Belgrade Half-Day Sightseeing Trip Old and New Belgrade
by Victor Tours
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Overview
This half-day bus tour covers the key sights of Belgrade on both sides of the Sava and Danube rivers. The tour lasts about three hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan or private sedan, depending on group size. A professional English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout the tour. The visit begins with a 40-minute guided walk around Belgrade Fortress, exploring its Roman, medieval, Ottoman, and Austrian history through its gates and fortifications. Next, the group moves to the Upper Town to see the Victor Monument, where panoramic views overlook where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. The tour then crosses the Sava River to New Belgrade, passing notable postwar architecture including Ušće, the Palace of Serbia, and the Belgrade Arena. The route continues across Ada Bridge into Dedinje, known for diplomatic residences and villas, passing the Red Star football stadium on the way to the Church of Saint Sava. At the Church of Saint Sava, the guide leads a 50-minute visit inside to view the large interior and mosaics while discussing the church’s history and Saint Sava himself. The final part of the tour drives through central Belgrade, passing Slavija Square, the government district, the former Yugoslav Army General Staff, the Old and New Royal Palaces, and the National Assembly. A bottle of water is provided per person during the trip.
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Itinerary
Belgrade Fortress
Take a 40-minute guided walk around Belgrade Fortress, exploring its Roman, medieval, Ottoman, and Austrian historical layers. The guide explains the city's development at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe while walking through the fortress’s gates and walls.
40 min
Pobednik
Proceed to the Upper Town to visit the Victor Monument for about 20 minutes. This spot offers panoramic views over the meeting point of the Sava and Danube rivers.
20 min
Novi Belgrade
Cross the Sava River to see New Belgrade’s postwar architecture, passing landmarks such as Ušće, the Palace of Serbia, and the Belgrade Arena.
Drive through Dedinje and Ada Bridge
Cross Ada Bridge and continue through Dedinje, an area known for tree-lined streets, diplomatic residences, and villas. Pass the Red Star football stadium en route to the Church of Saint Sava.
Church of Saint Sava
Spend 50 minutes inside the Church of Saint Sava with a guided visit. View the large interior space and monumental mosaics while learning about the church’s long construction and Saint Sava.
50 min
Trg Slavija
Drive through central Belgrade, passing Slavija Square and the government district along Nemanjina and Kneza Miloša streets.
House of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia
Finish the tour with a panoramic drive past the former Yugoslav Army General Staff, the Old and New Royal Palaces, and the National Assembly.
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to the Belgrade City Library, at the end of Knez Mihailova Street and opposite Kalemegdan Park. The guide will be holding a Victor Tours sign.
Kalemegdan
End point
Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to the Belgrade City Library, at the end of Knez Mihailova Street and opposite Kalemegdan Park. The guide will be holding a Victor Tours sign.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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