(SPOT.ph) One of the biggest TV productions of the 2010s is the HBO series Game of Thrones. During its eight-season run, the series has made countless stars household names, including Sophie Turner, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harrington, Maisie Williams, and many more.
But the show is more than its star-studded cast. There's no denying the sheer majesty and grandeur of the set, effects, props, and costumes used on the show. So, if you're a hardcore fan, a TV buff, or simply curious about how your favorite scenes were filmed, you may visit the Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Here, you can relish your love for the fantasy series by getting up close and personal with all the movie magic that went into the HBO series.
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Check out the Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Ireland:
Love GOT? This is your chance to geek out and immerse yourself in Westeros and beyond. The Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour is the only one of its kind in the world. Featuring the original sets, props, costumes, and many more from the HBO fantasy series, this tour lets you dive headfirst into the lore and film-making magic that went into producing this silver-screen phenom.
The Game of Thrones Studio tour is a self-guided two-to-three-hour tour at the official studios where filming took place in Northern Ireland, UK. Here, you can experience the script-to-screen magic that went into the production. We know, we know, it's quite far from our part of the world, but trust us, it's worth it.
The tour begins with you on The Wall up in the North and will let you travel to the warmer South until you reach King's Landing. Explore the lands and castles of the great houses of Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen, and even the mystical, faraway, land of Braavos.
Get up close and personal with the fire-breathing machinery—er, dragons used in the show.
Visit the crypts of Winterfell, the Hall of Faces, Dragonstone, and other creepy and majestic studio locations.
If you're a fan of movie magic, you can even see how the series' special effects were applied through the different green screen effects shown all around. Alternatively, you can also marvel at the different weapons, dresses, and armor fashioned specifically for the show.
Touring the lands of Westeros, Braavos, and Beyond the Wall can get quite tiring, so guests looking to take breaks in between their sightseeing can rest in the in-studio cafe or restaurant and have a meal fit for a king (or queen).
Once you're done with your tour, you can bring home a trinket from your travels by going to the Studio Shop, where you can get your hands on exclusive official Game of Thrones merchandise like clothing, memorabilia, books, collectibles, and other loot.
Here's a virtual tour of the official Game of Thrones Studio:
How to book tickets to the Game of Thrones Studio Tour:
Tickets to the Game of Thrones Studio Tour are required to be booked in advance. This ensures that only an optimal number of people are in the attraction at a given time. You can book your tickets on their official website. Payments via major debit and credit cards are accepted.
Here are the different tickets available for purchase:
- Individual Adult Tickets- start at £29.63, or approximately P2061.67
- Individual Student Tickets- start at £23.63, or approximately P1,644.19
- Individual Senior Tickets- start at £23.63, or approximately P1,644.19
- Individual Teen Tickets- start at £11.62, or approximately P808.53
- Family Tickets (two adults and two teens)- start at £26.67, or approximately P1,855.72
- Special Education and Group Tickets (for groups of 10 to 24)- £26.67, or approximately P1,855.72
Note that those purchasing tickets for over 24 guests are required to book via the Groups Booking Form found on the website. Ticket prices are subject to change based on season and time of year.
As the location is slightly remote—in the rural area of Banbridge, Northern Ireland—there are shuttle buses available from Belfast and Dublin that can take you to the studios. You may book a package that includes your admissions ticket and a shuttle to and from Belfast, Ireland, or Dublin, Ireland. Note that if you book the tour and shuttle packages, you must finish your tour at the designated time so you won't miss your shuttle. For the full shuttle schedule and details, visit the Game of Thrones Studio Tour website.
If you have plans to visit this side of the world in 2023, you may want to book a tour while you can. Tickets are discounted at 25% off until December 2023.
Game of Thrones Studio Tour is at The Boulevard, Banbridge, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Tickets start at £29.63 (roughly P2061.67). For more information, visit Game of Thrones Studio Tour's website.
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