Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci Wine Tasting Tour Petrovaradin Fortress

Three towns and a fortress in one day, without the rush

This full-day tour from Belgrade covers Novi Sad, Petrovaradin Fortress and Sremski Karlovci, a baroque wine town in the Fruska Gora foothills. A licensed guide with over 15 years of experience leads the route in English, pacing the stops so you have time to explore and ask questions at each one. Wine tasting at a local cellar in Sremski Karlovci is included, along with hotel pickup and return to Belgrade.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sremski Karlovci45m
2. Petrovaradin Fortress15m

Explore Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci

• Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
• Enjoy Danube river views
• Tour Novi Sad city center
• Free time in Novi Sad
• Visit Sremski Karlovci wine cellars
• Taste local Serbian wines
• Return to Belgrade

The experience

Eight hours gives you room to move without the standard tour's pace. You start with Sremski Karlovci, a baroque town built around its first Serbian Gymnasium, where vineyards blanket the slopes of Fruska Gora mountain. The wine cellars here are small operations, not tourist factories, and the tasting lets you sample some of the region's best wines before moving on. From there, the route climbs to Petrovaradin Fortress, which sits on a bluff above the Danube. The views from the ramparts take in both the river and the panorama of Novi Sad spread across the opposite bank.

The final stop is Novi Sad itself. After a short guided walk through the city center, you get free time to wander on your own: to sit in a café, duck into a shop, or just move at your own speed. The guide stays available for questions and suggestions, but the day is built around what you want to see, not a fixed checklist. Pickup from your Belgrade hotel is included, and the return drive leaves time to absorb what you've seen instead of racing back.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to Belgrade.
• wine tasting at a local cellar in Sremski Karlovci.
• guided tour of Petrovaradin Fortress with views of the Danube and Novi Sad.
• guided walk through Novi Sad city center.
• licensed English-speaking guide with over 15 years of experience.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (under 18)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Feel Serbia tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and stories without translation. This suits anyone who wants context and local knowledge woven into the stops, rather than a self-guided route or a tour that moves too fast to ask questions.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

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.

What's the wine tasting like in Sremski Karlovci?

The tasting happens at a small wine cellar in the town, where local producers work the vineyards on the Fruska Gora slopes. You sample wines made in the region, not a commercial tasting room setup.

How much time do I get in Novi Sad itself?

After the guided walk through the city center, you have free time to explore on your own. The guide is there if you want recommendations, but the afternoon is yours to spend as you choose.

What's the view like from Petrovaradin Fortress?

The fortress sits on a bluff overlooking the Danube River, and from the ramparts you see both the river and the full panorama of Novi Sad on the opposite bank. The tour includes a walk through the fortress itself.

Does the tour include hotel pickup from Belgrade?

Yes, pickup from your Belgrade hotel is included. The guide will confirm the time when you book, and the return drive gets you back to Belgrade at the end of the day.

Is Sremski Karlovci really a baroque town?

Sremski Karlovci is known for its baroque architecture and was home to the first Serbian Gymnasium. The town sits in wine country, with vineyards covering the Fruska Gora slopes around it.