The 12 Best Drina River House Tours from Belgrade

1.Best of West (Drina House, Drvengrad and Sargan 8)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 195 reviews · 12 hours · from $106Our pick

Spend about 12 hours exploring western Serbia from Belgrade. Visit the Drina River House, Emir Kusturica’s wooden village at Drvengrad, and ride the Šargan 8 heritage railway. English-speaking guides such as Milan, Alex, and Aleksandar add history and local stories. Shared and private options are available.

“I had the pleasure of joining a day tour to Mokra Gora, Drina River House, and the Šargan Eight — and it turned out to be one of the most memorable parts of my Balkan trip, thanks to our amazing guide, Alex. Alex is incredibly knowledgeable, especially when it comes to Serbian history and culture. He shared fascinating stories at every stop that really brought the places to life. Beyond being well-informed, he’s also warm, cooperative, and genuinely passionate about ensuring everyone has a great time. The itinerary was perfectly paced, the landscapes were breathtaking, and Alex made sure we had enough time at each location while also keeping things…”

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2.Šargan Eight Railway, Wooden Town & House on Drina river day trip from Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Leave Belgrade for western Serbia with an English-speaking guide, ride the Šargan Eight mountain railway, visit Emir Kusturica’s Drvengrad, photograph the Drina River House, and stop at the Gate of Podrinje. Hotel pickup, transport, train admission, and Wooden Town entry are included.

“This was a great opportunity to escape Belgrade and get a chance to see how most of the Serbian people really live ....the mountains are beautiful the old train was so much fun the the wooden village created by the iconic Serbian film director is really magical....the best part of the tour was our guide Jovan he's so knowledgeable about his beloved country and thought us so much about the Serbian history and culture then took us to a fantastic restaurant by the Drina river where we had a magnificent feast of Serbian food and drinks...great experience”

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3.Best of West (Drina House, Drvengrad & Sargan 8)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Belgrade in a small group to the Drina River House, Drvengrad film village, and Mokra Gora. Your English-speaking guide, such as Milan, Darko, or Alexander, handles the long mountain drive, photo stops, and local history. Train and village entry fees are extra.

“I really enjoyed the tour to Drina River and Mokra Gora. Milan is a super guide, he shared his knowledge with us and took us on a great trip though the mountains to Mokra Gora. We got to see a lot of nice spots, it was really worth it. At the end of our trip, Milan surprised us with a short stop on our way back where we got to try real traditional local Serbian food! Great experience and definitely worth the trip! I highly recommend going on this trip! Very well organized and I really appreciated the hotel pick up service!”

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4.Full-Day Trip from Belgrade: Tara National Park & The Drina River Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $138

Leave Belgrade at 8 a.m. for Western Serbia with an English-speaking guide such as Nina or Jelena. See the Drina River House, Tara National Park, Zelenika, and Banjska Stena. Expect a long but rewarding day, winding mountain roads, a 2-kilometer walk, and a maximum of seven people.

“Wad obe of my best tours, the pkaces, foid, company and the most important our guide Nina and driver Drajan were really fabulous and super helpful, highly recommend”

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5.Tara National Park & Drina River Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 11 hours · from $135

Travel from Belgrade with an English-speaking guide such as Jelena or Nina to the Drina Valley, the famous river house, and Tara National Park. Expect a long but rewarding day in an air-conditioned car or minivan, with photo stops, a short hike to Banjska Stena, and lunch by the river.

“The trip was lovely! First of all, the driver Ranko was extremely careful and great driver, we definitely felt safe with him. Jelena shared many good and informative stories with us and was very engaged and attentive during whole trip. The views are amazing and even though we visited many places, the trip didn't feel rushed. Jelena gave us enough time to take pictures and enjoy the places. The highlight was definitely the surprise at the House on Rock. Join the tour to see what was it!”

