Nis (3rd largest city in Serbia) Group Tour

59 € / per person

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Your day in Nis (Serbia) group tour

Begin your journey with a captivating day trip to Niš, Serbia, where you will uncover its rich history and compelling stories. First, explore the eerie Cele Kula (Skull Tower) and the ancient Medijana archaeological site, which once housed Roman emperors, offering a glimpse into the city’s past. Then, visit the haunting Niš Concentration Camp, a powerful and sobering reminder of the tragedies of World War II. Afterward, enjoy some free time to wander through the bustling central square, where you can indulge in delicious Serbian grill or other local specialties. Finally, as you return to Sofia, you will carry with you a deeper appreciation for the cultural and historical significance of this remarkable city.

Quick information

Duration:

Start: 8:00h
End: 18:30h
Driving time – 5 hours appr.

Accessibility

Yes, fairly accessible

Important:

Valid passport or ID card for cross-border check in Serbia. Visa may be required, please check before you book.

Overview

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary for Nis (Serbia) group tour

8:30 Departure from Serdika Meeeting Point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds (see map below).
11:00 Upon our arrival in Niš we will first visit the famous Cele Kula (Skull Tower NIS), then the important archaeological site Medijana (Emperor Vila). A short drive takes us to Niš Concentration Camp – a small but very authentic concentration camp set by the Germans during World War 2 to imprison and kill Jews, Romas and other minorities.
13:00 Free time to walk around the central square and have some famous Serbian grill or other lunch.
15:30 We leave back to Sofia and expect to arrive around 18:00h. to Serdika Meeting point in Sofia.

The itinerary may vary depending on road conditions, border waiting, weather, traffic or other. Please note that the waiting time at the border in the summer months of July and August may be significant.

More details

Niš overview

Niš is the third largest city in Serbia (former Yugoslavia) and it is one of the oldest cities on the Balkans and Europe. From ancient times it has been considered a gateway between the East and the West. It was named Navissos by the Scordisci in 279 BC, after an invasion of the Balkans. The city was among several taken in the Roman conquest in 75 BC. The Romans built the Via Militaris in the 1st century, with Naissus being one of its key towns whic is also the birthplace of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Emperor and the founder of Constantinople (Istanbul today).

Nis is home to one of the oldest churches in Serbia, dating to the 4th century, located in the suburbs of Medijana. This Roman residence of Constantine exhibits the remains of a granary, craft center, thermae, and the remains of ancient villa with rich mosaics. Most mosaics exhibit geometrical or floral motifs, while two mosaics present figures – the head of the Medusa and a semi-prostrate figure of a river deity (probably Neptune). The museum contains sculptures and portraits of Roman gods and goddesses, utensils for daily use (bowls, pitchers, lamps) and remnants of lead pipes used to provide healing hot water from the nearby Niska Banja (Nis Spa).

Cele Kula (Skull Tower) with embedded skulls was built by the Turks to punish the Serbs for their uprising in 1809 and brings a lot of history from the period of revolutions by the Balkan countries against the Ottoman Empire.

The Nazi concentration camp is a small but very authentic concentration camp set by the Germans during World War 2 to imprison and kill Jews, Romas and other minorities. It is however also a witness of an escape when some of the prisoners successfully disappeared.

Activity map

Departure point

Departure point every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:30 from Serdika meeeting point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds (see map below).

Prices

The group tour is available every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

59 € per person

10 % online discount

Small groups

Included:

Pick-up and drop-off from departure point in Sofia – Serdika Meeeting Point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds)
Tour guide in English
Parking fees

Not included:

Meals
Personal expenses

A minimum group of 3 persons is required to run the tour; however, it is fully refundable if canceled. Additionally, you can book our private option – Nis (Serbia) Private tour, which includes pick-up and drop-off, on any other day.