Golubac Fortress w/Iron Gate Speed Boat & Rakija Distillery tour
Description
Take the tour to the Eastern part of Serbia and main attraction within Iron Gate National Park on Danube river - Golubac fortress. Enjoy 1 hour speed boat ride on the Danube's widest point along with entrance to Iron Gates and see the fortress from Danube as well.
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Itinerary
Golubac Fortress was in the selection of the top 3 locations for filming the famous "Game of Thrones" series. Located at the entrance to the Iron Gate, the longest gorge in Europe. It was built by the Hungarians, called Galambocz, on the same site as the Roman Castrum Columbarum. Golubac was captured by the Turks in 1391. and changed ownership several times before being finally reclaimed by the Serbs in 1867. On this site you will have opportunity to take some great photos of the stunning fortress, explore gallery in Visitor center and walk by the Danube river with beautiful view to Iron Gate. In the summer season (1st of June - 1st of October), after visit Golubac fortress, enjoy 1h speed boat ride on the Danube river and see the fortress as well from the water.
Short drive to Golubac town, where our speed boat departs. Speedboat is going around the fortress and on Danubes widest point along with entrance to Iron Gates. After speed boat ride, free time for lunch in local restaurant in Golubac town.
After lunch, visit a local rakija distillery where you'll see the entire production process of Serbia's beloved fruit brandy. Enjoy a guided tasting of three rakija varieties, each paired with traditional local meze.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is available from accommodations up to 5km from Republic Square. If your hotel is further we will inform you a day before the tour where is your meeting point. The day before the tour we confirm the exact pick up point, time and send a tour guide's contact.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Supplier keeps the right to change the program due to unforeseen circumstances (traffic, bad weather conditions, site closed for visits due to national holidays, reconstructions or similar)
- Supplier is not responsible for personal belongings of tourists
- For shared group option, minim is 4 persons on the tour, you will be informed before the trip and offered choice between: - joining a date for which there is already a small group or canceling the tour with no fees applied
- In case that weather conditions are not suitable for speed boat ride, visit to Tumane monastery site will be organized.
- Pick up is available from accommodations up to 5km from Republic Square. If your hotel is further we will inform you a day before the tour where is your meeting point. The day before the tour we confirm the exact pick up point, time and send a tour guide's contact.
- Our mini vans for tours are comfortable, well-maintained, ensuring a pleasant and reliable travel experience.
- From November 6th to May 1st, due to weather conditions, speed boat ride will be substituted with a visit to the Tumane Monastery
Reviews(48)
this was my favorite excursion in serbia! you get to basically hike the castle, which is a very unique experience, and you get great pics of the castle from the boat.
What a beautiful day we had visiting stunning Golubac fortress with the boat ride along the Danube. Highly recommend tour in Serbia
Milan is a fantastic tour guide. He is very warm and welcoming, and is passionate about Serbian history. I went as a solo person on this trip and enjoyed myself with the group. We shared laughs and experiences between each other. The boat ride was really fun - just keep in mind that the water will splash on you, so if you don’t like a sprinkle of water, don’t go. The restaurant that Milan took us to was really nice. The distillery was also lovely! The jam they served us was amazing. It was a really cold day, so I suggest if you’re going in autumn to rug up and wear a leather jacket to stop the wind from blowing through. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is wanting to learn more about Serbia.
The trip to Golubac was great. Our tour guide Aleks was very knowledgeable gave us every necessary information about history of Serbia not only about Golubac. We ate delicious lunch together and we all feel comfortable in our company. Weather was not great..frankly speaking ...but you know what? it didn't spoil our fantastic mood😊Thanks Aleks😊
This was a great day trip from Belgrade with something for everyone in our group. Our guide Alexander was fantastic.
Milan and his crew was professional and the trip was well planned! We had a blast and recommend the trip to Golubac! Amazing
Amazing guide who spoke English and Russian really well. He also knew a lot about the history and culture of Serbia. Everything was nicely managed and well executed.
Great tour out of Belgrade. Milan was an excellent guide. Speed boat was a great addition and much needed to escape the heat
Great knowledgeable guide. Perfect mix of discovery, nature and history. The boat ride past the castle and toward the gorge was impressive and refreshing in the spring heat
Great experience. Milan was a brilliant guide who had a fantastic knowledge and the sights were incredible. Would highly recommend.
