Self Guided Stroll through the Roman Splendor & Secrets of Split
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
In 305 AD, a Roman Emperor did something no emperor had ever done — he retired. He chose this exact spot on the Dalmatian coast, and the palace he built became the living, breathing heart of Split.
This self-guided audio tour takes you inside that story. Walk through the Bronze Gate where Diocletian may have arrived by sea, stand in the Peristyle where subjects prostrated themselves before him, and discover how his mausoleum became a cathedral dedicated to a saint he himself had executed in one of history's great ironies.
Along the way, you'll rub the lucky toe of a giant bronze bishop, find Europe's narrowest street , learn why Split's fish market has zero flies, and spot the clues that reveal where Roman Split ends and Venetian Split begins.
15 stops at your pace. Available in 9 languages. Works offline.
Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our audio walking tours, and a full refund guarantee means there's nothing to lose.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Riva Harbor
Get oriented with a miniature bronze city and learn how a Roman retirement home became Croatia's second-largest city
Diocletian Palace Substructures
Enter through the emperor's sea gate and hear how a peasant boy became Rome's most powerful man — then walked away from it all
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Self Guided Stroll through the Roman Splendor & Secrets of Split
What‘s Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Any entry tickets as the tour is only from the outside
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good visit with good...
Claire P,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good visit with good reviews. A little difficult to locate sometimes but on the whole very clear
A New Discovery Awaits
deltapearl21,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this tour. I have never done a self-guided tour and found this one to be easy to navigate, with the pictures helping to make sure that i was at the right location. Initially, I thought that there would not be much for me to explore in Split, but this tour quickly helped to dispel this thought. The historical background for each site was very informative and the map to help me navigate to the sites was wonderful as I found myself lost a few times. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get out and explore. I also did the Venice tour and will definitely be using this service again.
The ancient city of Split
emmanuelled625,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The old town of Split is a very beautiful Loaded with stories and beautiful monuments with breathtaking sea views
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