Highlights & Hidden Gems of Split in Split - Split_main_HHG
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Split

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Split
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Choose one of 6 locals available

Experience hosted by Débora, Dubravka & other locals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Want to see the best of Split? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Split!

Destination
Split, Croatia
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Hrvatski, Español, Português
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 1 Local Snack or Drink
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
  • Spot classics like Peristyle square & Diocletian Palace
  • Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
  • Experience the city from a local’s perspective
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Privately guided by a local expert

What you can expect

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Split in Split - Split_main_HHG

Split, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!

Dive into the origin of Split as you see the city’s main landmarks like Peristyle square, Diocletian Palace, and Cathedral of Saint Domnius. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Split to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Split.

Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Split. Remember, the locals know best.

The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Split, your Split!

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at at the entrance of coffee bar St. Riva - Split to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See from Peristyle square, Diocletian Palace, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Split so unique
  4. Hidden Gems

    Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
  5. Magical Storytelling

    Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!
  6. Special Treat

    Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Yvette (Mary)🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
4 July 2025
Who knew history could be this much fun to explore and discover? Josko created such a wonderful experience and made us fall in love with Split! Not to mention how much he made us laugh, or gasp in wonder as we understood the privilege of discovering more than a thousand years of history. It was beyond our expectations! We can't wait to come back and discover more.Amazing and unforgettable!
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JJ
(About local )
1 July 2025
We were on a cruise and had limited time. We wanted to know everything we could about the history of Split, Croatia and we definitely got that and so much more. Linda was kind, friendly, fun and super knowledgeable. We loved our time with her. She even gave us recommendations for lunch and a place to get gifts. Super knowledgeable
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Kim🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 June 2025
Josko was an excellent host and tour guide of Split town. We learned so much, and our experience of Split was greatly enhanced by our time with Josko. Thank you!Amazing tour of Split with Josko
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Barbara🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 June 2025
My husband and I were lucky to have had a very informative history tour with Josko on our first full day in Split. We found him to be an engaging, funny and very personable guide and enjoyed learning many things about the old town, Diocletian Palace and Croatia in general. He recommended a lovely place for lunch, a venue in the Palace for outdoor music in the evening, and a shop for excellent local chocolate. We highly recommend his tour!Wonderful introduction to Split
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Devon🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 June 2025
My husband and I are absolutely raving about our experience with Dubravka! 🌟 From the very first moment, her passion for Split shone through. She is hilarious, entertaining, and absolutely brimming with knowledge about this magical city. Her pride in Split’s rich history and culture is contagious — we learned so much while laughing the whole time. The tour was so engaging that the time simply flew by! Dubravka brought us to all the best spots, treated us to breathtaking views, and filled our hearts with unforgettable memories. Her recommendations for the rest of our stay were spot on, making our trip even more special. I feel so lucky to have met her — not just an incredible guide, but truly a friend across the ocean. 🩷 She is the best option you could possibly choose! Dubravka came highly recommended by my parents, and she far exceeded our already high expectations. This is an experience not to be missed!Dubravka is the very BEST!
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Julie
(About local )
16 June 2025
We had a great tour with Linda. She offered so many interesting and fun stories. Our daughter who is studying abroad in Split this summer was able to get lots of good insider information on places to go for this summer. We enjoyed our time with Linda immensely Fantastic Tour with Linda
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Jessie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 June 2025
Joško was an awesome guide on our private tour of the history and hidden gems in Split. He brought a binder with pictures to help us understand and imagine the history of the city which we loved. He was very passionate about the stories and history as well.Best Split History Tour!!
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John🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
11 June 2025
Linda was very knowledgeable about Split and the history of both the area and Croatia. The tour certainly helped us get our bearings of the city and gave us ideas how to spend the rest of our stay in Split. I would certainly recommend both the tour and Linda.First day in Split
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John
(About local )
7 June 2025
