Game of Thrones Tours from Dublin

Game of Thrones tours from Dublin come in two forms: a visit to the studio in Banbridge, or a trek through the filming locations of Winterfell. Both cross into Northern Ireland, a drive of 90 minutes to 2 hours; a studio day lasts around 7 hours, against 11 to 12 for the trek. We list 4 tours on this page. Travellers have left more than 2,860 reviews on the tours we list here, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5. The trips on this page run from 6 to 12 hours.

Guided days to the studio or the filming locations

Every trip we describe is a guided day with entry included; the choice is between the studio in Banbridge and the filming locations in Northern Ireland. The studio coach listing, rated 4.8, includes the return coach from Dublin City Centre, a cloakroom and the entry ticket. The trek, rated 4.8, covers Castle Ward Estate and lists "Guided tour with an extra from Game of Thrones", the listing notes.

Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.

All the trips we describe belong to one format, a guided day with entry included, so the real choice is the place: the studio in Banbridge or the filming locations of Winterfell. Of the trips shown here, the one with the most reviews is "From Dublin: Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer", with more than 2,244 reviews and a rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Passport and the border crossing

Both formats cross into Northern Ireland, so take a passport. Travellers without a UK or Irish passport should also check whether they need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation before crossing the border overland.

Time inside the studio

Studio coaches leave Dublin mid-morning and give about 3 to 3.5 hours inside; the studio is large, so a late slot can feel rushed. It is indoors, which suits Irish weather.

Walking on the trek

The outdoor trek takes 11 to 12 hours and involves about 6.5 km of walking, so wear shoes made for a forest path. One listing describes a hike through an 800-year-old forest where the Starks find the direwolf pups.