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Niš, Serbia

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Serbia’s third-largest city holds a Roman legacy at Mediana and an Ottoman-era fortress beside the Nišava. At its edge stands Ćele Kula, built into a tower from the skulls of Serbian rebels.

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Landmark4.7/5

Fortress of Niš

This Ottoman fortress encloses a leafy park in the center of Niš, its walls and gates still shaping the city's edge. Paths wind beneath shade trees, and lights pick out the stone at dusk.

Culture4.6/5

Skull Tower

Skulls are set into the walls of this Niš chapel, built around a tower made from Serbian rebels’ skulls. Fifty-eight remain in the tower’s walls, each facing outward.

Landmark4.6/5

Nazi Concentration Camp "Red Cross”

This preserved Nazi camp in Niš holds personal stories and documents from its prisoners. Faded writing still hangs above the ticket office.

Culture4.7/5

Chegar

Nestled in the heart of Serbia, Čegar is renowned for its historical significance, particularly the site of the Battle of Čegar, where visitors can explore fascinating monuments and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding region.

Eat$$$4.3/5

Komuna Gastro Bar

Eat$$$4.8/5

Boem 018

Eat$$$4.6/5

Irish Pub Crazy Horse

Cafe5/5

Cream Coffee

Cafe$$4.6/5

Kafeterija Biro

Eat4.4/5

Бе-Бе Стар

Stays

Stay$$$$4.3/5

Garni Hotel Panorama Lux

Garni Hotel Panorama Lux in Niš offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and city views. Each room includes a work desk, minibar, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving barbecue grill and a bar. The hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, lounge, and terrace. Additional amenities include a fitness centre and free on-site private parking. Located 5 km from Constantine the Great Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Niš Fortress and the Niš Museum. Guests appreciate the scenic views and attentive staff.

Stay$$$3.95/5

Hotel Marica

Hotel Marica in Niš offers a 3-star experience with a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, and a bar for relaxation. The hotel features air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as a work desk and TV. Additional facilities include a lounge, lift, 24-hour front desk, and free on-site private parking. Located 4 km from Constantine the Great Airport, Hotel Marica is situated on a quiet street with stunning views. Guests appreciate the scenic surroundings and attentive staff.

Stay4.6/5

New City Hotel

Central Niš hotel with breakfast and rooms a short walk from the Old Town.

Stay4.5/5

ArtLoft Hotel 4 stars hotel

Niš boutique hotel in a renovated Art Nouveau building, with modern rooms and an ornate fireplace. Intricate ceiling details preserve the old interior.

Stay4.5/5

Good Night Accommodation

Nestled in Niš, Good Night Accommodation offers a blend of modern comfort and local charm, making it the ideal retreat for travelers seeking an unforgettable experience in this historic Serbian city.

Stay4.4/5

Ambasador Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Niš, the Ambasador Hotel blends luxury with rich history, offering stunning views and superb amenities, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking both comfort and cultural experiences.

Stay4.3/5

Хотел Лотос

Stay4.2/5

Elegance

Stay3.9/5

Hotel Crystal Ice Niš

Things To Do
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Nis Sightseeing Tour

Experience a modern city with ancient history, on the crossroads between the East and the West. Open your eyes and mind and experience Niš. Visit historical sites, see the modern side of Nis, stretch your legs in the nature and enjoy some of the famous Serbian hospitality.

$131.52
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5/5

Southern Serbia: Full Day Private Trip to Niš from Belgrade

Serbia is a relatively small country, but for sure it offers a lot of diversity. One of the best examples of that diversity is Niš, third biggest city in Serbia, with an exciting mixture of Ottoman heritage, laid-back charm, captivating history, great food, cheerful locals and music that will make you dance. Escorted by the professional, English-speaking guide, in an air-conditioned vehicle, get to know everything about this charming city on this 10-hours exciting journey.

