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Game of Thrones Studio Tour

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Step inside the Seven Kingdoms and explore the world of Game of Thrones like never before at the only official Game of Thrones Studio Tour.

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Top Reasons To Visit

• World’s only official Game of Thrones Studio Tour
• 30 minutes from Belfast, 90 minutes from Dublin
• Authentic sets, costumes, and props from Game of Thrones
• Exclusive Game of Thrones merchandise
• The largest indoor attraction on one level on the island of Ireland

Opening Hours

10am – 6.30pm, 7 days a week

Last admission at 3pm

Please note the Studio Tour will be closed on 24th, 25th & 26th December 2023, 1st January 2024 (Christmas and New Year holidays) and 15th – 24th January 2024 (Staff Training Week)

Bus Transfer (Belfast & Dublin) & Ticket Packages

Belfast and Dublin bus transfers are also available. The Belfast bus transfers pick up and drop off outside the Visit Belfast Centre. The Dublin bus transfers pick up and drop off from Busaras Bus Station.

Enjoy free parking at the Game of Thrones Studio Tour Car Park at The Boulevard Outlet Park, Banbridge and take the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour shuttle bus directly to the nearby Visitor Attraction.

Blue Badge holders can park at the Studio Tour.

Park and Shuttle

If you are travelling to The Studio Tour, complimentary Guest Parking is available at the dedicated Studio Tour Car Park located at The Boulevard, Banbridge. All guests arriving by car, minibus or motorcycle must park here and board the complimentary Studio Tour Shuttle to the main tour entrance.

To find the location of The Boulevard simply enter  ‘The Boulevard  Banbridge’  into Google maps or click  here  to plan your journey.

Admission Prices

General Admission

Adult £29.50 Student and Senior £24.00 Teen (13-15) £12 Child (5-12) £5.00 Family (2 adults + 2 children) £67.25

Ticket Admission and Coach Transport From Belfast

Adult £45 Student and Senior £37 Teen (13-15) £19.50 Child (5-12) £9.50 Family £105.00

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‘Game of Thrones’ Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit

By Laura Dannen Redman and Meredith Carey

Can Game of Thrones one-up itself? The blood-and-betrayal drama about warring noble families has claimed more than 1,500 characters in seven seasons alone— the Washington Post went so far as to illustrate each death through season six—but the series manages not to feel entirely macabre, thanks largely to beautiful on-location shoots. From Seville, Spain to Croatia, Iceland , and Northern Ireland, take a tour of the series's most iconic filming locations. Just be sure to keep your sword at the ready, as there are spoilers ahead.

This gallery was originally published in 2015. It has been updated with new information.

Itzurun Beach, Zumaia, Spain (Dragonstone)

Spain features heavily is the latest installment of Game of Thrones. Take the last scenes of season seven's initial episode: Daenerys lands at Dragonstone—Dothraki warriors, Varys, and Tyrion in tow—after seasons spent across the Narrow Sea. While the nearby San Juan de Gaztelugatxe stands in for the castle's winding entry stairs, it's Itzurun Beach in the Basque Country that serves as the dragon queen's entry point to Westeros.

Kirkjufell, Iceland (Arrowhead Mountain)

Season seven isn't the first time viewers see Arrowhead Mountain. The Children of the Forest create their first White Walker in its shadow in a flashback during season six. But the freestanding Icelandic mountain makes an appearance as the backdrop to Jon Snow, Thoros, Beric Dondarrion, Sandor Clegane (better known as the Hound), Gendry Waters, Ser Jorah Mormont, and Tormund's stand against the Night King. Offscreen, it's a magical place to watch the Northern Lights and the most photographed mountain in Iceland. Added bonus: you won't have to keep an eye out for any zombie polar bears if you visit in real life.

Itálica, Spain (King's Landing Dragonpit)

The biggest character gathering in Game of Thrones history was set here, in the Roman ruins of Itálica. The production team built a platform to protect the central area of the ancient amphitheater that once housed 25,000 spectators. Now, it'll be known for hosting three Lannisters, two Targaryens, two Cleganes, two Greyjoys, two dragons, a few friends, a few foes, and a dead man walking.

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Los Barruecos, Spain (Loot Train Attack)

About a three-hour drive from Madrid and near the city of Cáceres , Los Barruecos nature reserve served as the backdrop for one of season seven's most memorable episodes. Among the plains and rocky outcrops, Daenerys released her dragon against the Lannisters for the first time, leading to a jaw-dropping battle and a thrilling explainer on just how they recreated dragon fire on land.

Castillo de Almodóvar del Río, Spain (Highgarden)

Another Spanish castle made an appearance in season seven, standing in for the Tyrell stronghold Highgarden. Located about 15 miles outside Córdoba off-screen, the on-screen castle quickly finds itself under Lannister rule only minutes after we see the striking Moorish build for the first time.

Vík, Iceland (Eastwatch-by-the-Sea)

Reynisfjara, Vík's black sand beach , stand in for the castle at the farthest east side of the Wall, where the icy monolith drops into the sea. It's not the first time the beach has featured in a pop-culture darling: Planet Eadu in Star Wars' Rogue One was set in the area, which sits near the southernmost point of Iceland, about two and a half hours from Reykjavik .

Bardenas Reales, Spain (Dothraki Sea)

No, this isn't another planet . The 104,000-acre Bardenas Reales are the Spanish badlands, made up of clay, chalk and sandstone that's been molded by centuries of water and wind. Parts of the steppe offer up a little vegetation, perfect for the Dothraki Sea, which is also filmed in Ireland (Glens of Antrim) for the more lush scenes in season six.

Ballintoy Harbor, Northern Ireland (Iron Islands)

Ballintoy stands in as the harbor of the Iron Islands, where Theon Greyjoy, err, reconnects with his sister, Yara. We're sure to see a little more of the rocky Northern Irish coastline in the final season as the Greyjoys deal with their own throne usurping complications.

Castillo de Zafra, Spain (Tower of Joy)

The Tower of Joy—which plays a pivotal role in Lyanna Stark's much alluded storyline—sits between Madrid and Barcelona .

Alcázar of Seville, Spain (Dorne's Sunspear)

The crown jewel of the series's Andalusian filming locations is the Alcázar of Seville, the lavish royal palace at the center of the city. Though the palace is Seville 's biggest tourist attraction, the cast and crew got permission to shut half of it down to film crucial scenes set in Dorne, the southernmost part of the kingdom of Westeros. The Alcázar serves as the setting for Dorne's Water Palace of Sunspear, the verdant summer home of the royal Martell family.

