Self Guided Podcast Tour Myth and Marble in Split

Split, Croatia
Duration1h 17m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step into a world where ancient imperial history and modern fantasy collide. On this immersive walking tour, explore the labyrinthine streets of Split inside the walls of a 4th-century Roman emperor’s retirement palace. Discover how these stones inspired Meereen in Game of Thrones, and uncover the real stories of Emperor Diocletian, medieval refugees and modern locals living within a pop-culture monument.

- A 1.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 77 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Riva Harbor
    10m
    The bustling waterfront promenade that serves as the modern living room of Split, masking the ancient Roman walls of Diocletian’s Palace.
  2. 10m
    A monumental circular hall with an open roof, originally the grand entrance to the imperial apartments, famously used for a brutal ambush scene in Game of Thrones.
  3. Ethnographic Museum Split
    10m
    Housed in the former Convent of St. Clare built into the Roman walls, this museum’s terrace offers sweeping vantage points of the palace layout.
  4. 10m
    A narrow, atmospheric medieval street that served as the gritty backdrop for the Meereenese slave rebellion and the iconic “Kill the Masters” graffiti.
  5. 10m
    A labyrinthine passage used for tense Unsullied patrols, showcasing the stark contrast between Roman military grid planning and medieval urban chaos.
  6. The Golden Gate
    10m
    The monumental northern entrance to the palace, representing the pinnacle of Roman defensive architecture and the inspiration for Meereen’s grand gates.
  7. Strossmayer Park
    10m
    A lush green park just outside the palace walls, which served as the bustling base camp for the Game of Thrones production and extras.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Split Riva, the waterfront promenade along Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda. Start the self-guided tour in the app when you are ready.

End point

The tour ends at Strossmayer Park (Đardin), beside the northern wall of Diocletian’s Palace.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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