Season 2, Episode 6, it is also the location where Lannister says goodbye to Princess Myrcella
• Season 6, Episode 1, the scene where Cersei waits for Myrcella’s return

Purple Walking Route on Game of Thrones Map

4. pile gate (game of thrones tour: entrance to kings landing).

Pile Gate is a derivative of the Greek word pilai, meaning door. It is the western entrance to the Old City. It was and still is the main entrance to the Old town. In ancient times, a wooden draw bridge was used to access the old town when the old town was surrounded by a moat. The wooden bridge was pulled up every night using a winch and weight system still visible on the side of the gate. Once the gate was pulled up, it was locked and the key was given to the Rector.

The city was tightly shut for the night with its fortified walls and the statue of St Blaise, the city’s patron saint, set in a niche above the arch of the gate protecting its citizens. Today the moat has been replaced with a small garden, easily accessible from stairs leading to below the bridge. The wooded bridge was replaced by a concrete one. The walk between the outer gate and inner gate was used for a variety of scenes in the Game of Thrones (GoT). These specific scenes are shown on the images in the walking map above.

Places to Stay in Old Town Dubrovnik (near the action: Pile Gate)

When we travel, we always stay in a central location and walking distance to a majority of the attractions. In this case, Pile gate was the hub of the tourist spot. We stayed just outside of Pile Gate as we had a rental car and Old Town Dubrovnik is car free. Here are some recommended hotels, apartments and guesthouses with varying price points in and around Old Town Dubrovnik (including beachfront), Check pricing and availability Here .

Walking Route

After walking through the outer gate, there will be a ramp and a set of stairs taking you to the inner gate which dates back to 1460 AD.  Walking through the inner gate will take you into the Old Town, and the main street Stradun which is directly in front of you as you enter the Old Town.

Stradun is the main walkway through the Old Town. The entrance to the Walls can be accessed from here as well. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful streets in Europe and it is easy to see why.

You may also want to take the self guided tour of attractions of the Old Town or book a guided tour of attractions

• Season 2, Episode 6, the scene where the angry mobs gather and attacks King Joffery when he returns to Red Keep after Marcella is sent away to Dorne. In the attack, manure was thrown at King Joffery and he ordered his guards to kill everyone that started a riot
• Season 3, Episode 10, the scene of Jamie Lannister’s return to Kings Landing after being captured by Robb Stark

5. Onofrio’s Fountain

Located in front of the St. Savior Church, it was built between 1438 and 1440 AD. It supplies fresh water from Dubrovnik’s aquaduct system directly to the citizens.   It’s a great place to fill up your water bottle from one of the sixteen stone carved masks that have faucets projecting out of them.

6. Franciscan Monastery and Oldest Working Pharmacy

It’s a huge complex located to the left on Stradun as you enter Pile Gate and also next to the Holy Savior Church. The first Franciscan Monastery was built outside of the old city where the Hilton Imperial Hotel stands today. It was demolished in 1317 to prevent the enemy from occupying it. The new monastery was built within the city walls in the same year, 1317 AD. The Franciscan monks took care of the sick and opened what became a public pharmacy to meet the needs of the monks and the citizens. This ancient pharmacy is a museum with interesting exhibits and it continues to function as a working pharmacy.

Most of the Monastery was destroyed during the Great earthquake of 1667, however it was the richest church in Dubrovnik and was rebuilt. You can find additional information on the architecture and history of the historical center of Dubrovnik, including a visit of the Old Pharmacy at the Franciscan Monastery Museum by booking a 2.5 hour guided tour here.

7. Fortified City Walls (Game of Thrones Map: Fortified Walls of Kings Landing)

The Old Towns defense system included a system of fortified walls with four towers on each corner:

• Minceta Towers located on the northwest corner
• Fort Bokar which is located on the southwest corner
• Revelin Fortress on the northeast corner, located outside of Ploce gate
• St. Johns Fortress / Sveti Ivan Tower (Mulo Tower) at the northwest corner

The defensive stone walls that surround the old town are made of limestone and are 2 km long, 4-6 meters thick and 25 meters in height. The construction started in the 14 th century and were expanded upon until the 17 th century. They were never breached and are considered to be the most successful fortification system of the middle ages. Even earthquake of 1667 did not destroy the walls. They are on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Site.

It takes about 2 plus hours to complete a tour of the defensive walls that consist of 14 quadrangular towers, 3 circular towers, 5 bastions and the St. Johns Fortress (Mulo Towers).  You can book a guided tour of the Dubrovnik Walls Here . Today Fort St John houses the Maritime Museum  and the Dubrovnik Aquarium .

On the wall walk, you will have the opportunity to:

• climb the Minceta Towers
• access Fort Bokar
• observe the Revelin Fortress
• observe St. John’s Fortress
• enjoy the breathtaking views of the old town
• experience the expanse of the Adriatic Sea
• view Lokrum Island

The views from the walls are phenomenal! Charge your phone and take lots of pictures to remember the walk. There are also cafes for snacks on the walls. You will find that the locals will open their windows and set up a table on the walk to sell ice-cream, etc. Yes, they live alongside the walls and hop out onto the walls and set up tables for drinks and snacks. 

• Season 3, Episode 1, Tyrion, Bronn and Podrick walk the walls, as workers are repairing damage due to the Battle of Blackwater
• Season 4, Episode 7, where prisoners are killed by Mountain
• Season 5, Episode 3, King Tommen tells Cersei to return to Casterly Rock
• Season 5, Episode 4, Loras Tyrell is captured by Lancel
• Season 6, the walls are in the background of the ship carrying Myrcella’s body to Kings Landing

8. Minceta Tower ( Game of Thrones Map: House of Undying )

The tower is named after the Mencetic family who owned the land the that tower was built on, thereby financially contributing to the building. It is the highest point in Dubrovnik with amazing view of the town and the Adriatic Sea. Built in 1319 as part of the fortified walls, the tower was refortified in 1461 when the walls were reinforced to a thickness of 6m.

Game of Thrones Film Location:

• Season 2, Episode 10, in this scene, Daenerys and Ser Jeroh look for the entrance to the tower when searching for her Dragons

9. Fort Bokar (Game of Thrones Map: Fortified Walls of King’s Landing)

Used to support the pile gate as the western end of the defense system of Dubrovnik. Its main aim was to protect Pile gate, the wooden bridge and the moat under the bridge.

• Season 2, Episode 8, where Tyrion and Lord Varys discuss defense strategies for Kings Landing at the Wall
• Season 7, Episode 1, the location where Jamie and Cersei watch the arrival of the Iron Fleet

10. St John’s Fortress / Sveti Ivan Tower

The merger of two separate forts was completed in 1557; Gundulic Fort and Dock Fort (built 1346) and designed to protect the eastern port. Today, it is the location of the Dubrovnik Maritime Museum  and the Aquarium .

Orange Walking Route on Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Map

11. strandun.

Stradun is 300m long and is Dubrovnik Old Town’s Main Street. It is lined with café’s, shops, historic buildings and when the cruise ship docks, it is jam packed with tourists. The location of public festivals and events, it divides Old Town into northern and southern sections and is the shortest route from the western pile gate to the eastern Ploče   gate.

Stradun was a shallow channel that divided two neighboring settlements who were trading partners. The channel was filled with dirt and became the road that connected the two settlements. Eventually these two settlements merged into one and in the 12 century a single wall was built fortifying and protecting the entire settlement.

12. Ethnographic Museum (Game of Thrones Map: Littlefinger’s Brothel)

Built in the 16 th century, it was originally a granary but today it displays about 5000 items including costumes, traditions and culture of the Dubrovnik inhabitants over the centuries.

• Season 4, Episode 1, Tyrion Lannister meets Oberyn Martell who is seeking to avenge the death of his sister and her children
• Season 5, Episode 3, Lancel Lannister forces the High Septon to walk naked outside the brothel he frequents in order to shame him

From here, it is about a five minute walk to the Jesuit Staircase.

Green Walking Route on Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Map

13. jesuit staircase (game of thrones map: start of “walk of shame”).

The stairs were designed by Pietro Passalacque who fashioned them after the Piazza di Spagna in Rome. The foot of the stairs is the location of the Old town Market in the Gundulic Square. The stairs are lined with cafes and shops and the top of the stairs is the St Ignatius Church and two Dubrovnik colleges; Jesuit College and Collegium Ragusinum.

• Season 5, Episode 1, Cersei arrives to the funeral of Tywin Lannister and into The Great Sept. She walks past the mourners who are lined along the steps
• Season 5, Episode 3, When Cersei attends Margery’s wedding
• Season 5, Episode 4, When Tommen wants to see the high Sparrow and his path is blocked on the stairs
• Season 5, Episode 10, this is where Cersie begins her atonement in the form of a “Walk of Shame”. It starts at the top of the stairs, she walks towards Od Margarit Street, St. Dominik Street and ends at the Ploce Gate. The streets are lined with jeering citizens who also follow her along the walk

The café’s and shops along the staircase were shut down and hundreds of extras were brought in as townspeople. It was one of the most expensive scenes shot as all the owners of the cafes and shops had to be paid their full days wages for the days the scene was shot. They even paid the residents for NOT looking out the window when the scenes were shot!

