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Top 10 food & drink things to do in Belgrade

Belgrade on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Belgrade Private Food Tour: Must try Culinary Adventure, Belgrade1

    1. Belgrade Private Food Tour: Must try Culinary Adventure

    · 3 hours

    There’s no better way to understand Serbia than through its food. On this private Belgrade Food & Culture Tour, we’ll explore the city’s flavors and stories—from market stalls to historic streets, from royal desserts to street food legends. We’ll taste everything: juicy ćevapi, buttery burek, knedle with surprise fillings, sweet sutlija, Bucko pizza, vanilice, trileće, and the famous “Moskva Šnit.” We’ll sip domaća kafa, strong rakija, and even boza. But this is more than just a tasting—it’s a journey into Balkan history, rituals, and the Serbian way of life. You’ll learn how empires, holidays, and everyday habits shaped the national cuisine, and how food in Serbia is never just food—it’s celebration, memory, and identity. Come hungry—you’ll leave full of stories!

  2. From Belgrade: 3 Danube Fortresses tour, Belgrade2

    2. From Belgrade: 3 Danube Fortresses tour

    5.0· 25 reviews· 9 hours

    Serbia is a country blessed with rich cultural and historical heritage and it can easily be seen in its fortresses and castles. Take a journey through Danube route and feel medieval vibes on our tour! Our tour guides will share with you insider knowledge of this region, which was one of most turbulent ones in Europe. Along the Danube, you can explore three amazing forts, which is precisely the focus of our tour. One of Europe biggest low-land fortresses and last Serbian capital before Ottoman invasion - Smederevo, one of the first artillery fortresses in Europe, built by Ottoman Sultan Bayazit II - Ram, and guardian of Danube and Iron Gates - Golubac Fortress which was never conquered by any army will leave you speachless. With our local guides, you will also have a chance to learn about Serbian tradition, local food and specialities and taste Serbia national drink - Rakija Focusing on history, our tour will really make you to feel medieval vibes at least for a while. Join us!

  3. Full-Day Private Royal Heritage Tour to Oplenac With a Winery Visit, Belgrade3

    3. Full-Day Private Royal Heritage Tour to Oplenac With a Winery Visit

    5.0· 4 reviews· 9 hours

    Dreams That Came True: The Legacy of Supreme Leader Karadjordje and His Grandson King Peter I This is one of the most popular tours south of Belgrade, into the very “heart of Serbia” — the pleasant region of Šumadija. For five centuries, the Serbian people longed for freedom from Ottoman rule. In 1804, one courageous man, Karadjordje (“George the Black”), led the uprising that turned this dream into reality. A century later, his grandson became King Peter I of Serbia — a visionary monarch who built one of the most impressive royal mausoleums: the magnificent Church of Saint George, famed for its breathtaking mosaics. This program offers a profound insight into Serbia’s royal heritage and the enduring legacy of the Karadjordjević Dynasty.

  1. Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour, Belgrade4

    4. Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour

    5.0· 4 reviews· 3.5 hours

    ✨ Belgrade Wine Tasting Experience Local Wines. Elegant Setting. Pure Serbian Flavor. Sip your way through the heart of Belgrade with this refined yet relaxed wine tasting experience. Discover Serbia’s rich winemaking tradition as you sample a curated selection of local wines paired with delicious bites and guided by a friendly local sommelier. What’s Included: -Tasting of 5–7 Serbian Wines – From bold reds to crisp whites and signature blends -Expert Wine Guide – Learn about grape varieties, regions, and Serbian wine culture -Gourmet Bites – Pairings of local cheese, prosciutto, olives, and fresh bread -Stylish Central Venue – Cozy and elegant tasting space in the heart of Belgrade -Whether you're a casual sipper or a curious connoisseur, this is the perfect way to unwind and explore the flavors of Serbia in a glass.

