Vukovar Danube Tour

Story about one city and its rivers

The City of Vukovar and the Danube River in Eastern Croatia

River cruising on the Danube River, Vukovar City

Preparing traditional fish stew at Danube River, Vukovar

The Cross at the confluence of the Vuka River and the Danube

Church of Saint Filip and Jakov and the Franciscan Monastery

Eltz Manor in Vukovar City, Eastern Slavonia, Croatia

Coach Post building in Vukovar's baroque center

Old Water Tower – Landmark of Vukovar, Slavonia

Saint Parascheva Chapel on Dobra Voda, Vukovar, Eastern Croatia

Memorial cemetery for the victims of the Homeland War

Memorial cemetery Ovcara in Vukovar, Croatia

Water Tower – one of the symbols of Vukovar

Vukovar on the Danube River, Eastern Slavonia, Croatia

Archaeological Site Vucedol, Eastern Croatia

Historic and archaeological value of Vucedol dove

Historical Baroque city centre of Vukovar

Amazing 3D Street Art in Vukovar City, East Croatia

Panorama view of Vukovar and Danube River

Proud City on the Danube River

WALKING | Half Day | from 92 € | Take a tour through the beautiful Baroque city of Vukovar, situated at the banks of the rivers Vuka and Danube in the Srijem/Syrmia region in Eastern Croatia. A private guided city walking tour brings you far back into the turbulent history of the proud City of Vukovar. You will hear and see how its citizens survived a three-month siege in 1991 during the Croatian War for Independence and try to understand the causes and consequences of this great national tragedy.

With a population of 27.000, Vukovar is one of the larger towns in Eastern Croatia and the capital city of Vukovar-Syrmia County. This fertile lowland region is surrounded and crossed by many rivers. The river city of Vukovar has the largest river port in Croatia, located at the confluence of the rivers Vuka and Danube. The name Vukovar means 'town on the Vuka River'.

Before the Croatian War for Independence in 1991, Vukovar was the 2nd wealthiest town in the former Yugoslavia. During the war, the city was, unfortunately, heavily damaged. But after 1998 and peaceful reintegration, it was rebuilt, and many exiled families returned to their homes.

There are several cultural events in Vukovar during the year. The most important is the VukovArt - the great Street Art Festival in late May, and the Vukovar Film Festival in August.

For those more interested in experiencing the Slavonia & Baranja region in Eastern Croatia, we recommend our excursions: Osijek & Djakovo Tour and Canoeing Kopacki rit.

ITINERARY

9:00 AM - Arrival in Vukovar – Visit to the Vukovar City Museum

We begin our day trip at 9:00 AM in Osijek, the capital of Eastern Croatia, where you will meet your guide. Pickup from your accommodation is also possible upon request. The transfer to Vukovar takes approximately 45 minutes (45 km). Upon arrival, we start our city tour with a visit to the Vukovar City Museum, situated in the beautiful Eltz Castle.

10:30 AM - History Walking Tour of Vukovar

After visiting the Vukovar City Museum, we continue our city tour through some of Vukovar’s most charming areas, including the historic Baroque city centre, home to many elegant buildings such as the former Coach Post. The White Cross, the memorial to the defenders of Vukovar at the confluence of the Danube and Vuka rivers, is one of the landmarks of Vukovar, as is the Old Water Tower, built in 1913. We will visit the Church of St. Philip and St. Jacob, where we will stop at the long memorial plaque with the names of 2,717 Vukovar victims in the Homeland War of 1991. We will continue along the Danube promenade to the 50-metre-tall Vukovar Water Tower. The famous tower is a symbol of Vukovar. This is where we’ll pause for a relaxing coffee break.

1:15 PM - Archaeological Site Vučedol

After a break, we will visit the extraordinary Archaeological Site Vučedol, located along the Danube bank, only 5 km downstream from Vukovar. It is one of the most significant locations from the Eneolithic period. What makes it unique is that, due to the value of the finds, it provided the name for an entire Eneolithic culture – the Vučedol Culture. At the same time, it is the area where it originated. The Vučedol Culture dated from 3000 to 2200 B.C. We will also visit the Museum of the Vučedol Culture and have a guided tour through the museum exhibition. The Museum offers a new universe of discovery and inspiration with its unmatched and unique combination of location, architecture, pleasant atmosphere, and most significant historical values presented in a contemporary way.

2:15 PM - Return tranfser to Osijek

Our Vukovar-Danube excursion ends in Osijek, where we started our day trip. Return time in Osijek around 3:00 PM.

Departure dates 2026: from March to December

Dates: every day, on request

Group size	2 pers.	3 pers.	4 pers.	5 pers.	6 pers.	7 pers.
Price per person	207 €	146 €	144 €	119 €	103 €	92 €

The excursion prices are based on a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of seven (7) participants.
Definite departure will be confirmed to participants by e-mail.
Participants interested in a private trip for a larger group may contact Inlandia.com for an individual offer.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

Licensed tour guide (English, German).
Transfer Osiijek-Vukovar-Osijek.
Entrance fee & expert guidance for the Vukovar City Museum.
Entrance fee & expert guidance for the Vukovar Water Tower (only English).
Entrance fee & expert guidance for the Museum of Vučedol Culture.
Insurance and costs for the organization and realization of the tour.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE / Additional costs:

Lunch in a local restaurant. Approx. 15 € – 25 € per person.
Transfer to another starting point (of your interest).
Additional health and cancellation insurance, which can be arranged by e-mail to info@inlandia.com
All other expenses not covered by the programme.

Highlights of Vukovar

The Vučedol archaeological site, situated on the banks of the Danube River near Vukovar, is one of the most important archaeological localities in Croatia and a place of continuous settlements. It was a settlement inhabited by peasants, farmers, hunters and copper processors, which had its golden era from 3000 to 2200 BC. The 'Vučedol Dove' – one of the symbols of Vukovar - was found in Vučedol in 1938. This ritual vessel was made between 2800 and 2500 BC. Due to the importance of its findings, it gave the name to a whole Eneolithic culture. Vučedol is also a well-known excursion destination, popular among anglers and bathers because of the beautiful sand beach on Orlov Otok (Eagle's Island).

The Vukovar City Museum was founded in 1948 in Castle Eltz. Up until 1991, the Museum had about 50 thousand exhibits in four separate divisions: the history of Vukovar from Prehistory to today, the Culture and History collection, which provided an authentic presentation of the life of the citizens of Vukovar and the Eltz family, and a complete overview of modern Croatian art from the end of the 19th and the early 20th century. During the Croatian War of Independence, Castle Eltz suffered significant damage. The collections kept in the castle were also damaged. Some have disappeared, and some have been stolen. After years of effort and diplomatic activity, a part of the collection returned to Vukovar.

The Vukovar Water Tower stands as a symbol of Croatian unity and the city's defence during the Homeland War (the Independence War) in 1991. After its renovation, the Water Tower reopened to the public in 2020. Inside, visitors can explore a memorial room featuring six interactive multimedia screens that present the story of the Homeland War, the sacrifice of Vukovar, and the history of the Water Tower itself. From the memorial room, a commemorative path ascends to the viewpoint, where the Croatian national flag proudly flies from the flagpole. The area around the Tower has an amphitheatre, a children's playground and a coffee bar. The Water Tower is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers, in the company of the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and other world-famous towers.

The Memorial Museum of Nobel Prize Winner Lavoslav Ružička, located in the house where he was born, showcases original documents and medals from the life and work of the eminent Nobel Prize winner, who received this prestigious award in 1939 for his achievements in chemistry.