Belgrade Panoramic City Tour: Experience the History and Vibrancy of Serbia's Capital

Discover the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, on a panoramic city tour. Explore the iconic Belgrade fortress, charming neighborhoods, and iconic landmarks like the Saint Sava Temple.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress - You will feel the „beating heart” of Belgrade right beneath your feet once we reach the vivid center of the city and the Belgrade fortress.

Walking from Student’s square, an educational hub of the Serbian capital, Uzun Mirko’s street will lead you to the remarkable fortress consisting of layers from different epochs.

A relaxing walk from Kalemegdan Park to the Victor monument will be the cherry on the top – an unforgettable view over the city and Sava and Danube rivers confluence.

  • Novi Belgrade - Belgrade is the perfect city for walking tours, however, if you wish to explore incredible sights all over the city and rest your feet for several hours, the best option would be the Belgrade Panoramic City Tour.

Our licensed guides will gladly share interesting stories during your ride that will elevate your trip from an informational to an immersive experience.

The sightseeing starts on your way to New Belgrade, a part of the city built in the communist era. You will be passing by the Palace of Serbia, its construction and facade reflecting the aspiration for architectural grandiose in the second part of the 20th century.

Another example of brutalist architecture is the Genex tower, standing tall among the “chess-like” grid of New Belgrade blocks. You will then proceed towards the Belgrade Arena and Congress Hall Sava Center, pass over the “Gazelle” bridge to reach more vibrant and colorful parts of Belgrade and go on with the must-see program.

  • Zemun - Charming quarters, cobblestone streets, and fish restaurants are the sign that we are in Zemun, the
    part of the city settled on the Danube river banks. Its unique spirit is visible every step of the way. Passing by the most important examples of the prolific architectural styles of Zemun, we will get off the vehicle and stroll down the famous promenade by the Danube. We’ll climb the Gardos Hill – the heart of Old Zemun. Its curvy cobblestone streets and tiny houses will give you the impression that Zemun is a melting pot of Mediterranean and Middle European cultures. Just in time for a lunch break, we will
    go down Gardos Hill to the town center and reach the Main City Square, where the old buildings, including the Bishop’s Office and the Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin from the 18th century, surround the square.
  • Museum of Yugoslavia - You will make a short break in front of the memorial complex devoted to the history of Yugoslavia, with a special emphasis on the life of Josip Broz Tito, a fierce Yugoslavian leader who pioneered solidarity, unity, and peace and remaining to be the hero of the nation today.
  • Dedinje - The next part of the tour involves the elite district of Dedinje with edifices of exceptionally rich architectural value.

Driving from Dedinje, you will take a glance at the stadiums of FC Red Star, once Champions League winner, and FC Partizan.

  • Avala Tower - After a visit to the spectacular monument to the Unknown Hero of WWI on Avala Mountain, the work of the most
    significant sculptor of Yugoslavia, we’ll climb the Avala Tower. Two elevators take us up to 123m. Try to
    absorb the magnificent view of the Central Serbian province of Šumadija and the entire Belgrade with
    the river confluence, where the heart of the capital lies
  • St. Sava Temple - After a short drive, you will hop off on the top of Vracar Hill crowned with Saint Sava Temple.

This symbol of Belgrade, with its white and gold exterior beautifully reflecting the sun rays, has a prominent place on the Belgrade skyline and it represents the strong faith of the Serbian nation.

The plateau is the home of the Serbian National Library, and it is guarded by the monument dedicated to Karađorđe, the leader of the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire.

  • Trg Slavija - Following the route of this comprehensive tour, you will be reaching the Slavija square, where just about a century ago, ducks were hunted.
    Close to it, you will see the remains of the Serbian General Staff building, destroyed during the NATO bombing in 1999.

A drive through this hilly part of Belgrade gives you a chance to enjoy exquisite neighborhoods and eclectic combinations of architectural styles, reflecting the 23 century-long history of Belgrade.

One of the most historically significant point is Saint Mark’s church that keeps the relic of Tsar Dušan, the most powerful ruler in the history of Serbia.

