This region has piqued the interest of international travellers, increasing search traffic +229% since the end of 2012. Iceland, another destination that plays host to multiple GOT filming locations such as Vik, has also seen a 41% year-over-year increase 2Ĭountry Antrim in Northern Ireland Another GOT Tourism HotspotĪn iconic GOT filming destination since Season 1, the Northern Ireland region of Country Antrim has been the backdrop for King’s Landing, King’s Road, and Winterfell, among others. The city of Girona, which served as King´s Landing, Braavos, Dorne, Hornhill or Oldtown, saw a traffic increase of 62% at the beginning of Season 6.Īmongst Singapore travellers, Spain has experienced a 32% year-over-year increase in search interest 2. Osuna’s bullfighting ring, appearing as the Fighting Pits of Mereen, has experienced a 215% increase in traveller interest. Local Spanish landmarks like the Castle of Zafra saw a 488% year-over-year increase in interest from international travellers after its appearance in Season 6. Spain and Iceland are Most Popular Game of Thrones Tourism DestinationsĪmong the most popular GOT film locations on TripAdvisor is Spain, with 12 destinations serving as fictional background for Kings Landing, Dorne, Vaes Dothrak, and more. Most locations have experienced significant increases in traveller interest, as much as 2270%, after appearing on the show 1.
TripAdvisor also analysed annual search activity data for Game of Thrones filming locations since 2012, a year after the series began to air, to determine show’s influence on tourism to those destinations. An amazing experience, only on a TripAdvisor tour!” To view the video, click on the following link: “Today, however, was on a whole new level. “I love my job because every day I’m able to provide a top-rate tour experience for people just as passionate about the Game of Thrones as myself,” said Caroline McComb, tour operator. After the surprise, Kristian and the tour-guide shared insider information about the show and invited everyone to pose for a photo recreating Kristian’s famous “hold the door” scene. True to form, TripAdvisor provided a VIP experience by having Kristian pop out from behind a door at Ballintoy Harbour made famous as part of the Iron Islands of House Greyjoy, leaving the tour-goers speechless. In recognition of its ranking on the list, TripAdvisor teamed up with cast member Kristian Nairn to surprise unsuspecting TripAdvisor tour-goers on the Game of Thrones tour ranked #1 in the UK and #3 in the world. TripAdvisor ®, the travel site that helps users find the latest reviews and lowest prices, today announced the top 10 most popular “Game of Thrones” (GOT) tours throughout the world, based on TripAdvisor attractions booking data, leading into the Season 7 premier on July 16. This entry was posted in Nia, Uncategorized by nweise1. Chelsea, Diana, and I enjoyed the fresh air and the close to our wonderful trip. We had a clear view of Scotland and we could see right through the water below us. The walk to the rope bridge and island was a little strenuous but it was definitely worth the effort because the view up there was absolutely stunning. One of my favorite places on the tour was when we walked across the rope bridge to a beautiful island. However, our tour guide informed us that it had been filled on the last tour he did just a few days prior. Loughareema is a lake that disappears completely into the ground from time to time as if a lake had never existed there before. One really interesting natural land mark we saw was Loughareema- The Vanishing Lake of Northern Ireland. The Dunluce castle served as a reference for the design of one of the many castles in Game of Thrones.
In the case of the Dunluce Castle, a portion of the castle that had the kitchen and staff in it broke away from the rest of the building and plummeted into the sea killing many staff persons. We visited the Cushendun Caves, Giant’ Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and the King Road (Dark Hedges ) as well as Carrickfergus Castle, Carnlough Village, and Dunce Castle.
It was honestly like a dream come true to see the rolling hills, hundreds of sheep and other farm life, walk across a rope bridge, feel the cool and warm currents from the ocean and from the valleys. I saw many things that I could have only dreamt of seeing before. It was one of the best experiences in my life.
Today I went on the Game of Thrones tour.