How to Spend 1 Day in Belgrade
With a blend of grit and grandeur, Belgrade is the gateway to Serbia for many travelers. It’s far more than the port of entry, though, and if you have one day here you can cover key sites in modern neighborhoods and the historic center, where you’ll find Communist-era relics, hip restaurants, and vivid graffiti. Here’s where to start.
Morning: Step Back in Time
Perched at the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers, the Belgrade Fortress turns a natural stronghold into a military powerhouse. Kick off a day of exploring inside the fortress walls at the old citadel and Kalemegdan Park. There’s a lot of history here—at least 115 battles have been fought on this site—and guided tours of Belgrade Fortress offer details on its bloody history.
Afternoon: Explore the Culture Today
After you’ve covered the ancient past, leap ahead to modern times. Browse stylish boutiques, soak up café culture, and see crumbling mansions plastered in colorful street art in the creative neighborhood of Savamala. Set on the edge of the Sava River, Savamala is just north of the main railway station in Belgrade and walking distance from Kalemegdan Park. While this is a fun area to explore on your own, guided tours of Savamala can offer insights into the cutting edge of local culture.
Night: Discover the Nightlife
Belgrade gets going after dark. For a taste of something traditional, head to Skadarska Street, a stretch of cobblestones lined by bars and restaurants. Here, classic Serbian food and drink are served to the strains of local folk music, and some venues feature costumed performers.
Hit the clubs for an edgier night out. In the summer party boats and riverside clubs heat up along the river; from late September to early May, the crowds tend to stay inside. To hit the town with a ready-made party crew, pub crawls are an option, whether you’re solo or visiting with a group.
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Belgrade Private City Tour
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Explore the highlights of Belgrade on a private 4-hour city tour. As you drive and walk between the sights, build an overview of the city’s turbulent history and architecture from your guide. Learn about Serbia’s two royal dynasties at the Royal and White Palaces, and the City Assembly, the Old Palace of Serbia’s first king. Discover the Church of St Sava, Serbia’s largest Orthodox church; take in pedestrianized Prince Mihailo Street; and stroll around the old, cobblestoned Kosancicev venac quarter past Princess Ljubica’s Residence, St Michael’s Church and other sights.
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$50.69
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Red Belgrade Communist Tour
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Delve into the history of Communist Yugoslavia on this walking tour. Learn Learn about Belgrade post-WWII from you guide as you stroll the streets of the city. Hear about Josip Broz Tito, the leader of Yugoslavia, and listen to the urban legends of the era. Visit the Yugoslav History Museum. Go on a round-trip trolley ride.
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Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods
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If you only take one tour in Belgrade make it this one—the ‘Big Tour’ offers a comprehensive itinerary packed with all the highlights of the Serbian capital. With an expert guide and a small group of just 8 travelers, visit the Old Town and New Belgrade; explore the atmospheric neighborhoods of Zemun, Dedinje, and Avala; and see sights including the Church of Saint Sava, Belgrade Fortress, the House of Flowers, and Avala Tower.
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$61.77
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Belgrade Sightseeing Half-Day Trip Old and New Belgrade
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Check off the highlights of Belgrade and get your bearings in the city on this comprehensive sightseeing tour. Explore the New Belgrade, Dedinje, and Upper town on both sides of the Sava River; walk around Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress; and see landmarks including the Church of Saint Sava, the House of Flowers, and Republic Square.
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Belgrade Center Walking Tour
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Explore Belgrade with a guide on this half-day walking tour of the ‘White City’. Take in national monuments, Soviet-era landmarks, and get an insider’s introduction to Serbian history and culture. Trace a path from the National Assembly of Serbia to the city center as your guide shares stories from Belgrade’s founding, NATO bombings, and life in modern Serbia.
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$23.47
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Underground & Dungeons of the Belgrade Fortress
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Discover Belgrade's subterranean secrets on a 2.5-hour walking tour, led by an expert local guide. Go below ground to experience intriguing underground fortifications, spooky tunnels, and bunkers and caves carved out through the ages, from Roman times to the 20th century. Inspect the remnants of a Roman fortress and well; see a gunpowder warehouse built by Austrian forces to defend against the Ottoman Empire; and explore a military bunker from the time of the Cold War.
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$31.69
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Boat Cruise Sightseeing of Belgrade
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See the sights of Belgrade from the water on a 1.5-hour cruise on the River Danube and River Sava. Settle on your comfortable cruiser, and admire the city landmarks as you listen to the informative guided commentary. Get stellar views of Belgrade Fortress at the confluence of the Sava and Danube; pass under bridges, and keep your camera poised as you waft by the Victor Monument, lush Ada Ciganlija island and the protected wetlands of Great War Island, known for their rich birdlife.
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Belgrade Segway Tour
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Check off Belgrade’s sights without having to hop on and off buses or trams—or pound the sidewalks—with this Segway small-group tour. Board an easy-to-ride personal transporter to coast around avenues, parks, and riverbanks; and view monuments, fortresses, Roman catacombs, and hidden gems many visitors miss. Plus, as you roam, learn tales about Serbia’s capital that’d you probably never hear alone. Helmet and flexible departures are included.
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$87.12
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Off the Beaten Track: Belgrade Street Art Experience
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Discover why street art has become part of the modern art movement during this half-day walking tour with an art historian guide. Walk the streets on route to the Sava River bank and keeping your eyes peeled for hidden works of art along the way. Follow your guide to key pieces of graffiti and street art and learn how this movement is impacting culture and the broader art world.
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Belgrade Layover Tour: Private City Sighteeing Tour with Round-Trip Airport or Hotel Transport
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Take full advantage of a stop at Belgrade airport to discover Serbia’s capital with this private layover tour. Settle into a private air-conditioned vehicle for a customizable city tour that allows you to view sights such as Belgrade Fortress, St. Sava Church, the River Danube, and more. Plus, you can opt to break for meals (own expense) at leisure. A return airport or Belgrade hotel transfer is included for convenience.
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$70.52
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Jewish Heritage in Belgrade - Private Tour
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Delve into Belgrade’s Jewish history with an art historian guide. Visit Jewish Historical Museum and learn about the history of Jews in the former Yugoslavia. Walk to the Jewish quarter Dorchol and pause at a Holocaust memorial. Then travel by air-conditioned vehicle to a Sephardic Jewish cemetery. Pause at an old tavern for a refreshment break before stopping by Belgrade’s only functioning synagogue.
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$228.07
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Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner
Discover the delicious world of Serbian cuisine and folk dancing with a night filled with food, performances, and fun. Hear traditional music while dancers accompanied by an accordion and drum do the Kolo. Enjoy a typical Serbian dinner as the show goes on and learn how these age-old festivities still bring people together.
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$190.06
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Belgrade Old City 3-Hour Walking Tour
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This walking tour will take you away from the crowded tour buses to give you an up-close and personal view of Belgrade's beautiful architecture, cobblestone streets, secrets of Belgrade's Fortress, and remainings of Jewish, Ottoman, Hungarian and Austrian civilizations.
Start your morning learning about Belgrade's rich history by visiting some of the most famous attractions in this part of the city.
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$30.88
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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