Private Tour
NATO Bombing of Belgrade Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
You'll hear and understand the feelings among locals about this notorious campaign. You'll learn the other side of the story, to the one offered by the mainstream western media. You'll hear personal stories from the period of bombing and how life was in Belgrade at the time. During the tour we will take you to several sites where traces of bombing are still visible. The guide will show you original photos of the bombed sites from 1999. At the end of the tour, you can summarize impressions over a drink in a local cafe.
Tour highlights:
✅ Visit bombed sites where traces are still visible
✅ Hear personal experience of the guide about the life under NATO bombs
✅ See original photos from the 1999
✅ Learn the reasons for the campaign
✅ Hear the other side of the story
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
Private guide/driver
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Optional truffle tasting 32€ per person (paying at the spot)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
First stop after pickup is the RTS building. Here by the monument "Zašto?" (Why?) you’ll hear a disturbing story about the night when 16, mostly young people, got killed during the night shift. There is an original building still standing on the site, unrepaired, as a memorial to this disastrous event.
This is the most common site on various photos related to NATO bombing in Belgrade. The Ministry of Defense is still reminder on the night of 29th of April 1999 when many military objectives were hit. As a consequence of this action one person lost its life and many civilian buildings in the vicinity were damaged.
Options
For a party between 4-7 people
Van: The tour is conducted with a 8 or 9 seater van for maximal comfort and privacy.
Pickup included
For a party of up to 3 people
Car: The tour is conducted with a comfortable private car.
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide disinterested
Stefan S,
Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tour guide is completely disinterested. If we had another guide maybe I would give better review because I was really interested in Nato bombing and the history of serbia and the guide literally just wanted to end the tour as soon as he can so he can go home. When I asked him some historical questions about serbian history the guide said I don’t know for every question. Disappointed
Fascinating look at Belgrade
jessikatiffany,
Aug 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am interested in Yugoslavian history and would consider myself a history buff so this kind of tour is already my cup of tea. But I found that it was my guide, Vladica, who made the tour exceptional. He was professional, warm, friendly, knowledgeable and honest. He was only a kid in Belgrade when the NATO bombings happened but his memories of the events set this tour apart from other tours. After all, I can google information about the bombings but getting first hand accounts are one of a kind. I think he provided an impartial account and description of events and the main players involved. If you are even remotely interested in history or politics then I would say this tour is essential.
Very Educational
Batson L,
Jun 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We learned so much about the history of the bombing and about the Serbian people on this tour. The visual presentation through pictures and being on site really helps the storytelling. We also enjoyed spending time with our tour guide who drove us around the city to show us all these historical sites. This is a tour you should not miss if you are into history!
Informative and eye-opening tour - recommended
R1916LSkristinm,
May 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very informative tour, well worth doing. My guide Vladica was very kind, enthusiastic, knowledgable, had answers and explanations for every question, interesting local knowledge, relevant geopolitical & historical insights, and I learned a lot. The tour I went on was the Scars of NATO bombing in Belgrade. This tour is for anyone who wants to understand from a local perspective, what happened in Belgrade in 1999, where and how it happened, how the local community banded together, and see for themselves what the impact and severity was.
Great tour.
luiscO4075IC,
Feb 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great..Andrija was so thoughtful and perfectly explained everything to us in a very objective way. Thank you for all
I'd recommend this tour
L1948QA ,
Dec 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience, the guide was very informative and we've learned a lot on the SerbianYugoslavian history and the NATO aggression. I'd recommend this tour!
Great experience
mathewb802,
Oct 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This fascinating tour was one of the most interesting experiences I’ve had on any trip. My guide was outstanding and offered the perspective of Serbians living in the region at the time. I’d recommend this tour to history enthusiasts and those who wish to broaden their perspectives on international relations, and the consequences/effects of war.
An Alternative View
MoFaeMel,
Aug 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very informative and interesting to hear Miljan's comments, the innocent recipients of bombing always have a different perspective from the politicians and media who initiate or facilitate these actions, and it was good to here a cogent alternative to the news we are sold back in Australia.
A “ must do “ trip whilst in Belgrade
Philip M,
Aug 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Miljan was extremely friendly and typified the overall experience we had from all locals . This is a “ must do “ trip whilst visiting Belgrade and gives an honest interpretation of the locals experiences during the NATO bombings.
Spreading a dangerous nationalist agenda
Alex C,
Aug 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00While it's always good to hear other world views and perspectives on geopoliticals and world events, this tour was unfortunately littered with false truths and "facts" that were simply incorrect. The tour guide was great personally, and the tour itself was interesting. We were quite well aware of the events that led up to the NATO bombing, so could easily identify when we were being fed false information, however giving false truths about events is dangerous and not what would be expected when on a tour.
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