Where was Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope filmed?
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope was filmed in Tunisia, the United States and GT. We hold 8 confirmed locations, including Sidi Driss Hotel, Chott el Jerid and Tikal. 7 of them are open to visitors.
On screen: Luke Skywalker's homestead is Sidi Driss Hotel, Matmata, Tatooine is Chott el Jerid, Nefta, Massassi Outpost is Tikal, Flores and Luke Skywalker's home is Hotel Sidi Driss, Matmata.
Travel atlas: Tunisia · United States
Locations
8
Countries
3
You can visit
7 of 8
- TikalFlores · GTMassassi Outpost rebel base · as Massassi Outpost
Sidi Driss HotelMatmata · TunisiaLuke's underground homestead · as Luke Skywalker's homestead
Hotel Sidi DrissMatmata · TunisiaLuke's home · as Luke Skywalker's home
Chott el JeridNefta · TunisiaLuke watches the twin suns · as Tatooine- Mos EspaTozeur · TunisiaDesert town set · as Tatooine
- Tikal National ParkFlores · GTRebel base flyover · as Rebel Base Yavin 4
Death Valley National ParkFurnace Creek · United StatesJawas and Tatooine desert · as Tatooine- Death ValleyUnited StatesExtra desert shots with droids
Common questions
Where was Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope filmed?
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope was filmed in Tunisia, the United States and GT. We hold 8 confirmed locations, including Sidi Driss Hotel, Chott el Jerid and Tikal. 7 of them are open to visitors. On screen: Luke Skywalker's homestead is Sidi Driss Hotel, Matmata, Tatooine is Chott el Jerid, Nefta, Massassi Outpost is Tikal, Flores and Luke Skywalker's home is Hotel Sidi Driss, Matmata.
Can you visit the Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope filming locations?
7 of the 8 locations are open to visitors. The rest are private homes, working studios or restricted sites — each page says which.
How many Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope filming locations are there?
We hold 8 confirmed locations across 3 countries.
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