Game of Thrones Filming Location Check-in Guide

Dubrovnik, a hidden gem in Croatia, is a stunning ancient city that lets you pretend you're in Game of Thrones! The sapphire-like Adriatic Sea, medieval city walls, and red-tiled roofs make for breathtaking scenes every moment 🏰

🚶🏻♂️ Perfect 3-day itinerary:
Day 1:
📍 Pile Gate: The main entrance to the old city and a Game of Thrones filming location. Don’t forget to touch the knee of the St. Blaise statue for good luck~
📍 Stradun Avenue: The main street of the old city, lined with 15th-century buildings, perfect for shooting Vlogs
📍 Dominican Monastery: Gothic architecture, just sitting quietly in the courtyard lets you feel the weight of history
📍 Old City Walls Tour: Best at 5 PM! The sunset bathes the entire old city in golden light (ticket 35 euros)
📍 Banje Beach: A 5-minute walk from the old city, lying on a lounge chair with a cocktail watching the sunset is so healing

Day 2:
📍 Cable Car to the Mountain: Be sure to take the first ride at 9 AM! Fewer people and perfect lighting (round-trip ticket 27 euros)
📍 Fort Lovrijenac: The filming location of the Red Keep in Game of Thrones, the view from the top of the fort is absolutely stunning
📍 Lokrum Island: A 15-minute boat ride away, peacocks roam freely on the island! You can also find a replica of the Iron Throne
📍 Buza Bar: A magical bar built on the cliff edge, order an Aperol Spritz and watch cliff diving shows for an adrenaline rush

Day 3:
📍 Trsteno Arboretum: One of the most beautiful Mediterranean botanical gardens, with all kinds of exotic plants beyond imagination
📍 Cavtat Town: A favorite vacation spot for locals, you can rent a kayak to explore hidden bays
📍 Gruz Harbor: At dusk, fishing boats return to port, and any seafood restaurant you pick will have incredibly fresh dishes

💯 Three must-try experiences:
1️⃣ Watch a sunrise from the city walls
2️⃣ Eat freshly caught and cooked black risotto
3️⃣ Buy a watercolor painting of the red-tiled roofs by a local artist

🍴 Food radar:
▪️ Nautika Restaurant (Brsalje ul. 3): Cliffside dining, must-try seafood platter and white truffle pasta
▪️ Dubravka 1836 (Brsalje ul.1): Best scenic café in the old city
▪️ Gelateria Dubrovnik (Ul. od Puča 12): The best Italian gelato in town

🏨 Accommodation recommendations:
▫️ Preferably stay in an old town guesthouse, Apartments Magdalena (Svetog Josipa 4) is highly recommended; the adorable hostess prepares homemade jam
▫️ For sea views, go to Hotel Excelsior (F. Supila 12), the infinity pool is amazing

Some little secrets㊙️:
❗ Go to the old city at 7 AM to have the streets all to yourself
❗ Don’t miss the Dubrovnik Summer Festival at the end of August! The city is filled with opera and concerts
❗ Light-colored long dresses look best for photos for girls
❗ It’s recommended to exchange kuna in advance, some small shops don’t accept euros

Fort Lovrijenac Pile Gate Banje Beach