Fantastic tour! Robert gave us the “insider” tour, filled with historical insights and entertaining stories!!
Private tour in Split Robert A
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I'm an ex-pat American, a permanent resident of Croatia, and have lived in Split for 15 years. I created and published DiscoverSplit, the city's only free, English language annual newspaper for tourists which you can see online along with the Tourist Board of Split's newest publication, The Split Guide; DiscoverSplit's Restaurant Guide and the Split/Dalmatia Travel Guide. All of these are supported and approved by the Tourist Board of Split, whom I work with as a consultant. I also created the first and only walking map of all the streets and alleys within the actual Palace of Diocletian--which is part of the newspaper. Together with friends who own wineries, restaurants, honey farms and the best professional guides, I have created a suite of intriguing private tours that take you off-the-beaten-track to see places most tourists never see; meet locals; stop by for some amazing cinnamon buns and ice cream; the last remaining filigree silversmith in Split; maybe an iconic local artist if you'd like and even more. When you walk with me, you not only get the in-depth local expertise of a talented, local professional guide, but the nuance, humor and insight of someone who lives here, loves it and has been working with tourists and tour programming in the US as well as in Russia (where I lived and worked for many years)--TWO of us on every tour!. If there's something you would like to do a bit differently than what we have in our programs, just ask. The answer is usually yes! I look forward to meeting you sharing with you this really special part of the world! Do take a look at some of my wonderful reviews from travelers and agents who had a great time here! An oh yes, if there are just two or three of you and you book any program outside of Split, you get to ride in my well-maintained 1994 Mercedes C 250! Publisher of the 128 page Split-Central Dalmatia Travel Guide to Activities, Events and Destinations; The Split Guide; the Split Restaurant Guide (both supported by the Tourist Board of Split and Dalmatia county); DiscoverSplit, DiscoverHvar, DiscoverSolta and DiscoverKorcula--the only English language newspapers for tourists in these communities. Consultant to the Tourist Board of Split, English language editor of the official tourist board publication Visit Split. All programs are led by a registered, local, professional guide, who I accompany since only citizens can be licensed. So you get to see the wonders of Dalmatia through the eyes of an ex-pat American living here for over a decade and great friends of mine who are local, professional guides!
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A unique, private Palace Tour that takes you behind closed doors that most tourists never see that I have discovered living here for a decade; intimate views and hands on experiences of the nooks and crannies of a 1, 700 year old treasure! On your discovery maybe we'll also meet some of my friends--maybe a local artist enjoy amazing cinnamon buns from the city's oldest bakery with a cup of tea or coffee at an authentic local café. Every day, minimum, 2 people. Includes professionally guided private walk, admission to the Cathedral and visits to places few tourists get to see
Fantastic tour! Robert gave us the “insider” tour, filled with historical insights and entertaining stories!!
Robert helped our entire group of seven appreciate the construction and significance of this wonderfully preserved old town region within the walls of the historic palace. His love for the city and people became readily apparent as he guided us thru the old walls and alleyways, carefully pointing out minute details on the walls and building blocks that creatively were used in the construction. Even old Roman writing was noted on one of the building blocks that most would never notice. We appreciated his knowledgeable study, and selected local treat of donut like sweet shared with our coffee/tea stop. Highly recommend Robert as your guide to tour Split.
Working with Robert was amazing, every tour with him let us fully enjoy our time in the great city of Split. He was knowledgable, friendly and picked perfect spots for food. The cinnamon rolls and coffee were perfection and the best way to start our tour. He worked well with our two children and made everyone feel welcome.
Robert was a great guide. Perfect tour of old town & the Palace.
Robert was the perfect guide. He was so knowledgeable, passionate and engaging about all of Split and it's history. We saw every inch and it was wonderful!! In addition, he knew where to find the absolute best gelato we could have imagined! Highly recommend Robert!
Robert met us at our hotel. He is well informed and the perfect guide for us in Split. our tour was interesting and varied. Robert started us with the perfect overview and then proceeded to the details we would have never seen without him. Thanks for a wonderful day at Split.
We'll meet at the Split Tourist Office on the waterfront Riva or where your boat comes in. Walk through and around the Palace, covering behind the scenes locales like a hidden monastery, the city's best artisan bakery, fish market up close. The People's Square (Pjaca), stop for those amazing cinnamon buns, Duje Cathedral, Peristil, zip into a gorgeously restored 7 room hotel that is right in the heart of the Palace to see how they worked with conservators to honor the past and also make the place contemporary, outside Jupiters Temple, the Basements, waterfront Riva, Jewish Synagogue if you wish, Grgur of Nin statue at the Golden Gate. All the high points and much more--all admissions included Highlights include: ● Behind the scenes sites in the Palace--like Sigmund Freud's workplace! ● All admissions, lots of time to enjoy the fascinating 1, 700 year old Cathedral ● Stop for amazing ice cream or coffee with sensational cinnamon buns ● Relaxing, easy walk to really enjoy the experience
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Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Unless you are coming by ship or staying in a hotel, this tour starts at the Tourist Office on the waterfront Riva. Just look for the "I" sign or the words "TOURIST OFFICE" in white on the glass front.
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