Danube River Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Danube River. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Belgrade War Island Kayak Tour

• From Belgrade: Golubac Fortress and Iron Gate Danube Gorge

• Private Boat Tour in Belgrade

• Belgrade Layover Tour: Private City Sightseeing Tour with Round-Trip Airport or Hotel Transport

• Helicopter Flying over Belgrade

It costs nothing to enjoy views of the Danube River in Belgrade, as there are viewpoints along the river that you can visit for free. However, tours can help you actively explore the river, from kayaking tours that start at roughly US$42 to private boat tours with drinks and entertainment for US$869 per group.

Yes, it's well worth adding the Danube River to your sightseeing plans in Belgrade. You can enjoy some wonderful views of the river from viewpoints such as Belgrade Fortress, as well as while you're out on the water, whether that's on a kayaking tour or on a party boat cruise.

Per one customer who booked the Belgrade War Island Kayak Tour, "An excellent and unmissable experience. This is probably the number one thing I'd recommend to a friend travelling to Serbia. Such a cool way to see Belgrade (especially on a Monday morning when the river was quiet). Our guide was fantastic, friendly, and knowledgeable about history."

Yes, you can swim in the Danube River in Belgrade, but it’s essential to know your abilities as a swimmer. Belgrade has two rivers, the Danube and the Sava. Lifeguards patrol neither, and the Danube, in particular, has strong currents. One of the best places for swimming on the Danube is Lido Beach.

Yes, the Serbian city of Belgrade is on the Danube River. The Danube is Europe’s second-longest river and cuts through several capitals, including Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, and Belgrade. Belgrade sits on the confluence of the Danube and the Sava Rivers, the Sava being the longest tributary of the Danube.

July and August are ideal months to go on a Danube River cruise, and also the most popular. The weather is generally warm and sunny, and the conditions are great for meandering along this Central European river. Spring and fall are also pleasant. Winter cruises can be good for the budget-conscious, but many operators don’t run cruises in January or February.

Yes, Danube River cruises are worth it if you enjoy the combination of relaxation and scheduled sightseeing that comes with a cruise. The natural and urban scenery in Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and elsewhere is beautiful, and cruises tend to stop in a selection of big and lesser-known places for a good variety.

The Danube River flows through several countries in Central and Southeastern Europe so it passes through various pretty regions, but many people consider the Austrian and Hungarian stretches of river to be the most attractive. In particular, the Danube Bend between Esztergom and Budapest in Hungary and the Wachau Valley in Austria.

Yes, traveling down the Danube River is safe as long as you stay on a river-worthy vessel. Most people travel on the river on a cruise, but it’s also possible to follow the course of the river overland through the various Central and Southeastern European countries it flows through, none of which have any major safety concerns.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Danube River. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Belgrade:

• Belgrade Fortress

• Ada Ciganlija

• Avala Mountain

• House of Flowers

• Nikola Tesla Museum

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Belgrade.