Why is this tour special?

Subotica is not only the capital of Art Nouveau, but also a stronghold of Balkan gastronomy.

This tour combines sightseeing with tasting local flavors: instead of eating in a separate restaurant, you enjoy a true street food experience while walking, exactly where the locals do.

The program is built around three iconic local foods:

• Burek – the emperor of Balkan bakeries
• Pljeskavica – a spicy, juicy, freshly grilled meat dish
• A local drink – choice of a local homemade drink, yogurt, or rakija (customized for the group)

This tour showcases the cultural and gastronomic essence of the city – a unique experience for those who want to understand the real face of Subotica.

What will you see? City sights + a culinary journey

Town Hall – The genius of Art Nouveau

• Brief historical overview
• Žolnai elements and decorative motifs
• Civic life in old Subotica

Raichle Palace – A world of colors, shapes, and flavors

• One of the city’s most unique buildings
• The fusion of art and gastronomy

Old Market Area

• Where the culture of burek and bakeries was born
• Faces, flavors, and aromas

Tastings along the way – the culinary part of the tour

Burek – freshly baked, crispy
At the beginning of the tour, we taste the iconic bakery dish: meat, cheese, or spinach burek. We’ll also discuss the differences between the Serbian, Bosnian, and Greek versions.

Pljeskavica – the heart of Balkan grilling
At a local grill, you’ll get pljeskavica served in fresh flatbread with classic toppings:
tomato, onion, ajvar, kajmak.
The guide will explain why this is considered the Serbian “hamburger.”

A local drink – choice of options

• Local drink specialty
• Yogurt – traditionally enjoyed with burek by locals
• Rakija – for participants 18+ only, small tasting (plum, quince, pear)
   

What will we talk about? Special gastronomic stories

• What is the real burek? (and what isn’t…)
• How pljeskavica is made and its seasoning secrets
• How the Austro-Hungarian Empire influenced local gastronomy
• What defines the “taste of Subotica”?
• Secrets of bakeries and grill spots
• Turkish and Hungarian influences in the local cuisine
• What locals eat on holidays and everyday meals

The gastronomy is built on history – and here, every bite tells another story about Subotica.

Who is this tour recommended for?

• Food tourists
• Families and friends
• Young people who love street food experiences
• Any Hungarian who adores Balkan flavors
• Even corporate teams (relaxed, fun program)
   

Why is this tour better than a “simple food tour”?

• Because you taste along the way – combined with authentic local experiences
• Because you try three iconic dishes, not just one
• Because the guide provides cultural and gastronomic background
• Because we don’t take you to touristy restaurants, but to places where locals eat
• Because the tour is simultaneously relaxed, informative, and entertaining
   

What’s included in the tour?

✅ 2.5 – 3 hour city tour with a local guide

✅ Entry to the Town Hall and Synagogue

✅ Burek tasting

✅ Pljeskavica tasting

✅ 1 local drink

✅ Gastronomic stories and background information

✅ Tips for other local food spots

What’s not included?

❌ Additional food or drinks

❌ Transfers

❌ Additional entry fees

❌ Travel insurance