Osuna, Spain (Daznak's Pit)

About an hour east of Seville is the small historic town of Osuna (population: about 18,000), which opened up its bullring to host a gladiator-style scene where Daenerys settles a score with Meereen slave masters. It was said to take 12 days to shoot this one scene—practically a blockbuster film's schedule—and required some 500 extras.

Šibenik, Croatia (Braavos)

Though the House of Black and White was created on a sound stage, much of Arya Stark's Braavos explorations were filmed in the stone-walled alleyways and plazas in the old town of Šibenik, Croatia.

Grjótagjá, Iceland (Jon Snow's Love Cave)

Near northeastern Iceland 's Lake Mývatn, Grjótagjá is a small volcanic cave where water in the spring can top 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It's also home to Ygritte (RIP) and Jon Snow's subterranean love scene.

Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco (Yunkai)

You'll find Yunkai, one of the Slaver's Bay city-states that Daenerys unchains with the help of the Unsullied, in the real life Ait Ben Haddou. A UNESCO World Heritage Site , the 17th century city sits between Marrakech and the Sahara and was a stopping point for many a caravan heading in or out of the desert.

Vatnajökull, Iceland (Beyond the Wall)

East of Reykjavik, you'll find Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. You can see it on screen in the sweeping scenes of life (and White Walkers) Beyond the Wall. You can also dress like a GoT cast member on your next Iceland trip— here's how.

Trsteno, Croatia (King's Landing Palace Gardens)

You can perfectly picture Olenna Tyrell holding court in the King's Landing palace gardens, can't you. What you're actually seeing is the Trsteno Arboretum just about 20 minutes north of Dubrovnik.

Minčeta Tower, Dubrovnik, Croatia (House of the Undying)

The highest point along Dubrovnik's city walls, this tower stands in for the exterior of the House of the Undying in Qarth during season two. Daenerys Targaryen goes looking for her dragons inside but is kidnapped by the warlocks who, not knowing any better, get fried by the one and only Drogon.

Old Town, Dubrovnik, Croatia (King's Landing)

Game of Thrones has had a lasting impact on tourism in Dubrovnik , the stand-in for King's Landing since season two. Visitors can recreate Cersei's walk of shame down the steps in front of the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola or meander through the Pile Gate, which stands in for the entrance to King's Landing's Old Town.

Magheramorne Quarry, Northern Ireland (Castle Black & North of the Wall)

In season one, Magheramorne in Northern Ireland was the site for Castle Black, with help from plenty of CGI to make the wall look 700 feet tall; in season two, it stood in for the battlements at King's Landing. In season five, Magheramorne welcomed a newly constructed fishing village north of the Wall—where the Wildlings live, zombie-like White Walkers roam, and all rules and loyalties are forgotten. The "game of thrones" doesn't apply up here.

Dark Hedges, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland (King's Road)

Planted in the 18th century, the beech trees along this avenue in Northern Ireland have grown together to form a mysterious hedge like nothing we, or the Game of Thrones locations scouts, have ever seen. It serves as the King's Road in a few episodes through the seasons, and has become such a tourist attraction that the government has decided to ban all-but-essential vehicles from as of October 30, 2017 (but don't let that from stopping to have a look and a stroll if you're on a road trip from Belfast to the Giant's Causeway ).

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'Game of Thrones' Official Studio Tour Opens in 2022

Explore the Seven Kingdoms, courtesy of Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

If you've ever wanted to travel to Westeros, you might just be in luck! Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment has just announced the opening date for their highly-anticipated Game of Thrones Studio Tour at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. The tour will immerse fans into the world of Westeros, showcasing sets, original props, costumes, and even more behind-the-scenes reveals from the iconic HBO series.

This is the first official Game of Thrones studio tour to be offered, and will include locations such as the Great Hall at Winterfell and Daenerys Targaryen’s Dragonstone throne. The 110,000-square-foot immersive experience will bring fans closer to the world of the seven kingdoms of Westeros. Linen Mill Studios served as a backdrop to a third of the 75 percent of scenes that were filmed in Northern Ireland — although the series notably filmed all over the world over the course of its time on HBO, including in Iceland and Spain.

Previously, the studio had been deemed off-limits to the public, this tour experience will be the first opportunity to get a look behind the curtain of the epic Game of Thrones set. COVID safety measures and social distancing protocols will be put in place to maintain the safety of the tour. You can check out their safety policies and more details about the tour itself on their official website .

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Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland, had this to say:

"We are really excited about the opening of Game of Thrones Studio Tour at Linen Mill Studios – which will give fans of the show everywhere an extra special reason to book a trip to Northern Ireland in 2022 and beyond. Over the past decade, Northern Ireland has welcomed fans from around the globe to the ‘real-world Westeros’ – home to the stunning landscapes, coastlines and mountains that have featured in some of the show’s most memorable scenes. Within easy reach of Dublin and Belfast, the new Game of Thrones Studio Tour will give fans a fantastic opportunity to go behind the scenes and be immersed in the sets, props and costumes used in the series. It will bring the Seven Kingdoms vividly to life, in the place where it all began."

Tickets for the experience go on sale today and are available to purchase here . Tours do not open to the public until February 4, 2022, but you can get a glimpse at details from the Game of Thrones studio tour by checking out some preview images below:

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10 things to SEE and DO at Game of Thrones Studio Tour

Planning a trip to the island of Ireland in 2024?

Game of Thrones Studio Tour is the perfect addition for your itinerary!

Let’s discover the making of the hit HBO TV phenomenon Game of Thrones, whether you’re a fan of the show, a fan of TV and film, or simply seeking a thrilling day out with friends and family – this is an unmissable experience for everyone.

Here’s 10 things you can only SEE and DO, at Game of Thrones Studio Tour:

1. The real Iron Throne

Experience a spine-tingling conclusion in front of the authentic Iron Throne, designed by Weapons Master Tommy Dunne. This iconic piece of cinematic history can only be seen at Game of Thrones Studio Tour. Meet our Studio Tour Guide, Jesse, who will tell you more about the Iron Throne.

2. Authentic sets including Winterfell, Dragonstone and Kings Landing

The 110,000sq ft experience hosts hundreds of stunning costumes, lavish weapons and props from the show, and actual film sets such as Winterfell, Dragonstone, and Kings Landing, taking you right into the heart of Westeros. Winterfell remains untouched since filming, giving you the ultimate experience following in the footsteps of cast and crew.

