Split: Game of Thrones Walking Tour & Klis Fortress

Where Daenerys Conquered: Klis Fortress & Split's Hidden Cellars

You walk through Diocletian's Palace cellars and Split's Old Town with a local guide who points out Game of Thrones filming locations, then transfer by private car to Klis Fortress to see where the dragon attack scenes were shot. Both entrance fees are included, and the guide handles the pacing so you hit the main spots in 3.5 hours without managing tickets or transport yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Peristyle Squarepass by
2. Split Old Town1h 30m · entry included
3. Klis Fortress1h · entry included

Game of Thrones tour in Split

• Visit Klis Fortress
• See dragon cliffs at Klis
• Walk through Split Old Town
• Explore Diocletian's Palace Peristyle
• Learn GoT stories with guide
• Drop off

The experience

Our guide Marko stopped halfway up the cobblestone street and pointed to a narrow archway we'd walked past without noticing. "That's where they filmed the slave quarters," he said, and suddenly the stones under your feet weren't just old. They were a set. This is how the 3.5-hour Game of Thrones walking tour in Split works: you move through the actual city, but the guide's knowledge rewires what you're looking at. The tour includes private transfer, so you're not coordinating with a group or waiting at a meeting point. It's just you, your guide, and the locations where the show's Meereen sequences were shot.

The walk starts at Peristyle Square in the heart of Diocletian's Palace, where the palace's entrance fee is already covered. You'll descend into the cellars (the same underground chambers where the show filmed Daenerys and the Unsullied preparing their attack), and your guide walks you through what happened on screen and what actually happened in the 4th century when the Roman emperor built this place. After about 500 meters of walking on flat cobblestone (roughly 80 steps), you move through Split's Old Town, and then the private transfer takes you to Klis Fortress, perched on a cliff about 15 kilometers outside the city. That's where the dragon scenes happened, where Daenerys "Stormborn" Targaryen launched her assault on the fictional city. The fortress walk is longer (around 900 meters with up to 150 steps), but the views of the Dalmatian coast make the climb feel less like work.

Bring comfortable shoes. The cobblestone is uneven and the fortress path is steep in places. The tour suits all fitness levels, though "moderate walking" is honest. You're climbing, not strolling. Light clothing works because you're moving the whole time and there's not much shade on the fortress. The guide shares behind-the-scenes details and medieval history alongside the show trivia, so it's not just for die-hard fans. If you've never seen Game of Thrones, you still get a solid tour of two major Split attractions with entry fees handled and transport arranged.

What’s included

• Private transfer between Split and Klis Fortress.
• local guide for the full 3.5 hours.
• entrance fee to Diocletian's Palace cellars.
• entrance fee to Klis Fortress.
• walking tour through Split's Old Town and Game of Thrones filming locations.

Options for this experience

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Up to 4 per booking · Guide in EnglishAvailable from 10 Nov · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

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Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

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

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Easy physical level

Operated by Elite Travel Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Game of Thrones locations and Split's two biggest attractions covered in one morning or afternoon without arranging separate tickets, transport, or timing: the private guide and included entry fees mean you show up and walk.

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Top questions

How much walking is involved?

In Split, approximately 500 meters on flat cobblestone with up to 80 steps. At Klis Fortress, around 900 meters with up to 150 steps. The tour is moderate overall and suitable for all fitness levels.

What's included in the price?

Private transfer, local guide, entrance to Diocletian's Palace cellars, and entrance to Klis Fortress. Lunch and drinks are not included.

How long is the tour?

3.5 hours total, including the private transfer between Split and Klis Fortress.

Do I need to have watched Game of Thrones to enjoy it?

No. The guide covers both the show's filming history and the real medieval and Roman history of the sites, so you get value either way.

Is this a private tour or a group tour?

It's a private tour, so it's just you and your guide. No group waiting or coordinating with other travelers.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential because of the cobblestone and uneven fortress paths. Light clothing is recommended since you'll be moving most of the time.

How far is Klis Fortress from Split?

About 15 kilometers outside the city. The private transfer takes you there as part of the tour.