Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes Guide
Licensed local guide and Ph.D. scholar offering culturally informed private walking tours. Experience the timeless beauty of Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, and Rastoke with expert guidance in English, Italian, and Japanese.
Story‑Driven & Culturally Grounded Roots
Founded in 2025, Theo Guides Croatia offers a unique, culturally informed perspective on Croatian heritage. With a Ph.D. earned in Kyoto and a multicultural background rooted in Italy, I provide private tours that bridge the gap between intellectual depth and local charm. Rather than focusing on dates and dry facts, my guiding style is built around vivid anecdotes, real stories, and the human side of history — the details that bring a place to life. Whether we are traversing the historic Upper Town of Zagreb or navigating the crystalline waters of Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke, every journey is shaped by years of cultural work in Japan and a lifelong passion for European history.
Multicultural Guiding Services
Zagreb Private Walking Tour
Uncover the layered history of Croatia’s capital through the stories that shaped it. As we wander the medieval alleys of Gornji Grad, I bring the city to life with local legends, personal anecdotes, and the real events behind Zagreb’s most iconic landmarks — from the miraculous survival of the Stone Gate to the political intrigues surrounding St. Mark’s Square.
Down in the elegant Lower Town, we explore the grand boulevards and parks of the Austro‑Hungarian era, discovering the artists, inventors, and everyday citizens who transformed Zagreb into a modern European capital. Rather than dates and dry facts, you’ll hear the human side of the city: fires, feuds, miracles, scandals, and the small details that make Zagreb unforgettable.
€ Tour Prices
2 h in-depth walk - 90 EUR
3 h premium walk - 100 EUR
5 h premium walk - 130 EUR
6-8 h immersive experience - 160 EUR
Plitvice Lakes Guiding
Experience Croatia’s premier natural wonder with a guide who knows the park’s most beautiful routes and viewpoints. At the dramatic Lower Lakes, we follow boardwalks between cliffs, emerald pools, and powerful waterfalls shaped by living travertine barriers.
The Upper Lakes offer a softer atmosphere — forest paths, wooden bridges, and a chain of tranquil turquoise lakes. Throughout the tour, I tailor the pace and route to your interests, ensuring a premium, guest‑focused experience across all 16 lakes of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
€ Tour Prices
3-4 h Lower Lakes walk - 160 EUR
Full-day Lower & Upper Lakes - 200
(Transportation not included — clients must reach the destination by their own car or by public bus.)
Rastoke Cultural Journey
Rastoke is a storybook village where rivers split into dozens of small waterfalls flowing beneath traditional wooden houses. Known for its turquoise streams, old watermills, and wooden footbridges, it offers a rare blend of natural beauty and living history. As we explore, I share the stories of the millers, the families who built their homes above the water, and how this unique settlement grew around its cascading landscape — a peaceful, intimate destination full of character and charm.
€ Tour Prices
2 h premium walk - 160 EUR
Full day Ratoke & Plitvice exp. - 220 EUR
(Transportation not included — clients must reach the destination by their own car or by public bus.)
Multilingual Cultural Guiding
English
Italiano
日本語
Leveraging an academic background and international work experience, I provide clear and engaging communication for global visitors. My tours in English focus on historical precision and the rich, complex narratives that define Croatia's most iconic sites.
Cresciuto in Italia, offro una prospettiva mediterranea autentica. Questa connessione culturale mi permette di creare un ponte tra la storia croata e quella italiana, rendendo ogni visita un'esperienza profondamente risonante per gli ospiti di lingua italiana.
京都での数年にわたる学術活動と博士号取得の経験に基づき、日本の文化と美意識を深く理解したガイドを提供します。日本のお客様に対し、クロアチアの魅力を文化的背景を交えて丁寧にご案内いたします。
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Croatian Story
Theo offers culturally informed tours of Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, and Rastoke. Drawing on years spent in Japan and Italy, tours are available in English, Italian, and Japanese for an international audience seeking authentic local expertise.
Licensed local guide since 2025. Academic depth met with multicultural hospitality. Individualized tours for discerning travelers.
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