14. St Ignatius Church

The baroque style church completed in 1725, was financed by the Gundulic family and is located at the top of the Jesuit staircase. It has a magnificent interior with baroque frescoes depicting the life of St. Ignatius de Loyola and painted by Gaetano Garcis. The church also houses the oldest bell in Dubrovnik dated from 1355.  We went to a service in the church which was in Croatian but services in english are also held.

Once you have finished looking around this area, head back down the stairs.

Red Walking Route on Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Map

15. old town market – gunduliceva poljana market.

Located near the foot of the Jesuit staircase, the Old town open air market is bustling with vendors and shops. It’s a great place to pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers or souvenirs.

Rectors Palace is a 2 minute walk from here.

16. Rectors Palace / Knežev dvor (Game of Thrones Map: Spice Kings Residence)

Built in the 15 th century for the Rector who was governing Dubrovnik, it is now a museum displaying furniture and artwork from the 15 th to 19 th century. The palace includes residences, the rector’s office, administrative offices, public halls and even a dungeon.

• Season 2, Episode 6, Where Daenerys pays a visit to the Spice King’s mansion in order to request ships to carry her army across the Narrow Sea

From the Rectors Palace, head to the eastern end of the Stradun where the Sponza Palace, Orlando Column and Bell Tower are located. It is about a 5 minute walk.

17. Sponza Palace

It was built between 1422 and 1516 and had a variety of functions over the years including a customs office, an armory, a treasury, a bonded warehouse, a mint, a bank and a school. The atrium, at one point, served as the trading and business center and the inscription on the arch attest to its role ie:

Fallere nostra vetant et falli pondera. Meque pondero cum merces ponderat ipse deus. “Our weights do not permit cheating. When I measure goods, God measures with me.”

It was one of the only buildings not damaged in the 1667 earthquake and is well preserved. Today it is used as a museum and an events venue. The acoustics of the atrium make this a venue for Dubrovnik’s music recitals. It is also home to the city’s archives, storing over 100,000 documents, the earliest of which is dated 1022.

18. Orlando’s Column

Located in front of the Sponza Palace and St Blaise Church and in the center of Luža Square, it was erected in 1418. It is carved in the form of a knight and the knight’s forearm was used as a system of measure which was 51.2cm. There is a legend that the Knight Orlando, for whom the statue is named, protected the city from invaders. This has not been verified but it is a very popular legend. The column has a small platform at the top of the column that was used to make public proclamations. Public punishments were carried out at the column.

19. Bell and Clock Tower

The City Bell and Clock Tower were built in 1444 and are aligned in the center to Stradun Street. The bell tower is 31 meters high. The two figures striking the bell are named “Maro” and Baro”. The salty sea air has turned the bronze figures green over the years and they were given the name “Zelenici” which means green men or “greens”. The original “greens” were removed due to damage and are in the Museum at the Rectors palace. What you see is a true cast of the originals.

Yellow Walking Route on Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Map

20. old port.

The Old port had two very important features which were two breakwaters, the Porporela in front of Fort St John and Kase breakwater which was perpendicular to the port.  The port was also protected by three separate forts: Fort St John, Fort Revelin and St Luke Fort. The port has a building with three symmetrical arches and this is the old Arsenal where Dubrovnik’s ships were built. Legend has it that when a ship was being built, the entrance was bricked up so the enemies could not spy and would not be aware of a new ship being built. When the ship was completed the brick wall was demolished and the ship was lowered into the harbor. Dubrovnik had a great reputation for building strong, durable and simply designed ships.

Today the Arsenal has been converted into a thematic restaurant. In keeping with its history, tables and chairs are made of carved wood and you will notice skeletons, ropes and pulleys representing an ancient shipyard.

You can return here to catch a water taxi to Lokrum Island or take a guided tour to Lokrum and / or surrounding Islands or take a trip to the Elafiti Islands, Book HERE .

Light Green Walking Route on Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Map

21. st. dominik street (game of thrones map: route used in “walk of shame”).

This street links the Main Street Stradun to the eastern Ploce gate and access to the Old harbor Port.  It is easily recognizable as the street splits into two where one side goes up a set of stairs and the other forks and heads toward the Old Town. The Dominican Monastery is located on this street.

• Season 2, Episode 5, the scene where Bronn and Tyrion witness the protests against Cerci and King Joffery
• Season 5, Episode 6, Part of the Walk of Shame heading out to Ploce Gate

22. Dominican Monastery (Game of Thrones Map: Protest against Lannisters describing King Joffrey as “fruit of incest”)

Established by the Dominicans in 1225, it was completed in the 14 th century and became part of the wall defense system.  In the 15 th century, the vestry, capital hall and cloisters were added thereby completing the monastery complex. The cloister and its associated porches, and arches are of elegant transitional gothic-renaissance style surrounding a peaceful inner courtyard. The sarcophagus of the bishop of Ston is in the backroom while the grave of a prominent Dubrovnik family including poets Dinko Ranjina and Junije are buried in the Monastery.  The museum has an impressive art collection, jewelry collection, various artifacts and manuscripts. It is another easily recognizable landmark due to the semi-circular steps that lead into the monastery. During the summer festival the site is used as a venue for concerts and other events.

• Season 2, Episode 5, The scene of the protest speech against the Lannisters witnessed by Tyrion and Bronn

23. Ploče Gate (eastern end of Old Town, Game of Thrones Map : Entrance to Red Keep during “Walk of Shame”)

Eastern entrance to the Old Town built in the 14 th century. In the arch above the gate is the statue of Sveti Vlho , the patron saint of Dubrovnik.

You will also find a ticket office to purchase tickets to walk the walls and another set of stairs to access the walls

A separate fortress outside the Ploče  gate was built to protect the eastern part of the Old Town. The Revelin fortress was a standalone fortress and today is mostly used as a nightclub. The top of the fortress has a huge terrace overlooking the city and is used as a stage for summer festivals from July 10 to August 25. The ancient fortress has become a place for Dubrovnik’s night life scene.

• Season 2, Episode 5, Tyrion and Lancel Lannister talk with Bronn
• Season 5, Episode 6, Part of the Walk of Shame heading out to Ploče Gate (back to Red Keep)

24. Cable Car

Using the map, the cable car is about a 10 min walk from Ploce gate. Exit the Old Town and take the shortest walking route to cable car entrance (it’s an uphill climb) to King Petar Kresimir Street. The entrance is across from the fire station and you can purchase tickets onsite. For those arriving by cruise ship, you can take local bus #8 from the Gruz port to the cable cars. The cable car was built in 1969 and will take you 778 meters to a height of 412 meters above the city to the crest of Mt. Srd in about 3 minutes. If you are a hiker, you can also walk up the mountain. It is an invigorating hike of medium difficulty or you have the option of hiking back down the mountain.

Though the cable car system was built in 1969, it was destroyed during the Croatian War of Independence and was rebuilt and reopened in 2010. For something unique, a guided safari tour, including entrance fee to the cable car, can be booked here . For a scenic activity, reserve your seat on the Panoramic Zipline Tour.

At the top is the 200 year old imperial fortress built by Napoleon. It is the location of the Museum of the Croatian War of Independence, and you will also find a souvenir shop, a restaurant and an amphitheater.  The highlight is the spectacular view of the Adriatic Sea, a self guided tour of the Elaphite Islands , Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik Old Town and its fortification system.

25. Lokrum (Game of Throne s Map: Qarth outdoor gardens)

Lokrum is a lush car-free green island that is about a 15 min water taxi from Dubrovnik harbor on the mainland. It is very popular with tourists with a self guided tour and the famous Lokrum curse . There is only one pier on Lokrum and it is the only embarkment and disembarkment point on the island. The island is 1.5 miles long and has beaches, a fort, a visitor’s center, the Benedictine monastery and botanical gardens.  The Benedictine monastery houses a restaurant and you can walk through it to reach the cloister gardens and botanical gardens with its giant agave trees. You will also find the Iron Throne from the GoT. It is free to sit on the iron throne and take those famous instagrammable pictures.

You can also hike up to Fort Royal which was built by the French in 1806 and is the highest point on the island at 96m. It has great views of the island and of Dubrovnik

• Water Taxis are available from the Old Port (harbor) and take about 15 min to the island or explore Lokrum on a guided tour, Book HERE
• Season 2, Episode 5, The garden party when Daenery visits the city of Qarth

26. Hotel Belvedere (Game of Thrones Map)

The hotel was a 5 star luxury hotel completed in 1985 and destroyed during the Croatian War of Independence. It was attacked by Serbian forces in 1991.  It is an abandoned hotel and there is no access to the hotel except to the atrium.  There are steps next to the hotel driveway; take the steps to the bottom, you will come upon a circular atrium that was used as part of GoT, it is recognizable as the small amphitheater in Season 4 where Prince Oberyn fought.

