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Excellent tour! We had a great time with Nikola with his encyclopedic knowledge of Split and the surrounding areas.
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Private tour in Split Nikola A
City of Trogir, Ruins of Salona and City of Split Tour
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5 hours
30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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Nikola A.
5.0
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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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Central Dalmatia historical Highlights, Whole Day Trip
Overview of your Split tour
We'll jump back to the ancient Greek times and to historical islet of UNESCO town of Trogir and highlight the story of the most known Greek object found in city of Trogir (Kairos). We'll also see medieval aspect of the islet, with nice seaside promenade overlooking the island of Čiovo. Seeing the city of Trogir, we take 25min car ride along the bay of Castles (Kaštela) to reach the ruins of ancient Salona, the capital of the Roman eastern Adriatic coast, birthplace of Emperor Diocletian with the sarcophagi, defense walls, aqueduct and amphitheater. At the end coming to history to Roman times, when Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus got this palace built for this retirement, not far away from city center of Salona. This is the perfect tour for ancient history lover. For people who want to be transferred in time and be in the shoes of the people who lived in this area two millennia ago. And for the guide choose me, a history freak in love in my home town area. Good walking shoes are recommended.
Recent Reviews
Ann S.Canada
Nikola was an excellent guide with a versatile knowledge of the area and its history. We loved his sense of humour and personality. Great tour of this area of Croatia. We would not hesitate to engage Nikola in the future.
Frederick D.United States
Nikola Aleksic is very friendly, gregarious and personable. It was a great pleasure for myself, my wife, my brother and his wife, to spend the time with Nikola. He is very knowledgeable on the history and archeology of Croatia, Split, and European history, from earliest times to present. I will recommend Nikola to our friends and family when they choose to visit Croatia. We were very pleased with the tour, learned to love Croatians, and want to come back. 5 stars for both Nikola and Tours by Locals.
Your Split tour itinerary
TROGIR - Overview of the historic islet of Trogir. - Continental gate and the birthplace of governor Petar Berislavic. - Walking though the narrow streets of the islet. - Southern aspect of the islet with Kamerlengo fortress, Sea gate and Small loggia. - Central square with Great loggia, City hall and the Cathedral of St. Lawrence. SALONA - Overview of Salona size and its division on the entrance map - Visiting the site of Manastirine with Frane Bulic memorial room in Tusculum palace - Episcopal center with Basilica Urbana and Porta Cesarea SPLIT - Introduction with general information about town of Split - Presentation UNESCO town nucleus with city highlights on the map - Visiting the basement halls of Diocletian palace (entrance fees not included) - Peristyle as central municipal and religious square - 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 square)
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
SUV Mazda CX 5
What's included
Other: Parking fees
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission tickets to cathedral in Trogir, ancient Salona site, Diocletian basements and cathedral in Split.
Meeting location
Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
Airport, Cruise Port, Hotel
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Day Trip
City Highlights
Architecture
Tour reference number
621263
Languages
Italian
Croatian
Bosnian
EnglishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Split best suited for?
This private tour is perfect for ancient history lovers and those who want to experience the historical richness of Central Dalmatia. If you're fascinated by ancient Greek and Roman history and enjoy exploring UNESCO heritage sites, this tour will be ideal for you. It's also a great choice for travellers who want to connect with a local expert like Nikola A., who is passionate about the history of his hometown.
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5 hours
30 minutes
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-4 people
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Tour date
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5 hours
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