Karen K.United States
Nikola was a terrific guide. He is a musician, an author, and eligible about Game of Thrones. We highly enjoyed our tour with him. I would strongly recommend him.
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Private tour in Split Nikola A
Historical Walking Tour of Split - Diocletian's Palace
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2 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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Nikola A.
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Hello to you all. I am Nikola and I come from Split. I was born and raised in Split. I have been a guide since I was 18 years old and tourism was coming back to Croatia after the war. I am a licensed tourist guide since 2002 and I am a founding member of Association of tour guides in Split. Being a tourist guide is in my blood. I am a passionate history freak since childhood interested in all kind of historical theaters. A walk with me is a trip down the path of deep inside historical view. I follow military history and always read military history books and magazines. I also follow politics and have opinion on world events and politics. Since 2013 I teach at the Course for tourist guides two subjects. Operational aspects of a guided tour and Split-dalmatian county history and facts. I am a fan of Game of Thrones that I have been following since the first day and I was an extra in Season 5. You can see me well in episode 2 season 5. All historical and fantasy shows are my soul food. Lord of the Rings is one of the favorites. I like music and I have a hard rock/metal band. My favorite music is Heavy metal and I follow the scene for last 25 years. Also I am a fan of historical computer games and I am fan of Total War series since the beginning and I played them all. I am the author of 5 books. SF novel called "Legionares" that has been released to bookstores in 2022 and fantasy novels called "Children of the Founder" and the sequel "Children of the Empire" released in 2023 and 2025. I also wrote a manual for the "Operational aspects of a guided tour" for tour guides in 2022 and the biography of my grandfathers World War II extraordinary path "My Grandfather - The Last Nazi Death Camp Prisoner" in 2023. My books are available in English on Amazon and for the international market I write under the pen name Nick Altman. Come to a tour with me and have the best experience in your life with a unique guide. - Official guide for Split-Dalmatia and Šibenik-Knin County's from 2002 - Masters degree in Law at the University of Split - Association of Tour Guides of Split (DTVS) - founding member I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences.
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A Walk through live Roman History of the Diocletian's palace
Overview of your Split tour
We will explore together the compact, entirely pedestrianized UNESCO center of town and 1700 years old Roman Diocletian's palace. We will walk through the palace fortifications and gates, see the Jewish ghetto and of course admire one of the main symbols of Split - its main promenade, the seafront - Riva. We will relive the complex history of Split that spans now for 18 centuries. I will tell you the story of the life of Diocletian - of one of the most successful Roman emperors, but also the worst Christian persecutor ever. I hope You will learn how the palace of Diocletian was turned into medieval Christian town and. . . yes. . . why we have the oldest cathedral building in the world(!!). . . You also might be interested to hear why the city of Split is considered one of the most interesting cities in the world and it is considered to be 'the sportiest city in the world'. . . Are you ready? Join this tour with me, a guide in love with history and his city. A perfect match!
Recent Reviews
D’Anne H.United States
Nick was incredibly responsive, easy to work with, and very flexible with our schedule. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the sights, history, and culture of Split, Croatia. I highly recommend him, especially for adults who are looking for an entertaining guide who can also provide plenty of historical context, interesting facts, and detailed information about the city. His expertise and engaging style made our experience in Split both enjoyable and informative.
Brannon S.United States
We truly enjoyed our time with Nikola. He was a phenomenal tour guide and truly knowledgeable in a vast array of subjects. He weaved the story of Split with the history of my own country which was truly entertaining. His eloquence and humor made the tour fascinating and we couldn’t be happier to have spent the time with him! If you want to truly understand what Split has offered to the world and how it fits in today I truly recommend Nikola being your teacher and tour guide!
Robert W.United States
What a tour! Nikos showed us the entire City and explained in detail everything we saw. Then he took us to a fabulous restaurant for lunch. We walked and he talked. If you want to know everything about Split, Croatia, take your tour with him.
Elizabeth H.United States
Educational and informative, yet still entertaining. Nick was an extra in GoT so we also got behind the scenes info - perfect guide for people who want some GoT facts and sites without doing a specific tour. Incredibly knowledgeable- has a phd in history! And very well traveled and knowledgeable about the world beyond Croatia
Colleen W.United States
Nikola was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable and personable. He incorporated information about Split's history in addition to the history of Diocletian's palace so we had a broad perspective. He also accommodated our needs as two members of our party had walking issues and needed sitting breaks. This tour was well worth the money.
Your Split tour itinerary
- Introduction with general information - Presentation of UNESCO town nucleus with city highlights on the map - Visiting the basement halls of Diocletian palace (entrance fees not included) - Peristyle as the central municipal and religious square of the ancient town - Visiting the Cathedral and the Baptistery (entrance fees not included) - Golden Gate of the Palace with its surroundings - Medieval squares of the town (People's square and Renaissance Fruit square) - Visiting the Waterfront Promende Let me know if you want to see something in particular and I will customize the tour
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Walking tour. Mainly in pedestrian area. No transportation needed.
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Meeting location
Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
Airport, Cruise, ByGuide: Bronze model of Split at the eastern side of the waterfront promenade. Right across the entrance to Diocletian's substructures of the palace.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Museums
Architecture
Tour reference number
612593
Languages
Italian
Croatian
Bosnian
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Split best suited for?
This private tour in Split is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in Roman history, as it explores the 1700-year-old Diocletian's Palace and the rich history of Split. It's also suitable for families, as the tour is kid-friendly and involves minimal walking. Travellers who want to connect with a local guide for deeper insights into the city's past will find this tour particularly rewarding.
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2 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-10 people
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