• It is located on a cliff about 2 km outside of Old Town.  Walk along the coastline from the eastern entrance (Ploce) and you will reach it. It is just after Sveti Jakov Beach
• Season 4 Finale – The circular atrium was the site of the battle between Gregor Clegane (Mountain) and Oberyn Martell

27. Trsteno Arboretun (Game of Thrones Map: Red Keep Gardens)

It is the oldest Renaissance garden about 9 miles northwest of Dubrovnik and easily accessible by bus and breathtaking view of the Adriatic Sea. It was the former summer residence of the Gučetić-Gozze aristocratic family who owned a fleet of ships. The ships brought back fertile soil, exotic plans and seeds, transforming the 25 hectare garden into a peaceful oasis and it is home to two magnificent 500 year old trees. It suffered extensive damage during Croatia’s War of Independence in 1991 and further damage during the forest fire in 2000 but it has undergone restoration. Additional information on Trsteno including other daytrips from Dubrovnik can be found HERE .

• There is no direct route from Old Town Dubrovnik to the gardens. You will have to transfer at the Gruz terminal (Autobusni Kolodvor ) located at the harbor port.  Take public bus 1a, 1b or 1c from Pile gate to the bus station Autobusni Kolodvor (at the harbor). It will take you about 15 min. From there take bus 12, 15 or 35, which either stop at Tresteno or end there. The journey is about 30 min. Buses do not run frequently; sometimes every couple of hours so check the schedule so you don’t miss the bus.  Alternatively you can book a seat on a charter bus at getbybus.com
• Season 3 Episode 2 – Ser Loras takes Margery and Sansa to meet Lady Olenna and discuss a potential marriage between King Joffrey and Margaery
• Season 3 Episode 4 – Lord Varys discusses Littlefinger’s (Lord Petyr Baelish) interest in Sansa with Lady Olenna
• Season 3 Episode 7 – Sansa discusses her marriage to Tyrion Lannister with Margaery
• Season 3 Episode 10 – Sansa and Tyrion take a walk in the gardens and discuss common concerns
• Season 3 Episode 10 –  Lord Varys offers Shea diamonds to leave Tyrion
• Season 4 Episode 1 – Sansa confides in Tyrion about how upset she is over the murders of her mother and brother
• Season 4 Episode 1 – Sansa is presented with an amethyst necklace by Ser Dontos
• Season 4 Episode 4 – Lady Olenna alludes to a role in the death of King Jofferey in her discussion with Margaery
• Season 4 Episode 5 – A discussion takes place between Cersei and Oberyn regarding their children and Oberyn commits to delivering a gift to Myrcella

28. Gradac Park (Game of Thrones Map: Scene of Purple Wedding)

The park is about 200m from the Old Town and covers 17,000 sq meters. It has 3500 sq meters of walking trails in an area that has over 350 pine trees, over 100 cyrus trees plus 2 palm trees. There is a small fountain at the entrance to the park. Locals take wine or beer and drink it while enjoying the view; join them!

• It’s a short walk from Old Town Dubrovnik. To get there from old town walk upwards on the main road and past the Hilton hotel until you get to the Sesame restaurant. Turn left before the restaurant sign and continue walking the narrow path. It will end at the car park. In the park, there are stairs leading down to the sea where people spread their towels and sunbath. You should be at Danče beach. The few ladders and stairs scattered throughout, will allow access to the crystal clear water. Don’t be surprised if you spend more time at the sea then in the park.
• Season 4 Episode 2 – Scene of the Purple Wedding, between Margaery and King Joffrey, the death of King Joffrey by poisoning
• Season 4 Episode 3 – Sansa takes the wedding as an opportunity to escape King’s Landing, her escape begins after the wedding and continues into the streets of Dubrovnik and ends near Tresteno Arboretun

Game of Thrones Dubrovnik, video part 2 (part 1 above)

29. Klis Fortress (Game of Thrones Map: Exterior Scenes of Meereen)

The medieval fortress of Klis is located strategically near a mountain pass and as such has been conquered several times. Originally inhabited by the Illyrian tribe, it was invaded by the Romans, the Ottoman Empire and the Venetians. Each of the conquers added to the fortification of the existing fort and as such you will see the various influences eg: the different levels of the defense terrace.

There a great guided tur available that will take you on a Dubrovnik GoT tour, then on to Diocletian’s Palace in Split and onto Klis (Meereen) and . The tour should be booked in advance here and you can select either Split or Dubrovnik as the start of the tour.

• The bus to Klis from Dubrovnik is via Split, use the site getbybus.com or Flexibus.com and enter Dubrovnik as the start location and Klis (Game of Thrones) as the end location. The results will give you several routes, all via Split.
• You can also use the local bus in Split. Select the urban line, its bus 22 and the stations are KLIS MEGDAN-G.RUPOTINA-HNK-KLIS MEGDAN where HNK is the Croatian National Theater building in Split. You can catch the bus from the National Theater Building, there is a small ticket office outside the theater for you to buy your ticket
• By car, its 217 km and a 3 hour drive from Dubrovnik via the D8 and then take the E65 to the D1. There are tolls on this route
• Klis Fortress is not on the interactive or PDF map, you can easily see its location on google maps, it is close to Split, Croatia
• Season 4 Episode 3 – The arrival of Daenery with her army at the gates of the City of Meereen, ready to free the Slaves
• Season 5 Episode 2 – The scene where Daenerys Targaryen issues the order for the execution of a Slave in retribution for the killing of a Master
• Season 5 Episode 10 – When Tyrion and Varys meet once more in Meereen

30. Beaches

31. banje beach.

Located off Ploce gate it is a rocky beach close to old town. It is the most popular beach with white sandy pebble beach and crystal clear water.  Amenities include boat rentals, parachute rides and jet skies.  The bars in the area come alive with vibrant nightlife.

32. Danče Beach

A very popular beach with locals, it is also one of the oldest beaches. You can easily access it from Old Town by walking 200 m on the main road towards Hotel Hilton. It is just below Gradac park in Danče bay. There are areas for sunbathing. Ladders to go down into the sea and there are amenities such as a small café and showers.

33. Betina Cave Beach

It is a tiny secret beach that is located inside a cave and can only be reached by sea. It’s a real gem and you reach it in a water taxi from the harbor. Since the pebble beach is inside the cave, it is shaded and does get cool so you may want to visit it at the height of the afternoon heat.

There are a variety of water activities and tours available to the caves, booking in advance is advisable.

34. Sveti Jakov beach (St. James)

A pebble and sandy beach, about 1.5 km from the eastern end of Old Town Dubrovnik. It has a number of sport activities such as volleyball, canoeing, kayaking or jet skiing.  Snacks are offered at the beach bar.

• walk 1.5 km from the eastern gate along the coastline or
• drive and park in front of the abbey or
• take bus #5 and get off at the last stop; its 200m from the last stop

List of accommodations In Dubrovnik Old Town

• Roko House – A 16th Century house with rooms, studios and apartments
• Rooms Klarisa Palace – Quiet location, renovated rooms, within the Old Town and also close to Pile Gate
• Nije Presa Apartments – A 14 century stone house converted into 3 apartments in Old Town
• Eleganca Apartments – Stylish apartment, Close to Pile gate and within the Old Town walls
• Martecchini Apartments – Guest house apartments with full kitchen right in the center of Old Town
• Hotel Excelsior –  A beach front 1913 Villa, just outside Ploca Gate with free parking
• Dubrovnik Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik – Located in a historic building with modern touches, it is just outside of Old Town
• STAYEVA 11 – Lovely family friendly apartment right in Old Town
• Heritage Villa Nobile – Boutique hotel in a 19th century villa with themed rooms just outside Dubrovnik Old Town
• Guest House Forty Four – Renovated historic building right in Old Town
• The Pucic Palace – Historic hotel right in Old Town, next to a local market and the famous Jesuit staircase
• Check here for availability, pricing and booking of recommended hotels, apartments and guesthouses with varying price points in Croatia

