Enthusiastic. Passionate. Knowledgeable. Our second tour with Matt. We could not have asked for a better guide He gave us suggestions about where to go and where to eat. Full of local information. A keeper.
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As a licensed private guide based in vibrant UNESCO city SPLIT, I would love to take you to explore the dramatic RIVER CETINA CANYON, the enchanting UNESCO-listed town of TROGIR, the cascading waterfalls of KRKA NATIONAL PARK, sun-drenched island HVAR, and the idyllic island of BRAČ. I also guide private tours to historic UNESCO town ŠIBENIK, the mesmerizing PLITVICE LAKES national park, the luminous BLUE CAVE, captivating MOSTAR, as well as exclusive local wine-tasting experiences. All of those 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 have a Master's degree in history and I love 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 to have visited more than 70 countries so far), art, nature, gastronomy, fine wine, foreign languages, photography, literature, architecture, geography, international politics, and the stock market. I love taking part in pub trivia nights, and I am also a big fan of outdoor activities like biking, hiking, sailing, kayaking, and surfing. 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. . .
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Island Brac is one of the most amazing places in Croatia & one of my favorite islands. It is well known for stonecutting tradition (parliaments in Berlin / Vienna / Budapest and the 4th ct. Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace in Split were built of its stone!). Also, it boasts with the highest mountain - Vidova gora - and the most famous Croatian beach - Zlatni rat. Depending on your preferences, I will take you through the islands' capital Supetar and fascinating 3000 y/o village Skrip. Later we would drive to the charming old capital Nerezisca, on the way to the highest mountain peak Vidova gora (2400ft). It's a place with a stunning view at dozens of nearby islands and the mainland. Our next stop will be stonemasons' town Pucisca, where we would tour one of the last remaining stonemasons' schools in Europe. . . . or instead, we can visit town Bol & swim at its famous Zlatni rat beach. Brac is well known for its excellent local restaurants, so we can enjoy a wonderful lunch here as well!
Enthusiastic. Passionate. Knowledgeable. Our second tour with Matt. We could not have asked for a better guide He gave us suggestions about where to go and where to eat. Full of local information. A keeper.
Matt provided us with the most amazing tour of the beautiful island of Brač. He knew all the great towns and villages as well as the perfect photo-ops. His knowledge of the history of Croatia is absolutely impressive and his ability to convey that in an interesting and cohesive manner was the best. He also took time to help me locate distant relatives on the island which was extra special!
Fantastic tour, with an amazing guide. We transferred to island for a 2 week stay, with an obscene amount of luggage. Matt went above and beyond, organizing the transfer, acquainting us with the beautiful island, and sharing his knowledge. We saw views, charming villages, a castle, great restaurant, beautiful beach, a stone masonry school, and overview of our village, getting us settled in our rental. Gave valuable tips for each area of the island. Every recommendation was stellar, as is Matt!
We were 10 seniors from USA in various stages of health. Matej met all our needs and planned activities that enable all of us to have a wonderful time. He arranged a week of tours and exceeded our expectations. We have traveled the world for several years and Matej rates at the top of our list for tour guides. Our trip was in Sept. 2012 and we begin communicating with Matej several months earlier and he suggested sights and literature to work with us to plan an itinerary. Thank you "Tours by locals".
Matej was not our tour guide, but the woman he chose as his replacement - Helen was fantastic! She was very personable, knowledgeable, and accommodating to our varied interests. She went 'above and beyond' to show us fabulous sites and easily engaged us in the entire experience. WE ADORE HELEN!!!
-meeting at the ferry dock in Supetar, island Brac (45 min ferry ride from Split) -visiting island highlights: 3000-year-old village Skrip, highest island mountain - Vidova gora, stonemasons town Pucisca. Visiting famous Stonemasons school (closed on Sundays and holidays) -visiting coastal villages: Postira, Splitska, and the capital town Supetar *Instead of Pucisca, Postira, and Splitska, you can choose to visit town Bol and its famous beach Golden Horn. - lunch break at some of the local restaurants (seafood and famous island Brac lamb. . . . ) **The total tour duration is 7:30 hours, regular option (or 10 30 hours total - a longer tour option). - time on the island a bit more than 5:30 hours (or 8:30 hours - longer option), travel time from Split is 60 min one way, by the car ferry to Supetar town port (9am dpt from Split, 3 30 back from Brac, or 6 30 pm back - longer option). Tour price quoted here is for the 7:30 hrs tour. If interested in the longer tour (10:30 hrs), kindly ask for a quote.
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Walking and private A/C vehicle We are using a comfortable new car: -Skoda Octavia-4th generation or VW Passat (they both fit 4 guests + guide/me - they are very comfortable for 1 - 3 guests + guide) (please google for car photos) If you are a party of 4, you can use the cars above or we can upgrade to a minivan / large SUV, for even more comfort (extra cost applies) For larger groups (5 or more travelers) we need to upgrade to a minivan (7 seats) or a minibus (15 seats) or bus (30 / 40 / 50 seats)
Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: At the agreed time at the dock of the port. I suggest meeting at 8 30 AM, to embark the 9 AM ferry from Split to Supetar-island Brac
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