ClassicNovi Sad · Small-group tour
Petrovaradin and the Old Centre
The fortress, the clock tower that runs backwards, and Zmaj Jovina street on foot.
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Language
- English · Serbian
- Meeting point
- Freedom Square
About this tour
Novi Sad is two places facing each other across the Danube: the old centre on the left bank, and Petrovaradin Fortress on the rock opposite. This walk covers both in one morning or afternoon, at an easy pace.
We start on Freedom Square, walk Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska streets, and cross the river to the lower town. From there we climb to the upper fortress, walk the walls, and finish at the clock whose big hand shows the hours. Classic means a small group, a steady pace and time for questions.
Itinerary
10:00
Freedom SquareCity Hall, the Name of Mary Church and the story of how Novi Sad was founded.
10:30
Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska streetsThe Bishop's Palace, the old shopping streets and the courtyards behind them.
11:15
Danube Park and the bridgeA short walk through the park and across the Danube to Petrovaradin.
11:45
The lower townThe baroque streets below the fortress, then the climb to the upper level.
12:15
Upper fortress and the clock towerThe walls, the view over the city and the river, and the clock that tells time the other way round. The tour ends here.
What's included
- Licensed English-speaking guide for 3.5 hours
- Small group of no more than 12 guests
- Directions back to the centre and a list of places to eat
Not included
- Entry to the fortress tunnels and the museum
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up (meeting point is Freedom Square)
- Gratuities for the guide
Good to know
Meeting pointFreedom Square (Trg slobode), Novi Sad, at the Svetozar Miletić monument in front of City Hall. Your guide will hold a small Balkania Tours sign.
WalkingAbout 5 km, including the bridge over the Danube and the climb to the upper fortress on cobbles and stairs.
CancellationFree cancellation up to 48 hours before the start time. Full refund.
WeatherThe tour runs in light rain. In severe weather we offer a new date or a full refund.