Croatia Travel Destinations and Guides

• Dubrovnik Game of Thrones and Old Town Self Guided Tour – Follow the Map and Guide to visit the film locations for Game of Thrones, beaches and churches. The self guided tour will take you a full day if you also visit the beaches. Use the map and attractions guide to visit the attractions of Old Town Dubrovnik and the locations of the Games of Thrones Scenes. The map has picture of the sites and how they looked for the film scenes.  The walking tour will take you ½ a day. If you visit Lokrum island and spend time at the beach/monastery/fort on the island, this will take you another ½ day to full day. Lokrum Island is the location of the City of Qarth in GoT and is a 10 min water taxi ride from the Dubrovnik Port
• Dubrovnik Day Trips . Spend a day at each of the villages of Ston and Cavtat a short distance from Dubrovnik. Cavtat is a charming village that was invaded by the Slavs. The inhabitants fled and were the original settlers of Dubrovnik. Visit the historical beaches and spend time on the beach or hike the Ronald Brown Pathway.  Ston is a small village on a hill surrounded by a 7 km wall that is second in size to the Great Wall of China. It is famous for its defensive walls, its salt “mines” and its oyster bays. The oysters from Ston are well renowned
• Upper Town, Old Town Zagreb – 15 must see attractions of Old Town Zagreb. Walk the attractions of Upper Town Zagreb, the self-guided walking tour will take you to the various attractions in ½ a day. You may want to explore some of these attractions in greater depth such as the Museum of Broken Relationships or climb the Lotrščak Tower. In that case the self guided tour will take more than half a day
• Zagreb Lower Town, Lenuci Horseshoe – Visit the 7 Squares and Botanical gardens in the shape of a horseshoe, including the under ground 31,000 sq meter shopping mall. A ½ day tour of the U-shaped system of 7 parks and Zagreb botanical gardens. The Lenuci horseshoe in Lower Town Zagreb is a short walking distance from Zagreb’s main Ban  Jelačić  Square and facing the main train station Glavni Kolodvor . The Square include pavilions, theater, museums, state archives and an underground mall amongst its many historical buildings dotted throughout the horseshoe
• Walking tour Zagreb Lower town and Grič Tunnels – A 2 hour tour of the tunnels under Zagreb old town; they were built as shelter during the war and are now used by the locals to cross Old Town or to go between upper town and lower town. Not only are they a short cut, they are cool in the summer and a welcome relief from the searing sun. Explore the old world war tunnels and visit the sights of lower town
• Unique and Fun things to do in Zagreb – Explore activities and places to visit such as Jarun Lake, the Antiques Fair or discover current events in Zagreb
• Old Town Split and Marjan Hill – Explore the Old Town Square, then head over to Marjan Hill. This self guided tour can take a whole day as the walking portion of the tour will guide you to attractions in the Old Town and then on to Marjan Hill. This part of the tour will take ½ a day. The tour will end at the beach where you can spend the rest of the day, take the local bus back or walk along the promenade back to Old Town
• Split, Salona ancient Roman Ruins – On the outskirts of Split, don’t miss the roman ruins of Salona, the birthplace of Emperor Diocletian. Step outside of the Old Town of Split and visit the nearby city of Solin (which is the ancient city of Salona, Diocletian’s birthplace). Then continue onto the town of Trogir. This self guided tour has instructions for local buses to take you on a route for a full day trip from Split to Salona (stop in Salona, then continue onto Trojir. Then catch the local bus back to Split
• Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site – This attraction is often overlooked. It is a charming, authentic village, a heritage city where the Old Town is on an Island. It is an easy bus ride from Split to Trogir, with a stopover in Salona (Solin)
• Split, Diocletian’s Palace – Not to be missed, the10 must see attractions in the palace to stop and take pictures. The Palace tour is a ½ day self-guided tour through the palace that will end at the market which you can explore
• Zadar Western Half – The old town is located on an island; explore the attractions on the westerns side of the island in this  ½ day self guided walking tour.  Attractions include popular attractions such as the Sea Organ, Greetings to the Sun and the Roman Forum / Ruins
• Zadar Eastern Half – Take a ½ day to visit the churches, parks and other attractions on the eastern side of Zadar Island. Visit the fish markets and green markets for fresh food and explore the cobblestone alleyways for a touch of ambiance and potential souvenir shopping
• Zadar islands – The Zadar Archipelago has around a 100 islands off its coast, many of them uninhabited. Visit all or any of the 9 popular islands in this map and use the attractions guide to the islands. You can rent a boat rent a boat with or without a captain, get a water taxi, take the ferry/ to visit the islands and swim in the Adriatic or anchor at hidden beach/cove
• Island Visit
• Croatia Islands – Rent or hire a boat to visit the 9 popular islands off the mainland. Visit 1 or 2 or all 9 islands for a fabulous day out to sea
• Hvar old town attractions and Španjola fortress (Fortica ) – Use the self guided tour map and attractions to visit the popular sites in Hvar Old Town. The tour will take ½ a day to the major attractions in Hvar Town, including climbing to the Spanjola fortress that has been protecting Hvar for hundreds of years. However it could be longer if you want to spend time visiting the museums or spending an afternoon enjoying the magnificent views from the Fortress
• Hvar Island driving tour – Take the local bus, rent a car / scooter for the day to visit the numerous attractions on the island.  This can take two days as there is a lot to see and do. It includes: wine tasting, visiting a cave monastery high on the hills, quaint fishing villages, popular beaches, hidden coves and harbours A great tour that will take you across the island
• Hvar Islands and Lavendar Fields Tour – You can rent a boat (with or without a captain) and visit the islands off Hvar Island. The Pakleni Islands are an archipelago of 20 islands off the coat of Hvar. They are known for beautiful beaches, charming village towns and secluded coves.  You can take the bus to visit the abandoned villages of Velo Grabjle and Malo Grabjle,. It is a short bus ride or scooter/car trip from Hvar Town. Explore the fields of lavender and Olive Grove farms
• Getting around Croatia – Information on Croatian buses and ferries

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Free Walking Tours in Dubrovnik

Whether you want to learn about the history of the city or how it inspired Game of Thrones, there are pay-what-you-wish walking tours of Dubrovnik you might want to consider.

This post provides details about the best free walking tours, including information about when they are available and how to book your spot.

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Overview and Schedule

There are currently a handful of free walking tours in Dubrovnik that cover various aspects of the history of this city. 

Currently, the most common and popular free tours in Dubrovnik focus either on its history, the walls surrounding the city, or the filming locations used in the hit television show Game of Thrones.

The tour listed below is operated through us. The calendar below lists additional options.

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Additional Tour Options

These outings are pay-what-you-wish, which means you get to decide how much you think the tour is worth after it’s finished.

Most guests will choose to tip €5-€10 if they enjoyed their experience.

There are also a number of interesting paid walking tours in Dubrovnik that are reasonably priced between €15-€20, and you might want to consider these options if you can’t manage to book one of the free services.

All of the walking tours listed below must be booked ahead of time in order to secure your spot. 

City History Tours

This section will detail each of the pay-what-you-wish walking tours that focus on the history of Dubrovnik, including stops at a variety of notable locations within the city walls.

There’s a lot to see and do here, and these outings will give you a great idea of where to start.

Here are some of the most common sites included on these tours:

• Lovrijenac Fortress
• Minčeta Fortress
• Saint Savior Church
• Onofrio Fountains
• Revelin Fortress
• Orlando Column 
• Sponza Palace
• Minor Brothers Church

If you want to learn more about these locations, consider one of the following free walking tours of Dubrovnik.

Free Spirit Old Town Tour

Depending on the time of year, choose between 10:00, 11:00, 17:00 (5 pm), 18:00 (6 pm), and 19:00 (7 pm).

A 1.5-hour special introduction to the city of Dubrovnik. 

The tour covers all the Old Town  main sights  including St. Blaise Church, Stradun (main street), Large Onofrio's fountain, Ivan Gundulić Square, Jesuit monastery stairs, Dubrovnik Cathedral, Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, Revelin Fortress and many more.

Find out more about the history and culture as well as the modern everyday life of Dubrovnik.

This tour can be booked from our calendar above .

Marco’s Tours

Much like their competitors, this licensed tour guide also provides a service that covers some of the most notable locations in Dubrovnik.

In addition to seeing the major site, you’ll also learn about some of the legends and historical facts about this city.

This tour is only 1 hour and 45 minutes long, so it’s considerably shorter than some of the other outings on our list.

You can take this tour daily at 10 am, 12:00 pm, and 18:00 (6 pm). In order to take this tour, you’ll need to make a booking ahead of time.

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City Walls Tours

These pay-what-you-wish walking tours cover the historic walls of Dubrovnik.

Rather than take you around the city to all its notable attractions, you’ll learn about the history of all these sites from the perspective of their most recognizable feature.

While walking around the city and viewing from afar, you can expect to see some of the following locations:

• Old City Harbour
• The Island of Lokrum
• St. John's Fortress
• Onofrio’s Fountains
• The Tower of Minčeta
• The Fortress of St. Lawrence

If you’re interested in experiencing Dubrovnik from this point of view, consider one of the following pay-what-you-wish walking tours.

Vlaho’s Tours

In addition to their traditional tour of the city, this guide also provides a tour of Dubrovnik from its walls.

As you walk along the ramparts, you’ll learn all about the history of this city and see some of its most notable landmarks and attractions.

Starting in March 2022, this pay-what-you-want walking tour will be available daily at 14:00 (2 pm).

You can expect the outing to run for approximately 2 hours. Bookings must be made in advance.

Paid Dubrovnik Wall Tours

If you’re looking for other walking tours that will take you along the walls of Dubrovnik, there are several paid options that you might want to consider.

Most of them are very reasonably priced, so they’re great alternatives if you can’t manage to book one of the other options on our list.

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Game of Thrones Tours

Fans of this hit television show will know that the city of King’s Landing was actually based in Dubrovnik.

In addition to learning something about the history of the city, you’ll also see some of the most notable filming locations from Game of Thrones.

Here are a few of the more noteworthy stops you can expect to make:

• Kolorina Cove (Blackwater Bay) 
• Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame stairs) 
• The Cathedral (without entering) 
• Rector's Palace (without entering)
• Large Onofrio's Fountain
• Orlando’s Column

If you’re interested in seeing and learning about these locations, consider taking one of the following pay-what-you-wish walking tours.

Viktor’s Tours

This outing is a combination of a service covering the history of Dubrovnik and a Game of Thrones tour.

In addition to seeing some of the most notable landmarks in the city, you’ll also see popular filming locations from throughout the television series.

You can take this 2-hour and 30-minute tour Monday through Friday at 16:15 (4:15 pm).

Alternatively, this pay-what-you-want walking tour is also offered Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 am and 15:00 (3 pm). Bookings are required in advance.