$263.04
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5/5

Niš Private Custom Tour by Bike

Best way to see a city is by bike. Your guides are going to take you on a ride where you can see most famous monuments and sites in the city of Niš, or you can go on a ride through the nature. Niš has a very interesting history which marks can be seen all over the city, also the city has a lot of parks with beautiful greenery where you can relax in a peaceful ride. All routes that are offered can be adjusted based on wishes of our guests, their condition and interests. Tours are done in smaller groups, up to 7 people with a duration from 2 to 6 hours. Tickets to all the sites are included in the price of the tours

$44.03
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5/5
12 h

Skopje to Nis Day Tour with Optional Visit to Pristina

We'll pick you up from your designated location in Skopje. Option 1. From Skopje to Nis and back(08:00 - 18:00) 1. Nis Guided tour - Cegar Monument - Medinana - roman time archeological site - Scull Tower - Fortress /Hammam, Bali Bey Mosque/ Lapidarium/ Palace - Main Square / Liberators Monument - Thinkers Alley - Nazi Camp & Bubanj Hill 2. Lunch in Nis. 3. Cofee break in Vranje (on your choice). 4. Back to Skopje. We drop you off at your hotel/appartment. Option 2. Day tour Skopje - Nis - Pristina (08:00 - 20:00) 1. Nis and Guided tour. 2. Lunch in Nis 3. Pristina Guided tour - Mother Teresa Cathedral curch - Library - St. Savior Church - Grand Hotel - Mother Teresa Bulevard - Parliament, Government, President - Sqenderbeu Monument - Dua Lipa Mural - Newborn - Women Heros 4. Back to Skopje at 20:00. We drop you off at your hotel/apartment.

$149.82
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5/5

Stara Plana Day Tour

This tour includes a visit to one of the most beautiful natural localities in Serbia, Stara Planina. Area where wild horses roam, rivers cut picturesque canyons and more than 100 plant species unique to this locality are found. Enjoy fantastic air quality, taste the local food and take a hike in the green hills of one of the most beautiful mountains in Europe

$205.85
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5/5

Private Day Trip from Belgrade: Nis Sightseeing Tour & Devil's Town

If you are interested in both, nature and history than this is the perfect tour for you. See all popular landmarks in Nis, a city famous for being a birthplace of the greatest Roman Emperor ever - Constantine the Great, and admire one of the most attractive natural phenomena within Balkans while visiting Devil's Town.

$291.63
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5/5

Nis one day tour from Skopje

Did you know that Niš is the birthplace of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman Emperor? This beautiful city in Serbia has always been a gate connecting the East and the West. In this tour, we will be able to visit the Niš fortress from the Ottoman period, the Chelekula (The Skull Tower), and the concentration camp from WW II.

$240.99
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5/5

Devil's Town Day Tour

Devil's Town is one of the latest candidates for the 8 Modern Wonders of the World. A fantastic rock formation, dating back millions of years creates a fantastic spectacle and almost unreal environment to hike in and enjoy the nature.

$182.98
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5/5

Private Full Day Tour From Belgrade in City of Niš

See all popular landmarks in Niš, a birthplace of the greatest Roman Emperor ever, Constantine the Great and hear the stories about the city's tumultuous past while visiting Serbia's third largest city. Upon arrival in Niš start sightseeing tour with a visit to Archaeological site Mediana built between III and IV century by Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Continue with a visit to Skull Tower, constructed by the Ottomans from the skulls of fallen rebel fighters, as a warning against further rebellion. Next, learn about the tragic consequences of the Holocaust in Serbia while visiting Red Cross Nazi Concentration Camp and Bubanj Memorial Park. Continue on with the sightseeing walking tour through the old town and see - Niš Fortress, King Milan Square, Tinkers Alley, etc. Enjoy 2 hours break for lunch/shopping etc. before making the drive back to Belgrade.

$245.88
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5/5
216 h

4 Balkan Capitals in 9 Days: Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and North Macedonia

If you are eager to discover the Balkans this trip is the best you can choose. Not only you will visit the capitals of Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and North Macedonia but also you will explore other historical cities, Medieval capitals, and natural wonders. Our guide will provide all his knowledge for the region and will do his best to present it in the most appropriate context.

