Private Day Trip from Belgrade: Nis Sightseeing Tour & Devil's Town
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About This Tour in Belgrade
Why Visit Belgrade?
Belgrade, Serbia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Belgrade provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Belgrade
You can reach Belgrade, Serbia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entry ticket to Devil's Town
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Combined ticket to Mediana, Skull Tower and Red Cross Concentration Camp
- Professional driver
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bring your passport or ID card
- Please provide the name and address of your accommodation in Belgrade and contact telephone number, so that the local partner can send you all the necessary information for the upcoming trip (name and contact of your tourist guide, exact pick up time from your address, etc.).
- Comfortable shoes for visiting Devil's Town
- Transportation by air-conditioned car (1-3 pax) or minivan (4-6 pax)
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
The tour starts at 7 a
The tour starts at 7 a.m. from your accommodation in Belgrade. One of the main European roads, E75, will take you all the way to Nis, third largest city in Serbia, administrative and cultural center of south part of the country.
Upon arrival (2 30 minutes
Upon arrival (2.5h drive) Sightseeing tour of Nis will start by visiting Archaeological site Mediana - one of the most important Serbian Late Antiquity archeological sites, built between III and the beginning of IV century. A villa with a peristyle with more than 1.000m2 of the valuable floor mosaics takes the central place in Mediana.
Your Nis Sightseeing Tour continues with a visit to Skull Tower, No 20 minutes
Your Nis Sightseeing Tour continues with a visit to Skull Tower, No. 1 attraction in the city, which represents unique landmark in the world and one of the most morbid attractions within Balkans. This horrific monument was built after the battle for liberation of Nis in 1809 as a warning to anyone rising against the Ottoman Empire. 3m high tower was originally made of 952 human skulls, while 58 are preserved until today.
Red Cross Concentration Camp, one of few Nazi... 40 minutes
Red Cross Concentration Camp, one of few Nazi Concentration Camps in Europe, is next on our route. Jews, Roma, Serbs, women and children were imprisoned here during the Second World War. It is a three-storey building with the permanent exhibitions on each floor. During our visit you will have the opportunity to become more familiar with dark history of WWII in Serbia, by seeing personal belongings of prisoners, hearing stories about their life in concentration camp, first major escape from a Nazi concentration camp in Europe, seeing ten prison cells, etc
In order to fulfill the story, afterwards we'll... 15 minutes
In order to fulfill the story, afterwards we'll visit Bubanj Memorial Park, where more than 10.000 people were moved from Concentration camp in order to be executed. The main attraction is the Monument Three Fists, which symbolizes the resistance and keeps the memory on the terror and human suffering.
We continue our Nis Sightseeing tour by visiting... 25 minutes
We continue our Nis Sightseeing tour by visiting Nis Fortress, located at the right bank of the Nisava River. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful and best preserved fortresses in Eastern Europe, with remains dating back to ancient Roman time.
From here, we'll start our walking part of... 1 hour
From here, we'll start our walking part of the tour during which you'll see all major attractions located in the main city center such as: Banovina Building - the most beautiful building in Nis and former seat of the Government, King Milan Square with The Monument to the Liberators, Cair's Fountain - the most beautiful and best preserved drinking fountain in the city, Memorial of the Constantine the Great, The City Hall built in 1925, etc. Our sightseeing tour will finish in Kazandzijsko Sokace or "Tinkers Alley" - a cobbled street located in the old town. Once a craftsmen alley, today this street is favorite tourist area and the best location for feeling the local atmosphere. Full of bars and traditional restaurant it's also the right place for trying local delicacies. The Monument of Stevan Sremac and Kalca, located at the entrance, is No. 1 photo spot for visitors. Here we'll have a coffee break, before we start our drive to Devil's Town.
Less than 2h drive from Nis, through south... 1 hour
Less than 2h drive from Nis, through south Serbia, will take us to Devil's Town, nominee for one of the New Seven Wanders of Nature. The whole complex consists of two natural phenomena: the 202 soil figures and two springs of extremely acid water with high mineralization (Red Well). In order to reach platform, overlooking these soil figures we'll have to hike through the "forest" for 850m. During the hike we'll pass by Red Well and Saxon mining pane that dates back to 13th century. On the observation platform, besides taking memorable pictures, you will be captivated by a local legend about the wedding quests turned into stone. When your exploration of Devil's Town is finished, a break for lunch will be made in local restaurant located nearby. Return to Belgrade after 9 p.m. Drop off to your accommodation. End of service.
Drive back to Belgrade (4h) Drop off to your accommodation
Drive back to Belgrade (4h) Drop off to your accommodation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
