Belgrade: Private Red Star & Partizan Stadium Tour Pickup

Summary

Explore Belgrade’s legendary football rivalry up close

You’ll feel Belgrade’s fierce football spirit as you explore both Red Star and Partizan stadiums with a local guide, wander fan-filled neighborhoods covered in team colors, visit club museums and locker rooms, and walk onto legendary pitches yourself — all with private transportation included. It’s an inside look at rivalry you’ll remember long after the tour ends.

What’s the experience like?

First thing I noticed was the graffiti — thick red and white stripes curling around old apartment blocks in Belgrade, then suddenly switching to black and white just a few streets over. Our guide, Marko, grinned when he saw me staring. “You’re in Zvezda territory now,” he said, tapping a mural of some wild-eyed player. The air smelled faintly like roasted corn from a street cart, and you could hear someone blasting club anthems from an open window. I didn’t expect to feel the rivalry before even reaching the stadiums, but it’s everywhere here.

The Red Star Stadium (locals call it Marakana) is huge — echoing halls, faded banners, that slightly musty scent you get in old sports arenas. We wandered through the locker rooms where jerseys hung like ghosts, and Marko told stories about matches that turned the city upside down. He let us walk out through the tunnel onto the stands; I tried to imagine 50,000 fans roaring at once. It gave me goosebumps for some reason. There’s a museum too — trophies behind glass, photos yellowed at the edges. I lingered by one of them longer than I meant to.

After that we crossed town to Partizan’s side. The vibe changed — less polished, more raw energy somehow. In Dorćol neighborhood every wall seemed covered in black-and-white murals or slogans (I tried reading one out loud; Marko laughed at my accent). At Partizan Stadium we got to step right onto the field — grass a little rough under my shoes — and peek into conference rooms where deals probably go down over strong coffee. The stories here felt different: more about grit than glory maybe? Hard to explain unless you’re standing there.

I’m not even a diehard football fan but walking through those neighborhoods with someone who grew up here made it all feel personal. You see how much these clubs mean to people — not just games but whole lives wrapped up in colors and chants and old rivalries that never really fade away. I still think about that moment stepping into the sunlight on the pitch, hearing distant cheers echo off empty seats… kind of sticks with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Belgrade Football Rivalry Tour

• Visit Crvena Zvezda Stadium: stadium, locker rooms, tunnel, club museum
• Explore Partizan Stadium: club premises and field access
• Tour Crvena Zvezda fan area with stories
• Visit Dorcol area with Partizan graffiti and murals

Top questions

How long does the private Red Star & Partizan stadium tour last?

The tour includes 45 minutes at each stadium plus travel time between locations.

Is hotel pickup included for this Belgrade football tour?

Yes, pickup from your desired location is included in the tour.

Do we visit both Red Star and Partizan stadiums on this day trip?

Yes, you’ll visit both Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) and Partizan stadiums during the tour.

Are entry fees or tickets included in this private stadium tour?

All fees and taxes are included as part of your booking.

Will we have a local guide during the stadium visits?

Yes, a local guide will accompany you throughout the experience.

Is transportation between sites provided on this Belgrade football tour?

Private transportation is included for all parts of the tour.

Can non-football fans enjoy this Red Star & Partizan experience?

The tour is designed for anyone interested in Belgrade culture, not just football fans.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation with air conditioning and WiFi on board, entry to both Red Star and Partizan stadiums (including museums and locker rooms), all fees and taxes covered, plus pickup from wherever you’re staying in Belgrade before returning you at the end of your football-fueled adventure.