Setting the scene: The actual film set for Winterfell’s Great Hall in Game of Thrones

3. Make memories that last a lifetime

Capture your journey and sit on the Iron Throne, and make a memory that will last a lifetime.

Fun: Get a green-screen image on the Iron Throne

4. Feast like a King or Queen

Grab a coffee or light bite at the Lobby Café or enjoy a hearty meal in our Studio Restaurant. While planning your trip, you can browse our dining options and pre-book in advance of your visit.

From a family meal option to a Seven Kingdoms Afternoon Tea experience, the dining choices are as ample as a House Lannister banquet.

Our family meal option suits 2 adults and 2 children and includes a soft drink per person for a mere £48 to the Master of Coin!

King of the kitchen: Executive Head Chef Bradley preparing a locally sourced dish

5. Get up close and personal with captivating costumes, weapons and props

Costumes worn by character favourites Cersei, Jamie and Tyrion Lannister, Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, and memorable weapons such as Longclaw, The Oathkeeper, Prince Joffrey’s wicked crossbow, and of course, the opulent Catspaw Dagger – now featuring in the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon – can be seen at Game of Thrones Studio Tour.

Captivating: More than 150 screen-used costumes from Game of Thrones are on show at the Studio Tour

6. Treat yourself in the World’s largest Game of Thrones merchandise shop

Game of Thrones Studio Tour boasts the largest Game of Thrones merchandise shop in the world! Browse our extensive range of official merchandise, show allegiance to your house Sigil and stake your claim to the Iron Throne!

Suits you: Grab a souvenir at the world’s largest Game of Thrones shop

7. Hear secrets from behind the scenes

Enhance your experience with an Audio Guide Handset (just £4.95) and hear the stories that brought Game of Thrones to life. The audio guide can be played in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Chinese.

Speaking your language: The Game of Thrones Studio Tour Audio Guide

8. Meet cast and crew

You never know who you might see at Game of Thrones Studio Tour… since opening in 2022, we have welcomed cast members such as Indira Varma (Ellaria Sand), Ian Beattie (Ser Meryn Trant), Ian McElhinney (Ser Barristan Selmy), Kristian Nairn (Hodor), Isaac Hempstead-Wright (Bran Stark), Daniel Portman (Podrick), Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei) and Natalia Tena (Osha), as well as crew like Tommy Dunne (Weapons Master), Janine Rice (Make-up Artist), Barry & Sarah Gower (Prosthetics), John Regan (Head of Carpentry) & Helen Sloan (Head of Photography).

Creator: Weapons Master Tommy Dunne with Catspaw Dagger

9. Seasonal Lobby Displays

Start your journey through the Seven Kingdoms with our seasonal lobby displays. If you haven’t been to Game of Thrones Studio Tour yet, you have missed displays from Dorne, Qarth, and the Wedding Dresses of Game of Thrones. But don’t worry, there’ll always be a great costume display meeting the first steps on your journey.

Watch the video below to see the iconic Stark family and Jon Snow display for Winter 2023.

10. Get immersed in our interactive experiences

Interactive exhibits are located throughout the Studio Tour, and you can try your hand at archery, learn how to fight with a sword, become a White Walker or Kingsguard for the day!

Give the Gift of an Unforgettable Experience

So, now that you know 10 great things to SEE and DO at Game of Thrones Studio Tour, it’s time to treat yourself, or nudge a loved one and tell them about our Game of Thrones Studio Tour Gift Card!

For an unforgettable experience, there’s no better time to receive a Game of Thrones Studio Tour Gift Card .

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Game of Thrones Studio Tour celebrates 2nd birthday with an Iron Throne cake, a new website, online shop, and more!

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I went on the new Game of Thrones studio tour, which is home to the infamous Iron Throne and an interactive Hall of Faces

• A new Game of Thrones studio tour, which cost $54 million to build, has opened to the public.
• It is located in one of the show's filming locations in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
• I took the studio tour and saw some of the original sets, props, and costumes.

An official Game of Thrones Studio Tour has opened to the public in Northern Ireland, where much of the series was filmed.

At 110,000 square feet, the tour features a host of original costumes, props and sets used during the filming of the TV show, including the iconic Iron Throne.

The tour is tucked away in Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. The studios are where a significant number of the show's most memorable scenes were shot.

Once a linen plant, the site was adapted by HBO to create a studio for Game of Thrones in 2012. According to the studios' general manager, Brad Kelly, it cost upwards of $54 million to transform the studios into a visitor attraction.

Kelly told Insider that HBO announced plans to create a Game of Thrones visitor attraction in 2018, but the pandemic delayed the project a number of times. It was opened to the public on February 4, and I joined the tour one week later.

The tour is packed with original costumes, props, and sets used in filming. The first section of the tour — Beyond the Wall — features original costumes worn by The Night King and Jon Snow.

One staff member told me that the original model of Wun Wun the giant used in filming was too high to fit inside the studios and had to be arranged in a kneeling position.

The tour is interactive and immersive throughout. It has a section dedicated to production design and art, where you can design your own sigil.

At every stage of the tour, staff were waiting to fill guests in on the small details. One staff member told me that the small budget for the first series meant the costume design team used rugs from IKEA as capes.

I was able to walk right up to these authentic statues to snap some photos. One member of staff - who was also an extra on the show - told me they are true to the actors' heights.

"There's a lot of intimacy in the visitor experience, you can get close to all the design features, the costumes, some of which you wouldn't see when watching the show," Kelly told Insider.

If you're a fan, the most captivating portion of the tour is Winterfell's Great Hall. The hall is home to some of the series' most important moments...

... including when Brienne of Tarth is knighted by Jaime Lannister.

Scenes in the hall were filmed in Linen Mill Studios. According to Kelly, the set remained in its original location and the studio tour was built around it.

The tour features a section dedicated entirely to costumes, where you can see Daenerys Targaryen's white fur coat and Cersei Lannister's coronation gown.

Just across from the costume display, you can see the set of the Dragonstone map room.

There is also an interactive section where you can learn more about the prosthetics used to bring the show's characters to life...

... and you can add your own face to the Hall of Faces.

The armory displays some of the weapons and props which were used on set.

The tour finishes at King's Landing, where you can see the grand map courtyard, small council chamber and King Tommen's living quarters.

