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Baščaršija, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour

The Siege of Sarajevo was one of the key events of the Bosnian War and the longest siege in modern history. You will learn historical facts with great personal insights on war happenings in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its capital of Sarajevo. You'll get to see the aftermath of the war, and how people are living nowadays.

$46.11
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5/5
10 h

Utopia of Tito’s Yugoslavia, Tito’s Bunker & Siege of Sarajevo

PEACE OF MIND: Our products always include admission fees to essential museums/attractions we visit Get a firsthand account of the atmosphere of Yugoslavian social-communism by visiting Tito’s Nuclear Bunker in the nearby town Konjic, highlights of the Yugoslavian golden age and its downfall with the story of the Siege of Sarajevo from a guide who survived it. Travel to Konjic town, and visit the Tito’s Nuclear Bunker, Olympic Village, War Tunnel Museum in an air-conditioned minivan with a small group and learn about „soft communism“, golden era of Yugoslavia, the breakup of Yugoslavia and the years-long siege of Sarajevo. After Konjic, drive to Igman mountain and explore it’s famous sights of Olympic Ski Jumps and Hotel Igman. Later visit Trebevic Mountain and famous Olympic Bobsled and before the end visit Jewish Cemetery, site heavily interesting from perspective of Jewish history in the Balkans and story of Siege of Sarajevo.

$100.49
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PROFESSIONAL SARAJEVO WALKING TOUR - With guide who guided STING!

Searching for a professional and entertaining experience to feel the real spirit of Sarajevo? You are surely on the right address! Welcome Everybody! Join us on Grand Sarajevo Walking tour! Your time will fly by since it is not just easy walking, but information and fun conversations, so you never get bored or tired. A special ‘one man show’ tour! Explore the city where East meets West. Once known as the Jerusalem of Europe and historically the longest sieged city. The ex-communist and post-democratic town. Ottoman’s small streets, Austro-Hungarian unique designs and Yugoslav brutalism. All of those are core aspects to understand the spirit of Sarajevo. Various nationalities and religious beliefs give special touch on the cultural and architectural diversities. Sarajevo will make your memories unforgettable in just few steps. Let’s feel the spirit of Sarajevo!

$30.74
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Sarajevo Under Siege War Half Day Tour

In this tour, you will get a chance to explore the historical background of Sarajevo. The tour will take you to the place where the Bosnian war started. Furthermore, you will get to see frontlines on mountains around Sarajevo. Then, the tour will take you to an abandoned hotel, the Sniper Alley and the Sniper Nest. Furthermore, you will get to visit the Bobsleigh and Luge track and the Olympic Village, damaged during the war. Lastly, the tour will take you to the Tunnel of Hope where you will visit the museum and learn more about the importance of the said Tunnel and its significance during the Siege of Sarajevo.

$76.85
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5/5
2 h 30 mins

Sarajevo Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: Coffee & Stories

This private Sarajevo walking tour is created for travelers who want more than a standard sightseeing experience. With a licensed local guide, you will explore the Old Town through Sarajevo’s history, cultures, religions, traditions and everyday life. From Ottoman Baščaršija and traditional crafts to Austro-Hungarian architecture, Jewish heritage, religious diversity and the Latin Bridge, each stop is connected into one meaningful story. The tour includes a Bosnian coffee experience, where you will learn why coffee in Bosnia is a symbol of hospitality, conversation and local identity. After the tour, you will receive our personal local recommendations and written material, so you can continue exploring Sarajevo with confidence. This is a private, flexible and authentic experience for travelers who want to truly understand the city.

$34.28
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5/5
2 h

Five Centuries of History, Culture, Empires & Hope

Discover the layers of Sarajevo’s history with a licensed professional guide. This tour offers an in-depth look at the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influences that shaped the city. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, I ensure a high-quality, informative, and engaging walk through Sarajevo’s most significant landmarks. We focus on real stories and historical accuracy, providing an experience that goes far beyond the basic tourist facts.

$21.28
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Best of Sarajevo - Ultimate Full-Day Experience

This full-day tour offers the most comprehensive exploration of Sarajevo, covering its historical, cultural, and wartime past. Led by expert guides, you’ll engage with the city’s stories, taste its flavors, and experience its unbreakable spirit. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a cultural explorer, or a curious traveler, this tour provides an unforgettable experience of Sarajevo’s rich heritage. This tour combines Sarajevo’s diverse history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural authenticity into one unforgettable day. You’ll explore Ottoman bazaars, Austro-Hungarian landmarks, Olympic sites, and war memorials, all while engaging with locals and tasting authentic Bosnian food. It’s the ultimate way to experience Sarajevo in one day.