Joško was very informative and his storytelling and insights were fantastic. Fantastic private tour
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Maj-Britt
(About local )
3 June 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Split with Dubravka who has a deep understanding and affection for Split. It was nice with all the personal and cultural aspects (about life in Split for Dubravka as a child and for the locals). She was fun and warm as well. Highest recommendations from us.Great tour of Split
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Silvana🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
1 June 2025
We can highly recommend Dube as a local guide, her information was very informative and she made us feel right at home giving us all the history and local recommendations. Thanks for a wonderful morning, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour A great morning tour with Dube
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Jillian
(About local )
30 May 2025
We had a fantastic tour with Linda in Split — the perfect introduction to the city! She shared rich historical insights and personalized the experience to match our interests. It helped us get our bearings and decide what to explore further. Highly recommend!Great experience
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Sandy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 May 2025
Josko gave our family of 6 an indepth, informative and enjoyable tour of his home town of Split. We enjoyed hearing about the cultural influences which shaped the city. There were some surprising treats that were delightful! Engaging and enjoyable family tour
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Bob
(About local )
23 May 2025
Great 3 hours with Linda. Very knowledgable. Friendly, easy to follow. Great and experienced guide
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David
(About local )
19 May 2025
A great experience with Dubravka who will guide you with so much historical knowledge and with an amazing sense of humor that keeps you engaged throughout your time with her. Could not have asked for a better guide. Amazing tour
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rhvpkj662j🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 May 2025
He was able to give us the history of Split from Roman times to the Homeland war. He was very pleasant and even included local recommendations for restaurants and how to spend the rest of our time in Split. You won’t be disappointed. Josko is a wonderful guide!
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Laurel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 May 2025
Dubra was a perfect match for our small group. She is warm, friendly and we LOVED her sense of humor. She is a great resource for the history of Split and the surrounding areas. She made our time together REAL by weaving in stories of growing up in the area. We appreciated the recommendations she gave us for local places to eat, as well as places to visit along our journey beyond Split. When we return to the area, we will definitely reconnect with Dubra!Time well spent!
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Debbie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 May 2025
Darko is very passionate about his country and quite knowledgeable as well. We learned so much about the palace and architecture. He also introduced us to the best pastry and chocolate in the town. And gave us some excellent recommendations for dinner aw. I would highly recommend him for your tour.Darko was amazing!
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Helena🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
15 May 2025
Dubravka was very warm & gave us a great walk through Splits main (& also lesser seen) attractions. She made sure to let us see through a locals eyes the intricacies of the main city centre & what there was to explore outside of those city limits. We snacked on some delicious local food & were told some great stories about the history of the city, mingled with Dubravka’s own lived experiences of growing up in Split. Thank you for a great time! Helena & GeorgeThrough a locals eyes
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Heather
(About local )
2 May 2025
Joško was an excellent host! His passion for his hometown of Split and in-depth knowledge of its history made sure we left with a real appreciation for this town. We learned about life in Split from the days of Diocletian to modern times. He even took us to a perfect spot for some local wine! We would definitely recommend Joško as your local guide for Split!!Perfect tour of Split!
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Helen🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
26 April 2025
We learned a lot from Joško, who thanks to his history degree was able to answer all our questions and explain Split past and present. Joško was also lots of fun and charming company. Highly recommended!A walk through time
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Mary
(About local )
25 April 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Darko. His personalized stories and local knowledge enhanced our stay. He also introduced us to some local foods - including olive oil chocolate! I would highly recommend!Excellent tour of Split
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Karen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 April 2025
Dubravka (Dubi) sure knows Split! Our party of eight adults booked her for the hidden secrets tour and we are so glad we did! Dubi had many, often hilarious, anecdotes about living here as a child and how Split has evolved throughout her lifetime. She took us from the ancient history of the area to modern times in a fun and engaging manner. Her personality and love of her city and country shone through as she walked us through old town and the Palace. She even gave us some “inside” information on where to eat and what to do. Definitely book her as a tour guide… You will have a lot of fun while learning so much about this beautiful and interesting city of Split. A wealth of knowlege and a lot of fun
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Kaat
(About local )
24 February 2025
