
Explore Iconic King’s Landing Filming Spots
From ancient forts and city walls to the famous streets of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, discover the real-world locations that brought King’s Landing to life.
Explore 15+ Game of Thrones filming locations across the Old Town, city walls, nearby forts, Lokrum Island, and Trsteno Arboretum. Find the places behind your favourite scenes and plan your own self-guided tour.
Inside Dubrovnik Old Town
The Jesuit Staircase: Walk of Shame
Baroque staircase that served as the approach to the Great Sept of Baelor, including Cersei’s Walk of Shame.
Explore Location →Pile Gate: King’s Landing Entrance
Medieval city entrance that served as King’s Landing’s main gate, with nearby streets featured in riot scenes.
Explore Location →Rector's Palace: Spice King's Palace
The atrium of this Gothic-Renaissance palace served as the Spice King’s palace in Qarth.
Explore Location →St. Dominic Street: King’s Landing Markets
Narrow Old Town street that served as King’s Landing markets and streets during several scenes.
Explore Location →Ploče Gate: Red Keep Entrance
Historic gate that served as the Red Keep entrance and the final point of Cersei’s Walk of Shame.
Explore Location →Margarita Street: Walk of Shame Alley
Narrow stone alleyway that served as a King’s Landing street in Flea Bottom during Cersei’s Walk of Shame.
Explore Location →Rupe Museum Area: Littlefinger's Brothel
Historic stone archway and courtyard area that served as the exterior of Littlefinger’s brothel in King’s Landing.
Explore Location →Dubrovnik City Walls & Fortifications
Fort Lovrijenac: The Red Keep
Cliffside fortress that served as the Red Keep, featuring royal chambers, battlements, and iconic scenes.
Explore Location →Minčeta Tower: House of the Undying
Dubrovnik’s highest tower, featured as the House of the Undying exterior in Qarth and the walls of King’s Landing.
Explore Location →Bokar Fortress: Ramparts of King's Landing
Coastal fortress used as King’s Landing’s ramparts and the interior of the House of the Undying.
Explore Location →The City Walls: King’s Landing
Medieval fortifications that served as King’s Landing’s battlements and the backdrop of the Red Keep.
Explore Location →Just Outside Old Town (Walking Distance)
Pile Bay: Blackwater Bay
Historic harbour that served as Blackwater Bay and the King’s Landing waterfront in Game of Thrones.
Explore Location →Gradac Park: Purple Wedding
Cliffside park that served as the Red Keep grounds for King Joffrey’s Purple Wedding feast.
Explore Location →Beyond Dubrovnik Old Town (Nearby Trips & Viewpoints)
Lokrum Island: Qarth
Lush island near Dubrovnik that brought Qarth and its surrounding locations to life in Game of Thrones.
Explore Location →Hotel Belvedere: Trial by Combat Arena
Seaside amphitheater at the abandoned Hotel Belvedere that served as the Trial by Combat arena in King’s Landing.
Explore Location →Trsteno Arboretum: Red Keep Gardens
Historic Renaissance gardens that served as the Red Keep gardens in King’s Landing.
Explore Location →Questions About Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik
You can easily walk to the main Old Town filming locations within 2 to 3 hours because the historic center is highly compact and pedestrian-only. However, if you want to include outer locations like Lokrum Island or the Trsteno Arboretum, you should plan for a full day or split your visits across two mornings, especially during the warmer months.
Yes, you can easily visit most Game of Thrones filming locations independently on a self-guided walk. Dubrovnik's Old Town and surrounding landmarks are compact, making it possible to explore many of the major sites on foot.
However, a private guided tour is recommended if you want behind-the-scenes filming stories and historical context that connects Dubrovnik's medieval landmarks with their role as King's Landing.
Many Game of Thrones filming locations, including the Jesuit Staircase, Pile Gate, and Pile Bay, are free to visit. You can also explore several Old Town streets used in the series without a ticket.
Some major locations, including the City Walls, Minčeta Tower, Bokar Fortress, and Fort Lovrijenac, require paid entry. If you plan to visit multiple attractions, the Dubrovnik Pass can be a convenient option.
The best-known Iron Throne replica in Dubrovnik is located inside the Benedictine Monastery on Lokrum Island, where visitors can sit on it as part of their island visit.
There are also additional full-size replicas inside several souvenir shops across the Old Town.
For exact locations, photo rules, and the differences between each throne, read our complete guide to the Iron Thrones in Dubrovnik.
Disclaimer
This web page is an enthusiast's guide to the filming locations of Game of Thrones, the television series adapted from George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery, or any of the official producers or distributors of the show. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

