The Best European Tours for Film and TV Buffs
Screen test the locations where your favourite shows and movies were shot on these cinematic trips around Europe.
Whether you fancy yourself as an extra in Game of Thrones, the Star Wars franchise or Skyfall (2012), the filming locations are the real stars of the show. From atmospheric, ancient citadels to windswept landscapes that steal the limelight, is the next best thing to appearing on screen. On these Oscar-worthy trips, you’ll relive the standout moments from some of the best-known films and shows in the world.
The Italian Job: See the Highlights of Northern Italy in One Go
This tour of some of the most enchanting cities and sights in Italy will tick many a box for film buffs. The lavish House of Gucci (2021) was shot entirely in Italy, and when in Rome, you’ll stroll down boutique-clad Via Condotti as you tour the capital by bike, noting cinematic sights such as the Colosseum. Then, after stopping to admire Florence and Pisa, you’ll move on to see the heart-stoppingly beautiful villas that line the shores of Lake Como, just like Aldo Gucci’s palazzo. Naturally, Milan is a big star, which you’ll discover on the final foodie walking tour of this action-packed Italian adventure. And, cut.
From Istanbul to Antalya: the Ultimate Turkey Itinerary
If any city merits multiple appearances in films, it’s Istanbul. The blend of Eastern and Western influences creates a beguiling backdrop that appears time and again in star-studded films. The Bosporus-straddling city appears in the Bond film Skyfall (2012), particularly the Grand Bazaar, where you’ll learn how to haggle during this 12-day Turkish trip. As you travel around the historically rich, dynamic country, floating over the caves of Cappadocia by hot-air balloon and bronzing yourself on the beaches of Antalya, you’ll start to feel like a film star yourself.
Seductive Southern Italy: from the Amalfi to Puglia
Speaking of Bond, nowhere made as much of an impression in No Time to Die (2021) as the surreal hilltop cave town of Matera. There’ll be no dodging bullets on Puente Gravina, or leaving goons in the dust along the city’s stone alleyways, on our 10-day Seductive Southern Italy trip. You will get to spend a day with our Local Insider exploring the Unesco-listed town, though, as well as experiencing la dolce vita along both the Amalfi Coast and the beaches of Puglia, so you can follow in the glamorous footsteps of Sophia Loren and Monica Vitti.
This is a rewrite of an article originally by Lauren Williams. Additional words by Gethin Morgan.