General

Just 80 kilometers from Belgrade lies a small town of Topola, rich in many aspects. It tells a tale to its visitors about the exciting and turbulent recent history through the royal family Karađorđević. Karađorđe Petrović, the leader of the First Serbian Uprising and founder of Karađorđević Dynasty was born here, beneath Oplenac. Why should you consider the Royal Town Topola and Oplenac private tour? Because it has all necessary ingredients for a fun, yet fulfilling day trip from Belgrade.

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What to Expect from Topola and Oplenac Private Tour in 2023

A day spent on Topola and Oplenac private tour will offer a combination of laid back and quality time. There are several reasons for it. First, it’s a short drive from Belgrade. Second, there are several intriguing, yet diverse points on this route and if you show interest in recent Serbian history, you’ll get a good introduction to it. Last but not least, you will also have a chance to touch surface of the wine scene of Šumadija wine region, and who knows, maybe it’ll open your appetite for Royal Footprints Wine Tour.

Highlights

Easy & fun day trip
✓ Private guide
Topola and Oplenac Complex
✓ Wine tastings
Local history
✓ Rural landscapes

Tour Flow

#YourSerbiaHost will pick you up in the morning (usual start time 10am) from your hotel and after an hour long drive you’ll reach Topola. Your first stop in exploration of Oplenac complex is Karađorđe’s Town, a spot which once was a fortress built by Karađorđe during his reign. Later this fortress was demolished, so today we can see only the residency with the tower (presently used as a museum of Karađorđe’s personal belongings) and Church of Holy Mother also known as Karađorđe’s Church.

From Karađorđe’s Town we’ll take you further to the top of Oplenac Hill, where you’ll continue the exploration with the gorgeous mausoleum of family Karađorđević, Saint George’s Church. In this church 27 members of the royal family were buried. Significant characteristic of the church is its mosaic interior decoration with 40 million pieces in 15,000 shades of color.

On the slopes of Oplenac, King Peter I planted vineyards on 38 hectares from which they made superb Triumph wines in his King’s Winery, which is your next stop on the tour. The label was exported to major European royal courts. The highlight of the winery is the oldest Serbian wine collection in an authentic archive from the 1930s.

After descent from Oplenac, your trip continues a few kilometers further to the rural setting of the village Vinča and Winery Aleksandrović.  If you are a wine buff or even if you just appreciate a good glass of wine, this is your chance to try some of the best wines in Serbia. Here you’ll learn why this winery carries a title of boutique and premium wine producer.

As a logical finale of a day filled with local experiences, we’ll take you to the nearby Aranđelovac. A town known for good food. In one of the local ethnic restaurants you’ll have a chance to taste typical local cuisine in an authentic Šumadija ambiance.

After lunch it’s only an hour drive to get you back to the city. The usual end of Topola and Oplenac Private Tour is between 5 and 6pm.

Good to Know

Fit the tour to match your needs
Tour plan given in this description is not fixed, it’s just result of our perception of most interesting points on this route and result of our own experience. If you want to have this tour customized, let us know.
Tour language
Default language of the tour is English, but if you require #YourSerbiaHost can also give you tour in Russian, German, French, Spanish and of course Serbian.
How to get in touch
There are several ways to reach us. By pressing “Send inquiry” button on the top right of this page (or at the bottom of the page if you are using mobile device). Through our Contact page, or calling our Phone|WhatsApp|Viber number +38163684466.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions on your side
  1. Please respect social distancing rules all the time (at least 1m, or 2m when possible)
  2. Please wear face cover while in the vehicle or other closed space (if you don’t have your own, we will provide)
  3. If you develop any respiratory infection symptoms before, during or after the tour, please let us know.
  4. When coughing or sneezing please use tissues or your elbow as cover
  5. Wash hands with soap and water whenever possible, but especially after use of toilet, before and after meals.
Booking the tour
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16 comments

