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Dubrovnik & Lokrum: The Realms of Game of Thrones

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Dubrovnik
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Experience hosted by Marko & Jure

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Step into the world of Game of Thrones on this immersive tour that takes you from Dubrovnik’s iconic Old Town to the enchanting Lokrum Island by ferry. Explore filming locations while uncovering the role Lokrum played as the mystical city of Qarth in the series. Discover the magic of King’s Landing and beyond, guided by a passionate local expert!

Destination
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Hrvatski
Included
  • Private guide
  • All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions
  • Ferry ticket to Lokrum

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Can be 100% customized to your wishes
  • Get to truly embrace the culture of the city
  • Learn about Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik
  • Connect with a knowledgeable local
  • Hear fascinating stories and insights
  • Discover cultural highlights & their local relevance

What you can expect

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To truly experience Dubrovnik, you must immerse yourself in its unique culture—and no cultural legacy has left a greater mark here than Game of Thrones.

On this private tour, dive deep into the world of Westeros and explore Lokrum Island, a key filming location that brought the magical city of Qarth to life in the Game of Thrones series. Lokrum offers fans an unforgettable connection to Daenerys Targaryen’s storyline. From the enchanting Botanical Gardens, where the exotic beauty of Qarth was captured, to the historic Benedictine Monastery, where the Iron Throne replica now resides, Lokrum is a treasure trove of Westerosi magic.

Learn how Game of Thrones has shaped Dubrovnik’s identity, weaving together its medieval history and cultural traditions with the fantasy world of Westeros. With this tour, you’ll see Dubrovnik and Lokrum from a new perspective—through the eyes of King’s Landing and beyond.

The Withlocals Treasures of Dubrovnik Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature experiences, curated for fans and cultural explorers alike. Led by passionate local guides who earn a fair fee, we support local economies and offer carbon-neutral tours in small, non-intrusive groups. Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Dubrovnik and Lokrum’s Game of Thrones legacy, where every location tells a story of Westeros.

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at In front of Dubravka ice cream shop - Dubrovnik to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Culture of the City

    On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Dubrovnik through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!
  4. Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik

    Your tour will focus on Game of Thrones, a very important cultural subject in Dubrovnik. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how Game of Thrones made an impact in Dubrovnik, making you experience the city from a different perspective.
  5. Cultural Highlights

