The walled city that became King's Landing and Canto Bight, with a practical guide to every filming spot and tour option.
Dubrovnik's Old Town served as King's Landing in Game of Thrones across seasons 2 to 8 and as Canto Bight in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Most filming spots sit inside the pedestrian core and can be walked in a day, with Lokrum Island a short ferry away. Guided location tours start at $28.46 per person, with private options at higher prices.
Dubrovnik is one of Europe's most filmed cities, and two blockbusters account for most of the attention. Between seasons 2 and 8 of Game of Thrones, its walls, forts and limestone streets stood in for King's Landing, the capital of Westeros. In 2016, the same streets were dressed as Canto Bight for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, released in 2017.
The result is a compact city where screen locations and real history overlap at almost every turn. Fort Lovrijenac guards the approach to the Old Town just as it guarded the fictional Red Keep, while the Jesuit Stairs, where Cersei made her Walk of Shame, remain a working public staircase. Most sites are free to see, a few require tickets, and all sit within easy walking distance.
Game of Thrones remains the draw that brings most fans, but Dubrovnik has hosted a long list of productions. Star Wars: The Last Jedi filmed for 7 days in the Old Town in 2016. Robin Hood (2018) used the city for medieval Nottingham, Succession shot coastal scenes off Cavtat, and Lee (2023) filmed at the abandoned Kupari resort. Vikings: Valhalla, Jack Ryan and Outer Banks have all used the city and its coastline too. In total, Dubrovnik has hosted 29 productions with €42 million in spend, the highest daily production spend in Croatia at roughly €143,000 per day.
| Title | Year | Type | What was filmed here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game of Thrones | 2011-2019 | TV | King's Landing exteriors including Red Keep, Walk of Shame, Blackwater Bay, Purple Wedding gardens across multiple seasons |
| Star Wars: The Last Jedi | 2017 | Film | Canto Bight casino city streets and exteriors on Stradun and Old Town |
| Robin Hood | 2018 | Film | Medieval Nottingham town scenes |
| Succession | 2018-2023 | TV | Coastal scenes including waters off Cavtat |
| Vikings: Valhalla | 2022- | TV | City streets and approaches |
| Lee | 2023 | Film | War-torn location at abandoned resort Kupari |
| Jack Ryan | 2018- | TV | Season 4 scenes |
| Outer Banks | 2020- | TV | Final season coastal scenes |
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Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Ticketed
Filmed here: Red Keep exterior, Joffrey's name day tournament (S2E1), other court scenes Seasons 2-4
The fortress on its own rock just outside the western walls played the Red Keep exterior and hosted Joffrey's name day tournament in season 2. Entry costs €15, or it is included with a city walls ticket. The terraces give some of the best views over the Old Town and are popular for photos.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Free to see
Filmed here: Cersei's Walk of Shame (S5E10), funeral scenes
These curved steps in the heart of the Old Town are where Cersei Lannister began her Walk of Shame in the season 5 finale, and where funeral scenes were shot. Access is free and public, though the stairs get busy with visitors recreating the moment. They sit on Ulica od Puča, a short walk from Stradun.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Free to see
Filmed here: King's Landing main entrance, riot and arrival scenes
The main western entrance to the Old Town doubled as the King's Landing main entrance, appearing in riot and arrival scenes. It is free to walk through and most guided location tours use it as a starting point. The drawbridge and stone bridge make an easily recognisable frame for fans of the show.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Free to see
Filmed here: Street scenes, parades (GOT); Canto Bight casino streets and chase (Last Jedi)
The main pedestrian street through the Old Town appeared in Game of Thrones street scenes and parades, then transformed again for Canto Bight in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, doubling as the casino city where Finn and Rose chase the fathiers. Free to walk, it is the spine of the Old Town and hard to miss.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Ticketed
Filmed here: Qarth (GOT S2); Canto Bight backdrop (Last Jedi)
A short ferry ride from the Old Harbour, around €20 return, Lokrum played Qarth in season 2 of Game of Thrones and served as a Canto Bight backdrop for The Last Jedi. The nature reserve has a Game of Thrones exhibit and an Iron Throne replica where visitors can take photos.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Free to see
Filmed here: Purple Wedding garden feast (S4)
This free public park above the sea hosted the Purple Wedding garden feast in season 4, one of the series' most memorable episodes. It sits just outside the Old Town walls near Fort Lovrijenac and combines filming history with some of the better sunset views over the Adriatic, making it an easy add-on to any route.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Ticketed
Filmed here: Spice King's palace in Qarth (GOT); Canto Bight interiors/exteriors reference (Last Jedi)
The Gothic-Renaissance palace in the centre of the Old Town appeared as the Spice King's palace in Qarth during season 2 of Game of Thrones and served as a Canto Bight reference for The Last Jedi. Today it functions as a museum, so entry requires a ticket, but the courtyard is one of the city's finest spaces.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Ticketed
Filmed here: House of the Undying
The highest point of the city walls stood in for the House of the Undying, where Daenerys searched for her dragons in season 2. Access is included in the city walls ticket. The climb is steep but rewards visitors with the best panorama over the terracotta rooftops that filled screens worldwide.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Trsteno Ticketed
Filmed here: Tyrell High Gardens
Roughly 20km from Dubrovnik near the village of Trsteno, this Renaissance botanical garden played the Tyrell family's High Gardens. Entry requires a garden ticket. The avenue of ancient trees and seaside pavilion feel suitably aristocratic, and it makes a good half-day trip for devoted fans with transport.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Ticketed
Filmed here: Battlements and views of King's Landing
The walls themselves provided battlement shots and views of King's Landing across multiple seasons. A €35 ticket covers the walls, Fort Lovrijenac and Minčeta Tower. Early morning is the best time to walk them, both for light and for thinner crowds, particularly in summer.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Free to see
Filmed here: Canto Bight beach scenes
The popular pebble beach east of the Old Town appeared in the Canto Bight beach scenes of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Access is free and public. It is also one of the best spots to look back at the walls and Lovrijenac together, which is partly why the film crew chose the view.