The last exhibit is the room containing the Iron Throne. According to one staff member, the series' most famous prop was created using weapons from other film franchises.

After finishing the tour, there's also space for visitors to debrief, buy some food or a souvenir. You can even snap a picture on a replica of the Iron Throne.

According to Tourism Northern Ireland, one in 6 people comes to the region to visit Game of Thrones filming locations, contributing over £250 million ($335 million) to the local economy in total.

Kelly told Insider that he was being "pragmatic" about the revival of Northern Ireland's tourism industry in the wake of the pandemic, but hoped to welcome around half a million visitors to the studios in 2022.

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13 Game of Thrones-Themed Tours You Can Take Around the World

By rebecca pahle | apr 3, 2019.

If you lived in the world of Game of Thrones , chances are you'd be killed by either a dragon or a White Walker ... or maybe just by a plain old beheading. Luckily for all of you Thrones fans who are fond of being not-dead, plenty of travel companies offer guided tours that will let you feel like you’re inside the world of the HBO juggernaut, minus all the danger that the characters face.

Below are 13 great guided tours that you can take of Game of Thrones filming locations around the world. Note: You'll want to book before the final season premieres on April 14 to get ahead of the rush.

1. Brendan’s Road to Winterfell // Northern Ireland

Brendan Vacations offers a customizable tour through key Game of Thrones locations in Northern Ireland. The seven-day tour is on the pricier side—$4200 per person—but it’s worth it if you want to really geek out. In addition to sites of general historical interest, like museums and cathedrals, you’ll get to visit multiple Thrones filming locations, like the 18th-century mansion Castle Ward, the grounds of which were used extensively for Winterfell location shooting. The Stark kids frolicked there (relatively) happy and free of care early in season 1 ; later, Robb Stark’s army camped there. The tour will also take you to Ballintoy Harbor, which served as the filming location for several of the Iron Island scenes. It was at Ballintoy that Theon Greyjoy returned to the home he’d been taken from as a hostage by the Starks and re-met his sister Yara. (It was all downhill from there for poor Theon, but we hope your vacation will end on a brighter note.)

Book tickets on Brendan Vacations from $4200.

2. Game of Thrones Walking Tour of Dubrovnik // Croatia

Put on your comfy shoes for this three-hour walking tour of Dubrovnik, Croatia, the filming location for many of Game of Thrones ’s King’s Landing scenes. You can climb the city walls near Lovrijenac Fortress and look out at the sea—if the view looks familiar, that’s because it served as the location for Westeros’s Blackwater Bay, the site of season 2's unforgettable Battle of the Blackwater.

An upgrade to the tour will also get you a visit to the Trsteno Arboretum, which is often used as the filming location for King’s Landing's palace gardens. (Visit and let the spirit of Olenna Tyrell flow through you.)

Book tickets on Viator from $69.

3. Belfast Winterfell Trek // Northern Ireland

On this daylong tour of Castle Ward (a.k.a. Winterfell) in Northern Ireland, you can see where the late King in the North was born, was crowned, and was murdered. A further stop at Tollymore Forest Park in Newcastle lets you see where the Starks first found their direwolf pups and where the Night’s Watch first found the White Walkers. Guides who worked as extras on Game of Thrones are on hand to break down the visual effects that transformed the real-life environs of Northern Ireland into Westeros. Plus, the tour is designed to be immersive, so Stark banners, cloaks, and swords are available for guests to use throughout the day.

Book tickets on TripAdvisor from $66.

4. Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour From Reykjavik // Iceland

Watch out for White Walkers on this eight-hour-long tour of Game of Thrones landmarks around Reykjavik , Iceland. Sites include Thingvellir National Park, which stands in for some of the show’s North-of-the-Wall content. (Don’t worry—there are no zombie bears.) You'll get to see Almannagjá Gorge in Thingvellir, which served as the shooting location for the Eyrie’s Bloody Gate—the site of Arya Stark’s season 4 giggle fit upon finding out yet another one of her relatives had died. Another stop on the itinerary is Thjorsárdalur Valley, site of the Wildling massacre of Olly’s village in season 4. (Olly, you’ll remember, gets his revenge .)

Book tickets on Viator from $110.

5. Seville and Osuna Guided Game of Thrones Tour // Spain

Among avid fans, Game of Thrones ’s Dorne plotline was … well, let’s just say, not the most popular. But that doesn’t make Seville, Spain, where many of the Dorne scenes were shot, any less beautiful. The key site of this tour is the Alcázar of Seville, the palace that served as the shooting location for Prince Doran Martell’s castle and its surrounding gardens. On the bloodier side of things, this tour also includes an optional trip by train to the Spanish town of Osuna, where the Meereen fighting pit scenes were filmed.

6. The Narrow Sea Boat Voyage // Northern Ireland

Have a little Greyjoy blood in you? Then you may lean towards Winterfell Tours’ Narrow Sea Boat Voyage. Lasting approximately 90 minutes, the private boat tour takes you past the shores of Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough. You'll sail past Audley's Castle—which served as one of The Twins—located along the shore on the grounds of Castle Ward. You’ll also get a view of the filming locations for House Bolton’s Dreadfort Castle, Hoster Tully’s Viking-inspired funeral pyre, and more.

Book tickets with Winterfell Tours from $522 for a private tour of up to 10 people.

7. Game of Thrones Tour in Split // Croatia

If you need more Meereen content, take a 3.5-hour guided tour of Split, Croatia, where the mountain fortress of Klis was a filming location for the city conquered by Daenerys. After the fortress, the next stop on the walking tour is Diocletian’s Palace, built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century, which has also been used as a Meereen shooting location. It’s also the site of Daenerys’s throne room as well as where she keeps her dragons locked up so they can't eat anybody they shouldn’t.

Book tickets on Viator from $78.

8. Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour // Northern Ireland

Brienne of Tarth fans, step up. The Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour from Irish Tour Tickets will take you to Larrybane Quarry, where viewers were first introduced to the fan-favorite knight in season 2. Other stops on this daylong trip include the Cushenden Caves, where Melisandre gave birth to the shadow baby that killed Renly; Dunlunce Castle, used as House Greyjoy; and the picturesque Dark Hedges , which stand in for the Kingsroad. Another stop is Carnlough Harbor, which stood in for Braavos in season 6—it’s where Arya Stark just narrowly avoided getting stabbed to death by the Waif.