$3,772.84
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4.7/5
10 h

Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets

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.

$57.48
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4.5/5
10 h

Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia

Located only 163 kilometers from Sofia, Nis is a fantastic option to add a Serbian stamp in your passport, without checking out from your hotel in Bulgaria. Nis is the third largest city in Serbia and the birthplace of Constantine the Great, one of the most important emperors in the Roman history. Explore the intriguing history of former Yugoslavia, while having delicious authentic Serbian roshtil (grill) either in a traditional restaurant where you can pay with a card (plenty of vegetarian and vegan options available) or try the Serbian street food.

$78.91
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1/5

Nis and Pirot in Serbia tour

Niš Fortress is a fortress in the city of Niš, Serbia. It is a complex and important cultural and historical monument. It rises on the right bank of the Nišava River, overlooking the area inhabited for longer than two millennia. It was protected by law in May 1948 as it was declared a cultural site of great significance. The current condition of the fortress lists it as one of the best preserved fortifications of this kind in Serbia as well as on the Balkan Peninsula. The existing fortification is of Ottoman Turkish origin, dating from the first decades of the 18th century (1719–1723). It is well known as one of the most significant and best preserved monuments of this kind in the mid-Balkans. The Fortress was erected on the site of earlier fortifications – the ancient Roman, Byzantine, and later yet Medieval forts. During World War I it was occupied by Bulgarians who turned it into a prison where Serbian patriots were imprisoned and tortured.

$67.47
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11 h

Nis - the Capital of South-East Serbia

Explore the third Serbian city by size, the birthplace of the famous Roman emperor Constantine the Great and city situated by river Nisava.

$148.67
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12 h

Nis and Devils Town from Belgrade

We travel off the beaten path. Take a journey to the birth place of Emperor Constantine (Emperor who brought christianity to Roman Empire). Visit Nazi concentration camp and learn about Serbian 2nd World War history. See the tower made out of Serbian soldiers` skulls, who died in a historical battle with Ottoman Empire. See the wonders of nature in "Devil`s Town" National Park and have an unforgettable lunch in restaurant located in the middle of the forest, without electricity .

$160.11
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2 h

Niš Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

With three Roman emperors born here, Niš won its nickname as the Emperor s City. This metropolis is like no other: you can stumble upon gipsy carriages drawn by horses while new and fancy cars slalom through the narrow streets, you can listen to traditional live music in a laneway bar while close by there is a hip music concert, you can admire a tower of human skulls or you can go for some quality shopping. Niš is a little bit of everything. Join our private walking tour and see some of the main attractions this city has to offer: the Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of the first places of warship built after the serbians won their independence in the 19th century, the Skull Tower and its terrible story of how the Ottomans punished the local rebels, as well as the Fortress with its collection of tombstones, the Turkish hamam, the mosque, the Roman ruins and many more.

$243.19
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4 h

Paragliding Experience

Enjoy a true paragliding heaven in Niska Banja, the location of the 2005 World Championship in Paragliding. Enjoy a twin-flight experience with a certified paragliding instructor, marvel at the nature surrounding you and get a recording of your flight!

$217.29
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432 h

Eastern Europe Motorcycle Tour - Best of the Balkans

Eastern Europe reveals its best. Winding roads, reach culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Adriatic Sea and delicious traditional cuisine. Ride the best motorbike roads of eight South Eastern European countries in an incredible 18 day motorcycle adventure! Includes motorcycles rides: Romania, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia (FYROM), Serbia.

$4,676.31
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Monasteries and Cave Day Tour

A unique combination of wonderful natural phenomenon with medieval architecture of two monasteries, including one with a full-standing fortress.

$205.85
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Private Skopje Sofia Transfer with City Tour in Nis

Private transfer Skopje Sofia via Nis , Serbia or vice vrse Sofia Skopje via Nis, Serbia. Great way to have a transfer from Skopje to Sofia and have a stop, on half of road, to explore city of Nis – with licensed your guide and after that great opportunity to have a lunch from unique local cuisine.

$240.16
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