Belgrade's cobbled 19th-century Bohemian quarter, Skadarlija, is the soul of Serbian culinary culture. A private local guide leads you through its storied kafanas for a feast of rakija, slow-roasted meats, and live Balkan music.
What to expect
Your private guide walks you down the lantern-lit cobblestones of Skadarlija, stopping first at a local delicatessen to taste domestic cheeses and cured meats before settling at one of the quarter's legendary kafanas for a full Serbian spread: burek, grilled čevapi, roasted lamb, and the city's finest plum rakija. A house Roma band plays live at your table. The guide weaves in the stories of the poets, painters and revolutionaries who made this street their spiritual home.
Good to know
Skadarlija is 20 minutes by taxi from the cruise terminal. Best experienced at lunch or early evening. Adriatic DMC can tailor the duration and menu — request a wine-pairing upgrade for regional Serbian varietals. Confirm all-aboard time carefully; allow at least 4 hours for the full experience.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Belgrade — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.