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9. Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour // Malta

Along with Dubrovnik, Croatia, the island of Malta was a filming location for many of the King’s Landing scenes in Game of Thrones . Stops on this tour include the city of Mdina, site of Ned and Catelyn’s final farewell, along with the season 1 fight between Jaime Lannister and Ned Stark that ended in the latter’s capture. You’ll see Malta’s Mtahleb Cliffs, which stood in for the Shadow Cliffs, the location of Khal Drogo’s funeral pyre and the birth of Daenerys's dragons . And you’ll see St. Dominic’s Convent in Rabat, Malta, which served as one of the locations for the Red Keep, the castle that contains the Iron Throne.

Book tickets on Viator from $67.

10. Archery Movie Set Experience // Northern Ireland

Ah, season 1, episode 1 … when the Stark children were practicing their archery instead of living under the constant threat of murder. (OK, there was still a little threat of murder.) At Castle Ward, Winterfell Tours offers the Archery Set Movie Experience , where Game of Thrones fans can practice their archery in the "Winterfell" courtyard. Both visitors and instructors—some of whom trained members of the cast—get costumes to wear.

A bundle deal gets you the Winterfell Cycle Tour (where you’ll see, among other places, the tower from which Jaime Lannister pushed Bran) and a meet and greet with the Northern Inuit dogs who played direwolves Summer and Grey Wind.

Book tickets with Winterfell Tours from $39.

11. Game of Thrones Tour in Girona // Spain

Girona, Spain, is yet another city that’s served as an ersatz King’s Landing over Game of Thrones ’s run. Explore Catalunya’s tour takes you through the medieval town, home to the monastery Sant Pere de Galligants, the real-life stand-in for Oldtown’s Citadel. The tour also features the Plaza del Jurats, site of a memorable season 6 scene where Arya watched a theatrical version of her family’s troubles. Many of season 6's Braavos market and training scenes (when Arya was learning to be a master assassin) were filmed here, as were scenes surrounding King’s Landing’s Sept of Baelor—also known as the Girona Cathedral.

Book tickets on Viator from $113.

12. GoT to Escape // Northern Ireland

Say you’re in Northern Ireland and you’ve already seen all the Game of Thrones filming locations. Or maybe you’re just looking for something a little different. GoT to Escape in Belfast boasts three Game of Thrones -inspired escape rooms and one mystery room. Your mission? Save King’s Landing. Each room takes an hour to complete and is designed for between two and six players. (The website notes that you don’t actually need any special knowledge of Game of Thrones to participate, so feel free to drag your non-fan friends and family members along.)

Book tickets on GoT to Escape from $53.

13. Westeros and Beyond // Iceland, Ireland, Spain, and Croatia

Or maybe you just want to do everything . STA Travel offers multi-stop trips geared toward younger travelers and students (though they sell flights to people of all ages, their website notes that “some of our airfare is available just to full-time students, [t]eachers at accredited schools, and youth travelers under the age of 26”). If the price is right, you can start in New York City and travel across the world to several of the key cities where Game of Thrones is filmed—Reykjavik, Dublin, Barcelona, and Dubrovnik. Once there, STA provides day tours like the ones mentioned above.

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Game of Thrones Filming Locations You Can Visit in Real Life

Written By: The Planet D

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Updated On: February 8, 2024

Where was Game of Thrones filmed you ask? We’ve got the answers. Dave and I have been to many Game of Thrones filming locations around the world and we’ve rounded up the not to miss GOT sets that you can visit right too! Once a travel destination became a part of the Game of Thrones scenery, tourists flocked to see it.

These are the top Game of Thrones locations we’ve visited in real life. Updated from our original post that only included Ireland.

Table of Contents

Where Was Game of Thrones Filmed?

Contrary to popular belief, Game of Thrones was not filmed in New Zealand . That would be Lord of the Rings, but GoT was filmed in other incredible destinations around Europe, Africa, and North America. Filming locations spanned three continents and 10 different countries with the main locations being Northern Ireland, Iceland, Croatia, and Spain.

Producers chose wisely when picking Game of Thrones scenery around the world. The backdrop of each episode is as important as the plot. If you love adding an element of entertainment into your travels you must. add these Game of Thrones settings to your bucket list. Start binge-watching today!

Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland  has the most extensive Game of Thrones scenery to explore. The main studio was in Belfast and several exterior scenes were shot around the country.

When traveling Ireland, you can pick up a Game of Thrones filming locations map at one of the tourist information offices downtown Belfast and set out on your own, or take one of the many organized tours.

1. Belfast – Titanic Studios

The magic happened in Belfast at Titanic Studios. The production offices were here and most off the studio production team was based in Belfast.

The Titanic Museum is one of the greatest attractions to Northern Ireland, and while you are there, venture a little further down the road to see the sound stages where most in-studio scenes were shot.

2. Dark Hedges – Kings Road

The first Game of Thrones scenery that really took off on social media was The Dark Hedges of Northern Ireland.

It was a short scene, but when it comes to travel, it attracted a lot of buzz. This was the scene where Arya Stark was put on a wagon and sent away to make her escape from Kings Landing in season 2.

Disguised as a boy, it is on this road where she sits gazing back while life as she knows it slips away. We can see the beautiful Dark Hedges hovering ominously overhead.

• Game of Thrones from Belfast  – This tour not only takes you to iconic GoT locations, it also stops at the legendary Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, Glens of Antrim, Cushenden Caves, Ballintoy Harbour and more!

3. Castle Ward – Westeros

Castle Ward  has the most organized tours of all Game of Thrones filming locations. Everything is dedicated to enjoying your day in Westeros.

You can even dress in a fur cape and learn to shoot a bow and arrow just like Bran did when John Snow taught him in the courtyard of Season 1. Then spend the day exploring the castle grounds to see other iconic filming locations like the Hanging Tree, The Twins, and more .

• Book a Game of Thrones Day Tour to Castle Ward  – A day tour from Belfast takes you to 20 Game of Thrones filming locations: featuring, Tollymore forest park where the dire wolf pups were discovered, Castle Ward Estate, and Inch Abbey where Rob Stark was crowned King of the North.

4. Ballintoy Harbour – Pyke Harbour

Ballantoy Harbour is a Game of Thrones setting where Theon first arrived home to the Iron Islands and meets his sister. The crew transformed the setting harbor into a bustling harbor filled with boats and dock workers.

It’s not only a beautiful setting for the series, it’s a fantastic place to visit in its own right. You can see our tour of the Game of Thrones Northern Ireland locations right here. 

