Listen up pop culture junkies; it’s time to step inside your favourite movies and shows. Tripadvisor revealed a list of the best Pop Culture Tours around the world as part of its recent Travellers’ Choice Things to Do announcement.
Sometimes just watching isn’t enough. Fans want to further immerse into their favourite shows, movies and albums. Luckily, there are activities that offer up-close, behind the scenes experiences with your favourites.
This is a brand-new category for fans of all things pop culture. According to people who actually took part in these experiences and left their authentic feedback on Tripadvisor over the past 12 months (from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022), these are the best activities to get your pop culture fix.
Whether you want to explore the iconic Hollywood sites, visit real-life Game of Thrones filming locations, or get an exclusive tour of a studio frequented by music legends, you can go behind the scenes of your favourite movies, shows, and artists with these fan-favourite experiences.
Check out images of each of these experiences here for a better picture of what’s in store.
Top 10 Pop Culture Tours in the World – NUMBER 10 IS IN NEW ZEALAND!
Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More – Los Angeles, California, United States
Tick off Los Angeles’ top attractions in just one day, zipping between attractions such as Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and more. Plus, benefit from the navigational expertise and insider knowledge of your guide as you go, and enjoy plenty of time for a closer look at each of the iconic stops.
Sites visited: Filming locations for Forrest Gump and Pretty Woman, Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Viper Room
2. West End Musicals Silent Disco Tour – London, United Kingdom
Enjoy some of London’s best West End musicals in just a few hours during an experience that combines a walking tour with a silent disco. You’ll get a more intimate glimpse into London’s theater district as you explore the West End on foot and discover insider trivia and gossip from your guide
3. Game of Thrones Walking Tour + Iron Throne Photo – Dubrovnik, Croatia
Discover iconic Game of Thrones’ filming locations on a tour of Old Town Dubrovnik. Whether you are a Game of Thrones fanatic or just looking to see the city through a different lense, this tour offers a window into the filming of the show and historical details about the city itself. Along the way, a guide holds up photos of scenes to reveal connections you might miss on your own.
4. Tour for Muggles – London, United Kingdom
While in London, journey beyond Warner Bros. Studio for an alternative behind-the-scenes experience of the making of Harry Potter. This guided tour takes you to key filming locations in the city with a guide who knows the quickest ways around. See places that inspired Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.
5. Private 3-Hour Guided Beatles Classic Tour of Liverpool – Liverpool, United Kingdom
Liverpool is famous around the world as the home of the Beatles and the city is full of sites relating to the Fab Four. On this tour, discover the city’s musical legacy with a private guide and learn all about the group’s rise to global stardom. Along the way, see landmarks immortalized in the band’s songs such as Penny Lane and Strawberry Field, visit Eleanor Rigby’s grave, and see the childhood homes of John, George, Paul and Ringo.
6. Field of Dreams Movie Site Guided Home Tour in Dyersville – Dyersville, Iowa, United States
On this tour, step onto the real-life film set of the Academy Award-nominated ‘Field of Dreams.’ Visit the Iowan farmhouse that doubled up as Ray and Annie’s fictional home. Hear fun facts about the movie and stories from your guide, gain an insight into life in rural Iowa, and have a chance to sit on the famous porch swing, as seen on screen!
7. Rock Cab Tours Presents: The Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London – London, United Kingdom
See the iconic London landmarks linked to Jimi Hendrix, Queen, the Rolling Stones, and other rock legends on a private black cab music tour. Choose the tour start time and duration and wait for your music industry expert cabbie at your hotel. Then head to the Abbey Road crossing featured on The Beatles’ album cover and beyond. A custom itinerary can also be created based on your personal music tastes.
8. Windmill Lane Recording Studios – Visitor Experience – Dublin, Ireland
Windmill Lane Recording Studios have been capturing music history since 1978. The list of artists the studios have worked with includes Kate Bush, U2, The Cranberries, The Rolling Stones, Hozier, Lady Gaga & Westlife. The iconic building and its recording studios are now open to exclusive tours to the public.
The Visitor Experience tour is an unprecedented opportunity to step beyond the studio’s famous metal doors and receive an exclusive, immersive and highly memorable experience.
9. The Dark Days: Pablo Escobar and The New Medellin Tour – Medellin, Colombia
Explore the rise and fall of the notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar during this 4-hour excursion to his former hangouts in Medellín. See the lavish high-rise complex where Escobar once rubbed-shoulders with Colombia’s elite. Then learn about the mysterious circumstances of December 1993, when this elusive criminal finally met his end. Finish your Escobar-themed trip by paying your respects at his grave site.
10. Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour – Queenstown, New Zealand
Fans of the Lord of the Rings movies won’t want to miss this fun half-day tour to various filming locations in the Southern Alps. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to private Arcadia Station and will also visit the beautiful Mt. Aspiring National Park. Be amazed by the natural beauty while reliving your favorite movie scenes. Don an LOTR costume and sword too, if you like.
Tripadvisor awarded the top 20 Pop Culture Tours in the world, which also includes experiences for fan-favorites like The Godfather, James Bond, Peaky Blinders, and more. Check out all the winners here: https://tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-ThingsToDo-cPopCulture.