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik Free to see
Filmed here: Blackwater Bay harbour scenes
The harbour on the eastern side of the Old Town served as Blackwater Bay for Game of Thrones harbour scenes. It is free to wander and doubles as the departure point for ferries to Lokrum Island, so many visitors combine the two. Fishing boats now occupy the berths once filled with sound stages.
Two organisations anchor Dubrovnik's screen tourism infrastructure. Kinematografi Dubrovnik, at Branitelja Dubrovnika 42, manages the city's cinemas, hosts film events and runs the FilmScape app, which maps over 100 locations across 70 productions and 300 scenes, including pre-WWII films shot in the city. Alongside this, multiple operators run Game of Thrones walking tours covering Fort Lovrijenac, the Jesuit Stairs and Pile Gate, with some itineraries extending to Lokrum Island.
Most bookable location tours focus on Game of Thrones, and the differences come down to group size, price and what is bundled in. Standard group walks start at $28.46 and cover the Old Town highlights, while premium options add the Lokrum ferry and an Iron Throne photo stop. Private guides, at $191.22 and above, suit families and dedicated fans who want a flexible route.
Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Walking Tour
A 5.0 rating across 1,907 reviews makes this the most popular entry point, at $28.46 per person for the core Old Town circuit.
Dubrovnik: Epic Game of Thrones Tour + Lokrum & Iron Throne
The same $28.46 price point but with the Lokrum Island crossing and Iron Throne photo included, rated 4.9 from 1,172 reviews.
Dubrovnik Shore Excursion: Game of Thrones Tour (City Walls ticket included)
Built for cruise passengers, priced on inquiry, with the city walls ticket already covered so shore time is not wasted queuing.
Game of Thrones Legacy Tour
At $227.64, a 5.0-rated deep dive for viewers who want the full Legacy experience rather than a highlights walk.
Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones Tour + Iron Throne Photo (Private Tour)
A private $191.22 tour that ends with an Iron Throne photo, rated 4.9 from 18 reviews, ideal for families on their own schedule.
Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour in Dubrovnik
A private walk dedicated to filming locations at $123.72, a middle option between group tours and full-price private guides.
The Game of Thrones private walking tour
A fully private walking tour at $244.9 with a flexible route for fans who want to set the pace and the stops.
The Jesuit Stairs, Pile Gate, Stradun, Gradac Park, Banje Beach and the Old Harbour are all public and free. Fort Lovrijenac costs €15 or is included with a city walls ticket, and the full walls ticket at €35 also covers Minčeta Tower.
Yes. Lokrum Island has an Iron Throne replica at its Game of Thrones exhibit, reachable by ferry from the Old Harbour for around €20 return. Several tours also include an Iron Throne photo stop.
The Last Jedi filmed for 7 days in Dubrovnik Old Town in 2016. Stradun became the casino city streets, Banje Beach featured in beach scenes, and Lokrum Island served as a backdrop. Rector's Palace is also tied to the Canto Bight sequence.
Trsteno Arboretum, which played the Tyrell High Gardens, is about 20km from Dubrovnik. It requires a garden entry ticket and transport, so most visitors reach it by car, taxi or an organised excursion rather than on foot.
Many locations are easy to find independently, but guides point out exact camera angles and scene context that are easy to miss. Group tours from $28.46 make this inexpensive, and the best-rated option carries a 5.0 score from 1,907 reviews.
Early morning, both for softer light and smaller crowds. The €35 walls ticket also includes Fort Lovrijenac and Minčeta Tower, so an early start lets visitors cover all three major ticketed sites before the midday heat builds.
Dubrovnik packs an unusual number of recognisable screen locations into a walkable medieval core, and even casual viewers will spot scenes they know within an hour of arriving. A group walking tour covers the essentials cheaply, a Lokrum add-on brings the Iron Throne, and private guides suit those who want the full story at their own pace. Whatever the choice, book the walls for early morning and bring water.
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