* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join us on a combined walking and panoramic ride tour with selection of highlights related to Jewish presence and heritage in Belgrade with expert guides, specialists in this field.
Light refreshments
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional art historian guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned car, minivan or minibus
Food and drinks, unless otherwise specified
Souvenirs and/or other expenses of private nature
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Jewish Historical Museum, Belgrade, Serbia This in-depth program starts with the building that houses the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Historical Museum in the very heart of the city. It was designed in 1928 by the architect Samuel Sumbul for the needs of the then Jewish Sephardi Community.
The permanent exhibition of the museum was opened in 1969 and presents the region of the former Yugoslavia, exploring the history of Jews from their first arrival to the Balkan Peninsula in the II – III century, until World War Two including Holocaust, and the period after the liberation. The exhibition is presented on 200 sq meters, and it enables visitors to learn about Jewish history, tradition, religion, architecture, culture, and art. A note for genealogists - the museum also has a database of birth, marriage, and death records of Belgrade's Jews from the middle of the 19th century until 1941. 45 minutes
Dorcol, Belgrade, Serbia A short walk brings us right into once was the Jewish quarter Dorchol, a center of Jewish life for many centuries. Its nucleus, Jevrejska (Jewish) Street, still exists. Visit a monument to the Holocaust in the shape of a burning menorah and learn about Belgrade Jews, their stories, culture, destinies, and heritage. 60 minutes
Mije Kovačevića, Beograd, Serbia A 15 minutes drive takes us to a Sephardic Jewish cemetery with impressive Holocaust memorials and a memorial to Jewish soldiers killed in the Balkan Wars (1912-1913) and World War I. 30 minutes
Maršala Birjuzova 19, Beograd, Serbia Enjoy a refreshment break in the 1823 “Question Mark” tavern, oldest in Belgrade and unique for its unusual name. One drink per person is included in the tour price.
The final visit in our program is the only functioning Belgrade synagogue 'Sukkat Shalom' designed in late neo-classical style and built in the year 1926 for the Ashkenazim community. On June 15, 1924, there was a solemn ceremony for the laying of the cornerstone, within which a charter containing texts in Hebrew and Serbian was sealed. The charter was signed by King Alexander and Queen Maria of Yugoslavia.
Return to the hotel or another place of guests' preference within the city center. End of service. 60 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
IMPORTANT NOTES: Jewish Historical Museum is closed after 2 pm, and Jewish Cemetery is closed on Saturdays. Alternative content will be offered if the tour has to be delivered in these times.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This tour in
Serbia
is organized by
Explore Belgrade!
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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