Private tour in Split Jelena V

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Jelena V.

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Hi there! Welcome to delightful Dalmatia. Is there anything better than doing a job you absolutely love? For me, there's just one. Doing a job I love and equally sharing my energy and passion. Really helping visitors to Croatia discover more by creating beautiful hand-picked experiences and moments that people will never forget! So, who am I? In a nutshell - I'm a true local, in love with Split and Dalmatia. I'm a keen foodie, wining and dining, exploring the rich Dalmatian cuisine. Movies, art, cultural heritage and languages all play a strong role in my life. When I'm not out-and-about passionately sharing my perspective with visitors, you'll often find me bargaining for the best deal at the famous fish market, delving into a good book, or doing what every local does best - meeting friends for a good chat over coffee in the sunshine! Over my 18-year-long career in the tourism industry, one of the great things about what I do - is always managing to hit the right balance! The balance between hitting the sweet spot among guests who really want to delve deep into the historical culture, understand what makes Dalmatia tick today, or gently absorb the sights and flavours. Maybe even a delightful healthy mix. Having lived abroad in the UK and as a keen traveller, when I'm in an entirely new place I need a comprehensive feel-good tour experience. An experience full of genuine smiles and laughs - all at my own pace. More importantly - from someone who knows their stuff! It's as much about the small attention to detail as it is exploring wonderful landmarks on foot. Personally crafted tailor-made itineraries. The intriguing Island anecdotes. The true mindset and lifestyle of the locals. The way people lived then and now. It's about listening, being flexible, throwing in a touch of humour and feeling what you - the visitor individually wants to explore, discover and experience. Good news. That's exactly what I do! Truly feel the vibes of Split and Dalmatia - let's do this together. Over to you. . . Master's degree in English language & literature and sociology, University of Zadar 2000 Cambridge English Proficiency Certificate, London 2001 Licensed tour guide for Split-Dalmatia County 2015 Licensed tour guide for Šibenik-Knin County 2016 Tourism & Travel Services Management Course, Faculty of Business & Tourism, Split 2019 Roman Architecture Course, Yale University on Coursera 2020 Sommelier Course- Level 1, 2021 Member of the local guides' association I am a licensed guide and have no restrictions.

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Overview of your Split tour

Explore, discover and really get-to-know the Old Town of Split with all the delightful little secrets and anecdotes of this gorgeous Mediterranean city. We kick-off in style with the magnificent Diocletian's Palace in the heart of the Old Town and travel back to the ancient Roman Empire. I will take you a step into the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city with its numerous palaces, quirky narrow streets and lively markets and artisan shops - my hometown! Learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site while taking a relaxing walk through the streets, squares and the grandiose Diocletian's Palace. As we stroll further along, hear stories of not only the past, but equally contemporary Split. Really absorb what makes this atmospheric and exciting city tick. I will reveal to you how the city's inhabitants lead a feel-good outdoor lifestyle throughout the year spending time at numerous squares, or on the main waterfront Riva.

Recent Reviews

KayDee S.United States
July 2026

We had a great time! Thank you for taking us around!

Lisa D.United States
May 2026

We had the best time with Jelena! Her love for Croatia and the city of Split was obvious and it truly felt like we were touring with an old friend. Jelena's knowledge of the city's history is truly impressive and she shared it enthusiastically. She catered the tour to our interests, taking us to the Jewish quarter when I told her I was Jewish. She went so far as to recommend a restaurant for dinner (and book us a reservation!) as well as to recommend (and offer to book) a restaurant in Hvar, our next stop. Both dinners were absolutely amazing and our favorites in Croatia. We didn't want our time with Jelena to end!

Karen W.United States
May 2026

Jelena was great! She did a wonderful job sharing the history of Diocletian’s Palace and Split. She was warm, engaging, and so relatable. Jelena is extremely knowledgeable of the area and we enjoyed learning about the Croatian people and culture. She also gave us many recommendations for the remainder of our trip in Split and other cities in Croatia. We thoroughly enjoyed our time together and didn’t want it to end!

Allan J.Denmark
November 2025

Great tour, with very competent and pleasant guide, that took us all the right places. She was very comitted, and gave us the highlights of our cruise.

Thomas H.United States
October 2025

We had a great tour of Split with Jelena. We've done several private walking tours and Jelena is one of the best, if not the best, tour guides we've ever had. She's well-spoken, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun. She was also very accommodating. She wanted to start our tour in part of Diocletian's Palace, but it was closing early because of a special event. She did the rest of her tour then arranged a time to meet us the next day to see the part we missed. I highly recommend her!

Elizabeth P.United States
September 2025

Amazing tour & afternoon with Jelena, we didn’t want it to end! She has an amazing sense of history, a lovely warm engagement & knows exactly how to balance the educational with the fun. As a Split native, she also can recommend wonderful local shopping gems for everything from jewelry to cheese. Highly recommend!

Your Split tour itinerary

- Diocletian's palace (Substructures, Peristyle Square, Vestibule, Mausoleum, Jupiter's Temple ) - All four Gates of the palace - Gregory of Nin - The main piazza - Fruit Square -The main promenade Riva - Prokurative Square This is a suggested itinerary. Should you wish to customize, please contact me.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour. If you are visiting Split on a cruise ship, I can, for an extra cost, arrange a transfer in a car or rickshaw to the Old Town. However, the cruise ships dock only 10-minute walk away from the Old Town/Diocletian's Palace, and unless you have mobility issues, walking is the easiest.

What's included
Other: Chocolate handmade in Split
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission Tickets: Substructures of the Diocletian's Palace 8 euro per person The Emperor's Mausoleum & Jupiter's temple 9 euro per person ( family tickets available, children up to the age of 12 get a 70 % discount ) Both bank cards and cash are accepted as a way of payment for the entrance fees. You will need cash should you wish to buy something at the street markets or maybe get an ice-cream.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Personal expenses. Admission Tickets:Substructures of the Diocletian's Palace 10 euro per person The Emperor's Mausoleum & Jupiter's temple 10 euro per person
Meeting location

Split, Croatia

The meeting point is arranged once the booking is made. For cruise ship guests, the meeting point is the port of Split--the dock exit. If you are at the accommodation in the old town, I will meet you there. If not, I will be sending the good meeting point.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Museums
Tour reference number
431791
Languages
English
Croatian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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