Paid Game of Thrones Tours

In addition to the free option we have listed above, there are also a lot of great paid walking tours covering the filming locations of Game of Thrones.

If you can’t manage to book the pay-what-you-wish service, many of these outings are reasonably priced and worth taking.

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Game of thrones & a walk through the centuries combo tour.

If you take part in our Game of Thrones walking tour, you will be granted historical tour around the old town FREE OF CHARGE!

• 150 kuna per person for Game of Thrones tour + 50 kuna entrance fee to the Lovrjenac fort (tickets for the City walls grant you free entrance to the Lovrjenac fort). Historical tour is free of charge
• Duration: 3 h
• Reservation is MANDATORY: via e-mail [email protected]
• Ticket to the Lovrjenac fortress included in the price

Tour runs every day at 10 am.

City walls & a walk through the centuries combo tour.

If you take part in our City Walls Walking Tour, you will be granted historical tour around the old town FREE OF CHARGE!

• 200 kuna per person for City Walls tour + 150 kuna entrance fee to the City Walls. Tour around the Old City is free of charge

Tour runs daily from 1st of April.

• Tour in April and October starts at 4 pm
• Tour in May and September starts at 5 pm
• Tour in June, July and August starts at 6 pm

Meeting point: Ploce gate, by fort Revelin

We ask that you arrive at least 5 minutes before the tour commences.

For any questions please contact us via e-mail: [email protected]

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Early bird walking tour.

If you are looking for a way to explore the City early in the day and avoid the crowd at the same time, then this is the tour for you

Haunted Dubrovnik Walking Tour

Welcome to the first ghosts and mystery walking tour in the City called Haunted Dubrovnik. Join us to hear about the shadowy side of the Adriatic's Pearl

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Dubrovnik Walking Tour

Departure point City of Dubrovnik Tourist Board Duration : 2 hours Difficulty level : Moderate Max group size : 12 people Finished at : Dubrovnik City shop Operator : Access Dubrovnik

• Warning! This tour climbs 300 steps to the Red Keep (Fort Lovrijenac)
• Multiple departures times each day
• Adults €20 / Youths 13-17 €10 /  Kids (7-12) FREE

The Docks of King’s Landing

Just 100 metres outside the Pile Gate of the Old Town, these are the iconic quays where Myrcella was sent away from Dorne, Sir Robert Baratheon’s bastard son was killed and Sansa wondered whether to elope with Littlefinger

Fort Lovrijenac

Climb the 300 stairs of Fort Lovrijenac for magnificent views of the Old City and experience many scenes filmed there – Joffrey’s Nameday
 Tournament, Tyrion slapping Joffrey, Sansa saved by the Hound and Cersei and Littlefinger’s ‘power is power’ dialogue.

Pass through this Magnificent gate into the Old Town, through which Jaime returned to King’s Landing and where Joffrey was attacked by an angry mob.

The Palace of the Spice King

Visit Rector’s Palace, location where Daenerys pleaded with the Spice King of Qarth for a fleet of ships to conquer Westeros

Dubrovnik is arguably the most recognizable filming location of the very successful HBO series Game of Thrones®. This walking tour takes you through the streets of Old Town to film locations use for King’s Landing and Qarth. Gaze out like Varys and Tyrion over Blackwater Bay, climb the 300 steps to the Red Keep and follow Cersei’s Walk of Shame. All of our guides are dedicated fans of the show some of them had been involved in the production of the series. Be prepared for some amusing behind the scene stories. As a bonus you’ll also get a little history of Dubrovnik, which shows some parallels to some events in the show. The tour concludes with a photo op on a full-size replica Iron Throne!

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Departure point

Meeting point is in front of the Tourist Board, close to the bus station at Pile square. Multiple departure times each day (eg. 10:00, 17:00).

King’s Landing Docks The tour begins with a short walk to the King’s Landing Docks overlooking Blackwater Bay. Scenes filmed here include when Marcella was sent to Dorne, when Littlefinger and Sansa conspired to elope and where Jon Snow said his last farewell to Bran, Arya and Sansa.

Fort Lovrijenac (Red Keep) After the Docks the next place to visit is the medieval Fort Lovrijenac, known in the show as the Red Keep. After climbing 300 steps you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view and many important filming locations. Entrance fee to Fort Lovrijenac is not included in your ticket price (50 kuna).

Dubrovnik Old Town The last part of the tour takes through Dubrovnik’s Old Town. The streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site have witnessed a long and rich history and one of the most crucial scenes in Game of Thrones®, Cersei’s Walk of Shame. The tour ends with another highlight, a visit to the Iron Throne.

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• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Moderate amount of walking is involved

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• Up to 2 days before departure: 100 % of the price refunded
• 1 day before departure: 50 % of the price refunded
• Day of departure: 0 % of the price refunded
• After departure: 0 % of the price refunded.

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GAME OF THRONES TOUR DUBROVNIK

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Licensed guide will be with you explaining and debating during the whole tour. GOT tour includes exploring Dubrovnik Old Town and Pile area. Epic scenes like; Slaying of King Robert's bastards, Myrcella is sent off to Dorne, Joffrey starts a riot at King's Landing, Jaime's return to King's Landing, Joffrey's name day tourney, Walk of shame and many other places we will discus & visit... City Tour time is 2 hours. JOIN TOUR

GAME OT THRONES SHORE TOUR

We will pick up you in the port and proceed to the Srđ hill to visit breathtaking views of the King's Landing (Dubrovnik City). Than we will go to City and visit Red Keep. After conquering Red Keep we will continue exploring streets of King's Landing on our Game of Thrones Tour Dubrovnik. Tour time is 3,5 hours. At the end of tour you can stay in King's Landing or we can bring you back to Dubrovnik Sea Port. JOIN TOUR

MAGICAL CITY OF QARTH EXTENTION

Magical City of Qarth extension will take you from King's Landing across the sea to City of Qarth (Lokrum Island). There we will visit GOT exhibition with Iron Throne. This is good option during hot summer days. Our guests also spend time walking near peacocks, swimming and enjoying every corner of this magical paradise island. This is as also recommended by Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) JOIN TOUR

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Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Everyone would like to visit Dubrovnik at least once in a lifetime. But Dubrovnik is also the dream of every Game of Thrones fan. While waiting for new episodes or the new season, book your Dubrovnik Game of Thrones tour and discover the streets of King’s Landing!

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Game of thrones walking tour.

On the Game of thrones Dubrovnik walking tour, you will see all the filming locations through the Old City, including the latest season. Of course particularly highlighted areas such as the Pile Gate, Lovrijenac fort are on our itinerary. You will be right there at the places where the Battle of Blackwater took place and on the scene of the walk of shame. At every location, your guide will have photos with screen-shots from the appropriate episode. Some of our guides worked on the Game of Thrones filming as extras so that they can tell you some behind the scenes stories.

Game of Thrones Tour – King’s Landing and the Iron Throne

Our tour includes locations of Old Town, Lovrijenac (Red Keep) and Lokrum (Qarth). Island of Lokrum was turned into Game of Thrones visitor center where every true fan wants to be at because there is the Iron Throne, a gift given to Dubrovnik by HBO. The island is Dubrovnik’s green jewel where many locals seek relaxation after long working hours in the summertime. Peacocks and bunnies are the only island’s residents and they are very friendly.

Total Game of Thrones Experience Tour

Dive into an unforgettable experience of GoT on the spot where it all took place in real life – Dubrovnik. Don’t miss the chance during your stay in Dubrovnik to visit the most memorable scenes from Game of Thrones locations. Experience real King’s Landing through the eyes of our expert and passionate tour guide.

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Best things to do and see in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik , formerly known as Ragusa, is located on the Adriatic coast of Croatia and has a strong historical current associated with the medieval period. A city that keeps behind its walls and strong years of tradition and culture that are preserved in an exemplary manner despite the fact that there are monuments that have had to be rebuilt. Doing a free walking tour in Dubrovnik will allow you to visit the best places in the city such as the walls of the city, Lokrum, Strandun, Rector's Palace, Lovrijenac, Cathedral, Minceta Tower, Srđ, Cable Car, Sponza Palace, Onofrio's Fountain, Vrata od Ploča (back door of the city) or the Dominican Monastery. A free guided tour is a different and original way to visit a city like this. In addition, thanks to the series of Game of Thrones , the city has seen how tourism has increased exponentially as many fans have come to watch the sites where the series was filmed. There are thematic tours that focus their journey in the main places where the shooting of the most critical moments of Game of Thrones took place. You can look at the opinions of walkers who have already experienced this experience in Dubrovnik to know their ratings first-hand. It is normal to have more than one tour in the city itself or in other destinations such as Bratislava, Venice, Naples, Tirana or Rome.

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Game of Thrones Tour in Northern Ireland

Posted: April 10, 2024 | Last updated: May 1, 2024

In 2017, when my daughter Annie was studying abroad in Ireland, we decided to book a Game of Thrones tour out of Belfast, Northern Ireland. At that time, the show was alive and well and broadcasting on HBO.

Fast forward to today, and we all know that Game of Thrones is over. Also, HBO is now Max. However, the Game of Thrones tour lives on.

A year or so after returning from Northern Ireland, I wrote this recap of the tour and our vacation, originally for the Next Tribe website . Since I’m missing Game of Thrones so much, I decided to revisit that review, update and add to it here.