  2. Belgrade Street Food Tasting Tour, Belgrade5

    5. Belgrade Street Food Tasting Tour

    4.9· 16 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Authentic Local Flavors – Taste real Serbian street food that locals eat daily — not touristy versions. Handpicked Food Stops – Carefully curated 6-stop journey through Belgrade’s best-kept culinary secrets. Beyond Just Food – It’s also a sightseeing tour: explore hidden alleys, bustling squares, and historical spots along the way. Stories Behind Every Bite – Your local guide shares not just food, but culture, and stories tied to every dish. Diverse Tastings in One Tour – From grilled meats to sweet pastries, this tour covers the full range of Serbian street cuisine. Immersive & Social – It’s a fun, relaxed group setting—ideal for solo travelers, couples, or friends looking to connect and enjoy. Off-the-Beaten-Path Gems – You’ll explore non-touristy eateries and bakeries known only to locals. Cultural Insight Through Food –Serbian identity, traditions through what’s on the plate. All-In-One Value – A food tour, city tour, and cultural experience—all rolled into one delicious afternoon.

  3. Food and culture tour in Belgrade, Belgrade6

    6. Food and culture tour in Belgrade

    4.9· 140 reviews· 4 hours

    Serbia on a toothpick, Serbia on you plate and Serbia on a bigger plate We invite you to participate in customs related to eating. After our tour you will know when and how to drink rakija, how to order a song from a band in a kafana, how to write in Cyrillic, what to bring as a present to a Serbian slava, and how to dance on a Serbian wedding. You will see places known only by locals and hear interesting stories about Serbian lifestyle and food as well. Street Food Tour Belgrade Let us take you to the streets of Belgrade to experience typical places a Belgradian would visit to quickly quiet their hunger, thirst or satisfy a sweet tooth. In a typical Food&Culture Tour style we blend experience of everyday life, stories, customs and traditions. This time we are focusing more on Belgrade and its unique metropolitan spirit spiced up by Serbian culture as well as traces of the fact that once it was a capital of a much larger and more diverse country.

  4. Culinary Tour - get to know the Serbian food. Come hungry!, Belgrade7

    7. Culinary Tour - get to know the Serbian food. Come hungry!

    4.9· 150 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Explore Belgrade's food stands, bakeries, markets, local neighborhoods, and vibrant street art. Over the years, Serbia has been conquered numerous times by the Austrians, Turks, Hungarians, Bulgarians, and more. Each country influenced the local cuisine and left behind its authentic dishes. So what do we taste on tour? Burek - pastry with meat and cheese Ćevapi with kajmak - Serbian stile grilled minced meat with special cream Cured meats Čvarci - pork rinds Village Cheeses Honey Products Goulash with a twist Rakia -fruit spirits Truffle spreads Seasonal Fruit Fish dishes Sweets And all sorts of delicious surprises Beyond the trip, you will receive a list of restaurants that will enhance your culinary experience. The tour will finish at Belgrade Old Town which is just a few min walk from the pedestrian zone.

  5. Belgrade Underground Tour w/ Sparkling Wine Along the River, Belgrade8

    8. Belgrade Underground Tour w/ Sparkling Wine Along the River

    4.8· 157 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Discover Belgrade’s hidden secrets while exploring underground Roman well, Military bunker and Gunpowder storage!

  6. Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade, Belgrade9

    9. Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade

    4.7· 7 reviews· 8 hours

    We travel off the beaten path. Pick up at your address, then you will learn about Serbian history by ours professional tour guide. First stop is Sremski Karlovci where you will visit Kapelu mira end do some vine tasting in domestic small vinery, Next stop is Petrovaradin fortresses where you will learn more of Serbian and Ostro-Hungarian history.After that we well go to Novi Sad where you will have free time to explore . This is amazing trip and it is simple Must Do .

  7. From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Tour, Belgrade10

    10. From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Tour

    4.7· 106 reviews· 8 hours

    Set off for an adventure and get a full-day acquaintance with Vojvodina, the Northern Province of Serbia. Being the border between the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires, Vojvodina reconciled different styles and influences, nations and traditions which resulted in an authentic mix worth visiting! Find out more about the Serbian religious legacy and visit one of the monasteries at Fruška Gora National Park. Then, dive into the slow-paced lifestyle of Sremski Karlovci, a little town with fantastic ambiance and architecture, famous for wine production and spiritual influence over the Serbian culture. Wine tasting at a local wine shop will warm you up for the upcoming sightseeing of Petrovaradin, a 17th-century fortress and a famous venue of the EXIT Music Festival. Enjoy Novi Sad, the city with a powerful sense of identity that will seduce you with its charming passages, fancy downtown, and open-minded people. It is rightfully called the European Capital of Culture for 2021.

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