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Best European Cities for Movie Filming Location Tours

By FredolinePublished 2026-05-23Reviewed 2026-05-239 min read

Filming-location tourism is increasingly popular. Here's the honest sort.

Tier 1 — extensive film tourism

  • Dubrovnik (Game of Thrones): King's Landing. Multiple themed tours.
  • Rome: Roman Holiday, La Dolce Vita, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Eat Pray Love. Walking tours abound.
  • London: Notting Hill, Bridget Jones, Harry Potter (King's Cross, Leadenhall Market). Themed tours dense.
  • Glasgow / Highland Scotland: Outlander, Skyfall, Harry Potter (Glenfinnan Viaduct).
  • Salzburg: Sound of Music. The themed-bus is the canonical tour.

Tier 2 — strong film history

  • Vienna: The Third Man, Before Sunrise. Walking tours retrace Linz-Vienna train.
  • Venice: The Tourist, Casino Royale, Don't Look Now.
  • Florence: A Room with a View, Hannibal.
  • Paris: Amélie (Montmartre), Midnight in Paris, Before Sunset.
  • Iceland (countryside): Game of Thrones beyond the Wall, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Tier 3 — surprising film-trip cities

  • Berlin: Wings of Desire, Bourne Supremacy, Cabaret.
  • Naples: Gomorrah, My Brilliant Friend (HBO).
  • Lisbon: Lisbon Story (Wim Wenders), Night Train to Lisbon.
  • Prague: Mission Impossible, Casino Royale, Amadeus.

Strategy

Pre-watch the film/series before traveling. Most location tours are 3-4 hours; choose one major and do other sights yourself.

Best European Cities for Film Location Tours — Honest 2026 · WhereToStayEurope