Discover Natural and Cultural Gems of Iron Gates: Timeless Journey throughout Europe’s biggest gorge

Meet our day trip first pick – an ultimate experience that ticks all the boxes. Whether you are nature or culture lover, our Iron Gates and Lepenski Vir private tour makes it easy and comfortable to explore Serbia’s must-see destination.

Tour in a Glance

What to Expect From the Iron Gate Gorge and Lepenski Vir Tour in 2025

Uncover the secrets of the Danube on our private Iron Gates Gorge and Lepenski Vir tour, showcasing the breathtaking landscapes and its historic treasures. Discover Lepenski Vir archaeological site, admire medieval Golubac Fortress and learn how the gorge got its name while enjoying the view over Big and Small Boiler (Mali i Veliki kazan). And if all of this is not enough, add local food to the experience. Extend your adventure with our two-day Iron Gates Hike and Boat Ride Tour for an unforgettable experience.

Highlights

• Explore Golubac Fortress and Lepenski Vir with private guide and get detailed explanations about this unique sites.

• See the most impressive part of Danube and understand the true meaning of “Iron Gates”.

• Enjoy the scenic ride through the National Park, get deeper into the gorge and discover the amazing views over Danube.

• Optional private boat ride with a local captain for the unforgettable experience.

Tour Flow

#YourSerbiaHost will pick you up at your Belgrade hotel in the morning (usual pickup time is 9am). First stop on the tour is the Golubac Fortress just nearby the town with the same name. Both the town and the fortress overlook the widest point of Danube on its entire stretch. The 13th century fortification also guards the entrance to the Iron Gates. While you explore the fortress in and out, by climbing the towers and walking the halls, your guide will share legends and stories about the place. Note that the fortress is closed on Mondays, so if you book the tour for a Monday, we can only take a short photo stop beside the road.

Straight from Golubac you’ll continue down the road, following the Danube. After a short drive you’ll arrive to Lepenski Vir – the oldest organized settlement in Europe. Settlement was founded around 8000 BC and lasted till 4500 BC when people of Lepenski Vir moved on to the world. Archaeological site is in perfect condition and it consists of several segments. Uniqueness of this place, in an archaeological sense, is the fact that the whole settlement was moved from its original location retaining absolutely the same items and setup from the time when people of Lepenski Vir lived there.

Road takes you further through the town of Donji Milanovac towards the prettiest part of the Iron Gate Gorge, ravines Mali and Veliki kazan (the Big and Small Boiler). This place is what makes our tour unique, where only this tour will get you that deep into the gorge. This stop will finally put sense into the name Iron Gates. The sights will be self explanatory.

Optional Boat Ride

On this tour you can opt for a private boat ride through the ravines. It’ll give you a unique opportunity to see the Tabula Traina, the Roman Emperor’s plaque from the II century AD which is only accessible from the water. Also, it’ll give you a much closer look to Decibel’s Statue carved into a rock on the Romanian side of the river. You’ll ride over the deepest point of Danube and the narrowest one on its entire stretch. And last but not least, you’ll have a chance to chat with a local captain. The ride is 2 hours and in case you decide to take it, pickup will be at 8am.

​After all the excitement and experiences you’ll stop for a deserved lunch break. Best possible place to experience local hospitality, food and charm is a local eco-village, right on the very bank of Danube. ​Kind hosts will serve traditional local food in authentic serene surroundings. While you enjoy tasty bites you’ll be relaxed by the sounds of the river.

After lunch we are getting you back to Belgrade where you’ll arrive in the early evening. Usual drop-off time is around 7pm.

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