5. Mussenden Temple – Dragonstone Castle

Another extraordinary Game of Thrones setting sits high on a cliff overlooking the coast. Here is Dragonstone Castle stands where Melisandre, aka The Red Woman, burns the Statues of “The Seven” to make Stannis convert to her religion.

Although you won’t see it (because the castle is all built by a computer in post-production CGI) it is still a beautiful location to visit.

6. The Glens of Antrim – Beheading of Deserter

We’re going way back into the vault for this one.  It was at the beginning of season 1, we saw the Glens of Antrim. Remember when Ned Stark beheaded a Night’s Watch deserter in front of his sons? This is the place.

7. Murlough Bay – Theon and Yara Riding

While driving along the Causeway Coastal Route, in Northern Ireland we took a detour to Murlough Bay to view the Scottish Isles and more of the stunning coast.

It is so picturesque here, that it was used as the rolling countryside where Theon and his sister Yara, rode their horses toward their father’s castle.

8. Marble Arch Caves – The Hound

I love the character The Hound. A pivotal scene took place with him when he encounters Beric Dondarrion in season three.

Beric and the Hound fight each other in the cave right here at marble Arches. The Hound wins, but Beric is resurrected and we discover that he can’t die. ooooh.

Game of Thrones Locations and Causeway Tours  – This day tour leaves from  Dublin and stops at the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle (The inspiration for Harrenhal), Ballintoy Harbour, Cushendun caves where Melisandre gave birth to the shadow killer and includes a stop at  the Giant’s Causeway. 

• Follow the GOT route. We saw all the  Game of  Thrones  Filming locations  on the Causeway Coast.

Game of Thrones Places in Iceland

Iceland was made for movies. Its landscape is out of this world and it feels like you are visiting a fantasy land when driving around the Ring Road.

We all love John Snow and the Knight’s watch. The majority of these scenes are filmed in Iceland.

9. Dimmuborgir – Wildling Camp

Located along Highway 1, The Ring Road, you can see where the Wildlings had their camp north of the dreaded wall.

Driving through the lava fields Dimmuborgir took our breath away. It was also where Mance Rayder led the Free Folk in the Haunted Forest where Sam and Lord Commander were attacked by white walkers in season 3.

10. Þingvellir Gorge – Wildling’s Homeland

This is not far from Reykjavik so even if you only have a short time in Iceland, you may be able to see this Game of Thrones set.

Located in South West Iceland along the Ring Road, Þingvel is where the White Walkers come from. And be sure to stop at Grjótagjá, the cave where Jon Snow and Ygritte sneak away for some frisky business.

11. Arrowhead Mountain – White Walker Stand off North of the Wall

I would have to say this is the most memorable of the Game of Thrones filming locations season 7. It’s covered in snow and ice in the movie but you cannot mistake Arrowhead Mountain’s peak.

Remember when John Snow and the gang were surrounded by the night king and his undead army as they were trapped on ice? This is the place where the big standoff happened. The glaciers of Iceland make for the perfect backdrop for winter.

12. Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

While staying at a hotel near Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, we were told that the cast and crew stayed in our very room while working during the short filming days.

There’s a lot going on beyond the wall in season 7 of Game of Thrones, so it only makes sense that they shoot at one of Iceland’s top attractions. Jokulsarlon Glacier is the perfect setting for beyond the wall.

We always wondered why Vik wasn’t highlighted more in Game of Thrones, but it really picked up in seasons 5 to 7. The black beaches and beautiful rock formations of Reynisfjara beach is so picturesque, how could they not feature it? Well now they have.

The great thing about the film sets in Iceland, is most can be reached from the Ring Road. That is the main highway that goes around the country and hits all the top sites of Iceland.

• Get your Guide offers full day Game of Thrones Tours from Reykjavik – includes hotel pick up, meeting of characters who appeared in GoT, Icelandic horses and English guide.

More Game of Thrones Scenery in Iceland 

• Höfðabrekka located near Vík the southernmost city of Iceland
• The Vatnajökull glacier, (Europe’s largest ice cap)
• Lake Myvatn, and the lava field near the town of Húsavik.
• SÞjorsárdalur and the “Settlement Era Viking Lodge.

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Where is Game of Thrones Filmed in Spain?

Game of Thrones started filming in  Spain for season six. The cast and crew really got around Spain traveling up and down the country.

14. Girona – Kings Landing and Braavos

We have spent a lot of time in Girona it makes for the perfect fantasy setting. Make sure to spend a day or two in this town located 40 minutes from Barcelona . And then make your way to the Girona Cathedral to see the Game of Thrones set for The Great Sept of Baelor.

Getting lost in the narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Girona will take you through what you know on Game of Thrones as  The Free City of Braavos in Essos. You can book a Game of Thrones walking tour in Girona

15. Basque Country – Dragon Stone Castle

When we ran with the bulls in Pamplona, we spent some time traveling through Basque Country . I do wish we knew about a few of the places that show up in Game of Thrones Season 7 then. But it also gives us a reason to go back!

Make sure you go to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe just 40 km from Bilbao to see the incredible snaking staircase that many a scene of Dragonstone was shot.

16. Seville

Seville is one of Spain’s most beautiful cities. Several scenes were shot at the Roman ruins of Italica and the Seville Stockyards. The Plaza de Torres was used for the fighting pit in Mareen, and the Alcázarseveral locations in Dorne

17. Guadalajara

You’ll find the Tower of Joy in Dorne at the Castillo de Zafra. These were the flashback scenes of a young Ned Stark. Bran’s vision reveals a pivotal moment in the GoT plot with regards to who is John Snow’s father?

Other Game of Thrones locations in Spain include Valencia, Alhamila mountains, and Andalusia Cordoba: The Long Bridge. Barcelona was where the House of Tarly scenes are shot

Croatia – Game of Thrones Locations

Croatia  is where much of the Daenerys and Kings Landing storyline takes place.

18. Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik’s old city has been used extensively for Kings Landing since season two and there are plenty of places that you will recognize. The walls have been used for the battle of Blackwater, for tournaments, for walking shots and market.

Dubrovnik Private GoT Tour  – The stunning setting for Kings Landing where Cersei, Tyrion, Jamie and King Joffrey, spent many days wandering the streets, palaces and walls.

Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour  – This group tour takes you through Dubrovnik showcasing scenes from Game of Thrones like Cersei’s walk of shame, and her daughter’s departure to Dorne.

