Belgrade: City Highlights & Avala Mountain Private Tour

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ID: GYG581072-986212
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Country: Serbia

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Have a true Belgrade experience, discover all major highlights of the city and enjoy the amazing views from nearby Avala Mountain. A perfect blend of history and nature in a full-day private tour.
With this tour you'll cover it all! Explore historical Belgrade Fortress, soak the atmosphere in Knez Mihailova street, marvel the mosaics in Saint Sava church and enjoy the view from the top of Avala Tower. All of that followed by your private guide who will share interesting local stories and answer all your questions.

Here is what you'll experience on the tour:

After a pick up from your address you'll head to the oldest part of the city - Belgrade Fortress. As you walk around this ancient fortress and marvel the view over Sava and Danube rivers you'll realise the strategic importance of Belgrade. From your guide you'll learn why more than 140 battles happend for this piece of land and which empires controlled Belgrade through the history.

Next you'll step into pedestrian zone and uncover famous Knez Mihailova street and the main Republic square. This is a perfect place to meet all architectual styles of Belgrade and to hear some local legends.

After exploring downtown area you'll move to a very special spirital place. Saint Sava church is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. From your guide you'll learn more about this gorgeous church, its breathtaking mozaics and Saint Sava's importance for Serbian people.

From urban city area next you'll meet the most popular picnic place in Belgrade. Avala Mountan is rich with foresets and bird species, but it is actualy famous because of few cultural sites. First you'll get to see the intriguing monument of the Unknown Hero and hear the story behind its contruction. After a nice walk through nature you'll get on top of the Avala Tower which is the highest point in the city. Enjoy the view over the greater area of Belgrade and find out more about the turbulent history of this iconic TV tower.

Once you finish with all the higlights you can try local specialites in a nearby restaurant or go straight back to the city center.

Highlights

  • Have a good overview of the city with a private guide which will provide context
  • Enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of Avala Tower
  • Meet the historical Belgrade Fortress and understand its importance
  • Explore in detailed Saint Sava church and learn more about its mosaics
  • Stroll down the vibrant Knez Mihailova street but also discover hidden corners

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour requires moderate walking
Please wait in the hotel lobby or in front of your airbnb building 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.