Tour guide in Split Matej T.
Split, Croatia
English, Croatian, German, Spanish, Italian
492
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Since Dec 13, 2010
2.0
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I'm Matej T., your private tour guide in Split
Guide #2239
I'm a private guide in SPLIT, at the AMAZING RIVER CETINA CANYON, in UNESCO TOWN TROGIR, at NATIONAL PARK KRKA FALLS, on FAMOUS ISLAND HVAR, at BEAUTIFUL ISLAND BRAC, in town SIBENIK, at PLITVICE FALLS NATIONAL PARK, on BLUE CAVE tour (from Hvar), in town MOSTAR and on WINE TOURS All of my 20 private tours can be found further below. * * * * Please note, ONLY 6 TOURS ARE DISPLAYED AT ONCE, SO YOU NEED TO PRESS THE BUTTON 'SEE MORE', UNDER THE LAST / LOWEST TOUR LISTED * * * * *** Dobrodošli! / Hi and welcome! I am glad you decided to visit one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world, the country called The pearl of 1000 islands (we have 1244 of them, really!), or 'the Mediterranean as it once was'! My name is Matt and I come from the south of Croatia, the region of incredible beauty called Dalmatia (yeah, those cute, black-spotted dogs come from here, too!). I originate from island Hvar and live in the capital of Dalmatia - 1700 y/o UNESCO city Split. I love history, Arts and nature, and I enjoy sharing the beauty of my region with my guests. My biggest passions are traveling and exploring new cultures, customs and people (I consider myself lucky being able to visit more than 70 countries so far), gastronomy and wines, foreign languages, photography, literature, architecture, geography, international politics and stock markets. I love taking part in pub quizzes / trivia nights and also I am a big fan of outdoor activities: biking, hiking, sailing, kayaking. At age 18, at my first year of university, I became a licensed tour guide, and that is when my professional career in tourism and travel started. In my rich tour guide's career I have been guiding and organizing tours and customized and tailor-made itineraries for individuals and groups all around Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and 25 other European countries. I have been working with the main tour operators from Croatia, US, UK and Australia. One of those was Rick Steves: at the very beginning of Rick's arrival in Croatia, I personally guided him and several of his first tour groups. Some of the specific Croatian sayings included in his Croatia guidebook were learned directly from me :) I have also been organizing congresses, business meetings, conferences and team buildings in Split and other beautiful locations in Croatia. In 2010, as one of the first European guides (and the very first in Croatia!), I joined the ToursByLocals team. Today, with almost 500 tours delivered, I’m proud to be by far the most booked ToursByLocals guide in the entire region. . . . For my guests in Croatia, I will be glad to organize and guide the whole variety of tours (half-day, one-day, 1-week; national park tours, cultural tours, wine tours. . . ) around Dalmatia and Croatia, in general. So. . . maybe you would like a morning walking tour of the historical 1700 y/o UNESCO city of Split (discovering its complex history and also seeing some of the GOT filming locations) and then enjoy a Dalmatian lunch in some of the typical 'konoba' restaurants afterwards, followed by a visit to the 3-millennia old UNESCO town Trogir - just a 30 minute drive from Split? Or maybe you are into the Jewish-history tour of Split? Or you are a nature lover who prefers pacing by hundreds of waterfalls of UNESCO National park Plitvice, or by those of National park Krka, or at the beautiful river Cetina canyon, a half an hour drive from Split. . . Would you like to swim in the most transparent sea in Europe? Maybe you wish to enjoy a private speedboat tour, or a driver-guided tour of my island - one of the world's 10 most beautiful islands and the best wine region in Croatia - island Hvar - or visit island Brac, the source of the best limestone in Europe, the island with the most attractive beach in Croatia - the Golden Horn/ Zlatni Rat. Or maybe visit the breathtaking island Vis (the filming location of the Mamma Mia 2, in 2017) and its famous Blue cave. . . Or to experience the oriental charm of the 'Small Istanbul' - town Mostar (Bosnia and Hercegovina) and its medieval, UNESCO bridge? Or, would you like to see one of the best known symbols of Croatia - town Dubrovnik - and its wider region - the incredible wine region of the peninsula Peljesac, beautiful island Korcula or the neighboring country - Montenegro? Whatever your requests are, feel free to contact me and I will organize the tour that suits your plans the best! I provide private walking tours, driver-guided tours, multi-day tours, wine tours, private yacht / speedboat charter tours, customized team buildings, congresses and conferences, as well as the road transfers between Croatia and its neighborhood: Slovenia, Italy, Hungary, Bosnia, Montenegro. . . I am looking forward to being your private guide and to sharing with you my favorite places in Split, Croatia, on the islands and more. . .
Delivers tours starting at
- Split
- Hvar
- Sibenik
- Brac
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Traveller reviews
- Kenneth R.United States1 week ago
Matt was a great tour guide. His knowledge of Hvar’s history was amazing. We took the 7 hour all day tour which allowed us to see much more of the island than just the main port. A fun wine tasting and a chance to visit the beautiful cities of Stari Grad and Jelsa (maybe the most beautiful place I’ve been) ensured we experienced the full beauty of Hvar. 5 Stars and a...
Replied from the guide, Matej T.
September 2026Thank you so much, Ken, for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure showing you around Hvar and sharing some of the island’s history, stories, and hidden gems with you. I’m especially glad you enjoyed the full-day experience, the wine tasting, and exploring Stari Grad and Jelsa — it’s always great to see guests discover the quieter and more authentic side of the...
- Rebecca T.United States1 week ago
Matej was absolutely exceptional from start to finish! His communication and organization made the entire day feel seamless, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy an incredible experience. He created a perfect balance of nature, history, culture, and food. Exploring Krka National Park was a highlight, especially hiking through the park and admiring the breathtaking...
Replied from the guide, Matej T.
September 2026Dear Rebecca, It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and showing you the beauty, history, culture, and flavors of Croatia. I’m especially happy to hear that you enjoyed Krka, the boat ride, the local cuisine, and exploring Split and Diocletian’s Palace. Knowing that you felt relaxed and never rushed means a lot to me. It was a pleasure having you as my...
- Greg S.United States1 week ago
Matt was an excellent guide. We learned so much from him. His knowledge is so impressive. The places he took us were incredible. Many places that most tourists won't see. He made sure that our tour of Hvar was one of the highlights of our trip. He was so amazing we booked a second tour with him which was just as good. If you are in Croatia and looking for a great...
- Amos K.United States2 weeks ago







