Belgrade to Iron Gates: Day Trip Viewing Golubac Fortress & Mesolithic Sculptures

Embark on a day trip from Belgrade to Iron Gates and explore the iconic Golubac Fortress and the ancient Mesolithic sculptures at Lepenski Vir museum. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the longest composite valley in Europe and indulge in the traditional flavors of Eastern Serbia.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Belgrade - The tour begins at your accommodation, heading towards Eastern Serbia. During the two-hour journey, enjoy the stunning landscapes and captivating stories about this region.
  • Golubac Fortress - The first stop is Golubac Fortress, a historic defensive complex that has protected many kingdoms over the centuries. This fairy-tale castle…
What's Included
  • Professional, English-speaking tour guide
  • 1-hour boat ride through the Iron Gates
  • Entrance fee for Golubac Fortress
  • Transport by air-conditioned van or minibus
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Full traditional Serbian lunch (optional) = 1,700 rsd (15€) per person (payable only in cash)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a journey along the Danube from Belgrade to the Iron Gates to explore the region’s renowned attractions, with expert live guidance in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the renowned Golubac Fortress and discover fascinating tales of its storied past. Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Europe’s longest composite valley….

Location
Belgrade
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lee_c
Oct 7, 2025
Get to Serbia - Tour guide kristina was full of knowledge and accommodating. Gave full support The fortress was a great example of history but the sad part was that recently 2 of the gates were demolished Danube boat ride was interesting and the local guide gave lots of information as well
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Tim_o
Oct 2, 2025
I went with Nevena and... - I went with Nevena and the trip was great. The fortress and the boat ride were great. Nevena knew everything about where we were going and the history of Serbia. Everything was on time. I recommend the lunch it in my opinion was the best part
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Rachel_b
Sep 30, 2025
This trip is a great way... - This trip is a great way to see the highlights of eastern Serbia along the Danube! Our guide was great and very knowledgeable about Serbian history.
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Alexander_y
Sep 20, 2025
Excellent tour. Jelena... - Excellent tour. Jelena our guide was perfect in every aspect. Coach transport was comfortable. Scenery was magical.
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Kiri
Sep 12, 2025
Highly recommend - It was lovely to get out of the city and experience the beautiful scenery on offer. The gorge was spectacular, our guide (Jelena) and driver were excellent too. The boat ride was great and the lunch was amazing. Fantastic hospitality!
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Escape61476171093
Sep 12, 2025
A trip filled with inspiration from the guides - It's a lot of travel, but Gorbach Fortress is worth a visit, and the family-run small boat cruise along the Danube was great. After all, I was touched by the brightness, kindness and accuracy of my guide Jelena.
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Agnidhar_a
Sep 7, 2025
Excellent day trip from Belgrade - The tour comprises of the visit to the golubec fortress which is stunning, followed by lunch at the iron gates national park with a stunning view of the gorge and finally a boat ride along the Danube river seeing some cool spots along the Romanian Serbian border. The lunch is quite good although a bit pricey but has good variety and quality of food was very good. The entry to the fortress only comprises of visit to the three towers and you cannot go all the way up to the other towers given the lack of time and it’s an another ticket for that. It was a boot unfortunate as we only knew this once we went there given I would have wanted to see everything if I went that far but nonetheless still had a great time at the fortress. The tour guide Aleksandar was super friendly and gave a lot of information about all aspects of the tour and the entire history of Yugoslavia to the best of his ability. Highly recommend this company and tour form Belgrade if you have enough time in the city. The fort has been reconstructed spectacularly indeed by the government and do try to do this tour end of summer ( August end/ September) ideally if you can so it’s not that hot and you have a high chance of a clear day to enjoy the pristine views in bright sunshine minus the extreme heat.
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Barbarasq791kj
Sep 4, 2025
A trip on the Danube through the Iron Gates is a must. - A wonderful trip to an amazing part of the country. Our guide, Milica, gave us a lot of interesting information about the culture in this area of the country. The boat trip through the Iron Gates section of the Danube was definitely a highlight of my time in Serbia.
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Branko_p
Sep 3, 2025
Great (long) day tour from the city - Castle is very impressive, recently restored and great information tablets in English. Lot of history that is well explained. Also artifacts are interesting as well. View from the castle is excellent. The lunch at the viewpoint was great traditional food, plenty of opportunities to try different food. Restaurant's gardens are unique as well, lot of folk art. Boat tour was relaxing, tour guide provided a lot of good information. Great (long) day tour from the city, with a mixture of history, culture and site seeing.
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A1970jpkasiag
Sep 3, 2025
Fabulous day out to the sights and sounds of the Danube - The Danube boat trip is not to be missed. Golubac Fortress is in a fabulous setting, made more interesting by the tour guide’s history recap and her care and warmth. The traditional meal was beautifully prepared and generously given. We loved our journey.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).