Learn about Jewish heritage in Serbia
Belgrade – Zemun – Novi Sad – Subotica
Belgrade
According to Jewish tradition, Jews lived in Belgrade during the existence of the Jewish state. Therefore, on the second day of the Purim, the Jews of Belgrade read the Book of Estera, respecting the custom prescribed by Mishnah, only for the population of those fortresses that existed during the Jewish state.
Many Belgrade streets proudly bear the names of famous Jews of Belgrade and Serbia, and Jewish Street has been named for more than 300 years.
All of this is only a small part of Belgrade’s rich Jewish heritage.
Zemun
And in the immediate vicinity of Belgrade is Zemun, the city where the idea of Zionism was born. Zemun used to walk the Theodore Herzl’s thyme, Theodore’s grandfather Shimon and grandmother Rivka Herzl were buried in Zemun cemetery.
Zemun is the only European city where both the Sepharian and Ashkenaan communities lived in symbiosis and where they actively cooperated.
That, and many other secrets and stories, are hidden in Zemun’s Jewish heritage.
Novi Sad
The second largest city in Serbia, Novi Sad is a young settlement. It was only created towards the end of the 18th century, on the banks of the Danube. And besides the Serbs, one of the first inhabitants was Jews.
With the development of the city, the Jewish community grew. Novi Sad Jews have left a strong seal in Novi Sad, as witnessed by a magnificent synagogue.
About that, as well as the Jewish football club Judas Maccabi from Novi Sad, and the terrible suffering of Jews and Serbs in the Holocaust, you will find out on our tour and yours.
Subotica
The northernmiest and one of Serbia’s most beautiful cities, Subotica, is a 2-hour drive from Belgrade.
In the very centre stands the most beautiful synagogue in this part of Europe, located in Synagogue Square.
A few things about the tours
Belgrade and Zemun tours you can enjoy on Segway or on foot.
On half and full day tours you will be taken by luxury mini buses from your hotel, and we will be walking around Novi Sad or Subotica. The mini bus is equipped with Wi-fi, multimedia, TV, refrigerator, seat belt.
While visiting cities you can expect seeing all relevant Jewish city sights and synagogue, and a brief tour of the cities afterwards
For half day and full day tours lunch in the restaurant or winery is included as well as local snacks along the way.
+ a little surprise for the end.
Belgrade Segway Tour
2 hour tour
On this tour you will see Theodor Herzl’s father’s birthplace, Rabbi Yehudah Ben Shlomo Alkalai’s synagogue, Belgrade’s Jewish quarter and more.
No. of people: 3 – 10
Segway tour: 49 EUR / person
Belgrade and Zemun Tour
4 hour tour
On this tour you will experience Belgrade tour on Segways and then will be taken by us to Zemun for a lovely walking tour.
Zemun is a city where the idea of Zionism was born, and where, Theodore’s grandparents lived and are buried. Zemun is the only European city where both the Sepharian and Ashkenaan communities lived in symbiosis.
No. of people: 3 – 10
Tour: 69 EUR / person
Belgrade, Zemun and Novi Sad
Half day tour
You will see full tour of Belgrade on Segway, and Zemun on foot and after 60 minute ride we will reach Novi Sad where we will visit the Synagogue and the stadium and hear the story of Jewish football club Judas Maccabi from Novi Sad. After that we will have lunch and later start 60 minute trip back to Belgrade in the afternoon.
For lunchtime you can choose whether you want a visit to a local winery and have lunch there or a visit one of amazing national restaurants.
No. of people: 4 – 12
Duration: 7 hours
Tour: 199 EUR / person
Zemun and Novi Sad
5 hour tour
On this tour you will see Zemun – Theodor Herzl’s father’s birthplace, the only European city where both the Sepharian and Ashkenaan communities lived in symbiosis. After walking around Zemun, we will board lux minibus and head to Novi Sad where we will visit the Synagogue and the stadium and hear the story of Jewish football club Judas Maccabi from Novi Sad.
For lunchtime you can choose whether you want a visit to the winery or a visit to the national restaurant.
No. of people: 4 – 12
Segway tour: 159 EUR / person
Zemun, Novi Sad and Subotica
9 hour tour
After 60 minute ride in lux minibus we will reach Novi Sad where we will visit the Synagogue and the stadium and hear the story of Jewish football club Judas Maccabi from Novi Sad. Then we will have a lunch break, after which we will head to Subotica to visit the most beautiful synagogue in this part of Europe.
After that we will start 120 minute trip back to Belgrade in the afternoon.
For lunchtime you can choose whether you want a visit to a local winery and have lunch there or a visit one of amazing national restaurants.
No. of people: 4 – 12
Tour: 239 EUR / person
Custom tour for you only
Your choice
We offer full flexibility and we are able to arrange experience to fit your desires and schedule. Feel free to drop us a line and we will try to come up with something you will love!
No. of people: 4 – 12
Duration: –
Tour: – EUR / person
All tours can be customised to fit your requirements and desires.