$82.76
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Trebevic Mountain Biking Tour from Sarajevo - Bobsleigh Track

Mountains are calling and we must go! Follow us up to the olympic mountain Trebevic and enjoy in tasty picnic lunch from mountain top! Meeting at Torus Tours office Obala Isa-bega Ishakovica 3. We will have around 10 kilometers of cycling on a asphalt road which was a front line during the war which happend here in Bosnia and Herzegovina 92'-95'. We can have a look at Sniper Alley from above! After that we have 4 kilometers of gravel road and we are at the top of the mountain! We will decide which trail is the best option for us from here.Trails are 3-7 kilometers long. After trails we will head to abandoned bob sleigh track from Olympic games which were held in 1984. This is one of a only few bob sleigh track in which you can actually ride a bike! After ride down the bob sleigh track we are choosing between trails again. When we finish with any of those we are going to the city center through narrow streets of Sarajevo! Total ride is around 25 kilometers with 1170m in elevation gain.

$118.22
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Siege of Sarajevo tour

A tour of the longest siege in modern warfare. This tour will try to explain the life of a besieged city, the most important events and battles, the political and strategic situation and tell the history on why and how did the war start and end. We will visit Tunel DB, sniper nest, and the bobsled track. From 1992 until early 1996 Sarajevo was completely cut off from the rest of the world. This tour will show you the history, politics, strategy, aims and madness of the longest siege in the history of modern warfare. How did Bosnian army form? How strong was aggressors army? How did the siege start? What were the worst atrocities? What was the role of international community? How did the citizens of Sarajevo defend themselves? How many projectiles were fired on the city daily? Answer to these and many more questions is in this tour.

$38.66
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COPPER HANDICRAFT WORKSHOP (Make your own souvenir from Sarajevo)

In this tour/activity we will learn more about Sarajevo's traditional crafts. One of them is of course the coppersmithing. We will also meet with our local artist, a coopersmith, and with his help make a small and unique souvenir for you to take home :) Coopersmith is an old name for a craftsman, who designs or modifies jewelry and small ornaments of silver or copper. This craft is, in fact, a kind of art since small ornaments are made where inventiveness, skill and precision are needed. Earlier, hand tools were used and the work was done mostly by hand. Contemporary technology for the processing of materials and decoration making has recently been used. The coppersmiths also use various types of precious stones in their work. The most common products of these handicrafts are jewelery, such as rings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets.

$65.02
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Sarajevo: Jewish Heritage Tour

Don't miss the most popular Sarajevo tour! On this walking tour you will delve into the Jewish heritage of Sarajevo. Jews reached Bosnia in the middle of 15th century from Spain and Portugal. About their arrival, as well as their creating life and history in Sarajevo during the Spanish Inquisition, you will learn by your local licensed guide. During the walk you will get to know many scenic streets and visit must see places as Jewish Museum, the Ashkenazi Synagogue, Jewish cemeteries, the National Museum, and many more attractions. At the top of the experience, you will explore a big part of the city, as well as some beautiful and important, but not that well known streets.

$70.93
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5/5
2 h

The last day of Franz Ferdinand Walking Tour

If you are interested in history, have a time travel with us to the beginning of the 20th century and learn about the last day of Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophia. Find out why Sarajevo was important during the past times, discover the place where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated and what lead to the First World War. Hear an interesting story about what happened to Gavrilo Princip, the assassinator, and You will understand why Sarajevo is small city with many historical events that formed it as it is. During this nice 2 hour-walk through the city, explore spots that were main for Franz Ferdinand to visit back in the days and discover historical events that one lead to another. Place of the first attempt of assassination, Franz Ferdinand’s speech in City Hall, Governor’s residence, famous Hotel Europe, Latin Bridge and its nearby place of the assassination are tour’s highlights that You will be thrilled with.

$23.64
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5/5
2 h

Sarajevo: Islamic Traditions and Daily Life Tour

Embark on a 2-hour journey through Sarajevo's rich Islamic heritage. This immersive tour will reveal the lesser-known stories and hidden treasures of the city's Islamic past, offering an authentic look at its history and cultural significance. Visit iconic landmarks, explore charming Ottoman architecture, and learn about Islam's pivotal role in shaping Sarajevo's unique character. But this isn’t just a tour—it’s an invitation to see beyond the surface, to challenge stereotypes, and to discover the essence of Muslim life in Bosnia. Every step teaches you about the rituals, architecture, and cultural practices that have shaped Sarajevo’s unique identity. This tour offers a deep and meaningful dive into the Islamic heritage that shaped Sarajevo. Led by passionate guides, it provides a unique blend of history, culture, and personal stories, breaking stereotypes and fostering understanding. It’s not just a tour—it’s a journey into the heart of Sarajevo’s Muslim community.

