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Klis Fortress: Game of Thrones & Olive Museum Experience
The ridge-top fortress that guarded Dalmatia for two millennia and played Meereen in Game of Thrones, paired with an award-winning Olive Museum and heritage estate
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€12/ person
Rating
★ 4.6(333)
Duration
3 hours
Rating
4.6 ★ (333 reviews)
Languages
English
About This Tour
Klis Fortress stands on a limestone ridge 360m above sea level at the narrow pass between the Mosor mountains — the strategic choke-point controlling all land access to Split and the Dalmatian coast. Founded by the Illyrian Dalmatae tribe in the 2nd century BC, it became the fortified capital of the medieval Croatian Kingdom, housing the royal court in the 11th century, and was the last Dalmatian fortress to fall to the Ottoman Empire in 1537 after 24 years of resistance led by the Croatian captain Petar Kružić. Game of Thrones fans know it as the exterior of Meereen, filmed here in Season 5 — the fortress's dramatic silhouette against the Adriatic and the Dinara mountains is instantly recognisable from the show. This entry ticket, run by local operator Stella Mediterranea, combines fortress access with Stella Croatica — a heritage estate and Mediterranean garden complex housing the award-winning Olive Museum (a 2023 European Museum of the Year Award finalist). A guided visit through the Olive Museum covers Dalmatia's olive-growing heritage, comparing traditional and modern oil-production methods, followed by free time in the gardens and the option to sample local delicacies and wine at the Gastronomic Centre. It's a well-established product — 4.6 stars across 333 reviews — that pairs one of Dalmatia's best viewpoints with a genuinely distinctive cultural add-on, at a fraction of the cost of a full multi-site day trip. Note: this ticket does not include Split's Diocletian's Palace or the medieval town of Trogir. Split's old town is walkable independently at no cost (the palace itself has no admission fee — only specific interior sites like the cellars charge separately), and Trogir is reachable by public bus or a separate excursion for travellers who want to combine all three in one day.
Highlights
- ✓Klis Fortress — the medieval ridge-top castle above Split, filming location for Game of Thrones (Meereen, Season 5)
- ✓Klis as the last Croatian fortress against the Ottomans — it held out for 24 years before falling in 1537
- ✓Panoramic views over Split, the Adriatic Sea, and nearby islands from the fortress ramparts
- ✓Stella Croatica Heritage Estate and Mediterranean Gardens, with a guided walk through the grounds
- ✓The award-winning Olive Museum — a 2023 European Museum of the Year Award finalist — covering Dalmatia's olive-growing history and traditional oil production
- ✓Optional tasting of Dalmatian delicacies and local wine at the on-site Gastronomic Centre
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Itinerary
The visit begins at Stella Croatica, a heritage estate and Mediterranean garden complex housing the Olive Museum. A guided tour covers Dalmatia's olive-growing heritage, comparing traditional and mechanised olive-oil production methods, a stroll through the fragrant gardens, and a look at how local herbs are turned into essential oils and natural cosmetics. Guided museum tours run 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, so this stop can be scheduled before or after the fortress visit. Free time is included for shopping at the Concept Store and, subject to availability, a traditional Dalmatian meal with local wine at the Gastronomic Centre.
Klis Fortress guards the narrow pass between the Mosor mountains, the strategic gateway to Split and the Dalmatian coast for over two thousand years. Explore the fortress's ancient walls and hidden corners, take in panoramic views over Split, the Adriatic, and nearby islands, and see the location used for Meereen's exteriors in Game of Thrones Season 5 — the dragon Drogon's arrival scene and the slave-city sequences were filmed here on the fortress walls and the approach road.
What's Included
- ✓Admission ticket to Klis Fortress
- ✓Access to the Game of Thrones (Meereen) filming location
- ✓Admission ticket to the Olive Museum
- ✓Admission to Stella Croatica Heritage Estate and Mediterranean Gardens
- ✓Guided tour of Stella Croatica and the Olive Museum
Not Included
- ✗Food and drinks at the Gastronomic Centre (optional, subject to availability)
- ✗Transportation between Stella Croatica and Klis Fortress
- ✗Diocletian's Palace interior sites in Split (the old town itself is free to walk; specific sites like the cellars charge separately, ~€10)
- ✗Trogir (not part of this ticket — reachable separately by public bus or a dedicated excursion)
Insider Tips
This is a well-established, highly rated ticket (4.6★, 333 reviews) — reliable pick for a low-cost Klis Fortress + Olive Museum visit.
Klis Fortress is windy at all times of year — bring a layer even in summer.
The Game of Thrones scenes filmed at Klis are from Season 5, episodes 2–10 — Klis was Meereen's exterior, and the narrow pass below the fortress was the slave-market approach.
This ticket does not include transport — Klis is about 15 minutes by car or taxi from central Split, or reachable by local bus.
For travellers who also want Trogir's medieval old town and Diocletian's Palace interior sites in one day, plan those separately — Split's old town is free to walk, and Trogir is a short bus ride or dedicated day-trip away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this ticket include Split's Diocletian's Palace or Trogir?
No — this ticket covers Klis Fortress, the Olive Museum, and Stella Croatica Heritage Estate only. Diocletian's Palace old town in Split has no general admission fee and is freely walkable (only specific interior sites, like the cellars, charge separately); Trogir is a separate medieval walled town reachable by public bus or a dedicated excursion, not included here.
Which Game of Thrones scenes were filmed at Klis?
Klis Fortress served as the exterior of Meereen — the slave city in Essos — in Game of Thrones Season 5 (2015). The dragon Drogon's arrival scene, Daenerys watching the crucified masters, and several other exterior sequences were filmed on the fortress walls and the approach road. The interior throne room scenes were filmed in a studio.
What is the Olive Museum at Stella Croatica?
The Olive Museum is part of the Stella Croatica heritage estate near Klis, and was a finalist for the European Museum of the Year Award in 2023. Guided tours cover Dalmatia's olive-growing heritage, compare traditional and modern olive-oil production methods, and include time in the estate's Mediterranean gardens, with the option to sample local delicacies and wine.
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