BELGRADE ESSENTIALS - A local insight before you start exploring
Overview
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If you want to know the basics about Belgrade and Serbia, spiced up with some funny stories, then this is the right tour for you. It might be a perfect, short introduction by a local, before you start exploring on your own. We will talk about some of the most important historical events, and how they have affected the present day, explain some of the things you see in the streets, recommend the food, drinks and places you shouldn't miss out.
Why we use one language but two alphabets, how come Belgrade has become one of the "nightlife capitals' and why this part of the world has been described as the "powder keg of Europe".. are just some of the questions we'll answer during the tour.
If you are not up for a longer tour, this is the experience you need.
Also, this tour might give you a great starting point to decide which layer of Belgrade fascinates you most and help you pick your next activity.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We'll start the tour in front of one of the oldest taverns in the city and explain why a tavern might the the most important "national institution in this country. :) Here you'll also hear about the most important and most interesting historical and geographical information, but also why we use one language and two alphabets, what's the only Serbian word that's used worldwide and many other curiosities about Belgrade and Serbia.
St. Michael's Cathedral
One of the oldest and most unusual churches in the city. Here we will talk about the role of religion in the Balkans and explain some of the unique Serbian customs.
What‘s Included
A small souvenir
Private transportation
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BELGRADE ESSENTIALS
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and educational walking tour
993syn,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our tour of Old Belgrade and learning about the history of the city, the country and the people. Our visit our guide was excellent — friendly and very knowledgeable and good sense of humor. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Belgrade.
Very nice informative tour
Gillian W,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Maria was very informative and passionate about Belgrade's history. She made the tour interesting, with serious and humourous facts. Really enjoyed this tour and learned a lot about Belgrade without being inundated with dates.
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