Explore Niš, birthplace of Constantine the Great. Visit Mediana, Skull Tower, and more. Discover Serbia’s history on this full-day tour from Belgrade.
- Belgrade - Start your day early with an 8 am pickup from your accommodation in Belgrade. Head straight to Niš, Serbia’s third-largest city and the birthplace of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great.
- Mediana - Kick off your guided city tour with a visit to the Archaeological site Mediana, a significant Serbian Late Antiquity site built between the 3rd and early 4th centuries. The centerpiece is a villa with a peristyle, featuring over 1,000m2 of valuable floor mosaics.
- Skull Tower - Continue your guided tour with a visit to Skull Tower, a grim reminder of the ill-fated First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century. Constructed from the skulls of fallen rebel fighters, the tower was originally built by the Ottomans as a warning against further rebellion.
- Red Cross Nazi Concentration Camp - Delve deeper into Niš’s darker history with a visit to the Crveni Krst Concentration Camp. Operated by the Nazis during World War II, the camp detained up to 35,000 Jews, Roma, and Serbs. Explore the three-story complex to learn about this lesser-known Holocaust site, view prisoners’ personal belongings, hear stories of the first major escape from a Nazi concentration camp in Europe, and see ten prison cells.
- Bubanj Memorial Park - Pay your respects to the victims of the Red Cross Concentration Camp with a visit to Bubanj Memorial Park, where over 10,000 people were executed.
- Nis Fortress - Continue your sightseeing tour with stops at Niš Fortress, King Milan Square and the Monument to the Liberators, Cair’s Fountain (a well-preserved drinking fountain that is a key part of the city’s architectural heritage), the Memorial of Constantine the Great, and City Hall (a stunning example of neoclassical architecture built in 1925).
- Tinkers Alley - Conclude your tour in Kazandzijsko Sokace, or “Tinkers Alley,” a charming, cobblestone street in the old town. Snap a photo at the iconic Stevan Sremac and Kalča Monument at the alley’s entrance.
- Nis - Enjoy a 2-hour break for lunch, shopping, or other activities before driving back to Belgrade.
- Belgrade - Return to Belgrade and get dropped off at your accommodation. End of service.
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Combined Entry Ticket to Mediana, Skull Tower, Red Cross Concentration Camp and Archaeological Hall
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional driver
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
Explore all the renowned landmarks in Niš, the birthplace of the illustrious Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, and delve into the city’s rich and tumultuous history while visiting Serbia’s third-largest city. Upon arriving in Niš, embark on a sightseeing tour starting with the Archaeological site Mediana, constructed between the 3rd and 4th centuries by Emperor Constantine the Great. Proceed to the Skull Tower, built by the Ottomans using the skulls of fallen rebel fighters as a grim warning against further uprisings. Next, uncover the harrowing history of the Holocaust in Serbia with visits to the Red Cross Nazi Concentration Camp and Bubanj Memorial Park. Continue the walking tour through the old town, featuring stops at Niš Fortress, King Milan Square, Tinkers Alley, and more. Enjoy a 2-hour break for lunch, shopping, or other activities before returning to Belgrade.
- Please bring your passport or ID card
- Please provide the name and address of your accommodation in Belgrade and your contact telephone number, so that the local partner can send you all the necessary information for the upcoming trip
- Transportation by air-conditioned car (1-3 pax) or minivan (4-6 pax)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