19. Sibenik and Split

Walk through the land of the Unsullied where Khaleesi plots her revenge. Split is where much of the dragons and Khaleesi storyline takes place and you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to the 7 Kingdoms.

Croatia is an amazing country to visit. It reminded us of Italy with fewer crowds. And a more affordable budget. But with Game of Thrones making it so popular, I’m not sure how long that lower budget will last. Read more: Best Islands to visit in Croatia

Game of Thrones Film Locations in Greece

The cast and crew didn’t exactly shoot on location in Meteora , but second unit was sent out to shoot plates of the magnificent Meteora Monasteries.

20. Meteora

Meteora, Greece was used as its backdrop for the Eyrie castle in the sky, the castle above the clouds where Tyrion had his cell in the sky.

Meteora was digitally mastered into the series because of it’s protected environment, the series could not be officially shot here. However, it is the most striking Game of Thrones scenery you’ll never forget.

We highly suggest visiting because it is one of the most epic places we’ve ever visited on earth. Watch our video:  The Awe-Inspiring Views of Meteora

Game of Thrones Shooting Locations in Morocco

The Daenerys Targaryen storyline has some of the best filming locations for Game of Thrones. They also went to Morocco .

21. Ait Benhaddou 

The ancient fortified city of Ait Benhaddou was used to represent Yunkai. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was the perfect setting for The Mother of Dragons to destroy.

22. Essaouira

The port city of Essaouira was also used in season 3 doubling as Astapor. Remember the scene beside the sea when she has rounded up the unsullied and given them a choice to fight for her?

Morocco was used for filming in seasons 1 through 3 for most of Khaleesi’s storyline but from season 4 on they moved to Croatia. It’s still cool to visit the locations from the early days though.

The Game of Thrones films in some of the most exotic locations on earth.

Besides the locations and film sets mentioned above, Game of Thrones has also been filmed in Los Angeles , Calgary, Alberta, and Scotland.

Game of Thrones Scotland Locations

Since we first wrote this post, we have been to even more Game of Thrones filming locations and have updated it to include Scotland!

23. Isle of Skye

We hear that the producers of the Game of Thrones prequel have been scouting the Isle of Skye as a filming location.

After doing a road trip  through Scotland and driving the North Coast 500 to see the beauty of the landscape ourselves, we can understand why they have chosen to make Scotland a big part of the next chapter.

The Isle of Sky is rugged and beautiful and will make an amazing backdrop for the early Seven Kingdoms.

24. Doune Castle

In season 1, Game of Thrones had a short stint in Scotland using Doune Castle as a part of Winterfell, but they haven’t been back since.

It was only used in the pilot of Game of Thrones as the exterior of Winterfell, but Doune Castle’s facade cannot be mistaken as the Stark family’s home setting the stage for the rest of the Game of Thrones seasons.

Doune Castle is located an hour from Edinburgh in the village of Doune and is one of the best preserved Medieval castles in Scotland.

Game of Thrones Locations in Canada

Okay, we are from Canada, so when we heard that the series came to Canada to shoot several scenes we were thrilled. Especially to learn that Alberta became a huge part of the Game of Thrones family of locations.

25. Banff and Calgary

Shot throughout Banff and Calgary , GOT took advantage of our Canada’s giant wolves, (Dire wolves are provided by Instinct Animals out of Calgary) and our award-winning production crews. Something tells me they were inspired by the Yamnuska Wolf Dog Sanctuary in Banff. Read more: The Best Things to do in Banff.

Banff looks exactly like Winterfell in winter. It is freezing, icy, and beautiful all at once. And check out Banff National Park to see it for yourself and walk in the footsteps of Arya Stark as you search for wolves.

United States GOT Places

26. los angeles.

I remember going to the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto’s CNE as a kid to see Bart the Bear (the star of the movie “ The Bear “)

His bloodline has continued in showbusiness and Bart Jr. has been in a slew of Hollywood blockbusters including Game of Thrones. Remember in Season 3 when Brienne took on a bear to save herself and Jaime?

Well, they traveled all the way to Los Angeles to film that scene. Apparently, the bear had its own air-conditioned trailer. R ead more: 25 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles – Hollywood, Hikes, And More

Game of Thrones Setting in Malta

Malta  was only used as a Game of Thrones filming location in Season 1 but it set the stage for the seasons to come.

We have yet to visit Malta, but our friends at Maptrotting lived there and wrote about it for us in this  very informative post. 

It was used mostly for Kings Landing, the Daenerys storyline and Pentos.

The fortified city of Mdina was the perfect setting with stone walls and an ancient setting.

Notable filming locations in Malta

• Fort St. Angela – Dungeons of the Red Keep
• Rabat’s St. Dominic Monastery
• Manikata was a town raided by the Dothraki
• The Island of Gozo housed the wedding of Daenerys and Drogo.

There are so many GOT settings to visit, we barely scratched the surface. But if you find yourselves in one of the countries mentioned above, be sure to check out the scenery that you might recognize from the series.

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49 thoughts on “Game of Thrones Filming Locations You Can Visit in Real Life”

ICELAND is just like heavan must visit. Hi Dev your Photographs are awesome

I found this post is very interesting as one can visit the Game of Throne filming location. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful pictures. Really Highly informative!!!! Good luck !!

If the Corona virus did anything it allowed me to watch a lot of series. My favorite ones were filmed in Scotland. My heritage is Scottish. Eventhough I have not been yet. It is on my travel “must do” list. Long time lurker and first time commentor.

Thanks for dropping by Wes. It might be time to make your way to Scotland…in 2021 🙂

Great list of some of the magnificent places. Thank you for sharing.

Reading this was like going back to GOT days, everything was right in front. Felt this article should keep going and never ends.

This is such an adventurous read I would say, felt like a tour guide taking me through all these adventures places. Thank you guys for bringing GOT days back.

Some truly amazing sites, for sure. The Dark Hedges location is truly an awe inspiring site!

What an amazing list of some spectacular places! I can’t imagine that I’ll ever visit all of them but a girl can dream!

You just helped me with your article but now i need another one. I want to know about VIKINGS series location.

A lot of ‘Vikings’ filming locations are in Ireland. Many locations can be found just south of Dublin in the mountains of Wicklow County, especially on the sandy shore of Lough Tay aka Guinness Lake.

Hello!! We live very close to “King’s Landing”. We live in Italy and are a few hours from Dubrovnik, the spectacular scene of the king’s landing. 🙂 I love this serie and your post !

