Discover Split with Robert and his team

As an American ex-pat globe-trotter who fell in love with Croatia 15 years ago, I understand exactly what a discerning traveler like you wants (and what you don’t). My hand-picked network of exceptional local guides, artists, and experts are all friends who share my passion for genuine Croatian culture.    READ MORE >>

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Choose from our curated collection of immersive experiences

Whether it's a fascinating morning walk in the footsteps of an emperor through Split's 1,700 year old historic core; a glorious day exploring two UNESCO sites with a wine-paired lunch or swimming and hiking on Marjan, Split with locals is all about authentic experiences!

Think of us as ultimate insiders – people who know which vineyard has the best sunset view and which museum curator can open the gallery early just for you. I created the city's only free English-language newspaper DiscoverSplit and authored the Tourist Board of Split’s new 48 page The Split Guide. We get it: you seek travel experiences that resonate on a deeper level, and we’re here to make it happen with warmth, savvy, and a touch of humor—and to listen to your ideas, too!

Ancient Split walking tour - how an emperor's palace became a city

Enjoy an authentic experience of how Emperor Diocletian's walled fortress/palace evolved into the living, breathing city of Split as we see it today, but still retains its Roman heart!

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Split walking tour, then lunch with Robert
in my home!

Enjoy a private walking tour of Split’s iconic Old Town and then great Split street food, or home- cooked by Robert. Learn what it's like to live. work, retire in fabulous Split

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Split Sights and Tastes the fish market, walk
through history, lunch!

Discover Adriatic seafood at Split's iconic Fish Market; explore the Palace, enjoy your ”catch” later for lunch at one of Split’s most authentic bistros, complete with wine!

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UNESCO Split & Trogir with a glorious wine-paired lunch

Walk in the 1,700 year old footsteps of an emperor; visit a second UNESCO wonder and then a 3 course wine-paired lunch overlooking the sea at a gorgeous hilltop winery!

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Spectacular ultra private scenic flight over Split & the islands, just 175e pp!

Just for your group of 1-3, enjoy a thrilling birds-eye view of gorgeous countryside villages, Split, Roman ruins, islands, the sea—just imagine all the great photos you will take!

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Ancient roads through time - two UNESCO treasures and Salona

Where Roman ruins hide in olive groves and medieval mansions rise from imperial walls - three extraordinarily historic Croatian cities all in one unforgettable day.

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Glorious Solta, the island of honey, olives and wine, w/home-cooked lunch!

Discover authentic island life with locals living here year -round whose passion for what they do can literally be "tasted" in the island's unique cuisine and wine

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Jewish Heritage of Split - Europe's third oldest active synagogue

See how ancient menorahs carved into Roman walls tell the story of Split's Jewish community; plus a special visit to the third oldest active synagogue in Europe

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Meet the Team - we've completed more than 1,000 tours with 100's of 5 star reviews!

As an ex-pat American living here for more than a decade, publishing the city’s first English-language newspaper for tourists DiscoverSplit and working with the tourist board gave me the chance to meet with the city’s very best guides - all of whom are now friends. Together, we have created Split with locals to share our passion with you!

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Nives

A tour guide for more than 20 years. I can share with you my passion for the local historic and cultural heritage, enthusiasm for the local laid-back rhythm of life and addiction to the local edible and potable delicacies.

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Rada

I’ve been guiding for 20 years. I hope I will inspire you with my passion and knowledge. What gives me the most pleasure is how so many guests truly appreciate the local life stories from so many fascinating people I have met.

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Robert

I'm an ex-pat American and have lived in Split for 15 years. I created DiscoverSplit, the city's free, English language tourist newspaper and other publications supported and approved by the Tourist Board of Split

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Natasa

For over 10 years, I have been working on tour programs focusing on history and culture, hiking, sailing, gastronomy and wine. For me, being a guide is much more than just a job. I am dedicated to give you my very best.

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Luka

I've been guiding for more than 10 years, during which I have hosted more than 15,000 guests from 65 countries. It has always been my pleasure to help visitors understand local history, art, customs, way of living and traditions.

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Every tour is private
and you choose the time!

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ROBERT'S CROATIAN ISLAND ODYSSEY: All-inclusive 7 day fabulous private yacht cruise

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Great guides, Great reviews

Individually, our team has experience working as private guides for some of the most respected names in the travel industry, including Abercrombie & Kent, National.Geographic Travel, Tours by Locals, Jon Baines Travel, numerous Virtuoso agencies and world-class cruise lines like Azamara, Windstar, Princess, Regent, Silver Sea and others.

To give you our best, each tour is limited to just 6 travelers.
(If you have a larger group, please let us know - we may bring TWO of us!)

