Belgrade Fortress: Underground Tour & River Wine Tasting

Summary

Belgrade’s fortress secrets from Roman wells to riverside wine

You’ll walk beneath Belgrade Fortress into Roman wells and Cold War bunkers, touch centuries-old stones in a gunpowder cave, then finish with sparkling Serbian wine by the Sava riverbank. A local guide shares stories you won’t find in guidebooks—there’s laughter mixed with mystery down there.

What’s the experience like?

You know that echo when your shoes hit old stone? That’s how it started, just past the park benches at Belgrade Fortress. Our guide, Milan, had this habit of pausing mid-sentence — like he was letting the walls talk for him. The Roman well was colder than I expected, a damp chill that crept up my sleeves even though it was warm outside. Milan said Hitchcock loved this spot; honestly, I could see why. It felt like a movie set you’re not supposed to find.

The Army bunker was next — all concrete and silence except for our footsteps and someone’s nervous laugh (okay, mine). There were these faded maps on the wall and stories about Tito playing politics with both sides during the Cold War. I tried to picture soldiers huddled here, waiting for news. It made me think about how many layers Belgrade has, literally and otherwise. The gunpowder warehouse smelled faintly of earth and old stone, but there were sarcophagi lined up like they were waiting for visitors. One had a carved lion; Milan told us it came from somewhere near Niš.

We ended up by the riverbank with glasses of local sparkling wine — not too sweet, kind of dry actually. The Sava glinted in the late light and someone started talking about football but I just watched a couple walking their dog along the quay. I didn’t expect to feel so much history under my feet or to laugh as much as we did underground. Still think about that echo sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Belgrade fortress underground

• Visit Roman well
• Explore Army bunker
• See Gunpowder warehouse exhibition
• Enjoy local wine by Sava river

Top questions

How long is the Belgrade Underground Tour?

The tour lasts around 2 hours including all underground sites and riverside wine tasting.

Is entry to Belgrade Fortress included?

Yes, entrance fees for all sites are included in your booking.

Does the tour include transportation?

No hotel pickup is included but public transportation options are nearby.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

It’s not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health due to stairs and uneven ground.

What language is the tour given in?

The tour is led by a professional local guide in English.

How many people are on each group tour?

The shared group option requires a minimum of 4 participants; you’ll be notified if your date needs more people or offered alternatives.

Is lunch provided on this tour?

No lunch is included but you do get a glass of local sparkling wine at the end by the river.

What’s included

Your day includes guided entry to all underground sites at Belgrade Fortress—Roman well, army bunker, gunpowder warehouse—and wraps up with a glass of local Serbian sparkling wine by the Sava riverbank before you head back out into daylight.