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Belgrade Sightseeing Half-Day Trip: Discover Old and New Belgrade in a 3-Hour City Tour
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Belgrade
Explore the significant landmarks of Belgrade in a 3-hour city excursion with your tour guide. We will introduce you to the key points of interest on both the Sava and Danube riversides. Delight in the spectacular views as you stroll around the Kalemegdan Fortress with your guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress - Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Belgrade. We won’t be in the vehicle for long as our first stop is Kalemegdan, the oldest and largest park in the city center, along with the magnificent Belgrade Fortress. Starting at Leopold’s Gate, we’ll pass by the remnants of the Roman castrum – Singidunum and the medieval walls built upon it – Zindan Gate, Despot’s Gate, and Jakšića Tower, all dating back to the 15th century. We’ll visit two Orthodox churches in this part of the fortress: the Chapel of St. Petka and Ružica Church (Virgin Mary Church). Entering the Upper Town (Gornji grad), we’ll witness the stunning confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
- Pobednik - We will continue our walk through the Upper Town, seeing the Victor monument by world-renowned sculptor Ivan Meštrovic, one of Belgrade’s landmarks, the Roman well, the King’s Gate, and Sava promenade, the Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Clock Gate (Sahatkapija), and Clock Tower (Sahatkula). Passing by the Military Museum and through Istanbul’s Gate (Stambol Gate), we’ll re-enter Kalemegdan Park. In the park, there is a Monument of Gratitude to France by Ivan Meštrovic and many busts representing famous Serbian literary figures. Here, we’ll get back into the vehicle and continue our tour.
- Novi Belgrade - As we continue our tour, we’ll see New Belgrade’s impressive modern architecture. Built as a new part of the city after WWII during the socialist regime, it features many remarkable buildings. These include the former Central Committee of the Communist Party, the Federal Executive Council (also known as the Palace of Federation), Genex Tower (Western Gate of Belgrade), and Sava Center, one of the largest congress halls in this part of Europe. Even the famous MOMA museum in New York dedicated a special exhibition called “Toward a Concrete Utopia” to New Belgrade’s architecture. New Belgrade showcases a different side of the city, with buildings that reflect the former Eastern Bloc’s “brutalist” style as well as modern business buildings constructed in recent decades. We’ll also pass by the restaurant “Novak,” owned by the family of famous tennis player Novak Đoković, and the Belgrade Arena, the most important sports venue in this part of Europe.
- Dedinje - After crossing the Gazela Bridge, we’ll head to Dedinje, Belgrade’s most luxurious residential area. Here, we’ll see some of the city’s most beautiful mansions, perfectly nestled in the greenery and tranquility of Topčider Hill. Your guide will share interesting information about the history of these properties and their significance during the turbulent 20th century. We’ll also see the country’s largest soccer stadium, “Rajko Mitić Stadium,” home to Red Star Belgrade, the last club from Eastern or Southern Europe to win the prestigious Champions League. Their biggest rival, Partizan Belgrade, has a stadium just across a small hill, and their rivalry has lasted for more than 70 years.
- Museum of Yugoslavia - We’ll visit the Museum of the History of Yugoslavia and the House of Flowers, the resting place of Josip Broz Tito, the leader of the second Yugoslavia.
- St. Sava Temple - From Dedinje, we’ll head to the Vračar area to see one of Belgrade’s most prominent landmarks, the Church of St. Sava (also known as St. Sava Temple), one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. The Temple of St. Sava features an enormous dome visible from all over the city. Besides its size, the church is an undeniably impressive structure. Construction began in the 1930s at the site where occupying Ottoman forces burned the relics of St. Sava (1175-1236), the founder and first archbishop of the independent Serbian Orthodox Church, and one of the most important figures in Serbian history. Built in the Serbian-Byzantine style, the church covers an area of 3,500 m² at floor level, with an additional 1,500 m² in the three galleries on the first level. The dome reaches a height of 70 m, with the central gilded cross adding another 12 m, giving the cathedral a total height of 82 m. Beneath the church floor are vaults and the beautifully decorated crypt of Saint Sava.
