Belgrade has one of the best reputations in Europe for going out, and it earns it. The city's nightlife runs late, spills across the old town and the Sava and Danube riverbanks, and mixes smoky cocktail bars, basement clubs and the famous splavovi, floating bars and clubs moored along the river. For visitors who do not know where to start, a guided crawl is the easy way in. This one meets every evening at Studentski trg and runs for about six hours, with an hour of unlimited drinks at the first venue, entry to the parties and clubs along the route, games to break the ice and after-party options for those who want to keep going. The group is capped at twenty, which keeps it social without being unmanageable, and the host leads you through the old town toward the Sava, with stops chosen to fit the night and the season. The exact venues are not fixed in advance, which is part of the appeal and part of the caution, so treat it as a night out with a local rather than a fixed itinerary. It is a good fit for solo travellers, small groups of friends and anyone who wants to meet people, and a more relaxed way to see Belgrade at its loudest than arriving alone at a club door at midnight.
How to visit
The crawl starts at 21:00 at Student Park on Studentski trg, in front of the statue of Jovan Cvijić, and ends back at the same place, with a duration of about six hours. It runs daily, the group is limited to twenty and free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before the start.
The unlimited drinks are for one hour at the first place only; later drinks are paid by you, and the price includes entry to the venues on the route. Guests must meet the legal drinking age, so carry photo identification.
What to expect
A lively, sociable night that begins in the old town, moves toward the Sava and, depending on season and the mood of the group, may include a splav, a floating bar or club on the river. Splavovi are at their best in warmer months, and some close or reduce hours in winter.
Expect loud music, quick drinks and a mix of nationalities. The host manages the pace and gets you past the queues, but you are responsible for your own limits. Wear comfortable shoes, because the walking is substantial, and dress to suit clubs without being too formal.
Making the most of it
Eat before you go, drink water between rounds and keep your belongings secure. One recent review reported an empty meeting point on the night of the visit, so confirm the departure with the operator before you head out. Plan transport home in advance, since you will finish in the early hours, and use a ride-hailing app or a taxi your hotel recommends rather than hailing on the street.
The next morning, a late start and a slow coffee is the right plan, and the Tesla Museum or the Zemun quay make easy recovery sights.
What to expect
The experience
A guided group night out with unlimited drinks for the first hour, then bars, clubs and, in season, river rafts.
Best time
Warm months for the river rafts; the crawl runs every evening of the year.
How long
About six hours from a 21:00 start.
Tips
Eat first, carry photo ID, confirm the meeting point with the operator and plan a safe ride home.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Solo travellers and groups of friends who want to meet people and see Belgrade's nightlife with a local host.
- Families
- Not suited to children; the tour is for adults who meet the legal drinking age.
- Couples
- Fun if you like a social night, less so if you want a quiet dinner for two.
- Pair with
- A late start the next day and a slow lunch in Dorćol or Skadarlija.
- Time needed
- A full night, about six hours.
Good questions
What time does the crawl start?+
It starts at 21:00 every day at Student Park on Studentski trg, in front of the statue of Jovan Cvijić.
Are drinks included?+
Unlimited drinks are included for one hour at the first stop only. Drinks at later venues are paid by you, and entry to the venues on the route is included.
How big is the group?+
The maximum is twenty people, which keeps it sociable and manageable.
Are the venues fixed?+
No, the venues are chosen by the host to suit the night and the season, and may include a floating splav in warmer months.
Can I cancel?+
Yes, free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before the start.
