Belgrade: City & Zemun Day Tour with Hotel Pickup

Summary

Belgrade’s fortress walks, riverside Zemun streets, and temple domes in one day

You’ll wander fortress walls above Belgrade’s rivers, stroll Zemun’s cobbled lanes with your guide sharing local tales, and stand beneath Saint Sava Temple’s vast dome. Lunch by the Danube brings real flavors—burek or chevapchici if you’re hungry—and every corner feels layered with history. This isn’t just a checklist tour; it’s a day that lingers long after you’ve left.

What’s the experience like?

"You see that tower? Locals call it the Millennium Tower," our guide Marko said, pointing up through a tangle of wires and laundry lines on Gardos Hill. I was still catching my breath from the climb—those cobblestones are no joke if you’re used to flat cities. The air smelled faintly of river water and grilled fish drifting from somewhere below. We’d started the day at Kalemegdan Fortress, wandering under chestnut trees while Marko told us stories about Ottoman sieges and old city gates. It felt like every stone had a memory here.

I didn’t expect New Belgrade to feel so different—suddenly everything was concrete angles and wide boulevards, with those massive socialist-era buildings looming over us. Marko pointed out the Genex Tower and laughed when I tried to pronounce “Palata Federacije.” We zipped past Novak Djokovic’s family restaurant (no sign of Novak himself), then crossed into Zemun where things softened again: pastel houses, little bakeries, people leaning out their windows yelling greetings across the street. The main keyword for this tour is definitely “Belgrade Big Tour”—it really covers all corners.

Lunch break landed us by the Danube promenade, where I ordered burek on Marko’s suggestion—flaky pastry still warm in my hands—and watched old men playing chess under plane trees. Someone nearby ordered chevapchici; the smell was enough to make me reconsider my choices. Afterward we drove up into Dedinje past mansions hidden behind high hedges (Marko whispered some local gossip about who lives where), then ended up at Saint Sava Temple. The dome glowed in late afternoon light—honestly, it’s hard not to feel small standing there.

By the time we circled back through Republic Square and saw the Parliament building gleaming in the sun, my feet were tired but my head was spinning with stories. There’s something about seeing Belgrade this way—with a local guide who knows which bakery has the best pastry or why that statue matters—that sticks with you longer than just snapping photos. I still think about that view from Gardos Hill sometimes, especially when I smell river air or hear church bells echoing far off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Comprehensive Belgrade city tour

• Pick up from hotel
• Visit Kalemegdan and Belgrade Fortress
• See Roman castrum remains and medieval walls
• Visit Chapel of St Petka and Ružica Church
• Explore Upper town sights and river confluence
• Walk through Upper town monuments and gates
• Pass by Military Museum and Istanbul’s gate
• Enter Kalemegdan Park and see Monument to France
• Drive through New Belgrade modern architecture
• Pass by Novak restaurant and Belgrade Arena
• Drive to Zemun and see Avijatičarski Trg
• Drive through Gospodska Street architecture
• Walk along Zemun Promenade and Danube River
• Visit St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
• Climb Gardos Hill and see Zemun citadel
• Enjoy views from Millennium Tower
• Walk to Main City Square in Zemun
• Free time for lunch or exploring Zemun
• Cross Gazela Bridge to Dedinje area
• See mansions and Rajko Mitić Stadium
• Visit Church of St. Sava in Vračar
• Drive through Slavija Square and Nemanjina Street
• Pass Republic Square and cultural institutions
• Pass Terazije Square and Moskva Hotel
• Pass Nikola Pasic Square and Parliament Building
• See Old and New Royal Palaces
• Tour concludes with guide suggestions

Top questions

How long does the Belgrade Big Tour last?

The tour is a full-day experience covering both central Belgrade and surrounding neighborhoods.

Is hotel pickup included for this Belgrade city tour?

Yes, hotel or accommodation pickup in Belgrade is included at the start of your day.

What neighborhoods are visited on this tour?

The tour visits Kalemegdan/Fortress area, New Belgrade, Zemun, Dedinje, Vračar (Saint Sava Temple), Republic Square and more.

Is lunch included during the Belgrade Big Tour?

No set lunch is included but you’ll have free time in Zemun to choose your own meal along the Danube.

Are entrance fees covered for attractions?

The entry fee for Saint Sava Temple is included as part of your booking.

How much walking is involved?

A moderate amount of walking is required—expect both walking tours and panoramic drives between stops.

Is this tour suitable for families or children?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels; infants seats are available and strollers/prams can be used.

Who leads the Belgrade Big Tour?

A professional English-speaking local guide leads each group throughout the day.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in Belgrade, transport by air-conditioned minibus or van depending on group size, services of a certified English-speaking guide throughout all stops, plus entrance fees for Saint Sava Temple—so you can just focus on exploring without worrying about logistics or tickets along the way.