Underground Secrets of Belgrade
Description
This is story about the hidden objects and cruel history of Belgrade! Visit the Roman well, a military bunker from Tito’s period, and an Austrian gunpowder storehouse with Roman sarcophagi, sacrificial altars, and tombstones. You will hear the stories about the oldest city center.
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Many legends surround the Roman Well, one of Belgrade’s most mysterious attractions, built at the beginning of the 18th century, during the baroque reconstruction of the fortress. The well is 51m deep, with 3m in diameter and two spiral staircases that connect at a depth of about 35 meters forming a DNA-like shape. Alfred Hitchcock visited the well in 1964 and said that an environment like that was always a treat for him. A military bunker takes us into the mid-50s and the period of the Cold War. The bunker was never used for its original purpose.
The Austrian gunpowder storehouse also known as Barutana is a man-made cave, built in the 16th century. We will show you Byzantine and Roman sarcophagi, gravestones, and statues in the display room of the Lapidarium.
Visit caverns in which the food was stored and a wine cellar from the 19th century with FREE WINE at the end.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
A truly interesting tour that allows access to Belgrade's underground sites rich in history, some of which are normally inaccessible. Stefan was an excellent guide, able to explain many aspects of Belgrade's history in a fun and engaging way. Highly recommended.
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Milan, was so knowledgeable of the history of Belgrade. He was friendly and enthusiastic! Had a great tour!
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Guided tour of about 3 hours starting from the center Piazza della Repubblica and arriving towards the castle where you can visit the undergrounds used over the centuries for various destinations. The guide Mihailo very nice and a little 'whimsical takes very much to heart the description in accessible English and seems almost a skilled actor. At the end the tour ends in a cellar where you drink free excellent Balkan wine and make friends with the others in the group. Highly recommended visit
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It was really super interesting, the guide was mega and explained very well and understandably. Milan we love you. They are places where you definitely weren't looking or could think it would be something exciting
Michael was so knowledgeable of the history of Serbia. He was friendly and enthusiastic! Had a great tour!
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Perfect Belgrade Underground tour with Stefan. Friendly, attentive, friendly and easy to follow. As historians, we loved to hear you, all the facts, anecdotes, opinions... that led us as if on a time travel through Serbian history. A Roman well (actually an Austrian cistern), a Yugoslav-era bunker, an Austrian powder keg, a Roman room and, finally, a glass of wine in a winery in the area. A very different visit to the Kalemegdan Fortress, completely complementary and extending what has already been visited. Highly recommended! Thank you!
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Great walking tour of the underground of Belgrade. We got to see a light of the sights, access some place you wouldn’t normally see in you own, and learn about the interesting history of the city and country.
Honestly, the experience wasn’t what I expected. The guide’s English level was very basic, and I could understand less than half of what he was explaining. The ruins themselves were also not very interesting. I had high expectations, but I ended up feeling disappointed.
Dear client, sorry to hear that your expectations were very high. Thanks for the feedback.
Michael was a walking, talking historical resources guide during our walk through the Underground Secrets of Belgrade. You could absolutely tell that Michael total enjoyed his job and the history he could provide about Belgrade. The history that he continued to provide about the Belgrade Fortress was remarkable and he so enjoyed sharing this history.
What to say? Jovana knows her stuff! This was one of the rare tours after which you come home extremely happy and satisfied, because you feel somehow richer. I learnt a lot and got some very interesting insights in this city that is not always easy to understand. Jovana is very well informed, always eager to answer all questions and overall a very pleasant and nice person to listen to. I truly recommend this tour, especially when you spend only a few days in Belgrade. You have to set priorities :) Don't miss it!
