What You Will Do
You'll hear and understand the feelings among locals about this notorious campaign. You'll learn the other side of the story, to the one offered by the mainstream western media. You'll hear personal stories from the period of bombing and how life was in Belgrade at the time. During the tour we will take you to several sites where traces of bombing are still visible. The guide will show you original photos of the bombed sites from 1999. At the end of the tour, you can summarize impressions over a drink in a local cafe.
Tour highlights:
✅ Visit bombed sites where traces are still visible
✅ Hear personal experience of the guide about the life under NATO bombs
✅ See original photos from the 1999
✅ Learn the reasons for the campaign
✅ Hear the other side of the story
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
RTS - Radio Television of Serbia
30 minutes
First stop after pickup is the RTS building. Here by the monument "Zašto?" (Why?) you’ll hear a disturbing story about the night when 16, mostly young people, got killed during the night shift. There is an original building still standing on the site, unrepaired, as a memorial to this disastrous event.
2
Ministry of defence
30 minutes
This is the most common site on various photos related to NATO bombing in Belgrade. The Ministry of Defense is still reminder on the night of 29th of April 1999 when many military objectives were hit. As a consequence of this action one person lost its life and many civilian buildings in the vicinity were damaged.
3
Poslovni centar Ušće
30 minutes
Former Central Committee of Communist Party of Yugoslavia is nowadays Business center Ušće. It stands today on the same skeleton of the original construction and with the same appearance of the original building of CK of Communist Party of Yugoslavia. You’ll learn why this building was NATO missile proof back in 1999 and what was the reason in the first place to be hit.
4
Chinese Cultural Center
30 minutes
Former Chinese embassy is probably the most controversial bombing site in Belgrade from the ’99 campaign. The Embassy was allegedly bombed as a result of an intelligence mistake, but it’s suspected it had a completely different purpose. Whatever the reasons were, four Chinese citizens died on the night of 7th of May 1999.
5
Hotel Jugoslavija
30 minutes
The hotel was once the pride of Yugoslavian hospitality industry. Completed in the late 60s it was the biggest and most luxurious hotel in the region. On the same night when the Chinese Embassy was hit, Hotel Yugoslavia was bombed with three missiles in order to eliminate the seat of the paramilitary group. It eliminated one guest of the hotel.
NOTE: This site is currently under reconstruction, following the complete demolition of the old hotel in November 2024. During the tour, we'll stop at a convenient spot near the construction site, using photos and stories to bring the history of this location to life.
6
Komanda vazduhoplovstva
30 minutes
Air Force Command Building is the final stop on the tour. This 1935 edifice represented a pearl of Yugoslavian and Serbian architecture. As a strategic objective it was hit with two missiles on 5th of April 1999. Here you'll learn from the guide about the pilots who knowingly engaged in the fight and lost their lives defending sky above Serbia and Yugoslavia against much mightier NATO air force.
7
Skadarlija
30 minutes
Optional Truffle Tasting: If you're looking to unwind after our thought-provoking discussion, we recommend an optional truffle tasting. Try delicious local truffle-based products, enjoy a unique white wine with truffles, and listen to fascinating stories. If this exceptional gastronomic experience interests you, simply let us know during your booking.
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