SERBIA · 1-DAY TOURS

The 15 Best Full-Day Trips from Belgrade

17 tours  ·  from $85 a head

A day trip here means leaving at eight and eating dinner back in the city. These 15 cover the north, the gorge and the western hills, priced, with the real door-to-door hours rather than the advertised ones.

Day Trip from Belgrade: Gems of Eastern Serbia - Manasija Monastery and the walls of medieval Serbia
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Day Trip from Belgrade: Gems of Eastern Serbia

1.Gems of Eastern Serbia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $127Our pick

Explore eastern Serbia from Belgrade with Manasija Monastery, Resava Cave, waterfalls, Krupaj Spring, local lunch, and hotel pickup.

“Wow! That was one of the best tours I’ve ever had. Thank you so much, Nina! She’s definitely knowledgeable. One of the best tour guides out there! I learned a lot from her. She’s also very good at taking photos. Thanks also to our driver for the safe drive (sorry I can’t remember his name now). Thank you. I enjoyed that tour so much. 😊”

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Along the Danube: Golubac Fortress & Iron Gate Gorge day trip from Belgrade - Golubac Fortress: the day’s great photograph
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Along the Danube: Golubac Fortress & Iron Gate Gorge day trip from Belgrade

2.Along the Danube: Golubac Fortress & Iron Gate Gorge day trip from Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $120

Review of the Golubac Fortress and Iron Gate Gorge day trip from Belgrade, with itinerary details, costs, tips, and honest pros and cons.

“Golubac Fortress was a highlight of my trip to Serbia. Our tour guide, Drazen, had a deep knowledge of Serbian history and the history of the fortress. Lunch and the subsequent boat ride were pleasant and informative.”

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Šargan Eight Railway, Wooden Town & House on Drina river day trip from Belgrade - Drvengrad and the story behind the wooden town
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Šargan Eight Railway, Wooden Town & House on Drina river day trip from Belgrade

3.Šargan Eight Railway, Wooden Town & House on Drina river day trip from Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Ride Serbia’s Šargan Eight train, visit Drvengrad and see the Drina River House on a scenic full-day trip from Belgrade.

“Small group but great fun with Alex and Marco. Full of information jokes stories and we all got along great The tour was informative and in a comfy van, loads of room The train trip went through the countryside and offered great views as did all the other attractions”

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Full-Day Trip from Belgrade: Tara National Park & The Drina River Valley - Gate of Podrinje: the first look into the valley
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Full-Day Trip from Belgrade: Tara National Park & The Drina River Valley

4.Tara National Park & The Drina River Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $138

Review of a full-day Belgrade trip to Tara National Park, Banjska Stena, the Drina River House, scenic viewpoints, and the Drina Valley.

“A superb tour from start to finish! Excellent communication with the company- they answered every question quickly and kindly, and took care to address my concerns about taking a tour in very hot weather. Our tour guide Nina, and our driver Ljubisa were fantastic- kind and funny and knowledgeable. We had plenty of time at each stop and the whole group had a lot of fun! I took so many Photos and made new friends! I felt so looked after, and despite it being such a long day, it’s by far the best thing I did in Serbia! I thoroughly recommend it to everyone!”

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Belgrade Sightseeing Half-Day Trip Old and New Belgrade - Kalemegdan and the fortress: Belgrade’s best opening chapter
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Belgrade Sightseeing Half-Day Trip Old and New Belgrade

5.Belgrade Sightseeing Half-Day Trip Old and New Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of Belgrade’s private half-day tour, covering Kalemegdan, New Belgrade, Dedinje, Saint Sava Temple, and central landmarks.

“I had a layover in Belgrade. I arrived late in the evening and flight out was late afternoon the next day. I wanted to see as much of Belgrade as I could in that short time. I booked the Belgrade Sightseeing City Tour which was perfect with my time constraint. My tour guide, Alexander arrived on time and we set off on the tour. He was very knowledgeable and easy to understand as he shared the history of the sights along the tour. He was very personable, friendly and passionate about the history of Belgrade / Serbia. His narration left me wanting to see and hear more which in the…”

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Private Day Trip to Timisoara from Belgrade - The long drive from Belgrade to Romania
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Private Day Trip to Timisoara from Belgrade

7.Private Day Trip to Timisoara from Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $226

Review of the private Belgrade to Timisoara day trip, with transport, sights, guide quality, timing, price, and practical booking advice.

