Real-World Locations from Every Assassin’s Creed Game
Travel through time and history by visiting the real-world locations from the Assassin’s Creed franchise.
Explore stunning destinations across the globe, each brought to life in one of gaming’s most iconic series.
Overview: Assassin’s Creed and Historical Tourism
The Assassin’s Creed franchise by Ubisoft is renowned for its meticulously recreated historical settings. From Renaissance Italy to Viking-era England, each game offers a virtual tour of real-world locations that gamers can actually visit. This guide showcases the best Assassin’s Creed real-world locations for gaming tourism.
Assassin’s Creed (2007) – The Holy Land
Key Locations: Jerusalem, Acre, Damascus
Modern Country: Israel / Palestine / Syria
Ubisoft’s first title transports players to the 12th-century Holy Land. These historic cities are pilgrimage and heritage destinations, rich with Crusader-era architecture and spiritual landmarks.
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Jerusalem’s Old City
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Citadel of Aleppo (Syria)
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Acre Fortress
Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations (2009–2011) – Renaissance Italy & Constantinople
Key Locations: Florence, Venice, Rome, Constantinople (Istanbul)
Modern Country: Italy, Turkey
These entries define Assassin’s Creed’s travel appeal. Renaissance Florence and Venice are almost unchanged today, making them perfect for gaming history buffs.
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Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
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Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica
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Rome’s Colosseum
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Explore more in Gaming Destinations: Italy
Assassin’s Creed III (2012) – Colonial America
Key Locations: Boston, New York, Frontier (Appalachia)
Modern Country: USA
This installment offers a rare glimpse into Revolutionary War-era America. While much has changed, heritage sites and walking tours preserve the atmosphere.
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Freedom Trail, Boston
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Historic Williamsburg
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Appalachian hiking routes
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (2013) – Caribbean
Key Locations: Havana, Nassau, Kingston
Modern Country: Cuba, Bahamas, Jamaica
Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, this title features tropical islands and colonial port towns.
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Old Havana (UNESCO)
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Nassau pirate museum
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Port Royal, Jamaica
Assassin’s Creed Unity (2014) – Revolutionary Paris
Key Location: Paris
Modern Country: France
Arguably the most faithful digital recreation of Paris ever made. Many players used the game to tour Notre-Dame after the 2019 fire.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Palace of Versailles
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Catacombs of Paris
More in Gaming Destinations: France
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (2015) – Industrial London
Key Location: London
Modern Country: UK
Set during the Industrial Revolution, Syndicate includes Big Ben, the Thames, and Victorian alleyways.
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Westminster Abbey
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Tower of London
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British Museum
Assassin’s Creed Origins (2017) – Ancient Egypt
Key Locations: Alexandria, Giza, Siwa Oasis
Modern Country: Egypt
A beautifully crafted world that doubles as a living museum.
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Pyramids of Giza
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Great Library site in Alexandria
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Temple of Amun at Siwa
See our Egypt Gaming Travel Guide
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (2018) – Ancient Greece
Key Locations: Athens, Sparta, Santorini (inspired), Crete
Modern Country: Greece
A mythological setting based on real historic locations.
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Acropolis of Athens
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Ruins of Delphi
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Palace of Knossos, Crete
Explore Gaming Destinations: Greece
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (2020) – Viking England & Norway
Key Locations: York, London, Lofoten Islands, Stavanger
Modern Countries: England, Norway
Valhalla explores Norse and Anglo-Saxon culture with stunning landscapes.
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York Minster
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Viking Ship Museum (Oslo)
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White Cliffs of Dover
See Gaming Destinations: UK and Norway
Netflix Series & Mobile Spin-Offs
Additional AC content features global cities like Tokyo, Baghdad, and Feudal Japan (coming in Assassin’s Creed Codename Red).
Stay tuned for:
Interactive Map of Assassin’s Creed Locations
Coming soon: Dynamic map with filters by time period, country, and game title.