Split Game of Thrones Tour: City of Dragons

Split has a built-in time machine, and this tour ties it to Game of Thrones. I love the way the walk connects real places in Diocletian’s Palace to scenes from Daenerys, the Unsullied, and Meereen. I also like the practical bonus, including cellar entry plus a 20% museum discount with a free photo on the Thrones set. One consideration: it’s a fast, packed 2 hours, so it’s best if you like moving with purpose instead of lingering.

If you’re coming to Split on a tight schedule, this is a smart use of time. You’ll meet at the Gregory of Nin statue, then get a guided stroll through the palace that mixes Roman-era facts with show-specific details. And if you’re not a hardcore GoT fan, you still get a standout core sight, UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace, with a guide who keeps the story grounded.

Key highlights you should care about

• Filming locations inside Diocletian’s Palace tied to major show moments
• Underground cellar complex entry to see the corridors and halls from the show’s world
• Local guide perspective on Split alongside book and TV references
• Live English guide with lots of on-the-spot questions and explanations
• 20% discount for the Game of Thrones Museum plus a free photo on the Throne

Starting at Gregory of Nin, right at the palace doorstep

Your tour begins at the Gregory of Nin statue, the tall one facing the Golden Gate of Diocletian’s Palace. That location matters because you start where Split’s historic center is easiest to understand, not at some far-off meeting point.

From the start, the guide frames what you’re seeing in two layers: Split’s real past and GoT’s on-screen storytelling. If you’ve ever wondered how the show makers used an actual Roman city, this tour answers it fast.

Two hours of walking, with the palace as your main stage

This is a 2-hour walking tour, so you should treat it like a focused sprint, not a slow sightseeing day. The route is built around Diocletian’s Palace, which is about as “core Split” as it gets, including the Roman walls and streets you still walk today.

Because the palace covers a lot of ground, you get a tour format that works well if you want to orient yourself quickly. You’ll leave with a mental map of where key scenes were filmed and where the palace life happened in real centuries, not imaginary continents.

Diocletian’s Palace, the Roman power behind the scenes

Diocletian’s Palace is UNESCO-listed and considered one of the best preserved structures from its era. Walking through it, you’ll get the feel of what a monumental Roman emperor’s complex is like when it becomes a living neighborhood.

The tour’s big strength here is balance. You’re not just being told that the palace is important. You’re hearing what it actually means in the context of Split, where the palace is literally at the center of the city.

Going underground in Diocletian’s cellars

One of the most memorable parts is the entrance to the palace cellars, an underground complex of halls and corridors. In the show, these settings echo the kind of enclosed, heavy atmosphere where stories shift and power changes hands.

You’ll also learn the show-specific connections the guide makes to the locations used for scenes tied to Meereen. The real value for you is that it makes the set design logic easier to understand, because you’re standing in the physical spaces where those moods come from.

If you’re a GoT fan, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. If you’re not, it’s still a strong historical experience because it’s one of the most distinctive parts of the palace area you can’t really appreciate from street level.

Daenerys spots, the Unsullied, and Sons of the Harpy cues

A lot of tours stop at the most obvious filming spots. This one builds a thread: it links multiple named show elements to what you can see around you.

You’ll walk in the footsteps of scenes associated with Daenerys, including a filming location connected to where she kept her dragons. You’ll also hear about locations tied to the Sons of the Harpy waiting for the Unsullied, and then follow the logic of where the Unsullied Army patrolled.

This is where having a guide who actually likes the series helps. You’ll see how the show uses the palace streets and corridors to create a foreign city feel without leaving Split. That makes photos more meaningful, because you’re not just snapping old stone, you’re placing a scene in real geography.

Guides who bring Split and GoT together, by name

A major reason people rate this tour so highly is the guide performance and the way they connect the two worlds. You’ll hear English commentary that mixes show references with local history, and several guides get specifically praised for making the walk fun and easy to follow.

Names you might see include Ivan, Katerina (also spelled Katarina), Hrvoje Baričić (also shown as Horvoje Baričić in some listings), Ted, Marko, Toni, Dean, and Luka. Different people have different styles, but the common theme is the same: they explain the palace and then point out the GoT details in a way that feels like storytelling, not trivia dumping.

For you, that means the tour is more than a checklist. It’s a guided walk where questions are part of the experience, and the guide doesn’t treat GoT as the only language.

The museum and Throne perks, how to use them

At the end, you get practical value beyond the 2 hours: a 20% discount for the Game of Thrones Museum and a free photo on the GoT throne. If you’re planning to do the museum anyway, this is an easy win.

A small tip: if you’re interested in museum time, plan it soon after your tour. Your brain will still be connected to the palace locations, and the museum visuals will land better because you’ll remember how those scenes mapped onto real streets.

What this tour is best for

This tour fits best if at least one of these describes you.

• You want a fast way to understand Diocletian’s Palace and not miss the most important corners.
• You’re a GoT fan who wants the settings tied to specific moments like Daenerys and the Unsullied.
• You want a Split orientation that mixes local culture with a pop-culture hook.

If you’re visiting Split for the first time and you only have one morning or afternoon to “get oriented,” this tour is a strong candidate. It’s focused, it’s in the right neighborhood, and it gives you a clear reason to keep exploring afterward.

A realistic drawback to plan around

The biggest tradeoff is simple: two hours can feel short if you love to wander slowly or zoom in on details. The tour is designed to cover a lot, including an underground portion, so it’s not built for long pauses.

Also, because it’s a walking tour, come ready with the one item the tour explicitly asks for: water. That’s not glamorous advice, but it’s exactly the kind that keeps you enjoying the experience instead of thinking about thirst halfway through.

Quick logistics you’ll actually care about

• Meeting point: the Gregory of Nin statue opposite the Golden Gate of Diocletian’s Palace.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Language: English.
• Ticket handling: you’ll skip the ticket line and get the included cellar entrance.
• Group feel: many tours like this work best when groups stay small, and some participants have experienced that comfortable size, which makes it easier to ask questions.

That’s all you need to know to show up prepared.

Should you book Split Game of Thrones Tour: City of Dragons?

If you like your sightseeing with a story, I’d book it. The combo of Diocletian’s Palace, the underground cellars, and GoT filming locations gives you a rare pairing: you’re learning real Split while walking through show-ready spaces.

Book it especially if you’re short on time and want a guided path through the palace. If you’re not into GoT, you can still enjoy it for the palace and cellar experience, but it helps to have at least some interest in connecting a famous TV world to real architecture.

If that sounds like you, this is one of the more efficient ways to spend a couple of hours in Split.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

You meet your guide at the Gregory of Nin statue, at the palace Golden Gate area, the spot opposite the Golden Gate of Diocletian’s Palace.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 2 hours.

Is the tour conducted in English?

Yes, the live guide provides the tour in English.

What filming locations do we see?

The tour focuses on Game of Thrones filming locations around Diocletian’s Palace, including spots connected to Daenerys and her dragons, plus locations tied to the Unsullied and the Sons of the Harpy.

Do I get to enter Diocletian’s Palace cellars?

Yes. Entrance fee to the cellars of the palace is included.

Is there any discount after the tour?

Yes. You get a 20% discount for the Game of Thrones Museum, and you also receive a free photo on the GoT throne.

What should I bring?

Bring water.

Does the price include the guide and key entrances?

The tour includes a Game of Thrones expert tour guide and the entrance fee to the palace cellars, plus the guided 2-hour walking tour.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.