Belgrade City Walk, Gathering and Sightseeing
Description
This walking tour offers an intimate atmosphere that makes you connected to the surroundings. You are welcome to ask questions and we can have pleasant discussions. I would like to offer you strong understanding of the Belgrade history and a new perspective of modern, everyday life and culture.
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Itinerary
Here are buried Mlan Obrenovic (the eldest son of Milos Obrenovic) and the couple King Alexander I Obrenovic and his wife, queen Draga. On the place where the church stands today in 1830 was read the sultans’ edict which announced Serbian autonomy within Turkey.
The House of the National Assembly, one of the most monumental edifices of the former Kingdom of Yugoslavia, was built between 1907- 1936. The history of its construction, with numerous interruptions and project modifications, and with the participation of the most important national architects of the first half of the twentieth century, symbolically represents history of the Serbian, and then the Yugoslav state and their parliamentary life. With its exceptional architectural and artistic qualities, the palace stands out in the architectural environment of the capital city. Already in 1892, the Ministry of Construction entrusted the implementation of this project to the architect Konstantin A. Jovanovic, but due to political turmoil and financial difficulties, the erection of the building was postponed for several years, when the architect Jovan Ilkic was assigned to perform this task.
The Old Palace, the Royal Palace of the Obrenović dynasty of Serbia, presently housing the City Assembly of Belgrade, is situated at the corner of Kralja Milana and Dragoslava Jovanovića streets. It was built between 1882 and 1884, according to the design of Aleksandar Bugarski. By its external architecture the building is one of the most beautiful achievements of academism in Serbia of the XIX century.
Hotel Moskva is a historic, four-star, 123-room landmark in downtown Belgrade, Serbia, established in 1908 on Terazije Square in a distinctive Russian secession style. Protected as a cultural monument, it features a famous café, restaurant, and spa, having hosted celebrities like Albert Einstein and Robert De Niro.
Republic Square (Trg Republike) The main meeting point for Belgradians. Nowadays the central square of Belgrade is located on a place where the gates leading to the city used to be.
Find out about our roots, religion, mentality, our history but also insides to the rich Serbian heritage.
You will find out about special customs and celebrations that are only celebrated in Serbia.
The Monument of Gratitude to France, the work of sculptor Ivan Meštrović, was erected at the end of the main alley of Kalemegdan Park in 1930.
The Belgrade Fortress, consists of the old citadel and Kalemegdan Park on the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, in an urban area of modern Belgrade, Serbia. Located in Belgrade's municipality of Stari Grad, the fortress constitutes the specific historical core of the city.
The ‘Victor’ monument is certainly the most recognisable symbol of Belgrade. It was created in the years before the First World War, but its formation took an unusually long time. The monument honouring the victory of the Serbian army in the Balkan wars was originally conceived as a fountain, which was to be placed in the very centre of Belgrade, on Terazije. The task was entrusted to one of the most important artists from the beginning of the 20th century, the sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. By the beginning of the First World War, he had cast the central part of the fountain in the form of a naked male figure holding a sword in his right hand (a symbol of war) and a falcon in his left hand (a symbol of peace) — the Victor.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
The guide is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The tour covers many points of interest in central Belgrade that you can revisit to explore in more detail if you have time. Highly recommended.
Aleksander was a great guide. He showed me all the interesting stuff, and noticed immediately what i was interested in. Coffee at the Moskva hotel was the highlight!
If you want to know anything about Belgrade/Serbian history, all you need to do is join Aleksandar for a walking tour. He delivers with passion and pride all you could want to know about his home and country that he clearly loves.
What an amazing walking tour of Belgrade. I learned a TON about Serbia and Belgrade specifically!! There was much history and I finished the tour with a much deeper appreciation of both Belgrade and the Serbian people in general. I highly recommend this tour!
I had the most fun and informative 3 hours with my guide Alexsander. We walked all over the city and I learned the historical significance of many buildings and statutes. We even came across procycling teams preparing for a competition and stopped to speak to a few of them. The time flew by very quickly as there was so much to see and learn. And the Turkish coffee was excellent. Belgrade is beautiful and I highly recommend Alexsander as a guide as he made the walking experience so much better with his insights and knowledge.
Aleksandr was excellent in his explanations—clear and full of insight. His love for his city and country was evident as he shared its history along with little-known facts. The tour experience was truly enjoyable, and I found it a pleasure not only to listen but also to share some facts about my own country with him. Despite the grey sky and light rain, the tour was enjoyable, thanks to his enthusiasm, knowledge, and the beauty of the city.
Excellent tour, had time to see all the main sights in a short time. I liked what Alexander said about Belgrade, taking into account the cultural specificities of each guest. Even though we were all from different countries, everyone was able to find a piece of their homeland in Serbia. This suggests that the guide has extensive knowledge beyond the route he created.
I booked a walking tour with Aleksandar last minute on Trip Advisor as I had been a little unorganized and there were not many options with availability left. Let me be clear – I am very pleased with the decision I made. The tour is genuine value for money. Aleksandar as an individual is a fascinating person to talk to. Mixing that with his knowledge of Belgrade and its history made for a genuinely entertaining and informative few hours. I had a particular interest in the recent history of Belgrade, specifically the NATO bombings. Not only has Aleksandar read and studied this part of history, but he was in the city at the time and experienced it as well. Do not hesitate when it comes to booking a tour with Aleksandar – you will not regret it. Additionally, if he recommends eating at one of his brother's 4 Smash Burger restaurants, then don’t ignore him. You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Aleksandar. I really appreciated your time and knowledge.
Aleksandar is a nice guy, but the tour was less historical and more political. He offered to take us anywhere we wanted and I said I'd like to stick to the itinerary listed, he did not . Very disappointing, we had to excuse ourselves from the tour.
I had the best time being shown around by Aleksander. The man knows everything and speaks with objectivity and passion about the history and culture of his region. It was pretty humbling to see and made me realise how relatively little I know about the history of my own region because, during my life, we have lived through a period of peace, democracy and progress (this is all relative, of course). I would highly recommend going on this tour. You won’t regret it!
