The 7 Western Serbia Tours That Earn Their Price

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

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

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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2.From Zlatibor/Užice: Mokra Gora & Tara National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $140Top rated

Travel from Zlatibor or Užice with an English-speaking guide to the Šargan Eight railway, Drvengrad, Tara National Park, Banjska Stena, and the Drina River House. Tickets, transport, water, and hotel pickup are included. The day is scenic and full, but walking time is limited.

“We had an excellent day!! Our guide was super professional and organised and so informed on many subjects. We highly recommend this tour!!”

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3.Studenica monastery & Zica monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 12 hours · from $152

Spend 12 hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Žiča, Serbia’s coronation monastery, and UNESCO-listed Studenica. The route includes a Kraljevo lunch break, Ibar Gorge views, Maglič Fortress from the road, hotel pickup, and a small group of up to 10 people.

“This is a very worthwhile day trip and Jovana and Milos made it exceptional with their knowledge and personal warmth. It is an investment in time since the monasteries can be close to 2.5 hours from Belgrade but the day went by very fast and you see the mountainous beauty of Serbia along with the monasteries so important to early Serbia and today. Highly recommend taking the time to go see and learn about Serbia beyond Belgrade.”

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4.From Zlatibor/Užice: Tara National Park Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Travel with an English-speaking guide such as Srdjan or Radenko from Zlatibor or Užice into Tara National Park. You’ll see Zaovine and Perućac lakes, learn about Pančić’s spruce, hike Janjač Peak, and photograph Banjska Stena.

“My wife and I went on a tour with Srjan and had such a good time. The nature was beautiful, but honestly Srjan made the whole experience even better. He's really interesting to talk to, super caring, and just a genuinely nice guy. We felt so comfortable with him and never had a dull moment. Definitely recommend doing a tour with him if you get the chance”

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5.Sargan Eight railroad train ride & Tara mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $188

From Belgrade, join guide Marko for a long day in western Serbia. Ride the restored Šargan Eight train, visit Emir Kusturica’s Wooden Town, hike easily to Banjska Stena, and stop by the Drina River House. Train, Wooden Town admission, food, and drinks cost extra.

“They trip was absolutely amazing, I recommend it very much. Marco was amazing, professional educational and very helpful. you must go to this trip, it's 100% amazing.”

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6.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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7.Zlatibor tour – Gold gondola, Stopic cave, Sirogojno & falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $163

Travel from Belgrade with an English-speaking guide such as Milos, ride Zlatibor’s Gold Gondola to Tornik, then visit Stopića Cave, Sirogojno, and Gostilje Falls. This 12-hour small-group trip includes transport and entry fees, but not lunch or drinks.

“when i met the guide - Milos, i understood that i was the only one who booked the trip for that day, so it was a private guided tour - it was an excellent, beautiful day! Milos was so nice guy, lots of knowledge”

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