Meet Nives: Welcome to Split, Dalmatia!

I hope that, as your hostess, I will make your visit to Dalmatia as memorable and exciting as possible. My name is Nives and I have been 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.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Studies and Master’s Degree in Modern Greek Language, my academic interests lie primarily in history, archaeology and history of art. So my incessant curiosity propelled me to travel extensively all over the world, both in professional capacity and as a travel enthusiast keen to acquire in-depth knowledge of the local culture. But my heart is set on the Mediterranean basin, so I feel privileged to be a licensed guide for the region of Central Dalmatia which epitomizes the very essence of the Mediterranean culture. Thus I can share 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. Namely, no visit to any place is complete without indulging in traditional cuisine and imbibing local wines.

As a foodie and wine enthusiast myself, I particularly enjoy doing food and wine tours around the Dalmatian region which has finally come on the radar of international wine connoisseurs and winemakers. I have even provided the tours for professionals in the field such as winemakers from Oregon, State of Washington and especially California, including the Zinfandel Advocates and Producers. I also have extensive experience in translating and interpreting practice from both English and Modern Greek to Croatian. In this capacity I worked for the Press Office of the Greek Embassy in Zagreb and also for the President of the Republic of Croatia. Furthermore, I have contributed to a number of projects in the fields of culture and publishing.

All the tours I provide can be adjusted to your needs and interests. I really do feel as an ambassador to my country, so I would love you to leave my country with the best of memories and with a strong desire to come back again. Dalmatia is such a rich and complex region in every single aspect, so let me accompany you in untangling its many mysteries!

– Bachelor’s degree in Classical Studies, University of Zagreb, 1997
– Master’s Degree in Modern Greek Language, University of Patras, 1999
– Degree in Tourist Destination Management, University of Management and Design Aspira, Split, 2014
– Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), 2001
– Licensed tour guide for Split-Dalmatia County, 2013
– Licensed tour guide for Sibenik-Knin County, 2015
– Roman Architecture, Yale University, 2020 (online non-credit course offered through Coursera) – Over 20 years of experience in tourism industry I am a licensed guide and have no restrictions.

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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!

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Individually, our team has been selected to be private guides for world-class agencies like Abercombie & Kent, top-tier cruise lines, by ToursbyLocals and more. 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!)

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...