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Gregory S, September 2025
Robert’s historical, architectural and city knowledge for both Trogir and Split was outstanding. We had a blast with his insights, humour, stories, opinions on a far ranging set of fronts. You will not be disappointed landing Robert!! Grab him if he’s available….
Scott W, US, September 2025
We had a lovely time with Robert. He is very passionate about the history of Croatia and of Split. He provides a detailed and informative tour of Split, Diocletian’s Palace and of Trojir. We also had a wonderful wine tasting to conclude our experience. We would recommend Robert to anyone wanting to learn more about Split and Croatia.
Irina K, August 2025
Our tour guide, Robert, in Split was exceptional and made our trip unforgettable. He was not only highly knowledgeable about the city's history and culture but also brought it to life with his engaging personality and witty stories. We appreciated his skill in navigating the busy streets and taking us to hidden local treasures we wouldn't have discovered on our own. He prepared a delicious lunch for us at his home, taking into account our dietary needs, which was a fantastic experience. Robert also drove us to Trogir, a well-preserved medieval town on a small island connected by bridges. He guided us through the historic cobblestone alleys and squares, and we enjoyed lunch at local restaurants. Thank you, Robert, for your enthusiasm and the wonderful experience!
Steve R. & Judy C., Canada, July 2025.
We spent an incredibly fascinating couple of hours exploring the Diocletian Palace with Robert gaining amazing insights we would not have gotten from other or larger group tours. Robert’s passion and knowledge for architecture, history and the craftsmanship involved in the evolution of the centuries-old palace made for one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. Robert is a great guy to chat with and learn from with his genuine personality and humour. We can’t wait to return for more!
Steve R. & Judy C., Canada, July 2025.
We spent an incredibly fascinating couple of hours exploring the Diocletian Palace with Robert gaining amazing insights we would not have gotten from other or larger group tours. Robert’s passion and knowledge for architecture, history and the craftsmanship involved in the evolution of the centuries-old palace made for one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. Robert is a great guy to chat with and learn from with his genuine personality and humour. We can’t wait to return for more!
K. Singleton, July 2025.
Back home now and slowly getting on top of things, we were very happy with the tour, thank you. Especially Trogir, which we'd not have got to otherwise.  Great value, and enjoyed your insights and opinions! The next morning we walked out to the Mestrovic Gallery.  Although the house was closed there was enough of interest in the garden and the former church nearby (included in the currently half-price ticket) to make the trip worthwhile.
Ann M, June 2025.
We truly enjoyed Robert's private tour of Trogir and appreciated his flexibility when one of our members showed up with a walker. Robert adjusted his tour of Trogir to accommodate my friend's slower mobility as we walked through town. I truly appreciated Robert's perspective and interpretation of the artwork on the buildings which gave me a richer understanding of the scenes. I would like to add that Robert was an exceptional host! He also worked with the winery to take us early to get us back to our cruise ship on time! I highly recommend reserving Robert for your tour!!
Pat K., May 2025.
Robert is a fascinating man - we were very impressed! The tour of Diocletian's Palace was intriguing. Robert is not a native of Split, but he is extremely knowledgeable - knows his history and also offered little known features of the Palace. A highlight was our trip to the fish market to select our fish for lunch. The restaurant he selected to enjoy our fish and shrimp dish was expertly prepared - absolutely delicious! Robert, thank you, thank you! We enjoyed our time with you so very much!
Alan K., May 2025.
This was a terrific tour, combining an interesting and comprehensive tour of the old city and its history, along with a fantastic food experience where Robert our guide walked us through the local fish market and helped us to select a variety of fresh seafood and then later on the tour had them cooked and served to us at a wonderful local restaurant for our lunch. We enjoyed every aspect of the tour and highly recommend Robert for those considering a private tour in Split as well as a great food experience as part of it.
Anton W., May 2025.
Robert helped our entire group of seven appreciate the construction and significance of this wonderfully preserved old town region within the walls of the historic palace. His love for the city and people became readily apparent as he guided us thru the old walls and alleyways, carefully pointing out minute details on the walls and building blocks that creatively were used in the construction. Even old Roman writing was noted on one of the building blocks that most would never notice. We appreciated his knowledgeable study, and selected local treat of donut like sweet shared with our coffee/tea stop. Highly recommend Robert as your guide to tour Split.
Joan, September 2024
Our tour of Split and Trogir with Robert and Nives was fantastic. As we planned this tour months in advance , he was great at communicating with us of any necessary changes and did a great job of accommodating us. The tour itself was great and they were extremely knowledgeable of the area and the history of each place visited. My wife and I both highly recommend this great tour.
Richard, August 2024
I have travelled extensively over the past 40 years and Robert and Rada were the best guides I have ever had. We had a group of 8 touring Trogir and Split Croatia with a delicious and relaxing lunch at the winery. Robert was informative and entertaining and a great guy. I would highly recommend touring with them.
Louise, July 2024
Natasa gave us a great tour. They are very passionate and knowledgeable about Split and the surrounding area. Her sense of humor kept us entertained the entire day. A visit and lunch at a local winery was a highlight of the day.
Selina, 2024
We had so much fun with Luka, we could listen for hours to him. What a good and passionate storyteller, lovely human being and—of course—a big GOT fan! Thank you Luka!
Sarah, 2024
Incredible tour and I learned so much. Luka is so deeply knowledgeable about Split, Croatian and European history. I have a better understanding now of the history of this beautiful place and will be able to keep learning on my own.
Isadora, 2024
The tour was great and Luka was absolutely amazing. He was friendly and knew so much. We were really impressed!
Claire, 2024
Natasa was the perfect tour guide—knowledgable, enthusiastic, friendly and funny. He made things come to life and no question went unanswered. All in all a most interesting and informative tour!
Bruce, June 2024
The Diocletian Palace is huge and complex. Thanks to Robert and his fellow guide/friend, Rada, we got to see all of it along with an understanding of the Palace's evolution to the present. Old Split is truly alive. Robert is one of a kind and very entertaining and Rada indulged my passion for architecture along with the history. Wonderful tour!
Judy, October 2024
Nives was an amazing tour guide in Split. She helped me with information before the tour so we could customize it and make it exactly what we wanted.
Rusell, October 2024
The tour of Split and Trogir was a great experience with Nives. I did not know much about Croatia before this trip and now have a real appreciation for the country.
Joyce, June 2024
A great tour with a great guide. Highly recommend. Lots of good historical information. We had a really good time with Rada...