Split: City Walking Tour w/ Game of Thrones Locations

Game of Thrones meets 2,000 years of Split. What makes this tour fun is how it pairs the Old Town’s real stone landmarks with tablet scene clips you watch at the exact spots, plus Diocletian’s Cellars access that feels like you are stepping into a set.

I also like that the guide keeps one foot in local life, sea, coffee, and wine stories, while using GoT details to make the geography stick. The only drawback to consider is that it is clearly built around GoT, so if you do not care about the show much, you may still enjoy the Roman sights, but the pacing and stops will feel show-first.

Key highlights worth planning around

• Tablet clips at the filming locations so you can match scene and setting fast
• Split Basement West and East Chambers with GoT themed entry included
• Diocletian’s Palace stops like the Peristil, Vestibulum, and Temple of Jupiter
• Daenerys in Meereen moments tied to specific places around town
• Iron Throne photo stop that makes a great souvenir
• Small-group feel in many departures, which makes questions easier

Where Split’s streets make GoT make sense

Split is one of the rare cities where a TV fantasy can feel connected to real architecture. That is the trick of this tour. You are not just collecting photos. You are learning why the city’s shapes, shadows, and stone passageways are perfect for filming.

I like that the tour treats GoT as a lens, not the whole story. You get to see the struggle between Daenerys and the Great Masters of Meereen, plus the later battles involving Grey Worm and the Unsullied against the Sons of the Harpy. Then the guide layers in the Roman and medieval context that still shapes the Old Town today.

If you love the show, it is a fast way to rewatch with your feet on the ground. If you are a history traveler first, you still get a strong introduction to the city through Diocletian’s legacy and the Roman-era Christian persecution topic that the guide brings up along the way.

Starting at Riva and catching the Golden Gate meeting point

The tour starts near the heart of the Old Town, around Riva, then works its way through major sights while keeping the walking time tight (about 100 to 105 minutes). If you are arriving from a cruise port or need pickup, the guide can meet you and walk you down to the historic center.

For the standard meet-up: go up the stairs from the Golden Gate and look for the large statue of Gregory of Nin. Your guide will be holding a black umbrella. This matters because Split’s Old Town can be maze-like, and having a clear landmark helps you avoid wasting time.

One more practical note I appreciate: the tour includes skip-the-line entry through a separate entrance for the included sites. When you are on a tight schedule, that can be the difference between enjoying the story and standing around waiting.

Diocletian’s Cellars: the GoT scenes feel closer here

This is one of the strongest value parts of the experience because it includes tickets to the Split Basement chambers, and it is exactly the kind of space where GoT storytelling makes sense. Expect to go below street level and into the palace substructures that helped define the city’s cinematic look.

You will visit:

• Split Basement West Chambers, described as Dragons’ prison
• Split Basement East Chambers, focused on Grey Worm and Ser Barristan versus the Sons of the Harpy

At each stop, the guide uses a tablet to show short GoT clips right on location. That is the big difference from most tours. You are not trying to remember a scene in your head. The guide helps you match angle, scale, and light to what the camera captured.

From a visitor perspective, this is also where your feet rest the most. The walk continues, but these chambers give you a break from open-air heat and crowds. Bring water, since you are still walking afterward.

Peristil and Vestibulum: the Roman palace that keeps on working

After the basement stops, the tour shifts back up to the visible show of power: Diocletian’s Palace areas like the Peristil and the Vestibulum. These spaces are not random decorations. They are part of why the palace has stayed culturally central for centuries.

What I like about this segment is the way the guide connects stonework to storytelling. The palace is where the tour starts to feel less like a GoT scavenger hunt and more like a guided walk through the machinery of history.

You get perspectives that help you understand how emperors built for control, how cities reused old spaces over time, and why filming teams like places with clear architectural “frames.” Even if you are not deep into Roman history, you will still feel that the design guides where your eye goes.

Jupiter’s Temple, the headless sphinx, and the Christian persecution story

One of the more memorable stops is Jupiter’s Temple, along with the palace substructures you pass and learn about around it. The guide also points out a unique detail tied to the entrance, a headless Sphinx that guards the site.

You will also hear about the broader historical sweep that includes Emperor Diocletian as well as the guide’s discussion of the greatest persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. This is not presented as a dry lecture. It is framed as context for why people in Split remember these places the way they do.

Another tidbit that adds flavor: the guide talks about how much the Venetians paid for Split, and why that mattered. Those are the small pieces that make a city feel lived-in rather than museum-like.

Meereen in Split: Daenerys and the Great Masters spots

Here is where the show fans start grinning. The tour highlights the spot where Daenerys fought the Great Masters of Meereen, plus the scenes connected to the later conflict in Meereen.

