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Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace 1.5 Hour Walking Tour

1. Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace 1.5 Hour 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: Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour

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

3. 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: Game of Thrones Museum Entrance Ticket

4. 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: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

5. Split: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

Book your entrance ticket for Split's Museum of Illusions and experience the impossible with mind-blowing exhibits and playrooms containing intriguing games and puzzles that will delight the young and the young at heart.  Defy gravity in a room where water flows uphill and see your friends grow or shrink right before your eyes. Get lost in a maze of mirrors, serve somebody`s head on a tray, or climb up onto the ceiling.  Watch each optical illusion and carefully view each installation. They are entertaining and brilliant reminders that our perception of the world is sometimes just a perception.  Be amazed by awesome tricks that will teach you about vision, perception, the human brain, and science. Learn why it easier to perceive why your eyes and see things that your brain cannot understand. 

From Split: Half Day Split and Trogir Small Group Tour

6. From Split: Half Day Split and Trogir Small Group Tour

After the 90min walking tour of Diocletian's Palace your tour guide will drive you to Trogir with a comfortable air-conditioned van. You will learn about the history of this awe-inspiring UNESCO old town from the knowledgeable local guide as you walk the narrow lanes, and see ancient churches such as the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, one of the most impressive works of architecture in all of Eastern Europe. You will have a chance to see 2 amazing small towns and not spend too much time since your guide will know how to show as much as possible and give you some free time to wonder around in the same time.

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

7. 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.

Split: Private Golf Cart Seightseeing tour

8. Split: Private Golf Cart Seightseeing tour

This car tour is a fun and friendly way of discovering Split. During the tour, you will explore many interesting places in the city. You will enjoy a mix of landscapes and beautiful seaside promenades in part of the city outside of the Diocletian palace zone. Visit the site of the beautiful Marjan, Poljud Stadium, Bačvice beach, Split's Vidilica and Đardin park. Sit back and enjoy the ride while your knowledgeable and friendly, personal guide leads you through the heart of Split. Hear stories about the emperors, kings, warriors, sports, poets, and myths that have shaped this small but awe-inspiring area of the Mediterranean.

Split Game of Thrones Tour: City of Dragons

9. 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: Game of Thrones Guided Tour

10. 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.

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4.6 / 5

based on 1,889 reviews

Definitely worth the time and money. We had so much fun while exploring both cities with our guide. We definitely didn't know all the interesting things about these cities.

Must see place, the story is very interesting to hear, especially if you have a guide like ours. We really enjoyed seeing everything and had we a great time. Thank you!

Perfect tour of the palace. It was not too long and our guide was great at keeping us interested. A really amazing tour, definitely do if you are staying in Split.

Amazing site, not far from Split. If you like history, this is definitely the tour for you. Mario did a great job at showing us everything, we had a lot of fun.

An interesting tour, definitely great for a group of people. Our guide was very knowledgeable and amusing.