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6.West of Belgrade: Woodentown, Šargan 8 train & Drina River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 12 hours · from $129

Travel from Belgrade into western Serbia with an English-speaking guide such as Tamara or Jovan. Ride the retro Šargan 8 train, tour Kusturica’s Wooden Town, view the House on the Drina, and stop above the Drina River. Transport, train ticket, and entry fees are included. Lunch is extra.

“Escursione sicuramente molto interessante nel complesso. Parere personale e sottolineo personale, Wooden Town tralasciabile e poco interessante. Avrei integrato con una tappa differente.”

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7.Tara NP & Drina river & House on the Drina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 12 hours · from $152

Join guide Milos on a small-group day trip from Belgrade to Tara National Park. You’ll see Banjska stena, Zaovine Lake, the Drina River, and its famous house on a rock, with private transport, hotel pickup, and time for photos and walks.

“Today we had a tour to Tara National Park with Milos. Everything was well-organized, and the itinerary covered all the highlights. We visited the best view spots. Our guide, Milos, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly and pleasant. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the beauty of Serbian nature!!!It was amazing experience!”

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8.Full Day Trip from Belgrade: The Drina River House And Tara Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $162

Leave Belgrade at 8:00 am for the Drina River House near Bajina Bašta, then spend about three hours in Tara National Park. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, scenic viewpoints, and guides such as Goran or Milos. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“The tour was amazing. Out tour guide Goran was a fantastic guide, we strongly recommend him and the tour.”

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9.Mokra Gora, Šargan 8, Drina river house Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $162

Leave central Belgrade at 7:30 a.m. for the Drina river house, Drvengrad, and the Šargan Eight railway. Expect a small group of up to eight, hotel pickup, Serbian history, mountain views, and guides such as Milos or Eric. The train runs from April 1 to October 31.

“Had a great time on our tour with Eric! So knowledgeable and being a traveler himself, it made learning that much more fun and engaging. It was a full day as the distances we had to travel to get to the sites was fairly long but so worth it. Highly recommended!”

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10.Drina River House & Mokra Gora (Sargan 8 + Drvengrad)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $148

Travel from Belgrade with an English-speaking guide to the Drina River House, Mokra Gora, and Drvengrad. The highlight is the Sargan 8 railway, a 15-kilometer ride through 22 tunnels and over five bridges. Guides such as Jelena and Nina are known for warm, clear storytelling.

“My husband Vincent and I, visited Serbia from 15th to 22nd September 2003 . Our local guides where Jelena and Nina Batos from your agency, Serbia Inspired Tours. These two very educated, very knowledgable, sweet ladies have made our holiday exceptional. They were with our group All the time. If they thought somebody needed anything, they were there to help, advise and guide us. Every morning each of us were given a much appreciated bottle of water. The coach was always clean and the careful driver always very punctual. Jelena and Nina received praise not just from me and my husband but from ALL the group of 53 persons. Thank…”

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11.Drina River House, Sargan 8 Train & Drvengrad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $147

Leave Belgrade at 7:00 AM for western Serbia with an English-speaking guide and professional driver. See the Drina River house, ride the historic Sargan 8 railway, and explore Drvengrad, the wooden film village created by Emir Kusturica. Private and small-group options are available.

“This was such a great trip! Nina and Milan are an amazing team that makes travelers feel special and valued. They spent quality time with our small group and made sure no one was left out. Nina provided us with a plethora of interesting information related to the topic of the journey as well as about Serbia in general. She is a fun and a very professional and knowledgeable guide. The mini-bus was very comfortable, and Milan proved himself as a very skillful and professional driver as well as a warm and courteous person. He made sure we were comfortable and got to our destinations safely. I am very happy…”

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12.Drina River House & Tara National Park Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $235

Travel from Belgrade with an English-speaking driver to the House on the Drina, Tara National Park, and mountain viewpoints. This private 12-hour trip includes pickup, parking, fuel, and an English audio guide. Guide Milos can also suggest lunch and local raspberry jam.

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