Split: Game of Thrones Tour & Diocletian's Palace History

Two thousand years and a dragon throne, all in one walk through Split

You walk through Diocletian's Palace and its 1,700-year-old cellars, see the exact spots where Game of Thrones filmed Meereen, get a photo on the Iron Throne, and watch scenes from the show on a tablet at the locations where they were shot. A licensed guide handles the history and the GoT details, entry to the palace cellars and museum is included, and you finish with local tips for eating and exploring the rest of Split and Dalmatia.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Peristyle Square15m
2. Temple of Jupiter5m
3. Riva Promenade10m

Explore Split's history and Game of Thrones

• Enter Diocletian's Palace main entrance
• Visit Peristyle Square and St. Domnius Cathedral
• Watch Unsullied vs Sons of the Harpy video
• Listen to live Dalmatian a cappella songs
• See Temple of Jupiter and headless sphinx
• Explore dungeons where Daenerys chained dragons
• Pass by Game of Thrones Museum Split
• Take photo on the Iron Throne
• View Meereen slave rebellion messages
• Conclude tour at the sea by Riva Promenade

The experience

What if the place where Daenerys kept her dragons chained was actually a Roman emperor's basement, and you could stand in both stories at once? That's Split. The city wraps itself around Diocletian's Palace (built around 300 AD and now a UNESCO site), and the Game of Thrones production filmed here for three seasons, layering Meereen right on top of the actual history. Your guide walks you through the palace entrance first, pointing out the "human mousetrap" double doors and the niches where Roman emperors' statues once stood, then down into the cellars where the show filmed the Unsullied fighting the Sons of the Harpy. The palace itself is still lived in (laundry hangs from windows, restaurants operate in the courtyards), so you're not walking through a museum, you're walking through people's homes that happen to be 1,700 years old.

The Peristyle Square is where Diocletian's mausoleum sits, now the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and there's a 3,500-year-old sphinx standing headless at the entrance to the Temple of Jupiter, which used to be the main Roman god's temple and is now a baptistery. Your guide explains who Diocletian actually was (the greatest persecutor of Christians, and yes, there's a story about why he vomited after dinner), and then you watch Game of Thrones scenes on a tablet right there on the spot where they were filmed. An a cappella group sings Dalmatian songs live in one of the chambers. It sounds like it could be cheesy, but it's not. It's just the layers of this place doing what they do, old and new existing in the same stone.

You get a photo on the Iron Throne as part of the tour, which is the souvenir most people actually want, and the Game of Thrones Museum is included, so you see the real props and costumes and city dioramas from the show. The tour ends by the Riva Promenade by the sea, where your guide gives you the actual local intel, which beaches are worth the walk, where to eat without the tourist markup, how to spend time in Dalmatia without overspending. You leave with discount flyers for Split and the region, which sounds small but saves money if you're staying longer. The whole thing takes about three hours, and by the end you've covered both the Roman history and the reason half the people visiting Split right now are here because of a TV show.

What’s included

Your tour includes a licensed guide, entry to the palace cellars (both East and West Chambers where the show filmed), entry to the Game of Thrones Museum, a free photo on the Iron Throne, video and photo materials from the series, and the chance to watch Game of Thrones scenes on a tablet at the filming locations. You'll also receive discount flyers for restaurants and attractions in Split and Dalmatia, and finish with local recommendations on where to eat and which beaches to visit.

Options for this experience

2 options

Split Game of Thrones tour featuring filming locations, plus a history walkGuide in English · 11:00 and 17:30

Private tour, with a meeting at the cruise terminalGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:30Choose your meeting point: the guide will meet you at the cruise ship or your apartment and walk with you through the old town for the private tour. Start from the cruise ship or apartment, then stroll with a guide to the Palace and the Dragon's chambers, where you can enjoy

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want both the Roman history and the Game of Thrones connection without figuring out which sites matter or how to get between them. The guide handles both stories, and the three-hour pace fits between other plans in Split.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

How long is the Split Game of Thrones tour?

About three hours. It covers the palace, cellars, Temple of Jupiter, and the Game of Thrones Museum, ending at the Riva Promenade.

What's included in the tour?

Licensed guide, entry to the palace cellars (East and West Chambers), Game of Thrones Museum, a photo on the Iron Throne, video and photo materials from the show, and discount flyers for Split and Dalmatia.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

It's suitable for all physical fitness levels. There is walking through the old town and some stairs into the cellars, but the pace is set by the group.

Is this tour only for Game of Thrones fans?

No. The tour covers 1,700 years of Split's history: Diocletian's Palace, the Temple of Jupiter, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, so you get the Roman and medieval history whether or not you've seen the show.

Can I take photos on the Iron Throne?

Yes. A free photo on the Iron Throne is included as part of the tour, and you get it as a souvenir.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Will I see actual Game of Thrones scenes filmed here?

Yes. You watch scenes from the show on a tablet at the exact locations where they were filmed, including the Unsullied vs. Sons of the Harpy battle and the dragon cellars.