  • The National Assembly - Approaching the nucleus of Belgrade, you’ll pass through an administrative triangle formed by the imposing seat of the Serbian National Parliament, as well as the Old and New courts as residencies of the City Parliament and the President.

  • Trg Republike - After theatrical Terazije square with its remarkable hotel Moskva, we will shortly pass the Republic square, the most central point of Belgrade.

What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Convenient hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Expert guidance by licensed professionals
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities
  • Admission to the Avala Tower approx. 3,5 €
  • Admission to the Saint Sava Temple approx. 3 €
Additional Information

Once you enter the vibrant heart of the city, you will experience the pulsing energy of Belgrade with the iconic Belgrade fortress standing prominent, showcasing different historical periods.

We then drive through New Belgrade, a section of the city with distinct influences from the communist era.

Zemun welcomes you with its quaint neighborhoods, paved streets, and seafood restaurants.

Next, we scale Gardos Hill, the core of Old Zemun. The winding paved streets and small homes give off a culturally diverse vibe of Mediterranean mixed with Central European traditions.

As we journey through Dedinje, you’ll catch a glimpse of the FC Red Star stadiums, past winners of The European Champions League. We’ll then ascend the Avala Tower.

Following a brief trip, we alight at Vračar’s hilltop, adorned by the majestic Saint Sava Temple.

After a visit to the dramatic Terazije square characterized by the remarkable Hotel Moskva, we make a quick stop at Republic square, the core of Belgrade.

  • Religious objects require clothing that covers knees and shoulders
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Service animals allowed
  • The minimum number of participants for a shared tour is 3. At least 24 hours before the trip, we will inform you in case there are not enough guests on tour, and we will offer a choice between: 1) canceling the tour with no fees applied; 2) changing the tour date; 3) moving to another available tour.
  • Stroller accessible
Location
Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress
Kalemegdan
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dagmar
May 12, 2024
Great city tour - We had a lot of fun on the city tour. We saw a lot and heard about the history of Belgrade. We were able to ask a lot of questions and also got some more tips for our stay. It was great
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Mutsumi_b
Mar 25, 2023
Engaging day with Jelica as tour guide - We had a very exciting day with Jelica as our tour guide. She is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about historical, cultural, and religious matters. Her English is superb.
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Shaysoyster
Feb 20, 2020
Highly recommend - It’s a great way to see the city and different areas of Belgrade. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and also shared how Serbians pronounce names and also the similarities of Serbian female names. Definitely worth your time and was more than happy to leave a Tip
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Armine_p
Jun 4, 2019
Wonderful tour - Victor was a very knowledgeably guide and the tour was great and we got a great overview of the city.
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Jaaanez
Nov 14, 2018
Teodora, amazing guide - It is very interesting, that you can actually find some architectural pearls in a former communist country. Teodora, the tourist guide, showed a lot of knowledge and guiding skills and she speaks perfect English. Recommended!
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Gökbay
Apr 8, 2018
Recommended! - It was amazing experience. Discover the city with Viktor and learn the historical and funny things about Belgrade.
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Andro
Jul 9, 2017
Great walking tour for getting... - <p>Great walking tour for getting upclose with Belgrade. Interesting guide who really makes an effort to bring the everyday life in Belgrade to outsiders.</p>
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Blackblue25
Mar 12, 2020
Let down twice - I had emailed to book a place on the walk and turned up at the appointed time, in the right location. 15 minutes after we were due to start I called the office to see what was happening. I was told that they would give the Guide a call and they'd text me back, which they did, saying that he would not be coming as he had an upset stomach. While sympathetic to the Guide, he should have called the office to tell them that he would not be at work, as they knew that at least one person, ie, me, would be there to go on the tour. Very unprofessional. I had previously been in touch, to enquire about the Red Communist tour. The price quoted was €80. I have done a number of such tours, often with just me and the Guide, in a number of former Communist countries and never have I paid more than €35. They offered to reduce the cost to €50 but this was still too much, so I declined. By accident, I came across a Guide from Belgrade Walking Tours, who was doing a Communist Yugoslavia tour, including transport to the Museum of Yugoslavia and access to the Museum. The cost, €10. He was excellent and knowledgeable and is highly recommended. Unlike Belgrade Free Walking Tours.
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