In 1958 a group of 30 people decided to show tourists the importance and beauty of Split monuments, and this led to the formation of the Association.

As far as we know, the first certified tour guide in Split was Ante Goić. His license was issued in 1930 and offered his services in English, Spanish and Esperanto.

The Association obtained its work permit in 1962, under the name of the Society of Local Tour Guides - Split, and in 1975 the town authorities allocated the Chapel of Our Lady's Conception on the Peristyle Square as our office, where we continue to operate from.

Since it was founded the Association has had over 400 registered members, and currently around 150 members offer their services in 15 foreign languages.

President of the UTVS: Tatjana Šćerbe