Split: Game of Thrones Walking Tour & Palace Cellars

Where Daenerys Locked Her Dragons: Split's Thrones Locations

You walk through Diocletian's Palace with a guide who knows exactly where each Game of Thrones scene was filmed, descend into the cellars where the dragons were locked away on screen, and learn the Roman history underneath the fiction. Entry to the cellars is included, and you get a 20% discount on the museum if you want to extend the experience afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Peristyle Square15m
2. Temple of Jupiterpass by
3. Gregory of Nin10m

Game of Thrones and Diocletian's Palace tour

• Visit Peristyle Square
• Walk through palace substructures dungeons
• See Dragon Dungeon and fight location
• Pass by Temple of Jupiter
• See Sons of the Harpy ambush site
• Visit Papalić Street filming location
• View Game of Thrones museum location
• Learn about palace entrance filming tricks
• Discover history by Gregory of Nin statue

The experience

The stone archway of Diocletian's Palace rises in front of you, and your guide points to a corner where the camera caught the Unsullied soldiers pinned against the wall during the Sons of the Harpy ambush. You're standing in the actual spot where that scene played out, except now there are tourists and pigeons instead of extras in armor. The Game of Thrones walking tour in Split runs 75 minutes and moves through the palace's main attractions (Peristyle Square, the Temple of Jupiter, the cellars where Daenerys kept her dragons), and the guide, who knows the show inside out, explains which scenes were filmed where and how the crew used the Roman architecture to make it feel like a completely different world.

The cellars are the real draw if you're here for Thrones. You walk down into the substructures of Diocletian's Palace, the same vaulted stone chambers that became the Dragon Dungeon on screen. It's cooler down there, quieter, and the guide walks you through the layout and tells you about the specific shots. You also see Papalić Street, where the "Kill the Masters" scene was filmed during the slave uprising, and the statue of Gregory of Nin, which the tour uses to explain a bit of Croatian history alongside the Game of Thrones trivia. The palace itself is a Roman emperor's retreat from the third century, so you're getting actual history layered underneath the show talk: Diocletian considered Jupiter his divine father, and the temple is still standing in the courtyard.

Entrance to the cellars is included in the tour price, and you also get a 20% discount to the Game of Thrones museum if you want to go back through it after. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and the guide is educated in both the show's filming and the palace's real history, so it doesn't feel like you're just standing around while someone reads IMDb trivia. You finish near the museum entrance, so you can decide on the spot whether you want to spend more time there or head off to explore the rest of Split.

What’s included

• 75-minute guided walking tour led by an expert guide.
• entrance to Diocletian's Palace cellars.
• 20% discount on Game of Thrones museum entry.
• visits to Peristyle Square, Temple of Jupiter, Gregory of Nin statue, and Papalić Street filming locations.
• historical context about Roman Diocletian's Palace alongside Game of Thrones production details.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except WednesdayDepartures at 00:00, 07:00 and 16:00Last departure this season: 19 Dec

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Youth (12 to 16 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Ancient Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the actual Game of Thrones filming locations in Split without spending time figuring out which palace corners were on screen. The guide handles the mapping and the history, leaving you to stand where the scenes happened.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How long is the Game of Thrones tour in Split?

The tour runs 75 minutes and covers the main filming locations within and around Diocletian's Palace.

Is entry to the cellars included?

Yes, entrance to the palace cellars is included in the tour price.

What Game of Thrones scenes were filmed in Split?

The cellars served as the Dragon Dungeon where Daenerys imprisoned her dragons, Peristyle Square and surrounding areas were used for Mereen scenes, and Papalić Street was the location of the "Kill the Masters" scene during the slave uprising.

Can I visit the Game of Thrones museum after the tour?

Yes, the tour ends near the museum entrance, and you receive a 20% discount on museum entry if you choose to visit.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can also be brought in a pram or stroller.

Will I learn about the history of Diocletian's Palace?

Yes, the guide covers both the Game of Thrones filming locations and the Roman history of the palace, including details about Diocletian and the Temple of Jupiter.

What is the group size?

The tour operates with small groups to allow better interaction with the guide and movement through the palace.