The 6 Best Kayak Tours in Belgrade

1.Belgrade War Island Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Spend about three hours learning kayak basics before paddling around Belgrade’s Great War Island. Your English-speaking guide leads you past willow forests, marshes, Veliki Galijaš, and Lido Beach, with time to swim and enjoy skyline views. Guides such as Milos and Nemke are noted for patient instruction.

“Such a wonderful thing to do in Belgrade. The tour was excellent, fun, and guided so perfectly. The equipment was in perfect shape too. It went so fast, I could go all day. Thank you for such a great experience.”

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2.Belgrade sunset kayak tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Set out at 5:00 pm from Zemun with an English-speaking guide, kayak training, safety gear, and a paddle. Follow the Danube toward Zemunski kej and Lido Beach as evening light settles over the river. This private, easy-paced outing lasts about two hours and returns to the starting dock.

“Was a little sketched out about this tour because there wasn’t very many reviews. Pretty far away from the action so we had to take a taxi there and back. Thought the place didn’t exist but then all of a sudden we found it. I’m here to tell you the tour is exactly as advertised. We kayaked all the way around war island. We were a little more experienced so it probably took alot longer with all the newbies. Like almost three hours. But the views and sunset were incredible. It’s a long night on the kayak but that’s what we wanted so you definitely get your moneys worth. One…”

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3.Great War Island Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kej Oslobođenja 11a for a beginner-friendly paddle to Lido Beach, a possible river swim, and a loop around Great War Island. The two-hour outing suits most people, includes safety guidance, and returns to the starting point.

“My wife and our two friends had a great time on the kayak tour - the weather was due to be thundery but it was sunshine throughout which was brilliant. It can be tough at times, when paddling against the current - so you feel like you've earned your cevapi afterwards! The scenery is brilliant and the guide was really clear with instructions and kept the group safe at all times. When able during the tour he had some good recommendations of things to do in Belgrade and was very friendly. I mixed up my days and our group arrived a day early . . . which was completely my…”

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4.Self-guided kayak tour in Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $31Best value

Start in Zemun at 10:30 am with Belgrade Kayak Trip and paddle toward the Sava-Danube confluence, Belgrade Fortress, Gardoš Tower, and Great War Island. This self-guided outing suits experienced kayakers, includes a mobile ticket, and returns to the starting point.

“Highly recommend. Great way to see the city from a different perspective. Staff very accommodated and communication with them was super easy since the moment of the booking. It requires previous experience kayaking”

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5.Sunset Kayak Adventure in Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Join Belgrade Adventure at Ušće 7 for a 90-minute English-language kayak trip on the Danube and Sava. Paddle past the Belgrade Fortress, Nebojša Tower, Zemun Quay, Great War Island, and Belgrade Waterfront. Kayak, paddle, life vest, and safety briefing are included.

“A Great team and an extraordinary tour. Thank you to everyone...it is a special experience. Better than a cruise”

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6.Kayaking under Belgrade bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Join Danijel and the Belgrade Kayak Trip team for a 3-hour, 14-km paddle from Zemun toward Kalemegdan and beneath six bridges. Kayaks, paddles, safety gear, and basic instruction are included. The route is active and rated medium difficulty.

“Excellent exhibition to do in Belgrad, the team was very nice with us. The trip was very nice with a perfect weather ! I recommend it.”

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