Maria C
October 15, 2018
I had a very good experience with Serbian Private Tours. Our tour was to Topola and Oplenac. Arrangements were fast and efficient. Our guide was very pleasant. The choice of restaurant was excellent. Very good option for non-Serbian speaking visitors to this interesting and beautiful country. The comment is taken from TripAdvisor review page connected to our service, to see the source follow this link.
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RotterdamMichael
January 9, 2018
Our family spend an excellent full day with Vladislav, who's very knowledgeable and refreshingly honest in his story telling about the turbulent times of Serbia. Should be noted he was punctual, a good driver and very polite. For the sights itself not that much to see, but interesting to learn the past history of the country. Besides the wealth of information provided you get a real sense of the country spending full day driving thru a rural areas. The lunch provided was in a great authentic small village restaurant, excellent food! Last but not least we also enjoyed the wine tasting at the nearby winery. All in all can only recommend Serbian Private Tours and in specific Vladislav.

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262Alexander
August 29, 2017
This was the second of two English-speaking trips with Serbian Private Tours which we took during a holiday in Belgrade. This time our host was Miljan. We much appreciated his in-depth knowledge and expertise on Serbia, both past and present, which he shared with us freely throughout the trip. We enjoyed his courteous company and good humour and learnt much about Serbian history and culture. We must also mention the efficient and courteous online communications we had with him and Tamara in the Serbian Private Tours office when planning the tour. Thank you so much for everything. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Rory F
February 1, 2017
My family was looking to see more of Serbia than just the major cities, and we thought that Serbian Private Tours would be a great way to see Topola. We were so happy that we chose them! The car we took was very comfortable, which was important as my brother is 2 meters 6. The drive was smooth and we loved seeing the Serbian countryside. Miljan, our guide, knew all about the history of the places we visited, and showed us many sites that we would never have known about had we gone it alone. We loved both of the wineries that he took us to, and the restaurant he recommended was top-notch. As a history buff, my personal favorite was seeing the actual telegram that declared the start of World War I. The itinerary for the tour is perfect. We got to see all the best sites in Oplenac and Topola, and it was the perfect length of time. Also, Miljan is a fantastic photographer and will help document your trip, so you can focus on enjoying the sites. I would definitely recommend choosing this tour for a fun and easy day trip from Belgrade.

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Marios G
June 7, 2016
Me and my friend took a tour with Dana to Topola and Oplenac. We had a very good time. Dana was very professional. I recomend Serbian Private Tours.

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Giorgos K
June 7, 2016
Me and my friend visited last week Belgrade. We choose Serbian Private Tours - Day Tours for Royal town Topola and Oplenac tour. Our impression did our tour guide , the Dana , that did us feel very comfortable and were exported our everything , and discussing the various issues of Serbia did so glad we choose this excursion . We thoroughly recommend this tour. The comment is taken from TripAdvisor review page connected to our service, to see the source follow this link.
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solajazoran
February 16, 2016
Serbia is land which mix east and wet culture and you can visit Oplenac Royal Church which will drive you to history, also you can eat great food in local restaurants.

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ChileUp
December 6, 2015
I and another friend booked with Serbian Private Tours for the “Royal Town Topola and Oplenac Mausoleum” tour package. Miljan, our guide, called our hotel the night before the tour to confirm the pick-up time. He was very punctual – he arrived at the hotel even before the agreed time with a nice and spotless car – which made me feel like a VIP. Our trip to Topola was really interesting and never had dull moments. Miljan is very knowledgeable and really fun to be with. I was impressed with his excellent English. He took us to the Oplenac complex (with Karadorde’s monument, the Konak/residence, King Peter’s House and the Mausoleum), Royal Winery and 2 other awesome wineries (Aleksandrovic and Arsenijevic). Miljan is very versatile. Knowing that we love to take photos, he was very accommodating and gave us a lot of time to take photos. The next day, he sent us a link to access the photos he took during the tour. He even created a picture postcard (brilliant souvenir) which I really liked. Miljan took us to Hunters Paradise and had an amazing lunch and great conversations. After dropping us at the hotel, we even got Slatko (sweet) from Miljan - which gave a special touch to the whole day tour. It was a wonderful and memorable tour and I definitely recommend Miljan to anyone visiting Serbia.