$29.56
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Sarajevo War Tour with TRAVELPLUS

Best tour if you want to know more about Sarajevos recent history and siege 1992 - 1995. Includes visit to Tunnel of Hope Museum. Tunnel of Hope was an underground tunnel constructed between March and June 1993 during the Siege of Sarajevo in the midst of the Bosnian War. It was built by the Bosnian Army in order to link the city of Sarajevo, which was entirely cut off by Serbian forces, with Bosnian-held territory on the other side of the Sarajevo Airport, an area controlled by the United Nations. The tunnel linked the Sarajevo neighborhoods of Dobrinja and Butmir, allowing food, war supplies, and humanitarian aid to come into the city, and allowing people to get out. The tunnel became a major way of bypassing the international arms embargo and providing the city defenders with weaponry. This tour also includes visit to Bobsled on Trebević mountain, build for 1984 Olympic games.

$46.11
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5/5
240 h

Dubrovnik to Vienna; Semi – Private Tour with Tour Leader & Car

Join this adventure and discover the enchanting allure of Budapest, the Queen of the Danube, and be captivated by the remarkable architecture of Subotica. This intimate small-group tour will immerse you in the Central European gems lining the Danube River. Your adventure will take you to the essential cultural and historical sites of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria. This 10 days tour of the Balkans and Central Europe combines some of the most charming capitals, once part of the Austro-Hungarian empire, with the diversity and the uniqueness of the Balkans.

$3,940.81
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Sutjeska National Park Hike from Sarajevo

If you wish to see and explore the breathtaking Trnovačko lake, famous for its recognizable heart shape, then this tour is for you! After a 2 and a half hour drive from our meeting place, we will reach the starting point of our hike. From there, we will hike for 5 kilometers until we reach Trnovačko lake. This lake is often regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain lakes and world famous as the “heart-shaped lake”. There, we will have our picnic lunch. For those who are interested, you can also go for a swim in the lake. After that, we will head back to our starting point and head back to Sarajevo. Throughout the hike we will have a chance to see highest peak of Bosnia and Herzegovina Maglic.

$189.16
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5/5
336 h

Dubrovnik to Athens; Semi – Private tour with Tour Leader & Car

Visit the UNESCO world heritage sites (Mostar, Kotor, Decan Monastery, Ohrid, Berat, Gjirokaster, Meteora,), be amazed by the stunning mountain formations in Kalabaka, and walk through the narrowed streets in the Stone city of Gjirokaster. This small group tour explores some of the most important destinations in each of the seven Balkan countries; Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, N. Macedonia and Greece.

$4,728.93
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5/5
240 h

Vienna to Dubrovnik; Semi – Private Tour with Tour Leader & Car

This is the last day of your Central Europe and Balkans adventure marking the end of this amazing experience through the rich history and culture of this part of the World. Your tour leader will take you to the Croatian border. Our local representative (driver) will shuttle you to your hotel in Dubrovnik or Split. We hope this has been a wonderful experience with great memories to cherish for a lifetime.

$4,642.55
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5/5
2 h

Crossroads of Cultures - Sarajevo Walking Tour

Sarajevo is often called the Jerusalem of Europe. Join our walking tour and find out how different religions and empires shaped the history of this beautiful city. Our guide will explain what caused the Sarajevo Assassination of 1914 and how this event changed the course of world’s history. Learn how to make and drink Bosnian coffee, what to eat and where to party during your Sarajevo adventure. Find out the differences between the Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian languages, and if we really need a translator when we speak to each other.

$23.64
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InstaSarajevo - Photography Walking Tour of Sarajevo

Sarajevo is a beautiful city and can offer you great views to take amazing pictures. This tour guarantees you the best places where you can take pictures in Sarajevo, including a licensed tour guide who will make sure you find out everything you need to know about the city's complex history. Oh, yes! We strongly recommend you NOT to take pictures during the tour. Just relax your mind, forget about everything, feel the soul of Sarajevo, listen to the adventurous legends of Sarajevo and offer yourself an amazing experience. Professional photographer on the tour is INCLUDED, the tour guide is also a photographer, plus this tour guide is specialized for this tour and she really likes architecture (studying), so you can ask her about the mix of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Yugoslav and modern architecture in Sarajevo!

$34.28
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