Split: Game of Thrones Meerene Locations & Diocletian Palace

The Meerene You Saw on Screen Is Actually a 1,700-Year-Old Roman Palace

You walk the exact streets and cellars of Diocletian's Palace where Game of Thrones filmed Meerene's most memorable scenes: the ambush, the entrances, the key deaths. Your guide connects the show locations to Split's real 1,700-year history, so you understand why the palace worked as a set and what it actually is. Entry to the cellars and professional photos are included, and the whole thing takes two to three hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Game of Thrones and Split history

• Visit Diocletian's Palace streets
• Explore palace substructure filming locations
• See spots from Meeren seasons 4 and 5
• Learn about Split's complex history

The experience

What if the most recognizable set from Game of Thrones was never built at all? The crew didn't construct Meerene. They found it already standing in Split, Croatia, in the substructure and streets of Diocletian's Palace. You walk the same stone corridors where the show's cameras rolled, past the spot where one of Meerene's masters was killed, where Missandei posed for her own story, where Daario Naharie entered the city. The Sons of the Harpy ambushed the Unsulied here too, in a scene that still sticks with people who watched it.

But the tour doesn't stop at the show. Your guide moves through the palace and its cellars, pointing out how Split's actual history (Roman emperors, medieval kingdoms, Ottoman occupation, Yugoslav wars) is messier and more layered than anything Westeros invented. Diocletian built this palace around 300 AD as his retirement home, and the city grew inside and around it. You see the Peristyle Square, the heart of it all, where light falls the same way it did on camera. The cellar tickets are included, so you descend into the substructure where the temperature drops and the stone gets older. It's the kind of place where you understand why a production designer would choose it. It already looks like a set.

The tour runs about two to three hours and stays compact enough that strollers and people of all fitness levels can manage it. Photos happen at each stop, so you leave with images of yourself in the actual locations, not just the ones from the credits. Small groups mean your guide can answer questions about both the show and the city without rushing through either one.

What’s included

• Professional photos at each stop.
• entry tickets to Diocletian's cellars.
• guided walk through the palace streets and Peristyle Square where Game of Thrones filmed Meerene's key scenes.
• historical context connecting the show locations to Split's 1,700-year past.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 15:00 and 17:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 23 years) · Senior (24 and older) · Youth (10 to 16 years) · Child (1 to 9 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Antonjeta Vulić Bilobrk

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see the actual Game of Thrones filming locations without guessing which street was which. The guide takes you to each scene and explains what you're standing in, then steps back to tell you why Split's real history matters as much as the show's story.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 16 years); Child (1 to 9 years).

Which Game of Thrones scenes were filmed in Split?

The Meerene sequences from seasons 4 and 5, including where one of Meerene's masters was killed, Missandei's photo moment, Daario Naharie's entrance, and the Sons of the Harpy's ambush on the Unsulied.

What is Diocletian's Palace?

A Roman palace built around 300 AD by the emperor Diocletian as his retirement residence. The city of Split grew inside and around it, and its streets and cellars were used as filming locations for the show.

Are the cellar tickets included?

Yes, entry to Diocletian's cellars is included in the tour.

How long does the tour take?

Two to three hours.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the tour locations.