    As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit Botanical Gardens, Benedictine Monastery, Benedictine Monastery, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!
  6. Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the cultural side of Dubrovnik, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time.
  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Susan
(About local )
1 February 2025
Marco was an excellent tour guide who speaks flawless English. We learned lots about Dubrovnik history and about modern Dubrovnik. Marco answered all our questions and gave us pointers on food and craft beer. When he found out that some of the group are Game of Thrones fans, he told us about the filming in the city. I highly recommend Marco as a tour guide.Marko an excelent guide
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Silvia
(About local )
30 January 2025
Marko is a very personable, energetic and super knowledgeable guide. He tailors your tour to your wishes. You cannot go wrong hiring him. We had a wonderful time. He even treated us to coffee, ice cream and pastries. Just hire him. You will have a great experience. SilviaMarko is a very personable, energetic and super knowledgeable guide
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Jennifer
(About local )
26 January 2025
Marko was fabulous. He was extremely knowledgeable. His ability to blend humor with some of the history of Dubrovnik and lokrum island was tremendous. I would highly recommend.Marko was fabulous
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Rachel
(About local )
8 January 2025
What an amazing tour guide! My husband and I and our two teens enjoyed this private tour so much. Marko is a great communicator, punctual, thoughtful and welcoming. The love he has for his home of Dubrovnik truly shines. He is knowledgeable, personable and entertaining. we highly recommend taking his tour!What an amazing tour guide!
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Tina
(About local )
5 December 2024
We had such a great time with Marko! He was so knowledgeable and passionate about Croatian history We had one member of our group with an injured leg and he made accommodations for him. We learned so much but also had a nice ice cream break in the middle of the tour This really is a MUST DO tour if you are coming to CroatiaWe had such a great time with Marko!
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Jane
(About local )
10 November 2024
We couldn't have asked for a better introduction to Dubrovnik than we received with Marko I. He was personable with a sense of humor and extremely well informed. There were four of us and he met everyone's questions with in depth answers. He was flexible and met all of our needs. He even gave us restaurant recommendations which were excellent. There was no request too little. You would be lucky to have him as your guide.There was no request too little
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Mary
(About local )
31 October 2024
As a Dubrovnik native, Marko was incredibly knowledgeable about Croatia, the city and its history. He told us remarkable and personal stories about the 1991-92 war and its effect on Croatia. He was flexible so that he easily tailored the tour to meet our needs. Besides Dubrovnik (and yes Game of Throne scenes), we went to Mount Srd for scenic views and Lokrum, a beautiful bio-diverse island. His tour was especially great for us since we had limited time in the Dubrovnik area. I highly recommend Marko!Marko was incredibly knowledgeable about Croatia, the city and its history
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Jennifer
(About local )
28 October 2024
What a fantastic day! Marko is very knowledgeable and passionate about his hometown of Dubrovnik. We toured the whole of old town as well as walked the distance of the wall. So beautiful. Then we took a ferry to the island of Lokrum for more beautiful views. We very much enjoyed our day and mainly due to Marko as such a great guideMarko is very knowledgeable and passionate about his hometown of Dubrovnik
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Anne
(About local )
24 October 2024
Our guest had a wonderful solo tour and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Marko. He was very personable, knowledgeable and made her feel very comfortable. Our guest was so involved with this tour, she was surprised with her maintained energy level! It was a very pleasant experience. We highly recommend Marko.We highly recommend Marko.
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Camile
(About local )
11 October 2024
Marco exceeded our expectations. He lead us through Dubrovnik with great history, funny stories and patience. Our large group of 14 was grateful for the transportation from our cruise port to the city gates. Marco helped us shop, arranged for a tour of Lokrum island. He arranged for a lovely lunch at the only restaurant on the island and took us through ruins and botanical gardens. We enjoyed swimming on the island and cliff jumping into the clear waters. We enthusiastically recommend Marco.Marco exceeded our expectations
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Rachel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 September 2024
Wow, what a wonderful day with Jure! He is a historian, as am I, and he did an amazing job. We had a few Game of Thrones fans in our group of 5 and he included many facts into the history tour especially for them. He was kind, funny and informative. He gave great restaurant and museum recommendations throughout the tour and made us feel very welcome to the city! Highly recommend this tour and especially with Jure!Amazing tour with Jure
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Emmanuelle🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
11 August 2024
We had a great tour with Jore. He managed to convey the complexity of the war while making it clearer for us. Really great - highly recommended. Our 2 teenagers were engaged as well which is fantastic- thank you Knowledgeable, easy going
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Laura🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
10 August 2024
Jure was absolutely fantastic. So knowledgable and great to chat with a local. So interesting and kept our whole family of a variety of ages captivated throughout. A visit to Note Bene, receiving treats was an unexpected delight. Thank you! Highly recommend Absolutely fantastic!
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t4t4sbghvs
(About local )
9 August 2024
Kure was so knowledgeable and authentic! He gave us a fantastic 3 hour private tour including history of the homeland war with game of thrones thrown in! Jure the history buff is fantastic!
