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Offered languages
- German
- German
- Portuguese
- Portuguese
- English
- English
- Italian
- Italian
- French
- French
- Spanish
- Spanish
Novi Sad grew between two very different worlds: a commercial city on one bank of the Danube and a vast Habsburg fortress watching from the other. This self-guided walking tour traces that route from the historic centre across the river to Petrovaradin Fortress, taking in an Art Nouveau synagogue, the neo-Gothic church everyone calls the Cathedral, an Orthodox bishop's palace, a riverside memorial, and a fortress clock whose hands are famously reversed.
Everything runs from your smartphone, with no app to download and no physical guide to follow. You get a clear map of all 8 stops, simple directions, a short audio story at each location and an interactive quiz to unlock along the way. Start whenever you like, pause for a coffee, and set your own pace: no groups, no schedules, no waiting.
Audio and written content are available in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese. The final climb through the fortress is uphill, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Novi Sad Synagogue on Jevrejska Street. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
The tour ends near the Petrovaradin Fortress Clock Tower. Take a moment to enjoy the view over the Danube and Novi Sad before finishing your walk.
Itinerary
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Novi Sad Synagogue (Pass by)
An Art Nouveau synagogue on Jevrejska Street, completed in 1909 and the fifth to stand on this site. Your audio guide covers its architecture and the story of the community that built it, then a short quiz.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A striking Hungarian Secession facade on Kralja Aleksandra Street, one of the finest early 20th-century buildings in the centre. Listen to the story of its architecture and owners, then take the quiz.
Admission ticket free -
The Name of Mary Church (Pass by)
The neo-Gothic landmark on Liberty Square, its 72-metre tower visible across the centre. Locals call it the Cathedral, though it is a parish church. Audio story plus a quiz about its tiles and towers.
Admission ticket free -
Vladicanski Dvor - Bishops Palace (Pass by)
The ornate seat of the Orthodox bishop at the end of the Zmaj Jovina pedestrian street, rebuilt after wartime damage. Hear how it came to close the street's view, then answer the quiz.
Admission ticket free -
Danube Park (Pass by)
A shaded 19th-century park where the old town gives way to the river, dotted with statues of Serbian writers. Your audio guide explains how it was laid out, followed by a quiz.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Also known as The Family, this riverside bronze commemorates the victims of the Novi Sad Raid of January 1942, when hundreds of civilians were killed along the Danube. The audio guide covers this history with the care it deserves.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Baroque gateway into Petrovaradin Fortress, built as part of the Habsburg defences facing the Danube. Hear how the fortress was designed and why this gate mattered, then take the quiz.
Admission ticket free -
Petrovaradin Fortress Clock (Pass by)
The fortress landmark above the Danube, famous for a clock whose hour and minute hands are reversed so the time could be read from the river below. The final audio story and quiz, with the best view back over Novi Sad.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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