3-Hour Belgrade Zemun Neighborhood Tour: Explore Central European Appearance and Charming Quarters
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Beograd

On this tour of approximately three hours, chaperoned by an expert guide, you’ll explore the most captivating precinct of Belgrade, Zemun, renowned for its Central European aesthetic, enchanting districts, cobbled roads, and seafood eateries along the shores of the Danube River.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Avijatičarski trg - We’ll start our learning about Zemun from Avijaticarski Trg, where the old city of Zemun begins.

With the massive monument to WWII heroes, the square is surrounded by Zemun’s oldest elementary school building and Air Force Ministry’s construction, one of the finest examples of modernism in pre-war Yugoslav architecture.

  • Glavna - Your ride continues through the main street called Glavna (The Main) Street, where you have a chance to see some excellent examples of Zemun architecture: the Post Office, Hotel Central, Town’s Museum, the House with a Sundial, etc.
  • Zemunski kej - After parking at Stara Kapetanija (Old Port Master’s Office) on the Danube banks, we’ll start our walking tour through the heart of old Zemun. We’ll walk along the bank of the Danube River – Zemun Promenade, where some of the finest old fish restaurants have nested under the shade of the century-old plane trees.
  • Crkva Svetog Oca Nikolaja - Our next stop will be the church of St. Nicholas, from the 17th century. The baroque church was built in 1745-1752, on the place where an older, wooden Serbian church used to stand. Today, this is the oldest Orthodox church in old downtown Zemun and the oldest sacred building preserved in the area of Belgrade.
  • The Millenary Monument - After the church, we’ll climb the Gardos Hill – the heart of Old Zemun. Its curvy cobblestone streets and small houses will give you an impression that Zemun is a melting pot of Mediterranean and Middle European cultures.
    We’ll reach the top of the hill where the remains of the Zemun citadel are still standing, together with The Millennium Tower, Zemun’s central landmark. The romantic construction, built in a mixture of historical styles at the end of the 19th century, served to mark the most Southern point of the Austro-Hungarian empire. The majestic view from the top of the tower will leave you breathless: Zemun Old Town from above and across the river, the confluence, plus Belgrade Fortress.
  • Zemun Cemetery - Here,you will also hear a story about Zemun’s cemetery, situated right next to the Millennium Tower. This cemetery is unique in Balkan terms since the region is full of cemeteries respecting the three major religions’ dead. Yet, Zemun’s graveyard brings the trio together. Orthodox Christians, Catholics, Muslims, and Jews are buried throughout the grounds. There are several solemn monuments included as well..
  • Magistrate in Zemun - We’ll use some quite interesting steps to climb down from Gardos Hill to the town center, and we’ll reach the Main City Square, where a lively green market is situated. Old buildings, including the Bishop’s Office and the Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin from the 18th century, surround the square. We’ll walk further to the Magistarski Square, where the city administration buildings are since the 19th century – Magistrate’s Building and the Town Hall. The only replica of the city’s coat of arms is displayed here. Situated in the pedestrian zone, the Town Hall building is an excellent example of classicism in old Zemun architecture.
  • Zemunski Park - From here, we’ll walk 5 more minutes to Zemun City Park. On our way, we’ll pass by the old Franciscan church and convent before we reach the park. Here, we’ll find the Zemun’s High School, an elegant neo-renaissance edifice. We will also see the two Baroque churches – The orthodox church of St. Gavrilo and the Roman Catholic Church of St. Rocco.
  • Zemunski kej - On our way back to the car, we’ll take a stroll along the riverside. Throughout the spring and the summer, the town’s life and energy move from the center to the coast. We’ll have a nice walk on the promenade before entering the vehicle and heading back to the starting point.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided walk
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • entrance ticket for Zemun Tower = 2 EUR per person
Location
Avijatičarski trg
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Albert
Oct 26, 2018
A very pleasant walking tour in Zemun, Belgrade - We had a wonderful experience on this walking tour of the Zemun old town neighborhood, aided by the great, sunny weather. Aleksandar, our tour guide, was very friendly and pleasant, and just great in every way. The 360 degree view from the top of the Gardos tower was magnificent. On the river shore, we were delighted by the view of locals feeding a group of swans. It was 3 hours well spent.
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Alainr827
Sep 13, 2018
Short private Belgrad city tour - We are 2 couples on a Danube river cruise. I booked a 3 hours private city tour in spring. Jasna was very efficient from the beginning until we met our tour guide Alexander. He was waiting for us as our ship arrived and started immediately. The tour was a good overview of the city and Alexander has an openminded personality with extensive knowledges (geography, history, social living, education, architecture and local culture). We enjoyed it above expectation
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Ksl13
Sep 9, 2018
Private tour! - My parents and I got a private tour from a very young female tour guide who was still in university. She was kind enough to have the taxi take us all the way up to the tower and then to walk down to Zemun. It's an easy tour with some interesting history and worth doing.
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Mimi20008
Jan 23, 2018
Excellent tour of Zemun - We had a fun time learning about Zemun, Belgrade and Serbian history even in the rain. Alexander speaks perfect English, is very knowledgeable, refined, subtle and accommodating. We highly recommend this tour.
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Clarissa_t
Oct 6, 2017
Aleksandar contacted us beforehand... - <p>Aleksandar contacted us beforehand and upgraded us to a full-day tour of Belgrade. So we got to see not only Zemun, which is historic and lovely, but also the Kalemegdan fortress, Avala and St. Sava Orthodox Cathedral. St. Sava is kind of the Sagrada Familia of Belgrade - an enormous church being built by donations. While it is unfinished, the work completed the downstairs mosaics is spectacular. Well worth visiting and - if you are so inclined - leave a donation to help complete the work! We really enjoyed learning about Serbian history from Aleksandar and chatting with our group of fellow travelers.</p>
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Ss
Aug 14, 2017
A trip I can recommend even the... - <p>A trip I can recommend even the weather was pretty bad. Zemun is an interesting part of Belgrade.</p>
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