The 7 Best History Tours in Belgrade

1.History and Culture in my Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Walk through central Belgrade with guide Marija, from St. Mark Orthodox Church and the 1999 bombing site to Dorcol, Bajrakli Mosque, and Kosančićev Venac. Along the way, taste rakija, wine, honey, jam, slatko, and other Serbian treats. The tour is offered in English, lasts about three hours, and has three start times.

“A tremendous tour giving a very comprehensive examination of the history both modern and past. I recommend it to any new travellers to Belgrade.”

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2.NATO Bombing of Belgrade Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Explore Belgrade’s NATO bombing sites with an English-speaking guide and private, air-conditioned transport. The two-hour route includes St. Mark’s Church, Tašmajdan Park, the Serbian Parliament, the damaged Generalštab complex, the old railway station, the former royal palace area, and the monument to Tsar Nicholas II.

“A great opportunity to hear the Serbian point of view about the Yugoslav wars. In addition, lots of fascinating history about Serbia. There are not a lot of sites on the tour, but the ones that are included are generally interesting. Sometime it was a little hard to understand the guide, who was friendly and knowledgeable.”

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3.Football tour: Red Star and Partizan Ultras History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Walk through Partizan and Red Star neighborhoods with a guide such as Andrija or Tihomir, see supporter graffiti, visit Marakana’s museum, sip a beer in a stadium, and enter Partizan’s ground. This 3 to 4 hour English-language tour starts and ends at Student Park and costs $84.21 per person.

“A great experience to learn about the culture, history and the experience of the hooligans in belgrade from the two biggest rivals, and their social effects as well in the history of Serbia. Tihomir is a great and professional guide with a deep knowledge of the ultras history ! If you love football history you will really enjoy this tour!”

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4.Tito and History Vintage Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $144

Ride through Belgrade in vintage Yugoslav cars with a private guide such as Jovana, stopping at Tito-era landmarks, the Genex Tower, Palata Srbije, and the Museum of Yugoslavia. Snacks and soda are included, pickup is available, and the tour explains the curious story of the Yugo, including its convertible version.

“We had a lovely time with Jovana! So knowledgable and passionate about the content of the tour. Do this tour!”

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5.Romantic history tour of Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $42Best value

Spend about three hours with guide Slobodan, known as Sloba, tracing love, loyalty, betrayal, and family drama through Belgrade’s Old Town. Stops include Princess Ljubica’s residence, Kolarac, the Museum of Vuk and Dositej, and the Royal Palace. The small group is limited to 10, with an included snack and drink.

“This tour was great! I booked this tour - not sure if it was really for me - romantic and all...but turned out to be VERY interesting and lots and lots of history, buildings, trysts, etc. I would do it again. The guide was excellent!!! Great English, vRead more”

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6.Eat Like Tito – Gastro Historical Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $127

Spend four hours tracing Tito’s public and private life in Belgrade, then taste two dishes created for him and learn to cook Karađorđe steak in a private kitchen. A professional art historian guide leads the experience, with food, lunch, drinks, private transport, and a mobile ticket included. Minimum age is 21.

“Every now and then i tend to try out different types of tours, and this time it was a tour+ restaurant. This is a great tour with a lot of positive energy, for real foodies. The museum is quite an interesting place which had my full atention, that i didn't notice the crowd of people around me. The snack afterwards really is a nice touch and I enjoyed every bite of it.”

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7.Full-Day Private Royal Heritage Tour to Oplenac With a Winery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Belgrade to Avala and Oplenac with a private English-speaking guide, exploring royal churches, Karadjordje’s former residence, and Serbia’s independence story. You can add wine tasting at the Aleksandrović cellar and lunch in Aranđelovac. Hotel pickup, transport, and entry to Saint George’s Church are included.

“Prepare to learn more and see more than you imagined you ever could in one day. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge”

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