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Issa600
November 23, 2015
The Topola tour was a great tour through history, combined with amazing scenery, good wine and delicious Serbian food. Mijlan's passion and pride made the experience more enjoyable. His attention to details and little souvenirs made it more special. Highly recommended!!

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Patricia T.
April 3, 2015
An excellent tour by a very professional, friendly and informative guide. This tour with Serbian Private Tours was our favourite day in Serbia and the lunch at `Hunter`s Paradise` was the best meal we had. Overall an exceptional experience. An extra thank you to Milan for the photos that you took of us - we never take enough photos of ourselves so this was a lovely bonus.

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SwishTrish
February 1, 2015
An excellent tour by a very professional, friendly and informative guide. This tour with Milan was our favourite day in Serbia and the lunch at 'Hunter's Paridise' was the best meal we had. Overall an exceptional experience. An extra thank you to Miljan for the photos that you took of us - we never take enough photos of ourselves so this was a lovely bonus.

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uros
October 18, 2014
Another great tour with Serbian Private Tours. Great knowledge of tour guide. Though we travelled with a small child, the day was very comfortable. Great place for lunch !
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Jörg Lotthammer
September 11, 2014
Another great tour with Serbian Private Tours. Great knowledge of tour guide. Though we travelled with a small child, the day was very comfortable. Great place for lunch !
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Ivy L
May 10, 2014
Our day trip to the Royal Town Topola and Oplenac with Serbian Private Tours was enjoyable and educational. It was very interesting to learn more about the various historical and royal figures from Serbian`s past. Church of Saint George was a favorite because of the mosaics and the royal crypt. Many thanks and I highly recommend the service of this company.
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Djordje Jovanovic
September 28, 2013
Postovani Miljane, Privatna tura koju je izvela Vasa firma na moju sugestiju marsute bila je izvanredna. Pored gornjih lokaliteta nasa tura je obuhvatila i Smederevo kao i Avalu. Vodic Vlada je bio odlican i dobro pripremljen. Moja cerka koja je takodje dosla iz SAD ponela je samnom najlepse utiske. Zahvaljujemo se takodje na fotografijama sa ture koje ste nam poslali elektronskom postom. Kada dodjemo sledeci put u Srbiju svakako cemo angazovati vasu firmu Serbian Private Tours kako bi videli nesto drugo. Isto tako preporucicu Vasu firmu mojim poznanicima. Zeleci Vam uspeha u radu primite srdacne pozdrave od Djordja Jovanovica
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DAVID SOLOW
July 9, 2013
Dear Serbian Private Tours, The day that I spent with my wife and you touring the Royal Town Topola and Oplanac was by far the most enjoyable, that I have spent in Serbia yet. Most guides take to a place and let the locals do all the work. But with you. It was much better. your in put was very good and your recommendation for lunch was EXCELLENT. I can truly say that you have changed my way of think about Serbia and much more about PRIVATE TOURS. You can be sure, that when I am in Serbia again, i will ask for another tours with you. All my best David Solow
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Available departures

This is a daily tour.

Unfortunately, no places are available on this tour at the moment

Details on prices and services

Tour prices (prices are per tour, not per person):
1-3 persons 239€
4-6 persons 289€
7-8 persons 459€
9-19 persons 679€
Services included in the price:
Pickup and drop-off
Transportation
Driver/guide service
Tour organization
Bottled water
Single-use surgical face mask if you don't have your own
What is extra:
Lunch ~18€ per person*
Admission for the Royal Complex ~4€ per person
Wine tasting in Aleksandrović winery 4,5€ per glass of wine
Personal expenses
Gratuities
* Price shown is an average price for lunch per person based on restaurant’s menu, but it can vary depending on guest’s demands for food and drinks

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