Split: Game of Thrones Tour Diocletian's Palace & Klis Fortress

Where Daenerys Ruled: Klis Fortress & Split's Roman Cellars

You start in the cellars of Diocletian's Palace where Game of Thrones filmed its dragon and battle scenes, then walk through Split's old streets with your guide pointing out where other shots happened. After that, you drive to Klis Fortress, the 9th-century stronghold that became Meereen on screen, explore the ramparts and views, and return to Split by early afternoon. The guide is English-speaking, the van is air-conditioned, and WiFi is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Diocletian's Palace1h 30m
2. Klis Fortress1h

Explore Split and Klis Fortress

• Visit Diocletian's Palace cellars
• See Game of Thrones filming locations
• Walk through narrow streets of Split
• Hear stories and legends of Split
• Travel by van to Klis Fortress
• Explore historic Klis Fortress
• Return to Split and end tour

The experience

"The dragons were right here," your guide will tell you, pointing to the stone archways beneath Diocletian's Palace where the show's most iconic scenes played out. The 3rd-century Roman palace sits at the heart of Split, a 1700-year-old city that became Meereen on screen, and the cellars where you start are the exact spot where Daenerys held her dragons and the Unsullied fought the Sons of the Harpy. Your guide carries photos from the actual shoots and walks you through the narrow streets afterward, connecting the stones you're standing on to the stories that made them famous.

After Split's old town, you hop into an air-conditioned van and drive out to Klis Fortress, perched on a ridge between the coast and the inland: the real reason it mattered in Croatian history long before Game of Thrones filmed there. The fortress has been fought over since the 9th century when it was the seat of Croatian kings, and in the series it transforms into the walled city of Meereen where Daenerys rules. Standing on the ramparts, you see why the show chose it: the views stretch across the valley and back toward the sea, and the stone walls feel genuinely ancient and genuinely strategic. The tour wraps up with the drive back into Split, so you're done by early afternoon.

The whole thing moves at a steady pace (cellars first, then the walk through town, then the van ride out and back), and the guide handles the timing so you're not rushed through either location. WiFi on the van means you can grab directions or messages if you need them, and the vehicle itself is the kind of thing that matters when you're climbing around fortress walls in the heat.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned van with WiFi.
• entry to Diocletian's Palace cellars.
• walk through Split's old town with guide commentary on filming locations.
• transport to and from Klis Fortress.
• access to the fortress grounds and ramparts.
• return to Split by early afternoon.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Split-Transfers

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the actual Game of Thrones filming locations in Split without arranging transport between the palace, the old town, and the fortress. The guide handles the connections and shows you exactly where the scenes happened.

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Top questions

How long is the Game of Thrones tour in Split?

The tour runs for a half day, starting with Diocletian's Palace cellars, moving through the old town, then driving to Klis Fortress and returning to Split by early afternoon.

What Game of Thrones scenes were filmed at these locations?

Diocletian's Palace cellars were used for the Unsullied fighting the Sons of the Harpy and for scenes with Daenerys and her dragons. Klis Fortress represents the city of Meereen where Daenerys rules in the series.

Is Klis Fortress far from Split?

Klis Fortress is outside Split, reachable by van. The drive is included in the tour, and the fortress sits on a ridge between the coast and inland, about 25 kilometers from the city center.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll walk through narrow streets in Split's old town and explore the fortress grounds, but the pace is steady and there's no strenuous climbing required.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the guide is a professional English speaker who shares stories about the history of Split and the Game of Thrones filming locations.

What's included in the tour?

The tour includes the professional English-speaking guide, transportation in an air-conditioned van, and WiFi on board. Entry fees to Diocletian's Palace and Klis Fortress are included.

Can I bring children on this tour?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available if needed, and the tour is designed to work for families.