Split: Game of Thrones Walking Tour & Dragon's Dungeon

Where Khaleesi's Dragons Were Chained: A Split Walking Tour

You walk through Diocletian's Palace with a local guide who shows you the exact Game of Thrones filming locations: the Dragon's Dungeon basement, the Peristyle Square, the Golden Gate, and the Vestibul. Entry to the basement is included, as are visual materials and maps so you can see the scenes as they appeared on screen. The tour ends at the Riva Promenade and takes 2–3 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Peristyle Square15m
2. Riva Promenade10m

Game of Thrones tour in Split

• Visit Peristyle Square
• Explore Dragon's Dungeon cellar
• See Kill the Masters street scene
• View Golden Gate entrance
• Visit Vestibul reception area
• Pass by Game of Thrones museum
• See Diocletian's dining room remains
• Walk through Riva Promenade

The experience

The Peristyle Square is already filling with people when you arrive: locals cutting through, tourists stopping to photograph the columns, and your guide waiting with a map and a knowing smile. This is where Diocletian's Palace opens up, where the real royal square sits at the heart of Split, and where Game of Thrones filmed some of its most recognizable scenes. You're not here for a generic palace walk. You're here to see the places where the show actually happened, and your guide knows every corner where a camera stood.

The first real moment comes when you descend into the basement: Dragon's Dungeon, the Roman cellar where Khaleesi's dragons were chained in the series. It's cool down there, stone walls pressing in, and the space feels exactly like what you've seen on screen. Your guide walks you through the visual materials, pointing out the angles, explaining how the Romans built this place nearly two thousand years ago and how it stood long enough for a TV crew to film inside it. The basement entry is included, so you don't have to buy a separate ticket or figure out the logistics yourself. After that, you move through the Vestibul (Diocletian's reception hall, all high ceilings and Roman grandeur), where the Sons of the Harpy fought the Unsullied. Your guide shows you the footage, the stills, the exact spots where the action happened.

The walk takes you past the Golden Gate (the entrance to the city of Mereen in the show), down the street where the Kill the Masters scene played out, and through Diocletian's dining room and walking area. There's a GOT museum along the route if you want to stop, but it's optional. Your guide will let you decide. The whole thing moves at a pace that lets you actually look, ask questions, and get a sense of how Split itself became a character in the story. By the time you reach the Riva Promenade (the living room of the city, as locals call it) you've walked through layers of Roman history and television history at the same time, and your guide is still there if you want to ask more about Split, Croatia, or where else the show filmed.

What’s included

• Local guide with Game of Thrones and history expertise.
• entry tickets to Diocletian's Palace basement (Dragon's Dungeon).
• visual materials including written descriptions, audio, and video footage of filming locations.
• walking route through the Peristyle Square, Golden Gate, Vestibul, and Riva Promenade.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

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 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Katarina Jakšić

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a Game of Thrones fan who wants to see the actual filming locations in Split without arranging your own palace entry or figuring out which scenes happened where. The guide and included materials do that for you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What Game of Thrones scenes were filmed in Split?

The Dragon's Dungeon (where Khaleesi's dragons were chained), the Peristyle Square, the Golden Gate (entrance to Mereen), the Vestibul (Sons of the Harpy battle), and the street where the Kill the Masters scene took place.

Is the basement entry included?

Yes. Tickets to enter the basement of Diocletian's Palace (Dragon's Dungeon) are included in the tour.

How long is the tour?

The tour takes 2–3 hours and covers the main palace areas, the Riva Promenade, and includes time for questions.

Can I visit the Game of Thrones museum?

The tour passes by the GOT museum, and you can choose to enter it on your own if you want. It's not a mandatory stop.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.

What's included in the tour price?

All fees and taxes, basement entry tickets, visual materials (written, audio, and video), and a local guide.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.