Horseback Riding in Belgrade: Small Group Trail Rides

Ride through Fruška Gora on a well-trained horse, no experience needed.

Small-group horseback riding in Belgrade through the Fruška Gora forest with certified safety helmets and English or Serbian-speaking guides who teach complete beginners how to sit, handle and ride. Groups stay under four riders. You choose between a nature walk option (weekends only) that visits Vrdnik Tower and Beli Majdan Cave, a post-ride spa session at a thermal wellness center, or lunch at a local winery: each combining outdoor riding with a second activity.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback riding and optional activities

• Receive safety briefing and helmets
• Ride horses through Fruška Gora nature
• Choose optional activity: nature walk, spa, or winery lunch
• Explore Vrdnik Tower and Beli Majdan Cave (if nature walk chosen)
• Relax at wellness spa center (if spa chosen)
• Enjoy lunch at Kovačević Winery (if winery lunch chosen)

The experience

The ride itself takes you through the natural landscape of Fruška Gora on horses trained to work with riders of all levels. Your guide will show you how to mount, sit safely and handle the reins before you start, and can walk alongside you throughout if you need the support. Long trousers and closed-toe shoes are required. Certified safety helmets are provided. The experience runs 6 to 8 hours depending on which add-on you choose, and private transportation to and from Belgrade is included.

What comes after the ride depends on your option. The hiking add-on (weekends only) takes you on foot to Vrdnik Tower, a 14th-century guard tower with panoramic views, and Beli Majdan Cave, a former stone quarry with a 4-meter hall and stone pillars you can explore via steps. The spa option sends you to a thermal wellness center with two heated pools, a salt room, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, Russian banya and steam bath. The winery option is lunch at Kovačević Winery, one of the region's best-known restaurants. You order and pay for food and wine on-site. A fourth option is horseback riding alone, with no add-on.

Beli Kamen Lake, mentioned as a photo stop during the ride, sits within the route and is described as an Instagram spot. Groups max out at four riders, keeping the pace personal and the attention close. Guides speak English or Serbian. Children from age 12 are welcome. Younger children can sit on an adult's lap during transport.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Belgrade.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• certified safety helmets.
• guide instruction in English or Serbian.
• horseback riding costs.

Options for this experience

4 options

Horse Riding and Luxury SpaGuide in English or Serbian · 08:00Luxury Wellness and Spa: once the horseback ride is over, unwind in a lavish Spa Center with a pool, sauna, steam bath and salt room. Payable on site at 45 EUR per person. Pickup is included

Horseback Trail RidingGuide in English or Serbian · 08:00Only horseback riding. Mount one of our horses and enjoy an unforgettable ride through the lovely scenery of Fruška Gora! Pickup is included

Horseback Ride and Winery LunchGuide in English or Serbian · 08:00After a scenic ride, dine at the Famous Winery, sampling regional cuisine and Fruška Gora wines. Lunch is not included in the price. Pickup is included

Horseback Riding and HikingGuide in English or Serbian · 09:00After a scenic ride, hike from Fruška Gora to Vrdnik Tower and Beli Majdan Cave, enjoying the views and a distinctive underground experience. Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Serbian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on site€ 110

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vladimir Mladenovic

Is this one for you?Choose the hiking add-on if you want to explore two historical sites in the forest beyond the saddle; pick the spa if you'd rather unwind in thermal pools and saunas after riding; go for the winery if a leisurely lunch with local wine appeals more than a second activity. Riding alone suits anyone who wants just the horses and nature without an add-on.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Serbian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride a horse if I've never done it before?

Yes. No prior riding experience is required. Your guide will teach you how to sit, handle and ride before you start, and can walk beside you throughout the ride if you need help feeling safe and comfortable.

What is Vrdnik Tower and when do I see it?

Vrdnik Tower is a preserved guard tower dating to 1315, believed to have been built by Marcus Aurelius Probus, and sits in the Fruška Gora forest. You visit it only if you choose the hiking add-on, which is available on weekends only.

What happens at Beli Majdan Cave?

Beli Majdan Cave is a former stone quarry with a 4-meter-high hall supported by stone pillars. You can explore it on foot via stone steps as part of the hiking option.

What does the spa option include?

The wellness center has two thermal-water pools (one outdoor in summer), a salt room, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, Russian banya, steam bath and a relaxation area. This option is paid separately on-site, not included in the tour price.

Is lunch included if I choose the winery option?

No. Lunch at Kovačević Winery is not included in the tour price. You order and pay for food and wine when you arrive.