Avala & Rakia tour

Name: Avala & Rakia tour
Brand: Belgrade Free Walking Tour
SKU: a5940e4a-4ec1-4e83-8fba-785de2ec68ac
Availability: InStock

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Summary

If you are tired from walking tours, listening about history and cultural heritage, this is right tour for you! We take you on this tour to enjoy! See the most attractive view over Belgrade and taste the best brand of our national drink – rakia! The tour starts with pick up at your accommodation and with driving over slopes of Topcider hill with a great view over a part of Belgrade. Here lays Dedinje, considered for the wealthiest part of Belgrade because of numerous villas owned by the city's jet set, as well as many diplomatic residences. Heading to one of two mountains in Belgrade area – Avala is quite great experience. With its height of 511 m and beautiful nature, it is one of favorite green areas to Belgraders. Those are not only reasons why Avala should be visited. From the observation point of Avala Tower on 122 meters you have chance to enjoy the most attractive view over whole Belgrade. Second reason is Monument to the Unknown Hero in form of mausoleum on place of mystical medieval fortress Žrnov. After thrill caused with attractive view from highest point of Avala, you deserve little relaxation. So our next stop is distillery of rakia, authentic Serbian drink. It cannot be compared to brandy or schnapps because it has own tradition, its own rituals, and particularities. Rakia can be made out of almost any fruit and it may be even 45-60% strong. You will be able to try famous sorts of rakia, find out the family secret of production and visit the unique Museum devoted to Serbian plum rakia called “šljivovica” with is rich collection which preserves Afterwards you will be driven back to your accommodation in Belgrade.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours

Why take this tour?

If you are tired from walking tours about history and cultural heritage, this is right tour for you! We take you on great escape out the city! You will have chance to make great photos, feel energy of nature, hear about mysteries and legends, enjoy breathtaking view over Belgrade and get know how hospitality and spirit of one country can lies in bottle. Relax and trust us that we prepared pure joy for you with tour on Avala area, one of two mountains within the city. First we will take you on top of it to enjoy stunning view from 360° platform on 122 meters of Avala tower. As a reward for your bravery to climb on tower, we’ll drop you down in foothill and reveal to you hidden museum which will become your favorite. It is a kind of museum of applied art in gastronomy because it is Museum of our national drink – rakia and it shows art of making this liquid gold and gives you chance to try the most famous brand of rakia which even travelled all around the world!

What’s included?

Rakia tasting (Alcoholic drinks - available to purchase)
Snack.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Belgrade Free Walking Tour

About operator:

Delve into the history of Communist Yugoslavia on this walking tour. Learn Learn about Belgrade post-WWII from you guide as you stroll the streets of the city. Hear about Josip Broz Tito, the leader of Yugoslavia, and listen to the urban legends of the era. Visit the Yugoslav History Museum. Go on a round-trip trolley ride.