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Ali🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 September 2023
Jure was an amazing tour guide. Wonderful stories of the local history. Great way to learn about Dubrovnik & Croatia. Highly recommend.Amazing local tour
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Marie-José🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
9 August 2023
Jure heeft ons Dubrovnik laten zien door op een rustig tempo door het historische centrum te wandelen. Hij is gepassioneerd over de geschiedenis van de oude stad en weet veel details. Hij is ook geïnteresseerd waar zijn gasten vandaan komen en het politieke klimaat. Boeiende verhalen en leuke interactie
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Toe Su🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
9 July 2023
Jure was incredibly knowledgeable and able to explain very complex history concisely and comprehensively. His easy manner and great personality just made a fascinating experience very fun and enjoyable. Highly recommended. Perfect
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Rosie🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
13 May 2023
Jure gave the four of us a wonderful private tour around the Old Town of Dubrovnik. Within its walls, Jure pointed out various important places related to the recent bombing by Yugoslavia. He is very knowledgeable on that subject. At our request, he also pointed out a few spots where scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed. It was great to be in such a small group; the experience is so much better than a large tour. And the cost shared amongst four people is very reasonable. I highly recommend a tour by Jure!Very Knowledgeable Guide
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Jérôme🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
23 September 2022
Jure was a great tour guide, I can suggest him to everyone to learn and understand Dubrovnik and it's past better... Im interested in history and politics, but also in sightseeings when coming into a new town. Jure answered my questions and we had intestesting discussions... 10 stars earned!Great experience
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Danielle🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 September 2022
My husband and I loved our tour with Jure. He provided a lot of insight and history about Dubrovnik. It was just the right amount - not too much or too little. Just right! He was so pleasant. We had a great time!Awesome personal tour!
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Robert🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
14 September 2022
Jure was a fantasic guide, as a history major he knew how to explain the history of this town is a clear and concise way. Showed us some hidden watering holes which we returned to many times. Would highly recommed him to anyone who really wants to explore and understand the history of this wonderful town.Great guide, great town
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tbkelso🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 September 2022
Our time in Dubrovnik was made immensely better thanks to our tour guide, Jure. He gave an excellent introduction to the history of Dubrovnik from its origins to more modern times. He was pleasant, courteous, punctual, and professional; everything you hope for in a tour guide. He gets my highest recommendation.Another great Withlocals experience
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Sara🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
7 September 2022
When we arrived in Dubrovnik we quickly realised we would need help to fully explore the city and its great history. Jure could not have been more knowledgeable, he truly knew everything about the the city and had really great anecdotes to make it interesting as well. He is also a very nice guy and we left the tour feeling we had really discovered the city and not just the generic sites. A real highlight of our holiday, thank you!Fantastic, fun, informative tour!
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Carey🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 September 2022
Jure was quite personable and extremely knowledgeable. He did an excellent job of weaving ancient and modern history into our tour while avoiding long or boring speeches. We would highly recommend himGreat experience
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Israel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 August 2022
First, we are NOT a walking tour people. Never really had a great experience on one — until this two-hour private tour for two with Jure! Not only is Jure so knowledgeable about the layer after layer of Croatian history (he’s a history major at university, and it shows!), but he explains everything at a great pace with amazing detail. He’s not just packed with information, he’s a brilliant storyteller, so you get every detail right as you need it. If you have a question, he’ll not only answer it, but do so with context and probably a factual anecdote. His own personal history growing up in Croatia is riveting as well, and you can see the pride he has for his country, as well as the angst he carries for the country’s well-being. As a basketball fan, we definitely bonded about sports, as well. We saw places in Old town that we NEVER would have discovered on our own, no matter how many google searches we did. We cannot recommend this tour enough. Hopefully, Jure never gets tired of giving them. I thought Dubrovnik would be my least favorite port stop. It ended up being my favorite, because the city is amazing, and because Jure was an ideal guide. (Also recommend the buggy car tour atop the cable car spot). A rich, fulfilling experience
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j.holzhausen🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
21 August 2022
We had an excellent tour and wonderful time with Jure. He has an exceptional historical knowlegde and showed and explained many interesting and hidden details to us. On top of this, Jure is a very nice guy and his english and explanations were perfectly understandable. We (family with two kids, 13/17) highly recommend Jure and this great historical tour!Highly-recommended tour and guide
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Kate🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
(About local )
16 July 2022
