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Overview

If you want to know the basics about Belgrade and Serbia, spiced up with some funny stories, then this is the right tour for you. It might be a perfect, short introduction by a local, before you start exploring on your own. We will talk about some of the most important historical events, and how they have affected the present day, explain some of the things you see in the streets, recommend the food, drinks and places you shouldn't miss out. Why we use one language but two alphabets, how come Belgrade has become one of the "nightlife capitals' and why this part of the world has been described as the "powder keg of Europe".. are just some of the questions we'll answer during the tour. If you are not up for a longer tour, this is the experience you need. Also, this tour might give you a great starting point to decide which layer of Belgrade fascinates you most and help you pick your next activity.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We'll start the tour in front of one of the oldest taverns in the city, "The Question Mark Tavern".

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Znak Pitanja (Question Mark)

We'll start the tour in front of one of the oldest taverns in the city and explain why a tavern might the the most important "national institution in this country. :) Here you'll also hear about the most important and most interesting historical and geographical information, but also why we use one language and two alphabets, what's the only Serbian word that's used worldwide and many other curiosities about Belgrade and Serbia.

Duration: 20 mins

2. St. Michael's Cathedral

One of the oldest and most unusual churches in the city. Here we will talk about the role of religion in the Balkans and explain some of the unique Serbian customs.

Duration: 10 mins

3. Patriarchate of the Serbian Orthodox Church

A great example of how the architecture can reflect on the intertwined influence

4. Dom Mike Alasa

One of the most interesting facades in the city and the home of Mika Alas, a scientist, a violinist, a fisherman, an entertainer. A great example of why working hard and partying hard must be balanced in the life of any Serb.

Duration: 5 mins

5. Kosančićev Venac

One of the most charming neighborhoods of Belgrade where history and art cross their paths. Explaining "the walk a fine line between the East and the West" situation and our twisted dark humor that derived from it.

Duration: 10 mins

6. Residence of Princess Ljubica

A rare relict of the post-Ottoman era architecture in Belgrade that still keeps a few spicy stories. Recommendations for things to see, do and taste in the city. :)

Duration: 10 mins