The 4 Best Rakija Tastings in Serbia

1.Golubac Fortress w/Iron Gate Speed Boat & Rakija Distillery tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Travel from Belgrade to Golubac Fortress, cruise the Danube by speedboat in summer, and visit a local rakija distillery. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, transport, and tasting are included. Expect a long day, extra cash costs for the fortress and boat, and a relaxed lunch stop in Golubac.

“Very nice tour with an experienced guide to an beautiful situated forest and interesting excavations”

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2.Belgrade Traditional Serbian Brandy Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about three hours with Toby visiting Belgrade venues known for Serbian rakija. You’ll taste nine fruit brandies, stop at a small microbrewery making its own brands, enjoy gourmet snacks, and finish back at Student Park. The English-language group is limited to 20 people.

“A very cool experience. The guide, tobi, is a cool guy that knows the right places to try fifferent tastes and types of Rakia, including a very cool micro-brewery where some very nice brand is being made. We enjoyed it very much !!”

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3.Belgrade center walking tour with Rakija, Cocktails and Burgers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76Best value

Join Veljko Kovacevic at Republic Square for a private English-language walk through central Belgrade. You’ll see major sights, graffiti-lined streets, Kalemegdan, Skadarlija, and local bars while learning how Serbians drink rakija. The tour lasts about two to three hours and ends with a rakija cocktail.

“One of the best tours I've ever had. Veljko provided a great experience and is very knowledgable about this incredible city and its history.”

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4.Danube Day Trip with Wine and Brandy Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $229

Leave Belgrade by private air-conditioned car or minivan and follow the Danube to Ram, Golubac, and Smederevo fortresses. An English-speaking guide leads each visit, with time for photos and questions. At Pruna Distillery and Winery, taste local wine, brandy, and regional snacks before returning to your hotel.

“An amazing trip with so many great experiences! I was thrilled to see Golubac Fortress near the Romanian border. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly, and it was great talking about Serbian history and asking questions. Took tons of fantastic photos! I’ll definitely recommend this to all my friends!”

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