Currency
Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Language
Serbian
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Oct
Typical Duration
7-14 nights
Price Range
From $1,952 pp
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Belgrade serves as a gateway to Danube River cruises, offering access to Central and Eastern Europe's most historic cities while showcasing Serbia's vibrant culture and riverside charm.
Cruises that visit Belgrade
- cruises to Belgrade
- Belgrade sailings
- Belgrade cruises
- 3-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 4-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 4-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 6-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Belgrade
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 11:00 PM
Usually about 15 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Belgrade Fortress
A must for every visitor of Belgrade and Serbia.
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM Wed
Republic Square
Nice place to visit in Serbia
Tržni centar UŠĆE
Best shopping center in Belgrade, but very crowded at food corner.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Kalemegdan
Massive park with a zoo & river views
Delta City
Food court, shops for clothes and shoes, cosmetics.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Belgrade Zoo
A great spot for a short break and a fun experience in Belgrade.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed
Galeria Mall
Biggest shopping mall in Belgrade and i think in Serbia also.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Rajićeva Shopping Center
Nice shopping mall with some food, clothing, sneakers, tech etc. shops.
Open · Closes 10 PM
BIG FASHION Beograd
Has Cineplex and all standard clothing brands, pharmacies, and sephora.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Ada Mall
Nice architecture but far from perfect selection of brands and shops
Open · Closes 10 PM
Stadion Shopping Center
Has a decent food court and free parking but store options are limited.
Open · Closes 10 PM
BEO Shopping Center
Great shopping mall, amazing food court with various types of food.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Tri šešira
Food is good, traditional Serbian food and prices are reasonable.
Jazz Restaurant
Amazing ambience, delicious Ćevapi, polite staff.
Smederevo Fortress
Smederevo Fortress is a medieval stronghold located in Smederevo, Serbia.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Wed
Immocentar
An excellent outlet with good shops and reasonable prices.
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
National Museum of Serbia
Superb Museum, covering the long history of Belgrade, and Serbia in general.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Museum of Illusions
What a fun and interactive experince in Belgrade!
Closes soon · 9 PM
Restaurant Souvenir
Delicious breakfasts and good serbian dishes.
Ambar
Was our first dinner in Serbia and this will be hard to beat!
SMASH BURGERS
Fresh food, outstanding service, best burgers in Belgrade
Kafeterija Magazin 1907
Good coffee, good food, good environment on the main street of Belgrade.
Lorenzo & Kakalamba
Great Serbian food and wine in a setting with quirky decor.
Zavičaj Balkanska
Top quality Serbian specific cuisine and atmosphere.
Restoran Mihailo
They have Serbian traditional dishes that are very tasty.
Restoran PLATO
You can have pasta, pizza or ćevapi!
Toro Latin Gastro Bar
The best restaurant in the whole Serbia, fastest serving, very tasty
Franš Restaurant
One of the best restaurants in Belgrade with many varieties in the menu.
Kafe Bar Blaznavac
Very nice place to drink coffee and have a break while visiting Beograd.
Mezestoran Dvoriste
Slightly more expensive than Belgrade average but it is worth.
Mama Restaurant Belgrade
Excelent service, quality food, the best wiev
House of Flowers
A must visit if you want to see Serbia's Jugoslav era.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Ćevap kod Dekija
Great place with amazing Serbian food, friendly staff and affordable prices.
April Beograd café & restaurant
Great local food, portions are big and everything is tasty.
Trattoria Campania
They make the most delicious mushroom pasta you can eat in Belgrad.
Comunale Caffe e Cucina
(the best we ate in Serbia) Great service!
Casa Nova
Delicious food and good service which is rare for Serbia :)
Iva New Balkan Cuisine
... place very much deserves their accolades on the Michelin guide.
The Victor
Amazing view of the city, beautiful view of the Sava and Danube River!
Mama Shelter Belgrade
It's also very centrally located, which is great for Serbia.
Sarajevski ćevap „To je to“
Great spot for authentic Serb cuisine and really good prices.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat
Historical Museum of Serbia
Very lovely museum, Serbia has a very rich and wonderful history;
Closed · Opens 12 PM Wed
Residence of Princess Ljubica
It shows us the way people from Serbia lived in 19th century Serbia!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Monkey Bar Belgrade
Polite staff, nice cocktails, beautiful atmosphere
June Cafe
Best breakfast in Belgrade, I recommend the waffles, egg and bacon.
Avala Tower
One floor below the viewing platform, at level 119, there is a tower caffe.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed
Red Queen Belgrade
The menu offers a wide selection, and portions are quite generous.
Dino Park "Jura Avantura"
It has a small cafe, a play park for younger ones and a toilet.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Riddle Bar
One of the best bar experiences I have ever had, even outside of Belgrade.
Bar Central
Excelent cocktails, great music, perfect atmosphere.
SkyLounge Belgrade
The best, waiters were friendly and dedicated, food was amazing.
Artist Specialty Coffee, Stari grad
Best coffee and friendly people from Belgrade !!!
Kultura Bar
Amazing cocktails, cozy yet very professional environment.
Josephine Belgrade
Amazing quality and staff, best upper scale bar in Beograd!
Plaža Ada Ciganlija
Clean water little space for parking a car
Homa Central Bistrot
Extraordinary dinner and definitely deserving of a Michelin star.