You will hear about:

• the struggle between slaves and masters, including the kill the masters moment
• battles involving Grey Worm and the Unsullied against the Sons of the Harpy
• the death of Ser Barristan Selmy, described as saving Grey Worm
• dragons that Daenerys chained and then later fed to the evil masters

The guide keeps tying each moment back to a place you can point to. So even if you watched the series years ago, you can follow the story spatially. You start to understand why the director chose this corner of Split, then you recognize it again when you look at the skyline.

If you are traveling with someone who is lukewarm on GoT, this is still a good section. Split’s Old Town is photogenic, and the guide’s explanation helps even non-fans see the logic behind the filming choices.

Museum stop, Iron Throne photo, then Golden Gate and the squares

The tour also walks past the Game of Thrones Museum Split and the Game of Thrones Split Fan Shop. You are not required to buy anything, but the stops are handy if you want to keep the theme going after the walk.

Then comes the Iron Throne moment. You get a photo on the Iron Throne in a Split city shop. This is the kind of souvenir that does not feel cheesy because it is tied to the actual walking route. It is also a good break point, especially if you have been walking since Riva.

From there, you head to major Old Town highlights like:

• the Golden Gate area for guided story context
• People’s Square
• Fruit Square

These square stops are useful for a reason beyond photos. They help you orient yourself once the tour ends. When you know where the squares are, it becomes easier to plan your next meal, beach time, or a self-guided wander.

The tour ends with two drop-off locations including Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 15 and the Spomenik Grguru Ninskomu area, which puts you back near the central sightseeing flow.

Price and logistics: does $45 feel fair?

At $45 per person for roughly 100 to 105 minutes, this tour is priced like a serious local guided experience, not a casual street walk. The value comes from the combination of things that usually cost extra:

• basement chamber entry tickets in two locations
• skip-the-line access through a separate entrance
• guided explanation focused on both Split history and GoT locations
• scene viewing on the spot via tablet, plus GoT video and photo materials

That last part matters more than it sounds. Watching the clip at the exact filming spot is a direct learning tool, and the guide’s follow-up materials help you keep the story fresh later, when you are back in your hotel.

One more value point I noticed from the guide feedback: people consistently highlight that the guide does not rush, uses the tablet in a way that stays engaging, and often adds practical local recommendations. Even if you are not sure you want a history talk, those small, helpful add-ons can make the $45 feel more like a paid orientation than a themed distraction.

What kind of traveler will love this most

I think this is best for three types of people:

• GoT fans who want to match scenes to places quickly and clearly
• history lovers who enjoy Roman sites and want the story tied to everyday streets
• couples or small groups who want a guided walk that still feels fun

If you care only about Roman ruins and do not want any TV connections, you might find the show-heavy framing less enjoyable. And since it is still a city walking tour, it is not ideal if you are exhausted before it starts or you dislike walking for about an hour and a half.

That said, the guide is explicitly local, and the city’s identity shows through in the way they explain the route. This tour is not just about props and scenes. It is also about how Split works as a living coastal city.

Practical tips to make the tour easier and better

A few things help you get more out of it:

• Bring water. You are in the open air for parts of the walk.
• Wear comfortable shoes. The included chambers are great, but the tour is still walking between major points.
• If you are a GoT fan, come with at least one season in mind. The guide references later-season Meereen and battle storylines, and you will follow faster.
• If you are more history-focused, listen for the Roman empire context and the Diocletian connections. The tour’s best moments often happen when the guide ties stone details to why the filming worked.

The guides also tend to answer questions well and keep the group engaged. Some departures can feel close to private, and that gives you a better chance to ask why a camera would choose one angle over another.

Should you book this Split GoT walking tour?

Book it if you want a high-impact, short introduction to Split that combines real Roman places with recognizable GoT filming spots. The $45 price makes sense because you get paid-guiding plus basement tickets plus on-location tablet viewing and a photo moment. It is a lot packed into just over an hour, and the structure helps you connect the dots.

Skip it if you are not interested in GoT at all and only want a straightforward Roman history walk. This tour’s selling point is the show-to-place match, and the route is built to feed that.

If you are arriving in Split and want a first-day win, this is one of the best ways to get your bearings fast, learn the key landmarks, and leave with photos that actually mean something.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for the tour?

Meet at the stairs from the Golden Gate. Look for the large statue of Gregory of Nin, and for the guide holding a black umbrella.

How long is the tour?

The tour runs about 100 to 105 minutes.

What does the tour cost?

The price is $45 per person.

Does the tour include entrance tickets?

Yes. It includes entry tickets to Split Basement West Chambers and Split Basement East Chambers.

What is included with the Game of Thrones viewing?

You get tablet-based clips of GoT scenes watched on the spot at filming locations, plus GoT video and photo materials.

Is there a photo included?

Yes, you get a photo on the Iron Throne.

Are there any stops related to Game of Thrones shops or museums?

The tour passes the Game of Thrones Museum Split and the Game of Thrones Split Fan Shop.

Is pickup available?

Pickup is optional. The guide can meet you at the cruise port or in front of your apartment or hotel and walk to the historic center.

What should I bring?

Bring water.