Free things to do · Belgrade · Serbia
8 free things to do in Belgrade
Belgrade without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
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Quick answer
You can fill at least 3 days in Belgrade without paying an entry fee: Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park, Knez Mihailova Street and Republic Square, Church of Saint Sava and Zemun and Gardoš Tower are all free. Kalemegdan, Knez Mihailova, the Church of Saint Sava and Zemun's quay are all free.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 8
- Low-cost extras
- 8
- Cost level
- Affordable
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February
Free sights and experiences
Castle · Stari Grad
1.Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
Arrive an hour before sunset and walk to the terrace by the Victor monument for the view over the confluence.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
Street · Stari Grad
2.Knez Mihailova Street and Republic Square
Walk it in the evening, when the street fills with families and street musicians.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Iconic
- After dark
Religious site · Vračar
3.Church of Saint Sava
Don't miss the crypt, reached by stairs inside; it is often quieter and more ornate than the main hall.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
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Neighbourhood · Zemun
4.Zemun and Gardoš Tower
Time the climb for late afternoon and stay on the quay for sunset over the Danube.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Food
- Couples
- Free
- History
Beach · Čukarica
5.Ada Ciganlija
Rent a bike at the entrance and ride the loop around the lake, then swim on the quieter far side.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
- Free
Nature · Zemun
6.Great War Island
Visit early on a summer morning for birdlife and a quiet swim before Lido fills up.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Market · Vračar
7.Kalenić market
Go on a Saturday morning for the liveliest stalls, and taste kajmak before you buy.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Park · Senjak and Dedinje
8.Topčider Park and Prince Miloš's Residence
Combine it with the Museum of Yugoslavia, a short walk or taxi ride away.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Outdoors
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Stari Grad | Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park and Knez Mihailova Street and Republic Square | 2–3 hours + 1 hour |
| Vračar | Church of Saint Sava and Kalenić market | 45 minutes + 1 hour |
| Zemun | Zemun and Gardoš Tower and Great War Island | Half a day + 2–3 hours |
| Čukarica | Ada Ciganlija | Half a day |
| Senjak and Dedinje | Topčider Park and Prince Miloš's Residence | 1.5 hours |
Worth a small ticket
Museum · Vračar
Nikola Tesla Museum
Join one of the guided tours; the demonstrations are the highlight and the rooms are small.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
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Museum · Stari Grad
National Museum of Serbia
Allow time for the Lepenski Vir rooms, some of the oldest monumental sculpture in Europe.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Senjak and Dedinje
Museum of Yugoslavia and House of Flowers
Take a bus or taxi from the centre and combine it with a walk in nearby Topčider Park.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Viewpoint · Avala
Avala Tower and Mount Avala
Pack a picnic; the forest paths around the summit make it a good half-day escape from the city.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Zoo · Stari Grad
Belgrade Zoo
Combine it with the fortress playgrounds and an ice cream on Knez Mihailova.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
Historic site · Dorćol
Princess Ljubica's Residence
Visit with the nearby Cathedral Church of St Michael the Archangel just across the street.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
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Gallery · New Belgrade
Museum of Contemporary Art
Walk there from the Old Town over Branko's Bridge, and return through Ušće Park along the river.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
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Garden · Palilula
Jevremovac Botanical Garden
Visit in late spring, when the flowering trees and the Japanese garden are at their best.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
More ways to save
- Kalemegdan, Knez Mihailova, the Church of Saint Sava and Zemun's quay are all free.
- Bakeries sell burek, pastries and sandwiches for very little, making breakfast and snacks cheap.
- Lunchtime cooked dishes in kafanas are cheaper than grilled dinners.
- Use metered taxis or apps to avoid inflated flat fares quoted to visitors.
- Withdraw dinars from bank ATMs and decline the machine's own currency conversion.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Belgrade expensive to visit?
Belgrade is affordable for most visitors, but 8 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Belgrade?
Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park: Arrive an hour before sunset and walk to the terrace by the Victor monument for the view over the confluence.