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Get closer than ever to the world of Game of Thrones\u00a0<\/em>as you explore the sites across Europe that brought George R. R. Martin’s grim fantasy landscape to the screen. From Iceland to Croatia, HBO’s epic series used some of Europe’s most memorable scenery when it came time to put the action on film. So, what better way to commemorate the show’s final season than going on a Game of Thrones<\/em>\u00a0tour\u00a0to see the filming locations that brought its story to life?<\/p>\n

Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland<\/h2>\n

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If the series has any single home, it’s at the Paint Hall Studios in Belfast, where most of its grand interior sets were built. So it’s no accident that Game of Thrones\u00a0<\/em>used the Northern Ireland countryside to represent sites ranging from the grounds of Winterfell to the expanse of Vaes Dothrak.<\/p>\n

A variety<\/a> of Game of Thrones<\/a><\/em> tours<\/a> offer you the chance to visit some of the show’s most scenic locations\u2014with some operated by the same drivers who carried the cast and crew. Book a Game of Thrones\u00a0<\/em>tour with a visit to the iconic Giant’s Causeway<\/a>, and you can get one of the most scenic tours in Ireland.<\/p>\n

Game of Thrones in Iceland<\/h2>\n

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Some of the show’s most spectacular moments took advantage of the vast, untamed landscape at the edge of the Arctic, offering up a wealth of scenery for your Game of Thrones\u00a0<\/em>tour. Iceland was the perfect stand-in for the lands beyond the Wall, and the towering rock formations of \u00deingvellir National Park created the forbidding landscape of the Vale of Arryn.<\/p>\n

Plenty of tours operating out of Reykjavik offer a look at the famous filming locations across South Iceland. Follow the path of Mance Rayder’s wildling army on a guided tour<\/a> or relive Season 7’s climactic battle on the frozen lake on a journey that shows off the landscapes. If you want even more information about GOT<\/em> filming locations in Iceland, you can find it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Explore Croatia on a Game of Thrones Tour<\/h2>\n

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The walled city of Dubrovnik has been a recognizable fixture since the show’s second season, standing in for both King’s Landing and the eastern metropolis of Qarth. Filled with prime locations for your Game of Thrones\u00a0<\/em>tour, Dubrovnik lets you go exploring<\/a> the sites of the intrigues at the heart of the Seven Kingdoms, complete with a medieval fortress atop the coastal bluffs that hosted the Red Keep itself.<\/p>\n

If your visit takes you a little farther north, you can take a look at some of the most memorable locations in Essos on a guided tour through Split<\/a>. Visit the site of Daenerys’ throne in Meereen and the dungeon where she kept her dragons with a visit to Diocletian’s palace, or venture out to the fortress of Klis to see the landscape that brought Dragon’s Bay to the screen.<\/p>\n

Game of Thrones Locations in Spain<\/h2>\n

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Catalonia has been a common fixture in the later seasons of Game of Thrones<\/em>. Tour the sights of Girona<\/a> for a look at the setting for Arya Stark\u2019s dealings with the Faceless Men in Braavos, the grounds of the Maesters\u2019 citadel in Oldtown, or the grand cathedral that served as the base of the Great Sept of Baelor.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to get a bit farther afield, you can tour Basque Country<\/a> for a look at the coastal landscape used for the fortress of Dragonstone. And to see the setting for the Sand Snakes\u2019 intrigues in Dorne, take a walk<\/a> to visit the iconic palace grounds of Seville.<\/p>\n

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\u2026And More<\/h2>\n

A truly vast collection of locations found their way to the screen over the years to create the settings for Game of Thrones<\/em>. Filming locations as far apart as Northern Ireland and Malta were used just to represent different parts of King\u2019s Landing.<\/p>\n

Head to Malta<\/a> to find a wealth of locations from the show\u2019s first season. Cross the narrow sea (the Mediterranean) to Essaouira<\/a> and follow Daenerys\u2019 westward journey in Season 3. And there are plenty more destinations you can take a Game of Thrones\u00a0<\/em>tour to see the landscapes and architecture that gave the lands of ice and fire an aesthetic that\u2019s both fantastical and familiar.<\/p>\n

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From King\u2019s Landing to the expanse beyond the Wall, Game of Thrones’ filming locations let you see the lands of ice and fire for yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":26876,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1778,1780,1793],"tags":[31,2094],"authors":[2269],"class_list":["post-26869","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","category-inspiration","category-things-to-do","tag-sightseeing","tag-tours","authors-erik-owomoyela","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGame of Thrones Tours: Check Out the Real-Life Locations of Westeros | Expedia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out Game of Thrones tours to see the spectacular landscapes of Westeros, from the streets of King's Landing to the frozen expanse beyond the Wall.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, 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