Belgrade: Golubac Fortress with Iron Gate Speed Boat Ride
Belgrade
Visit fairytale Golubac Fortress, take a scenic speedboat cruise along the Danube’s widest point at the entrance to the Iron Gate, and tour a rakija distillery with tasting and traditional meze.
This full-day guided tour from Belgrade explores Golubac Fortress, includes a speed boat ride through the Iron Gate gorge, and visits a rakija distillery.
Highlights
- Explore Golubac Fortress at the Iron Gate entrance
- Enjoy a 1-hour speed boat ride along the Iron Gate gorge
- Scenic views and lunch by the Danube River
- Discover Serbia’s rakija production process at a local distillery
- Taste three rakija varieties paired with traditional appetizers
Description
After pickup in Belgrade, start the tour with a visit to Golubac Fortress, situated at the entrance of the Iron Gate, Europe’s longest gorge and a key Danube landmark. The fortress was one of the top filming locations for the 'Game of Thrones' series. Explore the visitor center, palace, and towers before a short riverside walk with free time for lunch.
The next highlight is a 1-hour speed boat ride at the Iron Gate gorge’s western entrance, offering close views of cliffs and landscapes along the Danube. The Iron Gate stretches about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Golubac in Serbia to Orșova in Romania, with this tour covering its Serbian side.
After lunch by the Danube, visit a local rakija distillery to learn about Serbia’s traditional fruit brandy production and enjoy a guided tasting of three rakija varieties, each paired with local meze.
From November 6th to May 2nd, or if weather conditions are unsuitable for the boat ride, the tour includes a visit to Tumane Monastery instead.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from Belgrade accommodations
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking tour guide or driver, depending on ticket option
- Visit and presentation at rakija distillery
- Tasting of three rakija varieties with traditional appetizers
- Full-day guided tour
Excludes
- Golubac Fortress entrance ticket (900 RSD / 7.5 EUR per person, payable cash or card)
- Speed boat ticket (2900 RSD / 25 EUR per person, payable cash)
- Lunch (payable cash or card)
Important Information
- Private or group tour options available; groups under four people will be offered changes or cancellation without fees
- Pickup available within 3 km of Republic Square; distant hotels may have alternative meeting points
- Children under 13 years are not permitted on this tour
- Between November 6th and May 2nd, or in unsuitable weather, the speed boat ride is replaced by a visit to Tumane Monastery
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Book in advance and bring weather-appropriate clothing and payment for entrance and boat tickets. The best time for the speed boat ride is from May through early November, weather permitting.