Game of Thrones Tour: In the Footsteps of Jon Snow

Game of Thrones Tours depart from four Irish cities—Belfast, Derry, Dublin and Tollymore. Each city offers its own GoT itinerary.

We chose one out of Belfast called the Iron Islands tour, but we opted for the one without the rope bridge seen on screen—fear of heights and all. The other Belfast tour included the rope bridge.

A third focused on more southern destinations, including Castle Ward, the inspiration for Winterfell.

On tour day, when we queued up outside the TopShop near City Hall, at 7:30 a.m., it was like the weather was going on the tour, too. Even though it was summer, it was a cold, rainy Saturday morning, which was so appropriate since, you know, winter is coming .

Our bearded tour guide, Robbie, had brown hair flowing to the middle of his back. Dressed all in black and with a ruddy face, Robbie looked like he’d stepped off the set of GoT —which, in fact, he had.

Robbie of the Red Shirt

Robbie, an extra picked for his archery skills, explained how he’d been killed on the show seven times. The first time his ship blew up during the Battle of the Blackwater.

“Dead,” he deadpanned. Another time he was replaced by a mannequin at the last minute before a rock crushed his head.

“Really dead,” he added. The next time an arrow got him in the back. “Dead again.”

If Robbie were an extra on Star Trek, he certainly would have been issued a red shirt.

And so it was throughout the day as he regaled us with insider stories from the set in between holding up show stills to explain where we were standing in the Game of Thrones universe.

Get this: Unlike his heinous character King Joffrey, actor Jack Gleeson is a genuinely nice guy who liked to rap in between takes. Now I can’t think about Joffrey without imagining Eminem instead–blonde hair and all.

Almost Like a Dragon Ride

While we didn’t see any mythical creatures, we did experience a ride as terrifying as a trip on one of Dani’s dragons: ­the Causeway Coastal Route. That’s a narrow Irish road that our 20-person coach barely fit­ on. To be honest, it’s typical of most roads in the United Kingdom.

However, unlike roads in England, this one winds along the coast, sometimes with a sheer cliff on one side, straight down to the Irish Sea. Reminded me a bit too much of the Pacific Coast Highway, which I drove once and never again.

Speaking of England, one of our best family trips was when we took the kids to London .

My husband loved the historical tidbits Robbie wound into the day. This was usually during a ride from one Game of Thrones site to another.

Bill found it fascinating—me, not so much—when we visited the quarry that served as the backdrop for Renly’s Season 2 tournament. Robbie shared how locals had relied for centuries on quarry limestone to grind into mortar used to build their homes.

I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised later when Bill elbowed me, opened his hand and revealed the piece of limestone he’d pilfered when Robbie wasn’t looking. Not exactly my kind of souvenir.

Between tour stops we watched scenes from the show. Most featured locations we would be visiting that day, and yes Melisandre’s naked birth scene was played out in all its glory. Tours are for age 18 plus due to the R-rated nature of the show.

Hitting “The Wall”

Along the way, we passed a different quarry, where scenes from Castle Black are shot. In real life “The Wall” is a massive face of rock, hundreds of feet tall; on TV, thanks to computer-generated images (CGI), it’s a sheet of ice. Unfortunately, we didn’t stop there and I never got a good picture.

In the seaside town of Glenarm, Robbie walked us to the steps where Arya emerged from the water in Season 6, after the Waif had stabbed her. You’ll probably recognize these steps.

Robbie tells us that it’s the only part of that scene filmed there; the rest was done in Spain and then edited together.

You’ll want to book this Game of Thrones tour in Spain to see those locations.

As we gathered around the steps, snapping pictures, Robbie asked, “Anyone want to jump in and recreate the scene?” When no one answered, he faked like he’s going to grab the nearest person and toss her in.

“I don’t blame you,” he said with a laugh, explaining that actress Maisie Williams had to wear a wetsuit under her costume because of the frigid water.

At Ballintoy Harbour, our next stop, where Theon Greyjoy (Season 2) and Euron Greyjoy (Season 6) are baptized, Robbie asked again for a volunteer to step in the ocean. It was as if he had asked who wanted to fight the Mountain. Not a soul stepped forward.

What Would Arya Do?

But, at the same location, when Robbie threw open the trunk (or the boot) of the coach and asked who wants to dress up with robes and swords, you could hear shouts of “Hell, yeah,” as everyone rushed forward.

Annie and I put on Yara Greyjoy “armor.”

Bill buttoned up a blue leather and suede cape. We got to spend the next 30 minutes sword fighting and taking pictures on the beach, which also doubled as Slavers Bay and Sir Davos’ rescue point after the Battle of Blackwater.

By this point in the day, the cold rain had disappeared, and Northern Ireland was enjoying an unusually hot summer afternoon. Sunbathers nearby eyed us suspiciously.

Considering these GoT tours are stopping here seven days a week, you would think the locals would be used to fans geeking out in costume. And it’s not just obnoxious American fans on these tours. In our group of 20, there were rabid fans from Australia, Ecuador and Scotland.

Get Me To The Kingsroad

Before heading back to Belfast, we walked through the Dark Hedges, which doubles as the Kingsroad in Season 2. You’d recognize it, with its gnarled tree trunks and the almost pastoral-like setting along the path Arya and Gendry (Robert Baratheon’s bastard) take on the way to Harrenhal.

It was hardly pastoral the day we visited. It was jammed with coaches and cars, and people stopping in the middle of the road to take pictures. Damn, tourists, get off the road. You’re ruining all of my photos!

Other stops on and off the tour

In addition to scenic locations from Game of Thrones, our tour included a stop at Giants Causeway. It’s a big deal for visitors to Northern Ireland because it’s such an impressive landscape.

You know what impressed me? The weather was so clear that we could see Scotland across the water.

Unfortunately, much like the Kingsroad, the Giants Causeway was filled with tourists. So it was crowded and hot.

One stop that was not on the official Game of Thrones tour out of Belfast was where they shot Winterfell. It’s located about an hour south and part of a different tour itinerary.

So, we drove there after our tour was over–we were heading to Dublin that day, and it was along the way from Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland.

Like the other stops on the tour, there was signage to explain where you were in the series.

For example, we learned that the farm that stood in for Winterfell (the Stark’s official home) was only part of what you saw on screen. The rest they added in with CGI or sets built elsewhere.

Game of Thrones tour itineraries

Currently, you can book Game of Thrones tours in these European countries:

Northern Ireland

In some of these locations, you can choose from different itineraries. For example, Game of Thrones tours out of Belfast, Northern Ireland , primarily head west towards the scenes from the Iron Islands and include the Dark Hedges aka Kings Road.

However, one Belfast Game of Thrones tour heads south towards Dublin and includes a stop at the stand-in for Winterfell. It is the Game of Thrones County Down tour.

Want something a little bit more high-brow to do in Dublin? Check out these literary sites in Dublin .

In Dubrovnik, Croatia, Viator lists multiple Game of Thrones tour itinerary options. These include:

• Touring sites that stood in for Mereen
• Walking tour of Kings Landing
• Visit to Diocletian’s cellars, where Daenarys kept her dragons in Season Five .

The Spain Game of Thrones tours focus on the following:

• Bilbao coast , which doubled as Dragonstone.
• Girona (tour originates in Barcelona) , which was a stand-in for Kings Landing
• Seville, the setting for Dorne and the House of Martell

Finally, it appears there is only one Game of Thrones tour in Iceland available on Viator.

If you’ve got more time to spend in Iceland, here is a great itinerary for spending seven days in Iceland . Plus recommendations on what to eat there, you know, the best food in Iceland .

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The 12 Best Places To Go In June

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F illed with plentiful sunshine and balmy temperatures, June is the official start of summer and an ideal time to travel. Planning a trip in June can also mean avoiding the throngs of tourists that crowd the airports in July and August. With so many destinations to consider, we narrowed down the best places to go in June based on temperatures, activities and accommodations.

If you’re looking to take in big city sights and catch this season’s Broadway shows before they close, consider a trip to New York City, where temperatures are still moderate and there’s plenty to do. June is also an ideal time to head to New England, where weekends in Cape Cod and Newport offer tranquil beaches and fresh seafood. Below, the 12 best places to go in June—and where to stay while you’re there.

Where To Stay In The Best Places To Go In June:

• New York City: Rockaway Hotel ; Nine Orchard ; Mark Hotel
• Cape Cod: Chatham Bars Inn ; Wequassett Resort And Golf Club ; Beachfront Cottage Airbnb
• Newport: Castle Hill Inn ; The Chanler At Cliff Walk ; Historic House Airbnb
• Seattle: Fairmont Olympic Hotel ; Arctic Club Hotel ; Dutch Colonial Airbnb
• Lake Tahoe: Everline Resort & Spa ; The Landing Resort & Spa ; Modern Mountain Airbnb
• Nashville: The Hermitage Hotel ; 1 Hotel Nashville ; Nashville Guesthouse Airbnb
• Copenhagen: The Huxley Copenhagen ; Hotel Skt. Annae ; Luxury Apartment Airbnb
• Florence: Brunelleschi Hotel ; Grand Hotel Minerva ; Modern Rental Unit Airbnb
• London: The Savoy , One Aldwych ; The Goring
• Mallorca: La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel ; The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort ; Renovated Villa Airbnb
• Dubrovnik: Hotel Excelsior , Riva Marina Hvar Hotel ; Dalmatian Villa Maria Airbnb
• Montreal: Four Seasons Hotel Montreal , Hotel William Gray ; Two-Bedroom Airbnb

New York City

A suite at Nine Orchard.