- Trg Slavija - After visiting the Temple, we’ll get back into the vehicle and drive through Slavija Square to Nemanjina Street, which houses almost all state governmental institutions: the Government Building, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Staff of the Serbian Army, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Finance, the State Court, etc. These buildings are beautiful examples of Belgrade’s pre-war architecture.
- The National Assembly - Next, we’ll drive through Kralja Milana Street, the city’s main artery, where significant buildings such as the Old and New Royal Palaces are located. We’ll pass by Nikola Pasic Square, which features a monument to the first Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. We’ll stop in front of the Parliament Building for a short break to take pictures. Here, we’ll also see the Old and New Royal Palaces and hear stories about the two dynasties that ruled Serbia in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Terazije Fountain - After that, we’ll reach Terazije Square, known for its recognizable 19th-century white stone fountain and one of the city’s most beautiful buildings, the Moskva Hotel.
- Trg Republike - We’ll continue our ride to Republic Square, the heart of the capital, where the city’s most prestigious cultural institutions are located. Here, you’ll learn about the most important buildings surrounding the square, such as the National Museum and National Theatre, and get a brief explanation of why Prince Mihailo is one of the most important figures in Serbia’s modern history. Our tour will end here.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off included
- Explore Kalemegdan with a guided walk
- Accompanied by a professional guide
- Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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
4.8
(69 Ratings)
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116sanjayd
May 25, 2023
Belgrade city tour - We did a private tour of Belgrade. The trip was good. Not much to see in Belgrade- we did the fort, sava church and drove around town. There is no hop on hop off buses- all tours are private.
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Terjetraveler2022
May 7, 2023
Very nice - Marko was a nice guide, on time and he was a calm, friendly man. Told a lot about Belgrade and Serbia, and could ask anything about the city and country.
Was a very interesting start of a great sunny day.
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Patcesario
Feb 2, 2023
Amazing - Excelent. Our guide Konstatin was super. Loved more Belgrad after this experience. More than worth it.
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Etem_o
Aug 16, 2022
It was a great tour. Our... - It was a great tour. Our guide explained everything precisely. Our, guide Aleksandr was great, thank you
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Arisha_p
Jul 29, 2021
Wonderful experience - The experience was really wonderful, our guide Ivan was so helpful and friendly. He took us to various spots and described everything with extreme details. It was a great tour overall
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Edi_g
Oct 9, 2020
City Tour - Tour guide picked us up right on time; was attentive, friendly and able to share a great deal of knowledge of the city.
We saw many areas of city and heard a lot of history, exactly what we were looking for in this tour.
Definitely recommend.
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Amy
Nov 28, 2019
Amazing Introduction to Belgrade - I am traveling through Belgrade for business and wanted to find a way to see the city of Belgrade on limited time. This tour was perfect! My tour guide Alexander was amazing, so full of knowledge, personable and a delight to spend my morning with. I was able to see the effects of old Belgrade post war era as well as the amazing construction of new Belgrade. As he was a local, I also got to see the small outlets of cute neighborhoods and cafes that locals like to spend time at. The photos and sights I was able to see and experience will be treasured memories. As someone who has worked in travel and tourism I highly recommend this tour and request Alexander if you can!
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Anitam3882
Nov 23, 2019
Brilliant informative tour - Good overview of the city with an excellent guide, Jelica. She was well-prepared who was able to answer all of our questions no matter that they were about history, daily life.
Thanks a lot for this great experience!
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Gabi_toth_bp
Nov 18, 2019
Superb tour - Jelica was a superb host and guide. She could answer all our questions and added a personal touch to this guided tour. Many thanks, it was great experience!
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Happyjamaicawanderer
Mar 8, 2020
A pleasant Sunday morning experience - Interesting history and definitely worth seeing. However, the tour lasted two hours and 15 minutes, not the 3.5 hours advertised.
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