Private tour in Split Matej T

Split and its Roman legacy: the ancient capital of Salona (archaeological site) and Diocletian’s palace - private half-day trip / shore excursion

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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

Split is one of a very few places where one can find, within just a half an hour drive, both Greek, Roman, early Christian-, medieval, and even Egyptian (!) architecture and sites. As a big lover of ancient and medieval history and Arts, I would love to share with you those amazing places. Salona was the prosperous capital of the Roman province Dalmatia 2000 years ago and later, after the rule of the rule of the worst Christian persecutor - Roman emperor Diocletian - ended, it was turned into an early-medieval Christian town. After Salona we will explore UNESCO town Split and the palace of the very emperor Diocletian. We will walk through its fortifications and gates, see the historical square Peristyle, visit medieval Jewish ghetto, admire Split's seafront - Riva - and see the oldest cathedral building in the world!

Recent Reviews

Timothy R.Australia
August 2024

Matt is like walking encyclopaedia in a good way Very helpful and accommodating On time I would recommend him to anyone

Shaun C.Australia
September 2023

Had a great day with Matt travelling through Trogir, Salona and Split. Matt was so flexible, even meeting me at the airport so we could avoid traffic and start our tour there, and his knowledge of the whole region was second to none - I felt in very good hands! From start to finish, and even before and after the tour, I felt like I had not just a travelling companion but a friend. Thanks for a truly memorable day Matt

Karen G.United States
July 2023

Matt could write the history book for Croatia!!! His knowledge and experience in the area was amazing. We learned so much. Would have loved more time in the area.

Richard T.United States
October 2019

We absolutely loved our time with Tom. He was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend him for any tour.

Bernard G.United States
October 2019

We were with Matt several days. He is an excellent driver and took us to areas that as narrow as the roads were the scope of the history and views were worth it! His historical knowledge was without measure. He was willing to break bread and eat with us. I know it was a free meal for him but that really was a special experience because it was informal and conversational. The really only negative to Matt was that he was prone to saying, "We'll get to that later" and most times we didn't get back to that.

Devora S.Israel
May 2019

We had tours with Matt for four days, and enjoyed every day fully! Matt was extremely knowledgeable, and also took care to create the trip in a way which accommodated all of the members of our group, including one person with mobility issues and also someone who is hearing impaired. Trogir was especially lovely--highly recommended! It was a beautiful and enriching experience for everyone!

Your Split tour itinerary

Please note, all of my tours are completely flexible - the clients are the ones whose preferences would determine the pacing, the sights to visit, the coffee and lunch breaks, etc. However, the general tour itinerary you can find below: -Meeting in Split -15 min drive to Salona -Tour of Salona: We will visit Roman necropolis/ graveyard with impressive number of sarcophagi and memorial chapels and basilicas, city walls, gates, the museum and the amphitheater. -drive back to Split -optional lunch -Tour of Split and its attractions

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

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)

What's included
Other: Water and parking costs
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Tickets: 10 E for the Salona archaeological site
Meeting location

Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

We will meet at your hotel OR your cruise ship dock

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
460111
Languages
English
Croatian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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