Step into a living Roman palace on this self-guided walking tour through Split’s Old Town. Designed for first-time visitors, this route takes you from Diocletian’s fourth-century palace to medieval squares, local markets, hidden alleys, and waterfront views. You will learn about Emperor Diocletian’s unusual retirement, rub the lucky toe of Gregory of Nin, discover a love story in Fruit Square, and see a 24-hour clock. This mobile-app based experience brings Split’s past and present to life and the best part is that you can discover it all at your own pace, right from your phone.
Start at the Riva and orient yourself with the 3D model of the city
Hear about how Diocletian shaped the city and why the substructures are important
Discover the peristyle, vestibule and hear the story of the sphinx that you can find here
You will make your own way to the meeting points
- You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store - You will receive an email and SMS from Tourific self guided tours with a link to the app, a unique access code (1 per person), and instructions post booking - Enter the unique code in the app's tour code section and register to download your tour - Download the tour on your device beforehand and use headphones for the best experience - The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point - Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home