We had a fantastic tour with Débora! She was super friendly and guided us expertly through the beautiful city of Split. Her knowledge of the city’s history was impressive, and she shared many interesting facts along the way. One of the highlights was discovering some hidden gems, including breathtaking panoramic views. Débora also pointed out great restaurants and cafés, giving us insight into traditional Croatian cuisine. It was a very pleasant and informative experience, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Split!Guide tour with Débora
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I live🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
25 November 2024
Dubravka begann die Tour an einem Aussichtspunkt, von der wir einen guten Überblick die Stadt hatten und gab bei dieser Gelegenheit auch eine Übersicht über die Entwicklung der Stadt und das Umland. Anschließend gingen wir zu einem gut geplanten Rundgang durch die Stadt. Dubravka hatte an jedem Ort aus ihrem großen Wissensschatz zu den Hintergründen und Geschichte erzählt. Dabei langweilte sie nicht mit Fakten, sondern legte den Schwerpunkt auf geschichtliche Zusammenhänge und Hintergründe für die Entwicklung der Stadt. Der Rundgang endete mit einer Verkostung einer lokalen Süßigkeit und einen gemütlichen Plausch in einem Kaffee. Da wir außerhalb der Saison unterwegs waren hatten wir genug Zeit an den einzelnen Lokationen. Dubravka ist eine charmante Führerin, die Geschichte Splits und Dalmatiens lebendig vermittelt.Kurzweilige und interessante Stadtführung
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Jem🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 October 2024
We did a private group tour of 4 people , a fantastic way to start our stay in Split. Dube was very friendly and had many stories about the different parts of the old city. Gave us tips to explore in split and the coastline. Highly recommended!Great orientation of the city
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Cheryl🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 October 2024
What a perfect afternoon in Split with Dubravka! Her knowledge, personal local stories, attention to details, sense of humor, and passion for what she does made our trip to Split so special. She is simply the best!Simply the best!
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joy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 October 2024
Our flight was delayed by 4 hours so we missed our tour with Darko. He was kind enough to fit us in the next day. He is a true local who is super knowledgeable. We are so appreciative that he made the time for us as we left with such an appreciation of Split, the history and the culture. Thank you Darko! Darko was a delight!
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Steven🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 October 2024
Extremely enjoyable, interesting, and informative tour with Darko. He is very knowledgeable about the history surrounding the Diocletian palace. His stories and commentary about the palace, history of Croatia and the Dalmatian coast were fascinating and the time went by in a flash. I would highly recommend Darko for this tour.Split highlight tour with Darko
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Craig🇲🇺 Mauritius
(About local )
15 October 2024
My wife and I did the Highlights and Hidden Gems of Split with Linda. What an excellent experience it was! Linda is knowledgeable, articulate and passionate about her home town. We thought that we'd done quite a good job of discovering Split on our own, but wow, she showed us so much that we hadn't seen previously. Her restaurant recommendations we also much appreciated - esp. Tri Volta. Highly recommended!An excellent experience
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Duane🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 October 2024
A wonderful person and guide. She shares not only the history of Split, but also her memories of growing up in the area. I will definitely plan on another tour with her my next visit. Perfect morning in Split.
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Chandru
(About local )
14 October 2024
Linda did a great job bringing the ancient Diocletian Split to life! Fun, easy walking tour of the walled city as well as the substructures. She also gave us a nice gelato treat at the end - would highly recommend Linda to anyone! Excellent tour of Old Split with Linda
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Greg🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 October 2024
Our group of six thoroughly enjoyed Darko's tour and Croatian history lesson. I would highly recommend a small personalized tour over a large one...you have the opportunity to ask a lot of questions. Thank you Darko!Darko Rocks!
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Donna🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
13 October 2024
Linda was very kind and accommodating throughout our tour experience in Split! Our family included children and senior citizens, and we all felt that the pace was just right for our group. Linda not only showed us around the “must-sees” in Split, but also gave us excellent recommendations on where to eat, and what other towns to visit. We enjoyed our time with her!Fun experience at a relaxing pace!
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Pramila🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 October 2024
Maja provided a wonderful tour for us, she know the history and old town of Split, made the history enjoyable to hear about, she obviously loves what she does.Wonderful informative tour
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Lakiba🇧🇲 Bermuda
(About local )
10 October 2024
Linda is a fantastic story teller and gave us a wonderful history filled tour of the city. She had helpful recommendations for restaurants and suggestions on things we could do to make the remainder of our stay in Split more meaningful. This tour is definitely a must do while staying in Split.Split History Tour
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Theresa
(About local )
9 October 2024