New York, New York

Who Will Love It: Travelers seeking a bustling city with a multitude of activities

All-Star Attractions: Governors Ball Music Festival; The New York Philharmonic Concerts; New York Mets and Yankees games

What Not To Miss: A sunset walk along The High Line

Where To Stay: Rockaway Hotel ; Nine Orchard ; The Mark Hotel

The bustling streets of New York City are filled with excitement and adventure throughout the year, but June can feel particularly magical. From window shopping on 5th Avenue to strolls through Central Park, you would be remiss not to take advantage of the warm weather. The Governors Ball Music Festival is held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in early June, and baseball lovers can cheer on the Mets and Yankees at Citi Field and Yankees Stadium. Take a walk along the High Line, an elevated park created on former railway tracks, to admire the murals and lush greenery. There are also plentiful free outdoor movies at Bryant Park, Prospect Park and more throughout the month.

Where To Stay:

Rockaway Hotel : This chic hotel near Rockaway Beach is ideal for those looking to escape the city. It offers impressive amenities like a full-service spa, heated outdoor pool, and rooftop bar.

Nine Orchard : Located in the bustling Lower East Side, Nine Orchard is a stately hotel that’s been recently restored. It has 113 guest rooms, an all-day restaurant on the first floor, and an elegant cocktail lounge that’s perfect for an after-dinner drink (or two).

The Mark Hotel : Tucked away on the Upper East Side, this luxurious hotel offers travelers five-star accommodations and amenities. With its plush beds, soaking tubs and the famed restaurant run by chef Jean-Georges, you’ll be tempted to extend your stay.

A view of the sprawling property.

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Who Will Love It: Guests looking for a serene New England escape

All-Star Attractions: Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Trail; Cape Cod Pirate Festival; Cape Cod Baseball League Games

What Not To Miss: Biking or walking the Cape Cod Rail Trail

Where To Stay: Chatham Bars Inn ; Wequassett Resort And Golf Club ; Beachfront Cottage Airbnb

Known for its tranquil beaches, fresh seafood and recreational activities, Cape Cod is a wonderful place to vacation with friends and family. The hundreds of miles of coastline are replete with opportunities to swim, surf, sail and kayak, and the pleasant weather is ideal for biking or walking the Cape Cod Rail Trail or visiting one of the many historic lighthouses. In June, you can catch a Cape Cod League baseball game or take in the behemoth sand sculptures at the Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Trail, which are created by hand.

Chatham Bars Inn : This charming, oceanfront inn has plenty of activities for travelers, ranging from a full-service spa to tennis and croquet courts. Many of the rooms feature decks or balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and there are multiple dining options on the property.

Wequassett Resort And Golf Club : This stunning resort's impeccably decorated suites and villas continue to draw travelers from both coasts. Two pools, beachfront access and award-winning restaurants that serve traditional New England cuisine add to the experience. Guests of the resort also have access to the prestigious Cape Cod National Golf Club.

Beachfront Cottage Airbnb : This seaside cottage is the perfect retreat for a couple or group of friends. It has hardwood floors, central air conditioning, a private patio with a grill and a full kitchen. It’s also minutes away from the beach and several beautiful bike trails.

Flowers in bloom around at the Chanler at Cliff Walk.

Newport, Rhode Island

Who Will Love It: Beach lovers seeking a tranquil destination

All-Star Attractions: Newport International Polo Series; The Newport Flower Show; Music At Sunset: Concert Series At Blithewold Mansion

What Not To Miss: The fragrant blooms at The Newport Flower Show

Where To Stay: Castle Hill Inn ; The Chanler At Cliff Walk ; Historic House Airbnb

Another popular New England destination is Rhode Island, which is most famous for the opulent Newport mansions that dot the sandy shoreline. The mansions are available to tourists year-round, but the warm June weather makes it an ideal time to stroll through the grounds and lush gardens. Among the many summer attractions is The Newport Flower Show, which occurs at Rosecliff, a Gilded Age mansion that’s now a historic museum. Each of the main rooms, from the expansive foyer to the dining room, showcases a variety of fragrant blooms that inspire and delight. Visitors can also enjoy the great outdoors at Blithewold in near by Bristol, a historic summer estate with breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay, which has musical performances every Wednesday throughout the summer.

Castle Hill Inn : This iconic waterfront property dates back to 1874, but features modern amenities from a new spa to an on-site restaurant serving local, seasonal ingredients. There’s also a fireplace and flat-screen TV in each room.

The Chanler At Cliff Walk : Situated on the Cliff Walk, this elegant hotel has two restaurants, an outdoor wine garden, in-room spa services and complimentary fitness passes to the International Tennis Hall of Fame fitness center. It’s a luxurious escape that lets you experience the best Newport offers.

Historic House Airbnb : If you want to stay in the heart of downtown Newport, this cozy and well-furnished Airbnb is a great option. There are four beds total and two bathrooms, along with a fully equipped kitchen, on-site parking for two cars and a patio.

The opulent lobby at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

Seattle, Washington

Who Will Love It: Those seeking both outdoor and city activities

All-Star Attractions: The Taste Northwest

What Not To Miss: A Seattle Mariners game at T-Mobile Park

Where To Stay: Fairmont Olympic Hotel ; Arctic Club Hotel ; Dutch Colonial Airbnb

Seattle offers unparalleled natural beauty, from evergreen forests to lakes and mountains. If you want to visit the Pacific Northwest, June is an opportune time to soak up the sun and fresh air. Enjoy a Seattle Mariners game at T-Mobile Park, visit the Space Needle on a clear day for sweeping views of the city or wander through Pike Place Market. The Taste Northwest is a free event held at the end of June with over 150 food vendors and activities that aim to showcase the region's unique flavors. Little ones will enjoy the indoor carnival with rock climbing, a jump zone and more.

Fairmont Olympic Hotel : Stay in downtown Seattle at this elegant, Italian Renaissance-style property that recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation. It’s within walking distance from Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum and the Great Wheel.

Arctic Club Hotel : This boutique hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast, stylish guest rooms and suites, a fitness center and valet parking.

Dutch Colonial Airbnb : If you need a bit more space, this 1901 Dutch Colonial home has three beds, two bathrooms, a private patio and a spacious kitchen that’s filled with natural light.

The exterior of the Everline Resort & Spa.

Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Who Will Love It: Travelers who enjoy outdoor activities such as biking and hiking

All-Star Attractions: Summer Concert Series; Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic

What Not To Miss: Exploring the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic on a sunny afternoon

Where To Stay: Everline Resort & Spa ; The Landing Resort & Spa ; Modern Mountain Airbnb

With average temperatures in the mid-60s and 70s, the comfortable June weather is ideal for exploring this picturesque destination. Travelers can embark on scenic hikes through the mountains, kayak or paddleboard along the shoreline or bike down serene trails. There are plenty of waterfront restaurants to soak in views of the lake while you sip on a cocktail, and the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys hosts popular artists throughout the summer. Foodies will appreciate the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, which lets visitors taste delicious food and wine from local vendors and restaurants.

Everline Resort & Spa : This family-friendly hotel offers many summer activities, including biking, fishing, golfing, a heated pool for swimming and a game room.

The Landing Resort & Spa : Packed with plenty of amenities, this resort offers unobstructed views of the lake and surrounding mountains for a serene escape.

Modern Mountain Airbnb : If you’re traveling with a large group, opt for this recently renovated cabin Airbnb with a full kitchen, gas fireplace and large deck with a Weber grill. There’s also access to miles of hiking and biking trails.

The elegant upper lounge of The Hermitage Hotel.

Nashville, Tennessee

Who Will Love It: Country music lovers and foodies

All-Star Attractions: CMA Fest; Musicians Corner Series; the Grand Ole Opry

What Not To Miss: A live show at The Bluebird Cafe

Where To Stay: The Hermitage Hotel ; 1 Hotel Nashville ; Nashville Guesthouse Airbnb

Nashville is a popular destination year-round. It’s home to some of the most famous country music venues, like the Grand Ole Opry House and Ryman Auditorium, and a vibrant culinary scene. In addition to its cultural and historic sights, there are plenty of museums, small boutiques and sprawling public parks to explore in this city as well. In early June, hundreds of country music artists will perform at the CMA Fest and the Musicians Corner Series has free, outdoor concerts at Centennial Park. If it’s your first time visiting Nashville, don’t forget to stop by The Bluebird Cafe and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The Hermitage Hotel : Conveniently located in downtown Nashville, this elegant (and newly renovated) hotel has palatial guest rooms, multiple dining options, and afternoon tea service on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

1 Hotel Nashville : This pet-friendly hotel has a wellness spa, rooftop bar and state-of-the-art fitness center.

Nashville Guesthouse Airbnb : This centrally located guesthouse is within walking distance from popular bars, restaurants and shops, and has private parking plus outdoor space.

