Private tour in Split Matej T

National park Plitvice Waterfalls - UNESCO heritage of Croatia - private tour

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Matej T.

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*** I'm a private guide in SPLIT, at the AMAZING RIVER CETINA CANYON, in UNESCO TOWN TROGIR, at NATIONAL PARK KRKA FALLS, on FAMOUS ISLAND HVAR, at BEAUTIFUL ISLAND BRAC, in town SIBENIK, at PLITVICE FALLS NATIONAL PARK, on BLUE CAVE tour (from Hvar), in town MOSTAR and on WINE TOURS All of my 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 love history, Arts and nature, and I enjoy 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 being able to visit more than 70 countries so far), gastronomy and wines, foreign languages, photography, literature, architecture, geography, international politics and stock markets. I love taking part in pub quizzes / trivia nights and also I am a big fan of outdoor activities: biking, hiking, sailing, kayaking. 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 over 450 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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Overview of your Split tour

As a great fan of nature and outdoor activities, I would love to share with you one of my favorite places - the majestic Plitvice park. Plitvice Waterfalls, a World Heritage site, are our most popular national park, and an absolute must-see place in Croatia. CNN Travel declared Plitvice as one of 25 world's greatest wonders of nature! According to a legend, after a great drought people, plants and animals longed for a drop of water. The Black Queen heard the prayers, descended from the mountain, and promised to give them water in abundance. The Queen's tears, rolling down her cheeks, formed the White and Black river. These two rivers still flow and feed the breathtaking cascade of Plitvice lakes. Using the wooden walkways along the lakes (and sometimes even under the falls), we will explore together a dramatic string of 16 turquoise-colored lakes, connected by a series of more than 100 waterfalls and cascades! The highlight of the park will be the breathtaking Great Waterfall - 255 ft / 78 m high!

Recent Reviews

Karen (Katie) H.United States
June 2023

What an incredibly beautiful park - do not miss this, it is well worth the drive from Split! Especially with Matt at the helm. He was fantastic - not just regarding logistics, but also sharing his knowledge of Croatia, the war, and history in general during the drive. Matt is smart, kind, detail oriented and a great guy to meet on our first trip to Croatia. He is also very patient with our inquisitive crew. We could not have asked for a better tour guide. He knows his stuff. We highly recommend!

Jennifer B.United States
August 2019

We spent three days with Matt in July. His deep knowledge of history and the locale, and his love for his country and the areas we visited made the trip extra special. Croatia is such a beautiful country and we were able to experience and learn so much about it with this trip. Plitvice is an amazing place and I highly recommend this tour and guide!

Patricia B.United States
October 2018

Matt is an excellent tour guide -- very well informed on Croatia and it's history. When booking, I asked Matt to do some family history as my grandfather was born in a small village north of Split. Prior to my arrival in Croatia, Matt was actually able to find a first cousin. We went to my grandfathers village and were able to meet some relatives and visit the family cemetery which was a wealth of information. Matt is very flexible and will structure your tour to meet your interests. Highly recommend!

Jill S.Australia
October 2013

the only thing to comment on was that when travelling by mini van the people sitting behind the driver,tour guide are unable to hear the commentary.Maybe a microphone,headset would be beneficial.

Barbara B.Switzerland
June 2013

Matt is an outstandingly knowledgeable, kind and very reliable guide who provided us with a number of insights of Croatian culture, history and nature during the four days we toured with him. Thanks very much indeed!

Jerrold S.United States
November 2012

Matej proved to be extremely professional, well informed and very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the areas we toured. By consulting with him via email in advance we were able to customize our two days with him so that we got to see and do exactly what we wanted to and he made our time with him in Croatia truly memorable and well spent. I would say that a bit too much emphasis was given to having a full meal at lunchtime whereas we'd been happier with a quick sandwich, but kudos to Matej!

Your Split tour itinerary

The itinerary is flexible, you are the one who creates it. However, this is a general schedule: -Meeting in Split (or town Šibenik or Zadar - please advise if you would need a pick-up from those places) -2:30 hrs drive from Split to Plitvice (or 1:30-1:45 hrs drive, if our departure is from your base/cruise ship port in towns Zadar or Šibenik) -sightseeing of Plitvice upper lakes -sightseeing of Plitvice lower lakes -admiring the Big waterfall -free time for a great lunch - for most of the guests based on the coastline this will be a unique opportunity to try the continental cuisine of Croatia (the Lika region specialties)! -2:30 hrs drive from Plitvice to Split (or 1:30-1:45 hrs drive, if our departure is from your base/cruise ship port in towns Zadar or Šibenik)

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

-A/C car (for groups of 1 to 3 people) -for bigger groups (4 to 30 people), a modern A/C minivan or minibus or bus will be provided. Please inquire for details and costs

What's included
Other: Private park guide as well
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Other: Private guide in the Park as well
Meeting location

Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

It is flexible

Other details
Tour categories
Hiking
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
11626
Languages
English
Croatian
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts and those who love outdoor activities. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide, Matej T., for deeper insights into the majestic Plitvice park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour is kid-friendly and offers a moderate activity level, making it suitable for families and those who enjoy exploring natural wonders.

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