Belgrade Private Tour - Between Ottomans and Austro-Hungarians

Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe was for centuries a border between Islam and Christianity as well as a border between Western and Eastern Europe. During this tour you will find out more about differences between these two civilizations, so close regarding distance, yet so distant in everything else. Belgrade fortress and Zemun are places where differences are obvious even today.

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Belgrade Fortress, Kalemegdan Park, Belgrade 11000 Serbia

After pickup you'll go straight to the fortress. Walls of Belgrade fortress have many stories to tell, as they witnessed around 2000 years of history. Here you will learn why Belgrade is called "Rampart of Christianity" and which big empires controlled this area. As you walk through it, you will hear many Turkish terms like sahat tower, turbe, stambol gate. Each of these words indicate important parts of the fortress that the guide will explain during the tour. Many interesting sights to see and stories to hear, all of that will be provided from your private guide.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Millenary Monument, Gardos Hill, Zemun, Belgrade Serbia

The most interesting and intriguing part of Zemun is Gardoš with its old houses, churches and hidden corners. Here you can feel the spirit of the local life and you will feel like time here runs slower, probably because people are more relaxed than in the busy streets of Belgrade. At the very top of Gardoš is the Millennium tower which oversees the area. It was constructed by Hungarians in order to mark one thousand years of rule in this territory. From this place you will enjoy breathtaking view of Zemun and the Danube.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Zemunska Pijaca, Masarikov Trg 17 Zemun, Belgrade 11080 Serbia

In center of Zemun you'll experience farmer's market rich with fresh vegetables, fruit and all kinds of homegrown food.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Zemunski kej, Kej Oslobodjenja bb, Zemun, Belgrade 11080 Serbia

After we walk down from Gardoš we will explore rest of Zemun. You'll get to enjoy old streets, authentic houses and main square. At the end you'll enjoy beautiful promenade on Danube's bank.

Duration: 1 hour