We did our walking tour with Jure and had the most interesting and amazing time. Jure effectively combines his evident passion for history with his experience of studying and growing up in Dubrovnik. He was able to answer every question ( and we asked a lot) and created a great balance between the informative aspect whilst keeping it incredibly engaging and entertaining(my 13 year old boy was engaged throughout)by recounting fun (and sometimes tragic) stories and tales of the ancient city. You are guaranteed to walk away with a solid understanding and great appreciation for the history of Dubrovnik. Not to give too much away, but Jure showed us many details engrained within the old town that you wouldn’t stop to notice without the prior knowledge of them being there. It was a fun activity to go back the next day and attempt to find all the little trails of history that went unnoticed before. I could not recommend this tour (guided by Jure, of course) enough. Amazing experience
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Nicholas🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
14 June 2022
So enjoyed our walking tour with Jure it was brilliant. Really good balance of history Roman period Medieval focus and modern day including 1990s conflicts. Jure was excellent at picking up the signals of what we were interested in and went to great trouble to make sure all our needs were met. We booked 2 hours but there was no clock watching and we easily hit 2 and a half hours. Highly recommended!!Fascinating and informative. Great value
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barbara3152🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 June 2022
We loved our time with Jure! He told some fascinating stories and showed us some gems we would have never found! So much more personal than a group tour. Highly recommend this company for any tour!Very fun tour with Jure
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Gaye 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 May 2022
Wonderful tour! Jure was so knowledgeable and a delight. 5 stars!!
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Franz🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
7 October 2021
I had to change plans because of last minute emergency. Jure was very accommodating with this change and despite the bad weather, he showed up on time and made the most out of the time I spent with him. He loves what he does so much that he is advancing himself by taking his Masters in this. He is the kindest, modest but very knowledgeable guide I have ever had in the years I have been using local guides. I will come back to Croatia and will definitely use his services again. Thank you so much Jure for showing me your country!The kindest, modest, & knowledgeable guide
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Emmanuel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 September 2021
Prior to booking the tour, I reached out to Jure about the scheduling issues I have in selecting the correct date on the website and he was patient with setting it up the date I preferred. In constant communication on the days before the day of the tour, Jure was reponsive to all my questions and he even accommodated my request on the very day to start the tour an hour early. The tour itself was engaging, informative and as we went along the walk, Jure instinctively adapted the tour according to my interests. All throughout, he was conscientious, asking about my comfort and if there are other subjects or topics I want to know more. His knowledge of the history of Dubrovnik and of Croatia m, in general, is comprehensive but he doesn’t stop with history. He also showed me interesting spots within the old town that only a local would know. Jure is an intelligent, charming and courteous professional and he made my trip even more enjoyable and memorable.An informative and enjoyable evening walk
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Suzana 🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
9 September 2021
With Jure we had a wonderful and informative tour through Dubrovnik and it’s history. Interesting insights and stories from now and then. We had a great time!
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Kate
(About local )
4 September 2021
If you are curious to learn about the history and the soul of Dubrovnik, i would highly recommend this experience. Jure is an excellent storyteller and a passionate historian, who will show you a lot of fascinating facts about Dubrovnik’s rich past as well as will help to connect with the present life of this unique city. My husband and I had a lot of fun learning about its history through the years, and visited a lot of hidden places, all on our own pace. Jure was very responsive to the questions we had throughout the tour (and even afterwards), and had a lot of suggestions for the dining and other entertainments for the rest of our stay. Overall it was a great experience that we will remember for years to come. Thank you Jure!Brilliant tour!
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Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
19 August 2021
First time travellers to Croatia and decided to use with locals for personlised tour guide. It was absolutely brilliant. our guide jura was so knowledgeable and passionate and also took us off the beaten track to some hidden gems in the city (the visit to the sweet shop blew our minds). It really was over and above what was expected and I couldn't recommend this tour and the tour guide highly enough. from the Rigby family (st helens in England). amazing Dubrovnik tour with Jure
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Diana🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 July 2021
We really enjoyed our walking tour with Jure! He was so informative but shared it in a way they kept my 3 boys engaged for 2 hours! We walked all around the old city and he pointed out many things we would never have seen on our own. His dinner recommendation was also perfect! I highly recommend booking with Jure!Great Tour
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Emma🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
20 August 2020
Jure had a family emergency so didn't show up.Nothing to review
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Josh
(About local )
6 June 2019
Jure is a Pro. I had learnt a lot of History of Croatia and Dubrovnik in two hours. He is friendly and patient and seems passionate in what he is doing. I had great time. Fully recommend this tour. Dubrovnik walk with Jure
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Rick
(About local )
4 June 2019
Me and my wife went on a history tour with Jure. He showed us all the famous cultural heritage sites and told us interesting stories about Dubrovnik and it's long history. Our favourite part of the tour was when he took us to see a basketball court in the old town from where we could experience an amzing view over the old towns red roof tops. We would really recommend him to everyone! He was very nice to talk to and he even suggested us where to have dinner that night. :) Great tour in Dubrovnik

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