“We had a great day with Konstantin. He had a lot of knowledge on both Serbia and Romania, and we learned a lot. The drive was very nice, and he showed us the most imporant places befor we had some time on our own.”

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Full Day Trip from Belgrade: Uvac Nature Reserve Tour - The 6:00 a.m. departure from Belgrade
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Full Day Trip from Belgrade: Uvac Nature Reserve Tour

Private Day Trip To Budapest From Belgrade - Gellert Hill gives you the best first view
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Private Day Trip To Budapest From Belgrade

9.Private Day Trip To Budapest From Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $318

Review of the private Belgrade to Budapest day trip, with border tips, sightseeing stops, price value, guides, and advice on who should book.

“As four US citizens two couples staying in Belgrade, we were intrigued by the idea of taking a day trip to Budapest in neighboring Hungary. Yes, it is a long day, requiring more than a three hour drive each way but we decided it was totally Read more”

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Private Tour to "Little Europe": A Day Trip to Northern Serbia and Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci, baroque streets and Bermet wine
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Private Tour to “Little Europe”: A Day Trip to Northern Serbia and Novi Sad

10.Private Tour to “Little Europe”: A Day Trip to Northern Serbia and Novi Sad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $540

Review of a private Belgrade day trip to Krušedol, Sremski Karlovci, Petrovaradin Fortress, and Novi Sad.

“Our guide Mr Milan came to pick us up for the tour and he was so knowledgable. He knew every answer to all our questions..from history, religion to culture and architecture you name it. He is also very thoughful about our lunch and shopping time and even suggested on what and where to eat.”

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Full Day Trip from Belgrade: The Drina River House And Tara Park Tour - Leaving Belgrade at 8:00 a.m.
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Full Day Trip from Belgrade: The Drina River House And Tara Park Tour

From Belgrade: Full day trip to Zlatibor Mountain - Stopica Cave and the underground waterfall
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From Belgrade: Full day trip to Zlatibor Mountain

12.Full day trip to Zlatibor Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $258

Explore Zlatibor from Belgrade with Stopica Cave, Sirogojno, Gostilje Waterfall, lunch time, and hotel pickup in one full day.

“Since one day tour was not enough, we booked again for another tour package. Gold Gandola, Gostilje Waterfall, and Sirogojno Village.”

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Private Day Trip/Transfer Tour from Belgrade to Timisoara - Timisoara’s squares, churches, and 1989 story
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Private Day Trip/Transfer Tour from Belgrade to Timisoara

13.Private Day Trip/Transfer Tour from Belgrade to Timisoara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $210

Review of a private Belgrade to Timisoara day trip with door-to-door transport, local guides, Kovačica art, and practical booking tips.

“I cannot say enough great things about Vlad & Andrew. Absolutely great tour guides and were so patient with answering ALL my mum's questions (trust me...she asks A LOT). Yes, there's a lot of driving involved, but was so worth it. Highly recommend!”

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Private Day Trip from Belgrade: Nis Sightseeing Tour & Devil's Town - Red Cross Concentration Camp and Bubanj
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Private Day Trip from Belgrade: Nis Sightseeing Tour & Devil’s Town

14.Private Day Trip from Belgrade: Nis Sightseeing Tour & Devil’s Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $301

Review of a private Belgrade day trip to Nis and Devil's Town, with Skull Tower, WWII sites, Mediana, transport, timing, and value.

“The Red Cross Concentration camp left us with so much. This part of history cannot be forgotten and it is important that we never forget. Nina and the driver were excellent! We spent several hours in the car together on this tour and both made us feel very welcome and like friends. Nina was extremely knowledgeable and taught us so much! They were great and we would love to go on a tour with them again!”

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Horseback Trail Riding and Hiking - Day Trip from Belgrade - The horseback ride near Bešenovo
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Horseback Trail Riding and Hiking – Day Trip from Belgrade

15.Horseback Trail Riding and Hiking – Day Trip from Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $144

Ride horses through Fruška Gora, hike to Vrdnik Tower and Beli Majdan, and explore Serbian history on a private day trip from Belgrade.

“This is by far the best time you will have in Serbia, mostly because of the best guide in Serbia, Vlad. He made every moment engaging, enjoyable, interactive, interesting, and fun! Strongly recommend his recommendations, including the vineyard restaurant for lunch, the cave, the short hike to Vrdnik Tower, the monuments to freedom, and chapel visit to see the frescos. Simply amazing!”

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