"Game of Thrones" was one of the most watched TV series worldwide and the mythical world of Westeros breathed new life into many of Croatia’s ancient locations. Many of the show’s most memorable scenes were shot in Split and fans come from far and wide to walk in Daenerys' footsteps.
Game of Thrones tours in Split take you right into the fictional world of George R.R. Martin, but also indulge you in the real-world history of the city’s most notable monuments.
"Game of Thrones" was one of the most watched TV series worldwide and the mythical world of Westeros breathed new life into many of Croatia’s ancient locations. Many of the show’s most memorable scenes were shot in Split and fans come from far and wide to walk in Daenerys' footsteps.
Game of Thrones tours in Split take you right into the fictional world of George R.R. Martin, but also indulge you in the real-world history of the city’s most notable monuments.
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"Game of Thrones" was one of the most watched TV series worldwide and the mythical world of Westeros breathed new life into many of Croatia’s ancient locations. Many of the show’s most memorable scenes were shot in Split and fans come from far and wide to walk in Daenerys' footsteps.
Game of Thrones tours in Split take you right into the fictional world of George R.R. Martin, but also indulge you in the real-world history of the city’s most notable monuments.
Here's all you need to know about Game of Thrones tours, one of the most captivating sightseeing activities in Split.
Join a guided Game of Thrones Tour in Split that takes you through the filming locations of iconic scenes from the series. Your local guide will take you through the 1700-year-old Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved structures from the Roman period.
You'll visit the cellars where the Meereenese slaves lived in the show, see the shooting location for where Daenerys kept her dragons and gaze into the corridor where the Sons of the Harpy waited for the Unsullied. This tour is available as part of a small group tour or as a private experience.
A more comprehensive Game of Thrones tour in Split includes a visit to the mountainside fortress of Klis which acts as the city of Meereen in Season 4. This 3.5-hour tour includes your entry tickets to the fort as well as to Diocletian's Palace and transportation to these locations.
This unique Game of Thrones tour in Split takes you through the city on a Tuk Tuk for a fun and unique adventure. Explore the fascinating city of Split and its surroundings on a 3-hour guided tour that includes a complete sightseeing experience of the ancient Salona, the Amphitheatre and the popular Klis Fortress that was used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
Make the most of your time on dry land and book a Game of Thrones tour and shore excursion in Split. This comprehensive 6-hour tour takes care of all the transportation to and from the docks and includes all the top locations, such as Klis Fortress, Diocletian's Palace, Salona and Trogir.
Here is a look at all the locations in Westeros you will visit on your Game of Thrones tour through Split:
Diocletian's Palace was constructed for the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the end of the third century and numerous scenes with Daenerys were filmed at the Palace, which also serves as the former slave city of Meereen. It houses Daenerys' royal room as the ruler of Meereen, as well as the prison where she kept and trained her dragons.
Here, the slaves in Season 4 Episode 4 debate whether they should support Daenerys and rebel against their owners in one of the most well-known sequences from Diocletian's Palace.
The medieval Kliss Fortress is situated in the Kliss village and the citadel stands in for the city of Meereen. Initially appears in Season 4 when Daenerys and her troops occupy Meereen, but later in Season 6 it depicts sets the scene for Tyrion and Varys to make the arduous journey through Meereen's streets while dressed as peasants.
Near Split on Croatia's Adriatic coast is Trogir, a tiny old town with lovely churches, palaces, and winding streets enclosed by medieval walls. The town also serves as Qarth's commercial harbor, which has been dubbed "the greatest city that ever was or will be." Numerous scenes that were filmed in the town are housed at St. Dominic's Monastery.
A basic Game of Thrones walking tour costs around €30 per person, including a super fan guide and entrance fees to Diocletian's cellars. A longer 3.5-hour tour that also includes a visit to Klis fortress costs €80 per person.
A tuk-tuk Game of Thrones Tour costs €200 but it is for a group of up to three people. The Game of Thrones-themed shore excursions costs €110 per person and includes
All tours are accompanied by a tour guide who is both a fan and a local expert. They also include various entry fees, depending on the tour you book.
You will arrange a convenient pick-up location for the Tuk Tuk tours and shore excursions starting at the Split docks. Other walking tours start in central and easy to spot locations, like the Gregory of Nin statue or the entrance to Diocletian's Palace cellars.
The shortest Game of Thrones tour in Split is the Tuk Tuk tour, which only lasts 1 hour. Most walking and sightseeing tours that visit the Game of Thrones locations are between 2 and 3.5 hours. A shore excursion can last about 6-6.5 hours.
The best time for a Game of Thrones tour in Split is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and fall (September to October). The weather is still pleasant and there are fewer tourists, making it easier to navigate and explore the city. During the summer months of June to August, Split gets crowded and it can be difficult to fully appreciate the filming locations.
Yes, children are generally allowed to join Game of Thrones tours in Split, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Some tour providers also offer infant seats upon request.