FILM LOCATIONS · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good history and film tours fill up weeks ahead and the timed tickets go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Start at Large Onofrio’s Fountain and follow an English-speaking guide through Pile Gate, Kolorina Bay, the West Harbour, and Old Town filming sites. Guides such as Ivan, Daniela, Bruno, Josip, and Boris blend Game of Thrones scenes with Dubrovnik history, photos, and local stories.
“Great visas and a superb guide. Bruno svaret a lotta of stores about both Dubrovnik and Game of Thrones.”
Ride through Beaufort’s historic district in an eight-passenger Yamaha golf cart, with a guide such as Kathy, Gina, or KC sharing local history and movie lore. See Forrest Gump and The Great Santini locations, Robert Smalls’ grave, antebellum homes, and the waterfront area in about one hour.
“Janet’s knowledge of the area, the history, and everything Beaufort was incredible. I want to come back with my husband to have him experience this tour with Janet!”
Spend three hours touring Memphis from Alfred’s On Beale with a professional musician, live guitar, sing-alongs, and stories about Elvis, B.B. King, Otis Redding, and Johnny Cash. The route includes Beale Street, Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, and a guided visit to Sun Studio.
“Davey Ray Bennett was our singing guide on the tour - a talented musician & very knowledgeable about the history of Memphis & its music industry. Our bus driver ensured he slowed down or stopped so we could see the various sights. Our tour with Drew at Sun Studios was also very informative & it was fabulous to think that we were standing in the same spots as so many famous artists. An excellent tour & would highly recommend.”
Walk from Plaça del Vuit de Març to Santa Maria del Mar with guides such as Darren, Petra, Jorge, and Sonia. Expect Catalan history, Gothic architecture, Jewish heritage, Picasso connections, street art, and practical local tips in a group of up to 20.
“Sarah was a spirited and knowledgeable guide. Great information and a lovely and fun guide. I enjoyed the route, the discussion and the stories and I formation she provided.”
Travel from Seoul to MBC Dae Jang Geum Park in Yongin with an English or Japanese-speaking guide such as Rachel, Leo, Sophie, or Stella. See Joseon-era streets, palaces, homes, and BTS Suga’s Daechwita filming spots. Small groups, photo help, and optional hotel pickup make this a strong choice for K-drama and ARMY fans.
“Today we had a wonderful trip with the absolutely amazing guide Rachel. 🤩 Even if you have a great place, the right guide will ensure the best experience for you and today only confirmed that. 😍 Rachel spoke absolutely beautiful English, was very nice, helpful, smiling the whole time, recommended places for the best photos, even offered to take our photos, answered all our questions and it was a real pleasure to meet such an amazing person. Today was full of fun, music, jokes, information, recommendations. We want to thank Rachel very much. 💗 I recommend this trip to everyone who is a fan of K-drama and Suga of BTS.…”
Ride a climate-controlled trolley through Myrtle Beach with local guide Kathryn, hearing stories about movie locations, musicians, historic buildings, and the city’s changing identity. The two-hour tour includes stops in the new historic district and at Charlie’s Place, a key site on the former Chitlin’ Circuit.
“Kathryn is exceedingly knowledgeable and passionate about history & her Myrtle Beach community! The tour moved at a good pace and Kathryn was very engaging. We are interested in more of her tours & would read her published book as well!”
Spend one hour touring Beaufort’s historic district in a small golf cart with an English-speaking guide such as Janet, Penny, or Gina. Hear stories of Civil War sites, grand homes, movie locations, the National Cemetery, and Forrest Gump’s Mississippi River bridge through provided headsets.
“We had so much fun! Being in a golf cart was such a great way to tour around Beaufort. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. The houses were saw were breathtaking and we loved the whole thing! Two enthusiastic thumbs up!”
Follow an English-speaking local guide through Dubrovnik’s old town, from Pile Bay and Fort Lawrence to Pile Gate, Rector’s Palace, and the Walk of Shame steps. Guides such as Roko, Daniela, Andrea, and Drazen bring lively history and Game of Thrones detail to this $29 walking tour.
“Amazing tour! It was a good mix between game of thrones comparisons and historical facts about the city. The guide, Roko, knew a lot and explained it in an interesting and funny way!”
Join local guide Hrvoje Gustin for a two-hour walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, mixing Game of Thrones filming sites with the Republic of Ragusa, the 1667 earthquake, and the 1991 war. Groups stay under eight people, and the tour ends with a photo on an Iron Throne replica.
“Hrvoje is passionate about the history of Dubrovnik and told so many good stories about the filming of Game of Thrones. We really enjoyed the small size of the group and felt that we got a much better tour than any of the large groups we saw.”
Follow your guide through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Pile Park, West Harbour, Jesuit Stairs, and palace squares. Guides such as Ivan, Milka, and Karmen blend Game of Thrones filming stories with Dubrovnik’s past, using A4 episode photos for context.
“Milka was a fantastic guide! She told us a lot about the history of Dubrovnik as well as Game of Thrones highlights. She lived through the filming of the show so she knew a lot of the ins and outs of the filming. She also is a true historian so she knew the history of the city and could answer all our questions.”
Walk through Split with guides Marko, Tomi, or Nina as Roman palace history meets Game of Thrones. See filming sites, watch short scene clips, hear Dalmatian songs, visit the palace substructures, and take a free Iron Throne photo. The 1-hour-40-minute tour is in English.
“Thanks to Marko and Tommy for making this tour memorable.Tommy was a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of Game of Thrones.Tommy kept us engaged during the tour.”
Walk from Amerling Fountain through Pile Bay, Lovrjenac Fortress, and Dubrovnik’s Old Town with a private English-speaking guide. Roko is known for using scene photos to match GOT locations, and the tour can include Croatian wine tasting when available.
“Roko was a great guide. He provided a ton of photo references throughout our tour to help us imagine each scene from GOT in that location. We ended our tour at a fabulous local wine shop and tasted some of the best Croatian red wines. Turns out Roko was extremely knowledgable about history AND wine! Would definitely recommend!”
Meet your private guide by the Amerling fountain and spend 90 minutes tracing Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations, from Pile Gate and Stradun to the Jesuit Stairs. Guides such as Boris and Anne-Femica use scene booklets to connect the show with the city’s monuments, lanes, and legends.
Meet Dorotea or Tea at Ploče Gate for a two-hour walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town. You’ll learn how the Republic prospered, visit major Game of Thrones locations, hear filming stories, and finish near Pile Gate. Groups are limited to six, with time for questions and photos.
“The whole tour was amazing! Dorotea is such a lovely host and she made the experience a very fond memory of our stay in Dubrovnik. The balance between GOT related facts and history was perfect for our tastes. We had the best time with this tour and we can recommend it wholeheartedly. Thank you so much!”
Explore Seville’s Royal Alcázar with a professional guide and learn how its halls and gardens connect to Game of Thrones. Guides such as Cristina, Danny, Daniel, Lydia, and Miguel have received strong praise, though the amount of series-related content can vary. The two-hour tour is in English and includes admission.
“The tour guide texted 2 days before to ask me to change the time to 10am because it was forecasted to be too hot at 2pm. I responded that I was already doing the Bullring Tour at 10am so I could not come early. I never heard from her again and she never showed up to guide my 2pm tour.”
The franchises that carry the most bookable locations, and where each one lands.
