Belgrade: Top Attractions & Belgrade Neighborhoods Big Tour Private Belgrade Big Tour
ID: GYG134553-208055
Category:
Country: Serbia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
A whole day, complete Belgrade experience. Explore everything that Belgrade has to offer in both the city center and surrounding areas. Combine a walking tour and panoramic car tour, and get a taste of the entire city.
Discover the highlights and neighborhoods of Belgrade on a shared or private tour. Visit Kalemegdan, the Belgrade Fortress, the Zemun citadel, the Vračar area, Slavija Square, and more. See some of Belgrade's most significant sights by car and on foot.
The first stop is Kalemegdan, the oldest and largest park in the city center, and the magnificent Belgrade Fortress: Leopold’s Gate, Zindan Gate, Despot’s Gate, Jakšića tower, Chapel of St Petka, and Ružica Church (Virgin Mary Church).
Continue the walk through the Upper town: the Victor monument, the Roman well, the King’s gate, the Sava promenade, the Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Clock Gate, and Clock Tower, Military Museum, and Monument of Gratitude to France.
See New Belgrade’s impressive modern architecture: Ex-Central Committee of the Communist Party, Federal Executive Council, also known as Palace of Federation, Genex Tower, Sava Center, one of the biggest congress halls in this part of Europe, etc.
After New Belgrade, reach Zemun, the northern area of Belgrade, characteristic for its Central European appearance, charming quarters, cobblestone streets, and fish restaurants on the Danube River banks.
See Gospodska Street, the Post Office, Hotel Central, Town Museum, and the House with a Sundial, then reach the top of the hill, we’ll see the remains of the Zemun citadel that are still standing together with The Millennium Tower in the center, Zemun’s central landmark.
Go down the Gardos Hill to the town center and reach the Main City Square with the Bishop’s Office and the Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin from the 18th century.
Cross the Gazela Bridge and head for Dedinje – Belgrade’s most luxurious residential area. See some of the mansions in the city, perfectly nestled in the greenery and serenity of Topčider Hill. Spot the country’s biggest soccer stadium, the home of Red Star Belgrade.
Leave the city and head towards Avala, Belgrade’s green mountain. Situated less than 20 km south of the city center, it is one of Belgrade’s most popular green areas, a perfect spot for recreation, picnic, or just enjoying nature.
Drive through green forests until we reach the highest spot of Avala with the Monument to the Unknown Hero. After that, go down to the second largest hilltop of Avala, 440 m high, where Avala tower is situated.
Coming from Avala, visit the Vračar area, where you can 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.
Through Slavija Square, enter Nemanjina Street with almost all state governmental institutions: Government Building, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Staff of Serbian Army, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Finance, the State Court, etc.
Later, stop in front of the Parliament Building, where you'll take a short break to take pictures. Round off the tour at Republic Square, the heart of the capital, where the city’s most prestigious cultural institutions are situated.
Highlights
- Take the most comprehensive tour of the city and see all the most important sights on both sides of Sava and Danube rivers
- Admire magnificent views of Belgrade from Avala Tower
- Learn why St. Sava Temple is called "Eastern Europe's Sagrada Família"
- Be acquainted with the different faces of Belgrade, from communist style New Belgrade to the ex Austro-Hungarian town Zemun
- Walk around the famous Belgrade Fortress and hear stories about many different civilizations that ruled Belgrade during past centuries
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A moderate amount of walking will be invloved
The tour will never be canceled. However, if you are the only person on tour, a supplement of 75% will be applied
At least 24 hours before the trip, you will be informed if you are the only guest on tour, and be offered a choice between canceling the tour with no fees or paying the supplement of 75% of the price
Child rate applies only with 2 paying adults on the tour
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Belgrade. Please advise of your hotel name and address.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.