Explore 'King's Landing' with a private local expert who brings both HBO lore and 1,000 years of Ragusan Republic history to life. Walking Dubrovnik's medieval city walls at sunrise is among Europe's great travel moments.
What to expect
Meet your guide at the Pile Gate at 7 am. The first hour is an intimate walk atop the 2-km city walls with sweeping Adriatic views and near-zero other visitors. You descend into the Old Town for the Fort Lovrijenac ('The Red Keep'), the Jesuit Staircase (Cersei's Walk of Shame), and the Dominican Monastery cloisters. Your guide weaves the real history of the Ragusan Republic into every location — it stands on its own entirely apart from the show.
Good to know
Dubrovnik port (Gruž) is a 10-min taxi to Pile Gate (EUR 12). The 7 am start is critical — book a port taxi the night before. City wall tickets (EUR 35 pp adult) are included in the guide's price. Bring water and sunscreen — the walls are exposed. Typical port call ends late afternoon.