We were a group of 8 and Darko was fantastic! We learned in a fun engaging way about Split and Croatia. Would highly recommend!Best Guide
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Rachel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 October 2024
My husband and I did a tour with Dubravka around Split in the evening. She was very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and shared some of her personal history growing up in the area. We learned a lot and are so happy we got to tour Split with her! We definitely recommend her!!! Wonderful tour
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Stephanie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 October 2024
Darko met us down by the waterfront and walked us all over old Split to see the highlights. He has an excellent background and is very knowledgable about the ancient and modern history of Split and Croatia. At our request, he talked about the GOT sites and took us to the synagogue. We stopped at a traditional bakery for a cannoli. We enjoyed our tour! It was just a group of four family members and we appreciated Darko's time and attention, which we would not have received in a large tour.Great tour with Darko
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Maya🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 September 2024
We are four adult Americans who had a fantastic tour of historic Split with Linda!! She is knowledgeable and super fun to be around. She also made the best dinner recommendation and then booked it for us. Highly recommended learning about Split from the wonderful Linda!!Great afternoon with Linda!!
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Sue🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
29 September 2024
We found Linda to be an exceptional guide. She is very knowledgeable, loves her home town Split and imparted its hidden gems to us with ease and passion. We learnt so much. Linda was also terrific fun to be with - would highly recommend her! Hidden Gems of Palace and Old Town Split
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tish🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 September 2024
Without Darko's local experience and knowledge of history we would have been lost. To think that the we were right in front of the Dioclestians palace and didn't know it... He was a great tour guide and very informative. We appreciated his comfortable demeanor and wonderful appreciation of all things Croation especially Split. Definitely book a tour if you are considering it. You won't be sorry. Thank you.Fabulous tour full of local insights...
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Michael🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 September 2024
Yesterday morning our group of 10 enjoyed a spectacular morning walking tour of Split with Linda. She is very knowledgeable and experienced with great insights into the history of Split and Diocletian's Palace. It was such a pleasure to tour the city with an energetic and engaged guide who was passionate about sharing the hidden gems of her home town with our group. We highly recommend Linda to anyone looking for an exceptional guide conversant in the history, culture and secret spots of Split!Spectacular Tour
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Kathy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 September 2024
Dubravka did a wonderful job taking us around Split and explaining it's history. We did the tour on our 1st full day in Split. It was a great way to start our time there. Dubravka was very informative and interesting. Our family of 8 was traveling together, and we all really enjoyed the tour! We even got a local snack. I would highly recommend this tour with Dubravka!Learning about Split
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Lisa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 September 2024
Darko has a wonderful, warm personality and you immediately feel comfortable with him. He is super knowledgeable and passionate about Croatian/Split history. We really enjoyed our time and we are super appreciative of his flexibility with the possibility of bad weather. We lucked out!!You must experience Split with Darko!!
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Laurie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 September 2024
Dubravka was energetic and full of historical knowledge of everything Split and more. Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with her. Private tour was well worth it.Great tour with Dubravka!
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Amanda
(About local )
17 September 2024
We had a fabulous tour around Split with Dubravka - was very knowledgeable but also knew how to make it very interesting! Highly recommended Excellent guide!
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Kathleen 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 September 2024
We had a 3 hour tour with Dubravka while we were in Split. She was extremely informative, enthusiastic, and full of interesting facts about Split. She truly made an ancient city come alive for us. We sampled a couple of local treats at the market, while she explained the significance of each one. Dubravka gave us some tips on other areas to visit during our trip, which is very helpful when trying to see as much as possible. Dubravka was really fun to be with, and because of her knowledge and her genuine personality, it was a fabulous day in Split. Fabulous Day With Dubravka
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Michal🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
9 September 2024
Dubravka was an excellent guide. Her passion for history and her knowledge are a huge addition to one’s experience of this lovely city. Her English is excellent and she is thoughtful, pleasant company and everything you’d want in a guide. Great experience exploring with Dubravka
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Jeff🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 September 2024
Very enjoyable. Linda was very knowledgeable. We had a great time. She knew how to avoid the crowds. It was a good pace walking tour. Split with Linda

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