The 8 Best Yugoslav & Communist History Tours in Belgrade

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Walk beneath Belgrade Fortress with an English-speaking guide such as Bojan, Darko, or Kristina. Visit an Austrian-era well, gunpowder warehouse, and Cold War bunker, then finish with a glass of wine at Beton Hala by the Sava. Expect stairs, some open-air walking, and a tour that is not entirely underground.

“It’s okay. You get a lot of information on the city and it’s history, but only go to three different underground parts.”

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2.Belgrade War Island Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend about three hours kayaking around Belgrade’s Great War Island with a private English-speaking guide. Learn basic paddling, explore Veliki Galijaš, watch for herons and ducks, stop at Lido Beach, and swim if conditions suit you. Guides including Milos and Nemke have earned praise for clear instruction and friendly, relaxed coaching.

“Such a wonderful thing to do in Belgrade. The tour was excellent, fun, and guided so perfectly. The equipment was in perfect shape too. It went so fast, I could go all day. Thank you for such a great experience.”

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3.Red Belgrade Communist Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $53

Follow an English-speaking guide through central Belgrade, from Republic Square and Terazije to Tito’s Dedinje district. You’ll ride a city trolley, visit the Museum of Yugoslavia, and enter the House of Flowers. Guides such as Nebo, Radica, Dragor, and Hristina bring personal insight, though the tour also covers Serbia’s wider 20th-century story.

“Fantastic, interesting and informative tour. I learnt a lot about the history of this interesting country. My guide Marko was amazing. Due to protests in the city, I was the only person on the tour but the company didn’t want to let me down so ran it with just me which meant I got to ask as many questions as I wanted. Made my trip to Belgrade.”

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4.Great War Island Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Meet at 11:00 am on Kej Oslobođenja for a two-hour kayak outing to Lido Beach and around Great War Island. Your English-speaking guide teaches basic paddling, stays close for safety, and may allow time for a river swim when conditions are good. No previous kayaking experience is needed.

“My wife and our two friends had a great time on the kayak tour - the weather was due to be thundery but it was sunshine throughout which was brilliant. It can be tough at times, when paddling against the current - so you feel like you've earned your cevapi afterwards! The scenery is brilliant and the guide was really clear with instructions and kept the group safe at all times. When able during the tour he had some good recommendations of things to do in Belgrade and was very friendly. I mixed up my days and our group arrived a day early . . . which was completely my…”

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5.Communist Tour in Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Walk central Belgrade with guides such as Stefan, Michael, or Milan, then take a trolleybus to the Museum of Yugoslavia. In three hours, you’ll connect Tito, the Non-Aligned movement, the 1990s conflicts, NATO’s 1999 bombing, and Serbia’s democratic changes. The group is capped at 15, and museum entry and transit are included.

“Michael was very empassioned and knowledgeable! He brought the information to life. He was also knowledgeable about the transit system.”

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6.E-Scooter Communist Yugoslavia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

You’ll ride an electric scooter from central Belgrade to New Belgrade with an English-speaking guide, helmet, and a small group of up to 20 people. The route focuses on Genex Tower and Palata Srbije, two major examples of Yugoslav modernist and socialist architecture. Guides named Elenaor and Marko have led this easygoing, history-focused tour.

“We had an amazing afternoon. Interesting, fun and easy going. Our guide Elenaor was taking care of us perfectly. All of us enjoyed to scooter tour. Highly recommended”

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7.Underground Secrets of Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Join an English-speaking guide for 2.5 hours beneath Belgrade. Visit the 51-meter Roman Well and Cold War bunker at the fortress, see Roman and Byzantine stonework at Barutana, then finish with a free glass of wine in a 19th-century cellar. Guides may include Michael, Stefan, or Milan.

“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.”

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8.Tito and History Vintage Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $144

Ride through Belgrade in vintage Yugoslavian cars while learning about the Yugo, including its unusual convertible version. Your private guide visits the National Assembly, Friendship Park, Palata Srbije, Genex Tower, and the Museum of Yugoslavia. Pickup is available, snacks and soda are included, and the tour lasts about two to three hours.

“We had a lovely time with Jovana! So knowledgable and passionate about the content of the tour. Do this tour!”

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