Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets
Description
If you want to understand better the Balkans with all its complexity, rich history and colorful mixture of different cultures and habits, we recommend you to visit Nis with us. During this day tour you will travel through history with the professional lead of your guide. Our journey through time will start from the Roman period, when Nis gave to the world one great man – The Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Then we will continue through the Middle Ages and the period of Ottoman rule which left constructions like the Nis Fortress and the Skull Tower – a symbol of the struggle for freedom and independence from the Ottomans. In the end we will pay attention to the Modern history and the period of Nazi occupation of former Yugoslavia, visiting the Nazi Concentration Camp. Of course after all the impressions that you get, it will be time for some rest. You will have the chance to taste the famous Serbian cuisine - one of the most delicious on the Balkans.
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Itinerary
Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Sofia at 08:30 am. After approximately 2 hours of drive, we will reach our first sight – Medijana archaeological park, which is a Roman Imperial residence, nowadays closed due to renovation.
Our next stop will be the Skull Tower, known also as Cale kula. The tower is now a museum dedicated to the Bulgarians and the Serbs who took part in the revolt against the Ottoman Empire. It was built from the Turks and constructed with the skulls of the killed rebellions. The idea of this act was to warn others what will happen if they revolt again.
Nazi Concentration Camp – built in 1941 and it is famous for the successful escape of the prisoners in early 1942. The camp is perfectly preserved and was never damaged.
After that, we will continue to the old town where we will visit the Nis Fortress. There we will see ruins from the ancient Nisus and later Ottoman period. We will have a walk and after that enjoy the traditional local food.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from your centrally located accommodation in Sofia
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your passport with you and check if you need a visa due to border crossing
- Durnig the Summer months heavy traffic on the border is expected
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(154)
It was a really good experience, the guide is really cool and nice ! He explains clearly and it's easy to understand. I recommend +++!
Dear traveler, Thank you for the nice review. We are really happy that you have enjoyed the tour. Our team wishes you many more excellent adventures around the globe! All the best, BulTrips team
This was my second trip with this company and it was excellent! I forgot the name of the guide (trip was done on 14 July 2026), but he did such an excellent job! Pick up was on time, the van was comfortable, and toilet breaks were scheduled as needed. The guide did a great job explaining all sites visited that include Constantine’s Villa, Skull Tower, one concentration camp, Nis Fortress, and the city center. Thank you for a great trip!
It was an excellent day learning about some history of Nis. It was a long day of driving, but very with it.
We had an extremely comfortable drive to Nis with a good combination of information and relax time. Ivan was a knowledgeable friendly and accommodating guide. A really great day out
Our guided tour to Nis with Tuni was fantastic! The small group size of just five guests and comfortable, air-conditioned transportation made for a relaxed journey. Tuni was friendly and knowledgeable, ensuring a hassle-free border crossing and comfort stops along the way. We toured the Ottoman Skull Tower, Constantine’s Mediana ruins, and the former Nazi concentration camp, followed by a great walking tour and free time to explore Nis. A highly recommended day trip for history lovers!
Nis is interesting and I enjoyed this tour. Our guide Lubo was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. After a previous accident, I'm not a fan of motorways and the speed limits in Bulgaria are higher than what I'm used to but Lubo was a great driver and I felt very safe in his car. We had long queues at the borders but he kept us in good spirits. I would avoid this tour during the summer holidays as I believe the border queues are rediculous.
Great service, reliable and amazing customer assistance. I wasn't sure about my booking plus I had to clarify my hotel pick-up, and all was answered and eased my mind.
A super day out to have a glimpse of Serbia. Ivan was an excellent driver-guide, so knowledgeable and informative. Very comfortable vehicle and interesting places to visit.
Dear Clare, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a super day exploring Serbia and enjoyed the comfort of our vehicle. Ivan will be delighted to know his knowledge and hospitality made your trip special. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Best regards, Bultrips team
This was a great day trip and definitely worth doing if you want to get out of Sofia and see something completely different. Our day started with a bit of unexpected circumstances when our driver had a medical emergency. Thankfully, the company handled the situation incredibly well. They made sure their driver received the help he needed and quickly arranged another driver so our trip could continue with very little delay. We really appreciated how professional and caring they were. Once we arrived, everything was exactly as described. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and did a great job explaining the history and interesting facts along the way. He even gave us recommendations for places to eat, which was a nice bonus. It's a long day, but the scenery and experience make it absolutely worth it. We'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to get a taste of Serbia while in Sofia!
The guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. A really easy and convenient way to visit Serbia when in Sofia.
