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Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

1. Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

Travel back in time on a guided walking tour of Split and explore 1,700 years of the city’s history, from the construction of the Diocletian Palace in 305 CE, to its place as Croatia's second largest city. Uncover sights like the Saint Domnius Cathedral along the way.  Meet your guide at the Golden Gate of the Diocletian Palace and marvel at the remains of an ancient palace from the Roman Empire which now forms about half the Old Town of Split. Stop to view its open colonnades in the palace's central Peristyle square. Continue to the impressive Saint Domnius Cathedral, which is thought to be the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world that remains in use in its original form. Hear about the story of Gregory of Nin by his statue in Giardin Park. Stroll along the Riva promenade to admire views of Marjan Hill and the Adriatic Sea. Finish your tour where it began at the Golden Gate.

Split Game of Thrones Tour: City of Dragons

2. Split Game of Thrones Tour: City of Dragons

Walk in the footsteps of Daenerys on this guided 'Game of Thrones' tour of Split. Discover stunning locations that were used to shoot iconic scenes in the show. Explore Diocletian's palace with a local guide that is a fan of both the books and TV series. Meet your guide and discuss information from the 'Game of Thrones' series and recall incredible tales from Croatian legends and local history. Stroll through the 1700-year old Diocletian Palace. Admire this Roman palace that was constructed by Emperor Diocletian and today is set in the very heart of Split. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most significant and best-preserved structures from this period. Wander the cellars where the Meereenese slaves lived in the show and walk the streets where they ran. View the shooting location for where Daenerys kept her dragons. Gaze into the corridor where the Sons of the Harpy waited for the Unsullied and walk through the streets where the Unsullied Army patrolled. In addition to learning about filming spots, your guide is eager to share the history and customs of Split.

Split: Open-Top Bus and Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace

3. Split: Open-Top Bus and Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace

Explore Split-the capital of Dalmatia-on the go! You will ride in an open-top sightseeing bus, marveling the city's major attractions. Thanks to the on-board audio-guide available in 8 different languages, you will learn all there is to know about the local history, culture, monuments and lifestyle in your preferred language. In addition, you will be accompanied by a local English-speaking guide. Take wonderful photos along the route. Pass by the major museum institutions. Relax and enjoy a scenic ride along the Promenade, with the stunning yacht marina. Unwind, while the bus takes you through the Marjan peninsula-the 'green lungs of Split'. After the bus tour, join the free walking tour of Emperor Diocletian's Palace (10am, 12pm or 18pm) and learn all about this Unesco inscribed monument from a licensed local guide.

Split: Game of Thrones Tour with Diocletian's Palace Cellar

4. Split: Game of Thrones Tour with Diocletian's Palace Cellar

Have you ever dreamed about seeing some of the filming locations of the famous Game of Thrones series? Use this unique opportunity to visit those places and see how they look in real life on a guided walking tour in Split. Enjoy included entry to Diocletian's Palace Cellar. If you are a Game of Thrones fan, this is the perfect tour for you. On this tour, hear about the real history of Split with a special focus on the exact places where the famous series was shot. Explore the area of the town center, Diocletian's Palace cellars (entry tickets included), Golden Gate, Vestibul, and more. Walk the streets to where different scenes were shot alongside a guide who is a local and true fan of the series. Wander the palace cellars where in the fourth season of the series, the Meereenese slaves lived. See where Daenerys kept her dragons in season five, enter the corridor where the Sons of the Harpy waited for the Unsullied, and walk through the streets where the Unsullied Army patrolled.

Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

5. Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

Upon finding your guide at the intersection of Riva Promenade and Hrvojeva Street, you will begin a 3-hour guided tour that includes generous tastings of traditional Croatian delicacies and wines. Your food and history adventure will begin in the Green Market where you will have a traditional inland brunch made of prosciutto, pancetta, cheese, and "peka" bread.  From here, enter the ancient Diocletian's Palace where you will experience a ''konoba'' tavern-style restaurant and have seafood, handmade macaroni pasta (brought to Croatia by the Croatian Marco Polo), olive oil pies, and south Croatian red and white wines. In the medieval part of Old Town, you'll have the opportunity to visit the oldest pastry shop in Split (their hundred-year-old recipes are top secret). Here, you will have traditional sweets and gelato, of course. Rest assured, you will enjoy this history and gourmet tour with the best of Split and its delights.