The game of thrones’s one of the most wonderful filming place is Greece.

This post is so cool! The most completepost I’m reading about places of games of Thrones !!! As fan 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 thanks you !!!!

Oh! I recently visited Sevilla and also the filming locations. Amazing!!

This is awesome post, I like all the photos and description that the witter has given to us, Malta, Ireland and Croatia are in my bucketlist. Apart from that LOS ANGELES and Alaska is my dream. Hope i can do it soon. Thank you writer once again.

I found this article very interesting as one can visit the Game of Throne filming location. Thank you for amazing pictures.

We have recently been to Croatia , it is insane the amount of tourist that Games of thrones brought to Dubrovnik. We enjoyed it, but I wished I visited before to enjoy this stunning place without the crowd!

People are cherishing the game of thrones characters and screenplay so much that numerous fans have kept the game of thrones wallpaper on their devices.

We visited the Italica Roman Ruins in Seville (Spain), there was filmed the last episodie of the 7 season when Sersei saw the dragons a meet Daneris for first time. Amazing!

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ohh man i love this article, I am a big fan of GOT and you told me the location about where all the shooting done. Now I am really excited to explore these places. You put amazing pictures in it, thanks for that. You just gave me the complete itinerary for my next travel destinations. Thank you so much wait, if you are also making the plan just let me you, catch you up soon.

GoT OBSESSED…Okay, now that I got that out of my system haha…I’ve been trying to tick off some of these, though I really should be hitting the Ireland locales when I’m in the UK given I’m so close. Over the summer, for the past 3 years, I sail for 6 months around the Mediterranean and always get to sail into Dubrovnik which is insane. Even though it’s so overrun now with tourists, if you hit the backstreets it’s a bit better. Great guide, I need to see some more of these for myself!

Glad I enjoyed the post! Thanks a lot

LOvely location and setting…I loved it…Thank you for this blog!!

I heard “Game of Thrones” is an interesting video game.

Spain was the best. The biggest character gathering in Game of Thrones history was set in Italica, Spain (King’s Landing Dragonpit),

In the Roman ruins of Itálica. The production team built a platform to protect the central area of the ancient amphitheater that once housed 25,000 spectators. Now, it’ll be known for hosting three Lannisters, two Targaryens, two Cleganes, two Greyjoys, two dragons, a few friends, a few foes, and a dead man walking.

THE LOCATION OF THIS MOVIE IS AN INSPIRING PLACE FOR FILM LOCATION FOR A EPIC MOVIES LIKE GAME OF THRONES & WESTEROS…

Yeah… thanks for amazing list of beautiful place to visit. Hopefully i’ll visit those place soon especially Spain.

I hope it will started soon again. I miss GoT so much 😀

Everyone must visit Iceland it’s just heaven.

Hey, Dave I just want to say, your dark theme with amazing photographs really makes me feel this beautiful world.

I am a just big fan of you and your useful tips and suggestion.

We visited Essaouira in 2014 – but we didn’t realise that GoT had been filmed there until we got back home! Shame I did have my blonde wig and toy dragon for photo opportunities =)

The scenery in GoT really is spectacular! Really would love to go to Iceland – looks absolutely stunning!

I have a friend who is totally in love with Game of Thrones, unfortunately for me the bug hasn’t caught but with such stunning locations i see why she loves it that much:) maybe i should give it a try 🙂

I found Game of Thrones a slow burn. I didn’t love it at first, but now I am obsessed with it. After visiting some of the locations around the world, I get very excited to see where they’ll go next!

Thanks for sharing this post! This is my one of the favourite series of “Games of Throne”. I like this kind of places and it is the best place to visit.

I love the Game of Thrones too. it was pretty cool to visit some of the sets that we have seen on TV. And it was the best to dress up like them!

Wow..!! this is favorite series of “game of throne” i love all the places where the complete suiting happened…. and Amazing list of places to visit. Wish I’d visit these places definitely very soon..Especially Iceland and Meteora looks worth visiting…

It’s cool man, just beautiful pictures in great place.

I never hear about the serial and movie named Game of Thrones. Because I am not interested to watch serial. But the location of the Game of Thrones, is just awesome. Looking very beautiful.

Wow I never knew that Daenery’s storyline took place in Croatia. That makes me want to travel there just that much more! Very cool and interesting blog post!

Amazing list of places to visit. Wish I’d visit these places soon..Especially Croatia and Ireland looks worth visiting…

They are amazing to visit. I think Ireland is one of our favourite destinations on earth. We could visit again and again!

I’m heading to Iceland in May and can’t wait to pretend to be a Wildling! Actually wasn’t aware that the Meteora scenes were often superimposed though. Any tips for what to do in Iceland? 🙂 So far I’m thinking Golden Circle, snorkelling between the continental plates, and that’s as far as I’ve got!

Amazing! Have a great time. Be sure to hike on some of the glaciers and go horseback riding. That’s a highlight for sure.

bizarre how there is no new zealand, nothing from the orient, china has incredible sand dunes, or argentina, with its magnificent patagonias. plus they have nothing an the amazon either, south america has breath taking jungles and rain forests.

New Zealand is surprising. I guess the Hobbit had that area covered. South America is amazing. I don’t recall jungle scenes in GOT but they do have great coastal views for sure.

Damn, I hope the GOT producers are collecting their air miles – imagine jumping between all of these places. I’m not a big GOT fan myself, but I do love some of the scenery they set themselves in, so it would be great to tick off some of the locations as I go around the world 🙂

Thanks for the share,

I know! We’ve wondered how they keep it all organized. There must be a lot of skype calls and watching dailies via satellite or something. Or maybe they just fly from place to place week to week. It’s amazing. We didn’t see the first episode of Season 6. We’re always a season behind because we buy the season once it’s released. But it’s getting harder, you always hear what happens online so we have to be careful not to let everyone ruin it for us 🙂

I’ve somehow expected to see 4 of the 6 location in this list: Iceland, Northern Ireland, Morocco and Croatia, but I wasn’t expecting Spain or Meteora to be on the list. I am surprised they haven’t tried some rustic location like Romania, Poland or Slovakia, who have a lot of villages that I think would be great location for GoT scenes.

Spain is a great choice. When we were there they just announced it and while riding bikes through all the medieval villages we could totally envision Game Of Thrones taking place here. Meteora makes an amazing fantasy setting. They have strict laws for filming there since it’s a protected site, but they did manage to get it featured nicely.