Things to do in Serbia
Where to go in Serbia, when to visit, and what a trip costs.
Places to visit in Serbia
- Things to do in Belgrade city, food, culture
Best time to visit Serbia
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Belgrade
- The cheapest months to fly to Belgrade are November through February (excluding Christmas/New Year), when round-trip fares from major US hubs drop to $550-750 versus $900-1,200 in summer peak, savings of 30-40%. Flying mid-week (Tuesday/Wednesday departures) typically saves an additional $50-100 over weekend flights.
Is Serbia expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- Belgrade
- About $27 a day on a shoestring, about $176 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Serbia
- Walk the Sava Riverfront Promenade A lively boulevard of cafés, boats, and parkland perfect for people-watching any time of day.
- Explore Kalemegdan Fortress grounds Wander ramparts, gardens, and open-air chess tables with sweeping river views.
- Browse Zeleni Venac Market A vivid local produce and street-food market that captures everyday Belgrade life.
- Stroll Knez Mihailova Street Belgrade's grand pedestrian boulevard lined with 19th-century architecture, street performers, and free gallery windows.
- Visit Museum of Yugoslavia grounds & park Expansive grounds with socialist monuments and public art you can explore without paying museum entry.
Cheap eats in Serbia
- Kafana Znak Pitanja (Question Mark), Pasulj (bean stew) and roast meat plate Plates $4-8
- Pekara Trpković, Burek sa mesom (meat-filled pastry) and yogurt Plates $1-3
- Restoran Šešir Moj, Ćevapi with kajmak and fresh bread Plates $5-9