Split: Klis Fortress GOT and Olive Museum Stella Croatica

6. Split: Klis Fortress GOT and Olive Museum Stella Croatica

You are looking for the best value for money option of tour around Split? Look no further! Head over to Olive MuseumStella Croatica to immerse into the tradition of the area. Get the chance to witness the natural, cultural and gastronomic heritage of Dalmatia. Witness the hand-preparation of traditional delicacies before learning how essential oils are extracted out of typical Mediterranean herbs and then used in natural cosmetics. Stroll through the fragrant gardens and visit the Olive Museum, where one can compare the traditional and modern ways of producing olive oil. This Museum is on a short list of candidates for the European museum of the Year 2023! Sample the traditional products in the Concept store and take the opportunity to have an authentic meal paired with local wine in the Tavern. With the same ticket, take a walk through the marvelous Klis fortress, full of history, a filming site for Game of Thrones, and learn more about why so many different nations wanted to conquer it. Watch a video in the Interpretation Center, explore all the hidden parts of the Fortress, and take some amazing selfies.

Split: Game of Thrones Museum Entrance Ticket

7. Split: Game of Thrones Museum Entrance Ticket

As you approach the museum, you will see the great dragon in the window, giving you a taste of what's to come. When you arrive at the entrance you will be greeted by kind hosts who will explain everything to you, answer all your questions and direct you to your amazing guide.  Your guide will then show you around the 5 thematically arranged rooms of the museum. The first room is dedicated to Meereen, which was filmed in Split. The second room is dedicated to Kings Landing, which was also filmed in Croatia, in Dubrovnik. Further along, there is the North, Beyond the Wall, and Three-eyed raven. As you walk, take in the many photos, various weapons, costumes, and city dioramas. Additionally, each room is accompanied by appropriate light, temperature, fog, music, and smells to make the experience more real. The tour ends with your very own picture on the iconic irone throne.

Split: Game of Thrones Guided Tour

8. Split: Game of Thrones Guided Tour

Discover the filming sites of Game of Thrones on a guided tour of Split. Discover Diocletian's Palace, the underground areas of the city, and the nearby Klis Fortress as you recognize and reminisce about famous scenes from the show. Meet your tour guide at the southern entrance to Diocletian's Palace (The Brass Gate/Porta Aenea) and start with a scenic journey by van towards the Klis Fortress, located just outside the city. Once there, enter the city of Meereen, and follow in the steps of Daenerys “Stormborn” Targaryen. Climb the walls of the stunning fortress and admire the panoramic views of the surrounding area. See the cliffs in the distance where the dragons were seen in the show. Hear about behind-the-scenes info and fun facts about the show from your expert guide. Then, hop back in the van to head back to Split where this tour continues with a walking tour of Diocletian's Palace. Walk through the streets and cellars of this ancient city you can see where the Unsullied Army and Queen Daenerys prepared to conquer the World. After your finish, the tour, bid your guide farewell and continue to explore the old town of Split.

Split: Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour

9. Split: Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour

Discover the remains of Diocletian's Palace, built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century AD. Now part of the old town of Split, the imperial palace was built in preparation for the emperor's retirement in 305 AD. Visit different areas of the complex, such as the cellars and monumental Peristyle courtyard. Look at the emperor's private observatory and see the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, originally built as Diocletian's Mausoleum. Discover the site of the Temple of Jupiter and Baptistery, and the original Bronze Gate, Silver Gate, Golden Gate and Iron Gate that provided access to the city. Discover a refuge for the noblewomen of Split at the Benedictine Monastery of St. Arnir, admire the original 15th-century Town Hall and marvel at the Baroque monuments of Fruit Square (Voćni trg).

Split: Entry Ticket to the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace

10. Split: Entry Ticket to the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace

Embark on an adventure and see the Diocletian’s Palace, the oldest core of the City of Split. Marvel at one of the best-preserved and unique examples of Late Antiquity structures. Be inspired by its exceptional archaeological, historical and artistic value.  Discover a palace built on an inadequate geological base which was the main reason why the imperial residence was constructed above the monumental basement area. The cellars of the palace can be found within the southern half of the building. The floor plan mirrors the layout of Diocletian’s residence due to the fact that the structure in the basement acted as support for the walls above.  See the halls of the cellar which were used as the entrance to the palace via waterway. Nowadays, the substructures present a significant and the largest preserved ancient complex of the underground vaulted premises in the world.  Game of Thrones fans might recognize this place as it has been used to shoot the scenes of the Slave City of Meereen. Some sequences have actually been shot in this very basement, come and see for yourself.

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The tour was amazing. We especially liked the view from Marjan, it was beautiful. Guide Jacob was very funny and his English was great, thank you for showing us around!

A nice and quiet tour through the streets of the old Split, the guide was very good and gave the explanations very clearly.

A lot of fun and great to see for a much better understanding of Diocletian’s Palace.

The tour was phenomenal, the view of the whole city really changed after this tour!

Renato was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and interesting.