The View Rooftop
Nice food, good service and great view to Saint Sava Church!
Daska&Veslo Beach Bar i SUP centar
Besides food, they have very interesting summer oriented place.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Salon 1905
Food was excellent, we tried 5 dishes and all was perfect, 5+ to the chef.
Lido, Belgrade
This is the perfect summer getaway, especially for families with kids.
Legat 1903
Delicious food, great atmosphere, nice staff, nice wine.
DRIP Specialty Coffee
Best coffee Best people The place that made us fell in love with Belgrade
Closed · Opens 8 AM Wed
Tamper Specialty Coffee & Brunch
Amazing food and coffee, great homemade green ice tea.
Langouste Restoran
Truly a 2 Michelin star experience (in what is still a 1 star restaurant).
Bitters Bar
The variety of cocktails blew me away and the prices are really reasonable.
Dusha Specialty Coffee
Simply The best coffee and the warmest atmosphere in Belgrade!!!
Noble Roots Cocktail Bar
best coctails and service in Belgrade, perfect ❤️
Flamingo Resort
Pool is clean for most part (it got a bit yucky by late afternoon).
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Two Kings Restaurant by Hilton
Exceptional Serbian food, amazing drinks and vibe.
Restoran Enso
An exceptional 7 course tasting menu, with paired Serbian wines.
Belgrade Cocktail Club
Fantastic bar with authentic atmosphere and delicious cocktails!
Ada Ciganlija
Perfect place for swimming!
Druid bar
Cozy vibe and great music — one of the best bars in Belgrade!
Restoran Magellan
Everything was absolutely amazing: the service, the food, the atmosphere.
Belgrade Design District
There are many shops with handmade products.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Wed
The Old Palace
Even if you can’t enter the building, walking around it is worth the visit.
Elephant`s Food House
They serve really large portions and the waiter spoke perfect English!
Closed · Opens 8 AM Wed
LUMI - Specialty Coffee
Great selection of coffee drinks and very sweet atmosphere!
Skyfall - Rooftop Pool & Lounge
Nice place with small pool, basic food menu, drinks/cocktails.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Wed
Twenty Two Restaurant
Top of the top... Great view, exelent atmosfere and super service ...
Bife bar
The cocktails and drinks are great, the staff is friendly and accommodating.
Closed · Opens 4 PM Wed
Bonita Beach Lounge
The water is for sure the best to swim in, warm and relaxing.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Plaža Bela stena
Beautiful beach on a small island in the Danube river.
Belgrade Nightlife Tours
Highly recommended for an authentic Belgrade experience!
Belgrade Free Tour
Highly recommended if you want a grounded, engaging intro to Belgrade.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Heritage Rooftop Restoran
Excelent food, view and atmosphere for a nice quiet lunch.
Grazioso
A real hidden gem, must try the sandwiches and great friendly service.
The Roman well
Beach Ada Ciganlija
Beautiful man made beach,free entry, open till 22:00 pm
Belgrade Beach
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Belgrade
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Belgrade
Belgrade stands as one of Europe's most vibrant and historically rich cruise destinations, offering visitors an intoxicating blend of Austro-Hungarian grandeur, Ottoman heritage, and contemporary Balkan culture. As a primary port of call on Danube River cruises, this dynamic Serbian capital serves as a natural gateway for exploring Central and Eastern Europe's most compelling waterway. Whether you're embarking on a leisurely seven-night journey or passing through as part of a longer itinerary, Belgrade's strategic location makes it an essential stop for river cruise enthusiasts seeking authentic experiences beyond the typical tourist trail.
Most cruises featuring Belgrade are operated by four major river cruise lines—Viking River Cruises, Emerald Cruises, Riverside Luxury Cruises, and Amadeus River Cruises—with itineraries typically connecting to iconic destinations like Budapest, Vienna, Bucharest, and smaller gems such as Vidin and Ruse. The peak travel season spans from April through September, with May and September offering particularly pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
The cruise port's convenient location puts Belgrade's most compelling attractions within easy reach. Passengers can explore the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress overlooking the Danube's confluence with the Sava River, wander through charming riverside neighborhoods, or experience the city's legendary nightlife and café culture. Modern port facilities ensure smooth embarkation and disembarkation, while the warm hospitality of local guides enriches every shore excursion, making Belgrade an unforgettable highlight of any Danube River cruise adventure.
Most cruises featuring Belgrade are operated by four major river cruise lines—Viking River Cruises, Emerald Cruises, Riverside Luxury Cruises, and Amadeus River Cruises—with itineraries typically connecting to iconic destinations like Budapest, Vienna, Bucharest, and smaller gems such as Vidin and Ruse. The peak travel season spans from April through September, with May and September offering particularly pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
The cruise port's convenient location puts Belgrade's most compelling attractions within easy reach. Passengers can explore the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress overlooking the Danube's confluence with the Sava River, wander through charming riverside neighborhoods, or experience the city's legendary nightlife and café culture. Modern port facilities ensure smooth embarkation and disembarkation, while the warm hospitality of local guides enriches every shore excursion, making Belgrade an unforgettable highlight of any Danube River cruise adventure.
Cruise Lines at Belgrade
- Viking River Cruises (346 cruises)
- Emerald Cruises (135 cruises)
- Riverside Luxury Cruises (29 cruises)
