Westeros, a day from Dublin
The best Game of Thrones Studio tours from Dublin
The real Iron Throne, 15 preserved sets, 150+ costumes, a Winterfell locations trek with Stark cloaks and a themed afternoon tea: here is how to get there from Dublin, with honest advice on the long day on a coach, entering Northern Ireland, and whether it is worth the price.
See our 3 picks
The Game of Thrones Studio Tour is in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, about 90 minutes from Dublin by coach. The easiest way is the official ticket with a return coach from the Molly Malone statue: from €58 for 6.5 hours. Some visitors need a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) for the trip north.
Our 3 picks for Game of Thrones tours from Dublin
Two studio tickets with transport, then a full-day trek to the filming locations.
- from €58 per person Our top pick
6.5 hours
Studio and coach
6 h 30 min 4.7 (2,220) reviews on GetYourGuide
Studio Tour with return coach from Dublin
The official studio ticket with a return coach from Dublin city centre, about 90 minutes each way. Inside you see 15 real sets, the Iron Throne, 150+ costumes and thousands of props. No hotel pickup.
Best for Fans on a budget, all ages
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from €71 per person Varies by option 4.8 (80) reviews on GetYourGuide
Studio entry and Seven Kingdoms afternoon tea
The studio ticket plus a themed afternoon tea in the studio restaurant. A return transfer from Dublin or Belfast is included only if you pick that option. If you drive, parking is free.
Best for A treat for a fan
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from €79 per person 11 h 30 min 4.7 (405) reviews on GetYourGuide
Winterfell locations trek
An 11.5-hour day to filming locations with a Game of Thrones extra as your guide. You visit Castle Ward, Tollymore Forest and Inch Abbey, with Stark cloaks and swords for photos. Not for under-18s.
Best for Outdoor fans who want the real places
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Game of Thrones tours from Dublin compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Studio or locations | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Tour with return coach from Dublin | €58 per person | 6 h 30 min | Studio | Fans on a budget, all ages | The official ticket and coach in one, with 2,220 reviews. |
| Studio entry and Seven Kingdoms afternoon tea | €71 per person | Varies by option | Studio | A treat for a fan | The only pick with a themed afternoon tea, rated 4.8. |
| Winterfell locations trek | €79 per person | 11 h 30 min | Filming locations | Outdoor fans who want the real places | The only pick that visits filming locations, not the studio. |
Studio Tour with return coach from Dublin
€58 per person6 h 30 min 4.7 (2,220)
Details
- Studio or locations
- Studio
- Who it suits
- Fans on a budget, all ages
- Why we picked it
- The official ticket and coach in one, with 2,220 reviews.
Studio entry and Seven Kingdoms afternoon tea
€71 per personVaries by option 4.8 (80)
Details
- Studio or locations
- Studio
- Who it suits
- A treat for a fan
- Why we picked it
- The only pick with a themed afternoon tea, rated 4.8.
€79 per person11 h 30 min 4.7 (405)
Details
- Studio or locations
- Filming locations
- Who it suits
- Outdoor fans who want the real places
- Why we picked it
- The only pick that visits filming locations, not the studio.
- None of the 3 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 3 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Game of Thrones Studio Tour tickets with transport
The simplest ticket is the official studio entry with a return coach from Dublin, from €58. The coach leaves from the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street.
For a treat, the afternoon tea ticket costs from €71. Pick its transfer option, or you must get to Banbridge yourself.
Inside the studio
You walk through 15 real film sets, kept as they were when filming ended. You see the Iron Throne, 150+ costumes and thousands of props. You can also try green screen effects and replica weapons.
Is it worth it?
For fans, yes. The coach ticket is rated 4.7 from 2,220 reviews on GetYourGuide. It is also an indoor day, which helps when it rains.
Game of Thrones tours from Dublin
Pick the studio for sets, costumes and props. Pick the Winterfell trek for the real places where scenes were filmed.
The trek is a long outdoor day of 11.5 hours, and it runs rain or shine. It is not for under-18s or people with limited mobility.
The Winterfell locations tour in Northern Ireland
The Winterfell trek visits Castle Ward, which was Winterfell in season one, and Tollymore Forest. It also stops at Inch Abbey and Hen Mountain.
The listing says the tour is guided with an extra from Game of Thrones. Stark cloaks, banners and swords are handed out for photos. Entry to Tollymore and Castle Ward is included.
How far is it from Dublin?
The studio is about 90 minutes from Dublin by coach, each way. That is why the coach ticket takes 6.5 hours in all.
Food and drinks are not included in the coach ticket. If you drive, the studio is at 5 Ballievey Road, Banbridge, with free on-site parking.
Crossing into Northern Ireland
There are no immigration checks at the border, but UK entry rules still apply. If your nationality needs a UK ETA, get one before the trip. US visitors, for example, need one. British and Irish citizens do not.
Northern Ireland uses pounds sterling, not euros. Cards, including contactless, are widely used. Some larger shops take euros, but smaller ones may not.
For other day trip tours from Dublin, north and west, see our day trips guide.
The Giant's Causeway and Belfast are a separate day from Dublin; our Giant's Causeway and Belfast page compares those tours.
Tips for the Game of Thrones Studio Tour
Get your ETA first
If your nationality needs a UK ETA, apply before you book the day. The trek's listing says no UK visa is needed, but the ETA rule still applies.
Check the food rules
The coach ticket lists food and drinks as not allowed and not included. Plan to eat before you leave or at the studio.
Dress for the trek
The Winterfell trek runs rain or shine. Bring good shoes, water, snacks and a waterproof.
Free cancellation
All three can be cancelled for a full refund up to 24 hours before. Check the cut-off on the booking page.
Game of Thrones Studio Tour: questions and answers
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