One of the television series that has created more excitement over the last few years, is without a doubt, Game of Thrones. The eighth and longed for last season of this production of HBO, will arrive to the screens of the whole world the dawn of Sunday 14 to Monday 15 of April. Despite being only six episodes, the last season of Game of Thrones promises to be one of the most watched in all of history. From the producer already warns fans that the last three chapters will have several extra minutes, which are sure to be most exciting and impacting.
Since its first episodes, the Game of Thrones series began to recruit a large group of fans , that very soon showed a great interest to know everything that surrounds this iconic series; from the characters, the books on which it is based, and of course, the places, locations and main locations where the series of Game Thrones was filmed. Several countries have been fortunate to host emblematic sites on this series; from Spain, Morocco, Croatia or Malta.
Principal places and tours where Game of Thrones was shot
Ante the great interest that has awakened the series, many fans have been marked as the main objective, to visit the most famous places where the most important scenes were filmed, to be able, by the hand of an experienced guide or guru to show them each of the most interesting details about those places. The free tours of GuruWalk offer the most interesting free tours where Game of Thrones was filmed, some tours of great interest and really recommendable.
Girona (Spain)
This Catalan town of great beauty, has a large number of buildings and corners that will surely be liked by the “walkers” who are encouraged to discover all that this city can offer. An incredible tour that will run from the recognizable by the fans, Girona Cathedral, for being the location of “The Great Septo”, to a walk through its ancient streets, which represent the cobblestones “Calle de Braavos” in the series, passing for the beautiful Jewish neighborhood where other scenes are given life. Girona offers its visitors one of the most interesting routes of the Game of Thrones series, as well as the opportunity to get to know its varied and tasty gastronomy, which will surely be of great pleasure to those who love Mediterranean food.
Also filmed some of the most famous scenes of the sixth season of Game of Thrones, as when Arya Stark, one of the most interesting characters in the series, by the great evolution that has throughout the different seasons, appears in the streets of the city of “Braavos”, asking for help from its inhabitants. The paving of its streets and buildings, managed to recreate a scenario of great beauty.
In Girona it is possible to sign up for a tour to know the main places where the scenes of Games of Thrones were filmed. There are guruwalks in both English and Spanish. These tours have a very interesting duration, being advisable to sign up 48 hours before the start time of this tour.
Dubrovnik (Croatia)
This impressive Croatian town is one of the favorites of the Game of Thrones fans. The city and its walls were the scene chosen to record from the explosive “Battle of Blackwater”, to mythical scenes like the altercations of the citizens with the hated King Joffrey. Other points such as Lovrijenac Fortress, were chosen for their beauty for several scenes of the series. This tour is one of the most recommended, as many corners of the town remember several episodes such as the memorable “Walk of Shame”, in which the naked character of Cersei was exposed to the crowd that rebuked her.
Dubrovnik, gives life to many scenes of the bustling “King’s Landing”, so it is a great attraction for many people, who can also enjoy the wonders offered by this small tourist town. It is possible to sign up for this tour, whether you want it in Spanish or English, where in both cases there will be specialized guides in each of the most interesting details of the Game of Thrones filming in this Croatian villa.
Mdina (Malta)
This beautiful area of the Mediterranean is another must-see for fans of the Game of Thrones series, looking to tour the most iconic tours of the HBO series. Mdina “the City of Silence” is a really interesting town. It has a long history – the old capital of Malta – where you can immediately appreciate the clear medieval airs with its cobbled streets, buildings and small fortresses.
In it were filmed scenes such as the entry of “Catelyn Stark” to the imposing in the series “Landing of the King”. In Mdina you can also enjoy locations, such as the building that represents the citadel of the Machiavellian Meñique, or the courtyard of St Dominic’s Priory, in which the Lannister Cercei, proclaims one of the most memorable phrases of the series: ” Either you win or you die.
Fans who want to enjoy a tour in Spanish of the best and most emblematic places where the Game of Thrones series was filmed, will discover one of the most interesting corners of the Mediterranean, which every year receives an infinity of tourists from all of Europe and the world. The fans of Game of Thrones, also have the option to enjoy in English of a visit of the most recommended, that surely will not leave anyone indifferent.
Ouarzazate (Morocco)
This town in Morocco has been for years one of the favorite destinations for shooting various scenes, both in the series of Game of Thrones, and in Hollywood – films like Gladiator were shot here. Its landscapes and locations, such as Kasbah Taourirt or Tifoultout, streets and a large number of corners, have been used to recreate mythical scenes that have been recorded on the retinas of many fans.
In this town several episodes of the first season were recorded, where The mother of dragons, “Daenerys Targaryen”, appears in several planes within this already mythical enclave for the staunchest fans of the HBO series. The success achieved by this series, besides being a destination already famous for many moviegoers, has caused it to be one of the destinations most demanded by thousands of tourists and fans who seek to know one of the most beautiful enclaves that give life to Game of Thrones
The visit in this town to discover the main points of interest of the Game of Thrones series, is only available in English by the guide of GuruWalk, which will not only show the most emblematic corners of this series, but also other areas really beautiful, like Ait Ben Haddou, Zagoura, or the Gorges of Todra, as well as places of great beauty in the desert of the overwhelming Sahara.
Cáceres (Spain)
Along with Girona, Cáceres is another place in Spain that has had the fortune to host the filming of the Game of Thrones series. One of the most popular seasons of the series, the 7th season, develops several scenes in the area of Los Barruecos, specifically in Malpartida de Cáceres, as well as in the beautiful castle of Trujillo, where one of the most impressive scenes of the seventh season.
In Barrueco de Arriba took place one of the most memorable scenes of the previous season, since it was here that a large number of Dothrakis soldiers, as well as the immaculate of the Mother of Dragons, faced the Lannisters soldiers; Scene that will be remembered for the striking appearance of the dragons and the devastation that caused between the ranks of the “Kingslayer”.
Within the free tours in Cáceres, it is possible to enjoy many other charming corners of the city, which surely will be liked of the visitors. Sites such as Bujaco Tower or Plaza de Santa María and San Mateo, are must-see for those who want to delve into the magic of this Spanish town, which has already earned a chapter in the history of Game of Thrones.
Tour through the city of Cáceres to know the main places where the series of Game of Thrones was filmed, is available in Spanish for all the fans who want to go into the most emblematic corners of this town in Extremadura, which every year receives a great amount of tourists and fans of the series based on the books of George RR Martin.
Game of Thrones has left a deep imprint on the story
From its first chapter, the series of Game of Thrones has hooked millions of spectators from all over the world, who were amazed, not only by the plot and the development of the series , but also for the great quality, atmosphere and the special pampering when choosing the best enclaves in the world that give life to the series. Now it is possible to visit and admire these unique places, with the help of experienced guides, who will act as guides for each of the most famous places where the Game of Thrones series was filmed.
