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

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Take the tour to the Eastern part of Serbia and main attraction within Iron Gate National Park on Danube river - Golubac fortress. Enjoy 1 hour speed boat ride on the Danube's widest point along with entrance to Iron Gates and see the fortress from Danube as well.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplier keeps the right to change the program due to unforeseen circumstances (traffic, bad weather conditions, site closed for visits due to national holidays, reconstructions or similar)

Supplier is not responsible for personal belongings of tourists

For shared group option, minim is 4 persons on the tour, you will be informed before the trip and offered choice between: - joining a date for which there is already a small group or canceling the tour with no fees applied

In case that weather conditions are not suitable for speed boat ride, visit to Lepenski vir archelogical site will be organized (Lepenski vir entrance ticket - 500 Rsd, approximate 4.5 Eur). Speed boat is operating from June till October.

Pick up is available from accommodations up to 5km from Republic Square. If your hotel is further we will inform you a day before the tour where is your meeting point. The day before the tour we confirm the exact pick up point, time and send a tour guide's contact.

Our mini vans for tours are comfortable, well-maintained, ensuring a pleasant and reliable travel experience.

From November 6th to April 15th, due to weather conditions, our speed boat ride will be substituted with a visit to the Lepenski Vir archaeological site. The entrance ticket to the site is 5 EUR per person, and there will be a supplement of 10 EUR per person for this alternative option.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English-speaking tour guide

Pickup and drop-off

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tasting of 3 rakija varieties, each paired with traditional local meze

Visit a local rakija distillery with a presentation of the production process

Golubac Fortress ticket (750 RSD/6.5 EUR per person)

Speed boat ticket, 1h (2900 RSD/25 EUR per person, to be paid in cash)

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Golubac Fortress

Golubac Fortress was in the selection of the top 3 locations for filming the famous "Game of Thrones" series. Located at the entrance to the Iron Gate, the longest gorge in Europe. It was built by the Hungarians, called Galambocz, on the same site as the Roman Castrum Columbarum. Golubac was captured by the Turks in 1391. and changed ownership several times before being finally reclaimed by the Serbs in 1867. On this site you will have opportunity to take some great photos of the stunning fortress, explore gallery in Visitor center and walk by the Danube river with beautiful view to Iron Gate. In the summer season (1st of June - 1st of October), after visit Golubac fortress, enjoy 1h speed boat ride on the Danube river and see the fortress as well from the water.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Golubac

Short drive to Golubac town, where our speed boat departs. Speedboat is going around the fortress and on Danubes widest point along with entrance to Iron Gates. After speed boat ride, free time for lunch in local restaurant in Golubac town.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Small Group Tour

Pickup included

Private

Private tour
Pickup included

Reviews

4.89

47 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

On a beautiful blue Danube
srkili85,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a beautiful day we had visiting stunning Golubac fortress with the boat ride along the Danube. Highly recommend tour in Serbia
Excellent tour!
Z6810NNnatashah,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Milan is a fantastic tour guide. He is very warm and welcoming, and is passionate about Serbian history. I went as a solo person on this trip and enjoyed myself with the group. We shared laughs and experiences between each other. The boat ride was really fun - just keep in mind that the water will splash on you, so if you don’t like a sprinkle of water, don’t go. The restaurant that Milan took us to was really nice. The distillery was also lovely! The jam they served us was amazing. It was a really cold day, so I suggest if you’re going in autumn to rug up and wear a leather jacket to stop the wind from blowing through. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is wanting to learn more about Serbia.
Golubac
M3321TGteresak,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip to Golubac was great. Our tour guide Aleks was very knowledgeable gave us every necessary information about history of Serbia not only about Golubac. We ate delicious lunch together and we all feel comfortable in our company. Weather was not great..frankly speaking ...but you know what? it didn't spoil our fantastic mood😊Thanks Aleks😊
A great day!
Gregory B,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great day trip from Belgrade with something for everyone in our group. Our guide Alexander was fantastic.
Amazing trip
Sandra O,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Milan and his crew was professional and the trip was well planned! We had a blast and recommend the trip to Golubac! Amazing
Highly recommended
rikv468,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing guide who spoke English and Russian really well. He also knew a lot about the history and culture of Serbia. Everything was nicely managed and well executed.
Great day out of Belgrade
Carly H,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour out of Belgrade. Milan was an excellent guide. Speed boat was a great addition and much needed to escape the heat
Great value
karolys863,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great knowledgeable guide. Perfect mix of discovery, nature and history. The boat ride past the castle and toward the gorge was impressive and refreshing in the spring heat
Great tour
SeanMulvaney,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Milan was a brilliant guide who had a fantastic knowledge and the sights were incredible. Would highly recommend.
Awesome Experience & a Must Do!
Harry T,
Sep 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Milan was an excellent guide and was very informative! Made the trip very enjoyable and the ride to and from the castle was safe and fantastic. I highly recommend that if you're in Belgrade, you do this this experience!