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Self Guided Stroll through the Roman Splendor & Secrets of Split
4.2(5)Split1h 30min–2h 30min
VIATOR4.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.3(4)
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At a glance
Duration
1h 30min–2h 30min
Price from
$9 / person
Location
Split, Croatia
Rating
4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews
Languages
DE, RU, PT, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Tourific
Meeting point
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 14–60)
$9
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Self Guided Stroll through the Roman Splendor & Secrets of Split
Itinerary
Riva Harbor
10 min
Get oriented with a miniature bronze city and learn how a Roman retirement home became Croatia's second-largest city
Diocletian Palace Substructures
Pass by
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
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
15 min
Step inside Diocletian's grand entrance hall — now open to the sky — and pause in the emperor's ceremonial courtyard beside a 3,500-year-old sphinx with unusually human hands
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
Pass by
Discover history's ultimate irony: the emperor who persecuted Christians now rests in their cathedral
Temple of Jupiter
Pass by
See a headless sphinx and squeeze through one of Europe's narrowest streets
10 min
Rub the famous lucky toe and learn about the bishop who defied Rome's language rules
10 min
Read a 24-hour clock and find out why this is the only fish market in the world with zero flies
Prokurative
10 min
Hear a tragic love story involving a woman walled up alive, then end at Split's tribute to Venice
What's included
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.
Not included
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Any entry tickets as the tour is only from the outside
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Split
Starting price $9 is 85% below the typical $62 for tours of similar length in Split
Excurgo comparison of 1,188 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Self Guided Stroll through the Roman Splendor & Secrets of Split lasts about 1h 30min–2h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $9 per person for this Split experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, PT, EN, IT, PL, FR, NL, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourific.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Dominikshif
September 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wouldn’t recommend
AI tour, each stop which were 16 had a short audio of 2-3 minutes, could have gotten the same experience using chatgpt
Operator response
Thank you for sharing this, and I'm sorry the tour didn't offer the depth or value you were hoping for.
I do want to clarify one thing: while we use AI for the narration and for translating tours into different languages, the actual content- the facts, stories, and stops themselves- is researched and written by our in-house content team. That said, I understand that with 16 stops, each running just 2-3 minutes, the overall experience may have felt thin, and that's genuinely useful feedback for us as we think about how to make each stop feel richer and more substantial.
I'm sorry this fell short of what you were expecting. Feedback like yours helps us build a better product, and we believe in doing right by our customers. We have generated a full refund for this booking; please allow a few business days for it to reflect in your account.
We sincerely hope you'll consider giving Tourific another try in the future; we'd love the chance to show you a more fulfilling experience.
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Claire_P
October 18, 2025 · via Viator
Good visit with good...
Good visit with good reviews. A little difficult to locate sometimes but on the whole very clear
Operator response
Merci pour votre retour ! Ravi que la visite et les commentaires vous aient plu malgré quelques difficultés d’orientation.
Bien cordialement,
Tourific
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deltapearl21
August 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A New Discovery Awaits
I 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.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a detailed review!
We really appreciate it and we are glad that you enjoyed the tour and this format of sightseeing.
We hope to guide you again in a different city in the future.
Best regards,
The Tourific team
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emmanuelled625
June 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The ancient city of Split
The old town of Split is a very beautiful
Loaded with stories and beautiful monuments with breathtaking sea views
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