Belgrade Mash-up
Belgrade, Serbia
From EUR 50.00
Office phone number: +381 11 33 44 080
Belgrade Mash-up
Belgrade, Serbia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Travel from the 19th century to modern-day Belgrade on this tour that mashes up history, culture, architecture, and food into an all-in-one morning! You’ll grab coffee in the city’s oldest tavern, learn about Serbian architecture and important figures, visit a market where you can taste local products, and finish it off with a street food-style lunch in the city’s best sausage joint.
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Highlights
- Wander the city’s districts and learn about the architectural style that emerged between the wars
- Hear the stories of some of Serbia’s most important historical figures
- Stop at the oldest tavern in town for a traditional Serbian coffee and rakia
- Shop the local market and sample farm-fresh treats like kaymak cheese
- Grab street food sausage for lunch at the best spot in town
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Corner of Kneza Sime Markovica and Kralja Petra, in front of Question Mark restaurant.
View on Google Maps.
There are three other landmarks at this intersection: Princess Ljubica’s Residence, Patriarchate and Belgrade Cathedral.
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- Starting time: 10.00 AM
- Ending point:
The Republic Square (Central Square).
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, entrance into Princess Ljubica’s Residence, coffee and a shot of rakia, tasting of kaymak at the green market, street food sausages for lunch.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your Belgrade tour will first lead you to Belgrade Cathedral – St Michael’s Church, which holds relics of one of the most important Serbian leaders of the 19th century: Prince Miloš Obrenović. Meanwhile, in front of the church are the tombs of Vuk Karadžić, a Serbian philologist and linguist who established the modern Serbian alphabet, and Dositej Obradović, another linguist and a philosopher, as well as the first minister of education of Serbia. These two men had the biggest influence on Serbia’s educational development and literacy programs, and will set the tone for our tour from historic to modern-day Belgrade.
Across the street from the church is the Patriarchate Building and on the opposite corner is Princess Ljubica’s Residence; she was the wife of the aforementioned Prince Miloš Obrenović. We’ll get to enter the residence and you’ll learn more about 19th-century life in Serbia. (Please note that we cannot go inside the residence on Mondays.)
Nearby these two buildings you’ll find the oldest traditional tavern in the city, built back in 1823. We’ll have a coffee break here and even indulge in some morning rakia (Serbian schnapps) as you listen to stories about Serbia’s fight for freedom against the Turks. You can pick up a bit of the local language, too, as we’ll also have a mini class on the Serbian alphabet.
After our short coffee break, your Belgrade tour continues through the city’s main walking area, Knez Mihailova Street. We’ll see the Belgrade library, Republic Square, and Serbia’s Academy of Science and Art, and learn about the “between the wars” architecture that is so characteristic of Belgrade.
As we continue through the narrow streets of the old Dorcol neighbourhood, passing by the city’s most popular cafés, restaurants, and bars, we’ll reach a green market where locals sell homemade dairy and meat products, and fresh produce directly from their farms outside the city. White cheese, kaymak (similar to clotted cream), and čvarci (fried or roasted pork rind and fat) are some of the typical Balkan products that you'll find in this market. It's in markets such as this one where you'll get a true sense of what everyday life in Belgrade looks like.
From there, we'll go for a walk through Belgrade's bohemian quarter, Skadarlija street. This cobblestone street is a pedestrian zone filled with restaurants, bars, and traditional taverns. Here, we'll stop for a street food-style lunch at one of the best sausage joints in the city.
The tour ends after lunch in the city centre, at the Republic Square.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, entrance into Princess Ljubica’s Residence, coffee and a shot of rakia, tasting of kaymak at the green market, street food sausages for lunch.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Closure of sites: Princess Ljubica’s Residence is closed to visitors on Mondays, therefore we won’t be able to go inside on any Monday tours.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
This tour typically includes a tasting of local sausages and dairy products; however, we can cater for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free travellers. Please notify us at the time of booking if you have any allergies or food sensitivities, so that we can have time to organise your food. You can do so in the “Additional information” box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@belgradeurbanadventures.com
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Local contact
Office phone number: +381 11 33 44 080
Email address: info@belgradeurbanadventures.com
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