Meet Robert, I've done more than 275 tours with all 5 star reviews!

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

I also created the first and only walking map of all the streets and alleys within the actual Palace of Diocletian—which is part of the newspaper.

While living here in Split I also began to design my own tour programs and worked with top-tier travel agencies and tour providers, like Tours by Locals, eventually doing more than 275 tours with more than 100 5-star reviews.

Together with friends who I met during the past decade—from archeologists and boutique winery and restaurant owners to well-known Split personalities, I decided to create a suite of intriguing private tours with Split’s best professional guides.

These are not your ordinary tours—we take you off-the-beaten-track to see places most tourists never see; hear the stories about how this Roman fortress became a living city; as well enjoy the best cinnamon buns and ice cream you have ever eaten; meet the last remaining filigree silversmith in Split; an iconic local artist and even more.

My tourism publications

In addition to publishing DiscoverSplit for 15 years, I also authored the Tourist Board of Split’s newest publication, the 48-page Split Guide, as well as the 128-page Split-Central Dalmatia Travel Guide to Activities, Events and Destinations; Discover Split’s Restaurant Guide; DiscoverHvar, DiscoverSolta and DiscoverKorcula.

I was also hired to research and write DiscoverDubrovnik and in 2024, DiscoverIstria – the only English language newspapers for tourists in these communities. I also served as the English language editor of the official tourist board publication Visit Split.

Welcome to Split, we can’t wait to show you why we love living here!

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!

History & Art tours

Food & Wine tours

Adventure tours

Tours for Cruisers

Multi-city tours

Nature tours

Great guides, Great reviews

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...