Belgrade: Football History Tour
ID: GYG360965-646340
Category:
Country: Serbia
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Discover the fanatic football culture of Serbia's capital city with a local guide. Learn about one of the most intense rivalries in world football, the "Eternal Derby" contested between FK Partizan and Red Star Belgrade.
Meet your local guide in central Belgrade and begin the tour with a stroll through the Dorcol neighborhood. Learn about the history of football in the city and the clubs and supporters who contest the "Eternal Derby" between FK Partizan and Red Star Belgrade. As you stroll through Dorcol, see passionate street art that indicates local allegiances.
Discover the complex relationship between history, politics, government, and crime intertwined with football within the city. Learn how the most passionate supporters' groups known as "ultras" and hooligan firms form a crucial part of fan culture for both major clubs. Learn of their political influence throughout all social strata and how the rivalry often manifests in violent clashes.
With your expert local guide, visit the home of Red Star Belgrade, Rajko Mitic Stadium. Explore this imposing sporting venue where European giants such as Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich all tasted defeat during Red Star's most successful period during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Visit the club museum and see the famous Champions League trophy on display. Red Star Belgrade holds the notable distinction as being the only Eastern European club to have won this prestigious competition, a feat they achieved in 1991. At the end of the tour, receive a small gift as a memento of your experience.
Highlights
- Explore the Dorcol neighborhood, a Partizan stronghold
- Visit the home of Red Star Belgrade and see the Champions League trophy in the museum
- Learn about the relationship of history, politics, and football in the city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts with a walking tour through the Dorcol neighborhood, followed by a car journey to the Red Star Stadium
Meet your guide at the Nikola Pasic monument
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.