A stylish room at The Huxley Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Who Will Love It: Travelers looking for a mix of museums and outdoor exploring

All-Star Attractions: Heartland Festival; Northside Festival; Copenhagen Photo Festival

What Not To Miss: A day at the Heartland Festival

Where To Stay: The Huxley Copenhagen ; Hotel Skt. Annae ; Luxury Apartment Airbnb

Copenhagen has an impressive array of summer activities, ranging from dreamy bike rides through the colorful streets to energetic music festivals. In June, the Heartland Festival, which combines live music with contemporary art and food vendors, and the Northside Festival, a three-day music festival, allow visitors ample opportunities to connect with local artists. Boat tours are another great way to experience the city and important landmarks; some tours even offer a complimentary drink. Don’t forget to cool off with a cold Danish beer or ice cream after a long day of sightseeing.

The Huxley Copenhagen : This stylish, boutique hotel has 81 impeccably decorated rooms with comfortable mattresses and sleek, Danish furniture. Hotel guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast each morning and at night the Huxley Lounge is an ideal spot for a nightcap.

Hotel Skt. Annae : Just a short walk from some of the city's main attractions, this hotel offers luxurious suites, apartments, and an array of restaurants on-site. Remember to end your dinner at The Shrimp with a cold glass of wine on the rooftop terrace.

Luxury Apartment Airbnb : After a day of exploring the city, retreat to this modern, minimalistic apartment in Copenhagen.

Al fresco dining at the Grand Hotel Minerva.

Florence, Italy

Who Will Love It: History buffs and foodies

All-Star Attractions: Festa Di San Giovanni; Florence Dance Performing Arts Festival

What Not To Miss: Dining al fresco at one of the many outdoor cafes and restaurants

Where To Stay: Brunelleschi Hotel ; Grand Hotel Minerva ; Modern Rental Unit Airbnb

Florence is an idyllic summer escape filled with impressive architecture, renowned art galleries and museums, and restaurants serving mouth-watering dishes. First-timers might enjoy a walking tour that takes them to historic locations, verdant gardens and lesser-known places. The city is known for its leather goods, so don’t forget to explore the open-air markets and boutiques that line the streets before stopping for gelato or an Aperol spritz. At the end of June, the city comes alive to celebrate the feast of its patron, and the Florence Dance Performing Arts Festival has performances throughout the month for travelers looking to take in the arts.

Brunelleschi Hotel : The plush rooms and convenient location (this hotel has breathtaking views of the Duomo) make it an excellent option for guests experiencing the city for the first time.

Grand Hotel Minerva : With all-star amenities like a rooftop pool and bar, room service, al fresco dining, and a hot plunge bath, guests can expect a luxurious and relaxing stay.

Modern Rental Unit Airbnb : This spacious and modern apartment is located in the heart of Florence, giving travelers access to the city’s top attractions and Michelin-starred restaurants.

The Savoy at night.

London, England

Who Will Love It: Those seeking museums, historical attractions and live performances

All-Star Attractions: Taylor Swift At Wembley Stadium; Hampton Court Palace Festival; MLB World Tour: London Series

What Not To Miss: A live performance during the Hampton Court Palace Festival

Where To Stay: The Savoy ; One Aldwych ; The Goring

Though London is a festive destination during the winter months (namely for its Christmas markets and fairs), the city comes alive in June and offers travelers endless opportunities for entertainment. The Hampton Court Palace Festival will take place in mid-June, featuring live music and specialty food and beverages in the palace gardens. Catch a baseball game at London Stadium, wander through Kew Gardens or take in the historic sights atop a double-decker bus. There’s no shortage of museums and pubs to pop into, and there are more restaurants than you can count.

The Savoy : The posh rooms at The Savoy are sure to impress even the most discerning travelers, and foodies will delight in the on-site restaurant helmed by Gordon Ramsey. If you’re traveling with little ones, child-size slippers and robes are provided so your kiddos can feel relaxed and at home during their stay.

One Aldwych : If you’re looking to stay in Covent Garden, this stately hotel with a swimming pool, impressive art collection and contemporary suites is an ideal choice.

The Goring : This quintessential English hotel is a short walk from Buckingham Palace, The Guards Museum and other notable landmarks, so it’s a great choice for sightseeing. The private garden on the property is another selling point, which is a quiet oasis for travelers to enjoy.

The outdoor pool at La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel.

Mallorca, Spain

Who Will Love It: Travelers seeking a warm oasis

All-Star Attractions: The Dream Island Festival; Sant Joan Festival

What Not To Miss: Exploring the beaches and underground caves

Where To Stay: La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel ; The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort ; Renovated Villa Airbnb

With breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, Spanish architecture and picturesque beaches, the Balearic island of Mallorca is a top summer destination that’s not to be missed. Travelers can dine al fresco and enjoy locally sourced ingredients, from seafood to olives to citrus fruits, before spending the afternoon at one of Mallorca’s many beaches. There are also wineries, historical landmarks, underground caves and quaint villages to explore. The Dream Island Festival is an event that draws lively crowds during the month of June, and the Sant Joan Festival at the end of the month offers activities like fireworks and live music.

La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel : Spa lovers and those seeking ultimate relaxation will love La Residencia, a luxurious abode with decadent rooms (many have private pools and gardens), high-end restaurants and an award-winning spa.

The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort : An ideal choice for those with little ones in tow, the hotel’s Explorers Kids Club has activities tailored to young travelers, from treasure hunts to painting. Adults will appreciate the Arabella Spa, which has a hydro pool, ice cave, dry sauna and 11 treatment rooms.

Renovated Villa Airbnb : This palatial villa has three well-appointed bedrooms and three and a half baths that were all recently renovated. The stunning outdoor living space features a pool, garden and private orchard.

One of many dining options at Riva Marina Hvar Hotel.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Who Will Love It: Ocean loving travelers

All-Star Attractions: Hideout Festival; Croatian Summer Salsa Festival

What Not To Miss: A private boat tour to explore the smaller islands and inlets along Croatia’s coastline; a “Game of Thrones” tour through the Old City

Where To Stay: Hotel Excelsior ; Riva Marina Hvar Hotel ; Dalmatian Villa Maria Airbnb

Situated on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik is home to sparkling ocean, medieval architecture and delicious restaurants that continue to draw tourists each year. You can experience the city’s many sights—including the filming locations for many episodes of HBO’s “Game of Thrones”—on walking tours or kayak tours, but a private boat tour will allow you to explore smaller islands, caves and inlets along Croatia’s stunning coastline. Music lovers might want to take advantage of the Hideout Festival and Croatian Summer Salsa Festival, both of which occur in June and feature live performances, dancing and boat parties.

Hotel Excelsior : This lavish hotel, built in 1913, has unparalleled seaside views and direct beach access. Other amenities include an indoor swimming pool, several on-site restaurants and bars, a fitness studio and a spa.

Riva Marina Hvar Hotel : This boutique property, recently renovated in 2022, has 50 rooms and suites that resemble a Mediterranean villa. The restaurant on the property has a lavish terrace where guests can sip on refreshing cocktails and light bites while enjoying the turquoise waters of the Adriatic.

Dalmatian Villa Maria Airbnb : Guests will feel like royalty at this stunning Airbnb property tucked away in the quiet hills of Postranje. It has modern amenities and furniture, a sprawling terrace with sea views and a swimming pool for cooling off on hot days.

A lavish bathroom in one of the suites.

Montreal, Quebec

Who Will Love It: Those looking for a taste of Europe in North America

All-Star Attractions: Model Train Exposition; Montreal Chamber Music Festival; Les Francos de Montreal; Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada

What Not To Miss: Exploring the Montreal Botanical Garden on a warm afternoon

Where To Stay: Four Seasons Hotel Montreal ; Hotel William Gray ; Two-Bedroom Airbnb

Montreal is a vibrant, French-speaking city filled with museums, restaurants, tours and festivals that draw crowds throughout the year. In June, the Les Francos de Montreal, a celebration of French music, takes over the city with live performances—many of which are completely free. The Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada and Model Train Exposition provide additional entertainment for summer tourists, while the Montreal Botanical Garden is ideal for those looking for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. During your trip, don’t forget to indulge in poutine or a smoked meat sandwich.

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal : Conveniently located in downtown Montreal, this glamorous hotel has spacious rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a swanky restaurant and bar, a sky-lit pool and room service.

Hotel William Gray : This luxury hotel is close to many attractions in Old Montreal. It offers fine dining with gorgeous views and a 5,600-square-foot spa.

Two-Bedroom Airbnb : With plenty of natural light and modern furnishings, this two-bedroom duplex is another great option when visiting Montreal. It has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and two patios for fresh air.

About Katherine Louie, Your June Vacation Guide

I am a commerce editor for Forbes Vetted covering beauty, fashion, travel and home. Prior to joining Forbes, I held positions at BuzzFeed and Dotdash Meredith where I was responsible for curating lifestyle content and testing products for real-world insights. My work has appeared in Women’s Health, Men’s Health, BuzzFeed, Brit + Co, Everyday Health and more. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in English/Creative Writing from Marist College and currently reside in Brooklyn, New York.

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