May 20, 2019 - The day has finally come, the final episode of Game of Thrones. TCN is in Kings Landing for an exclusive screening in Dubrovnik.
Is it possible? After 8 seasons and 8 years of being present on TV, Game of Thrones is being consigned to history. The plot has thickened, at the time of writing these lines, we still do not know who will be the conqueror of the elusive Iron Throne, and who will become the ruler of the 7 kingdoms. Is it possible? After 8 seasons and 8 years of being present on TV, Game of Thrones is being consigned to history. The plot has thickened, at the time of writing these lines, we still do not know who will be the conqueror of the elusive Iron Throne, and who will become the ruler of the 7 kingdoms.
A special screening of the final episode has been organised in the heart of King's Landing itself, Dubrovnik, with media and bloggers invited to witness the final moments of one of the most successful shows in television history, and one which was an incredible free marketing tool for Croatian tourism. Also attending are winners of a contest organised by HBO Adria and the Croatian National Tourist Board.
TCN did not receive an invite, but we managed to sneak in anyway... You can't really be a top GoT guide and miss out on an event like this, and we are grateful to TCN occasional Dubrovnik, Ivana Sepak from Dubrovnik Private Tours, for getting hold of one of those sought-after tickets and making such an early start. A truly dedicated GoT tour guide, and we have a great interview with Ivana coming soon, where she talks of the realities of being a GoT guide in Dubrovnik.
Some pictures from the screening of the final episode at Revelin.
Now that you have seen the show, where to find information about Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik in particular, and Croatia in general.
The Dubrovnik Tourist Board, perhaps?
Well, not quite. After several years of the existence of its alter ego, Kings Landing, it was something of a surprise to learn that there is no GoT section on the Dubrovnik Tourist Board website. Not only that, but when you search for Game of Thrones in the search box, this is what you get. A blank page linking back to the home page.
Never fear, the Croatian National Tourist Board will surely be full of life with GoT information. The HBO series has been filming in Croatia for no less than 8 years after all.
Hmmm. Again no dedicated section, unlike the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (see below). At least the Croatian National Tourist Board search box did not take you to a blank page, but I am not quite sure what information about a fruit fair in Zagorje has to do with Game of Thrones, but I have written to the tourist board to find out.
So with no official information on this major tourism driver, we humbly offer our own Total Croatia Game of Thrones in a Page guide.
And if you are looking for a great GoT tour guide in Dubrovnik, check out Ivana and Dubrovnik Private Tours.
