Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour

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Bosnia and Herzegovina suffered a lot through its history, and the last war represents one of the hardest times. In this tour You will be told about the survival skills and more about different aspects of life under the siege. The struggle for life was an ordinary event, and the enthusiasm and pure love for the homeland were the real motivation. Do not miss to see enemy lines, homemade guns, weapons, the famous Tunnel of hope, one of the most beautiful abandoned places in the world - Bob sleigh,Jewish cemetery, etc. and of course to hear interesting stories and tales. The tour will help You clarify historical circumstances and understand nowadays life in Sarajevo. This is a unique travel through the siege and experience that You won't regret! Our guides are informative, entertaining, detailed, friendly oriented, ready to answer all of Your questions and our drivers are professionals that will, even in snowy winter days, take You to the best Trebević spots in our jeep.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Proffesional tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Sarajevo War Tunnel

This is definitely one of the most popular tours in Sarajevo; Probably because of famous Tunnel of Hope and the fact that this was the longest siege in modern warfare. On the way to our first destination, our guides will give You an introduction, show You Sniper Alley, memorial to brutally murdered children, and other important war related objects. Then we will make a first stop to visit Tunnel of Hope Museum, digged by ingenious and brave citizens of Sarajevo. When we get there, You will see big map of Sarajevo under the siege to see enemy lines, You will watch 17-minutes long movie and take a look inside the Museum exhibition. Highlight of this destination is 25-meters long tunnel You will walk through to experience the struggle of Sarajevans during the siege. After this experience You will have short break, if requested, to make some pictures and to discover the place on Your own.

Admission Ticket Not Included

After the Tunnel, we continue from Federation entity to Rebuplika Srpska to our next stop - Olympic Mountain Trebević where we will enjoy stunning view of the city from 1230m above the sea level. The guests will be shown enemy lines and told the war stories. This is a great location to make some really beautiful photos of the whole city.

Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track

Life is full of adventures, so be ready for the Bob Track from Winter Olympic Games hosted by Sarajevo in 1984, but on Your way to get on beginning of the track, You will have amazing view on the Cable Car that was reopened on 6th April 2018. While walking on the track, You will understand why the track is one of the most beautiful abandoned places in the world and definitely a “must see”! Your guide will be ready to take some crazy cool photos of You.

Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

The last stop will be the Jewish Cemetery, the second largest in Europe and a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage title. This cemetery was the battleground between Bosnian Army and Serbian forces during the siege, so this will be one of the themes as well.

Sarajevo Memorial for Children Killed during Siege (Pass-by Only)

One of the most important memorials in Sarajevo is dedicated to 1621 murdered children of the city. Memorial looks very interesting, and makes You think about its meaning. It made of bronze and glass, and the sculpture simbolizes a mother trying to protect her children and the bronze ring simbolizes strong round line of defence.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Additional Information

Meeting point for the tour is our office, Ferhadija 19, passage next to Cathedral of Jesus's Sacred Heart but we also offer FREE HOTEL PICK UP.

Meeting / End Points

  • BH Spirit Agency office on main pedestrian street Ferhadija 19, passage next to Cathedral of Jesus' s Sacred Heart.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 140 reviews

What do other 140 guests say about Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour

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benjaminbe_i_d2024
5
Mar 2024
I recommend it to everyone who comes to visit Sarajevo. Excellent history lesson, excellent guides. You will not regret it
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F7088ZFadamd
5
Dec 2023
Our guide Emina was one of the highlights of our trip! She had some incredible stories and was able to give an amazing insight into what life during the siege was like. She also had a great sense of humour and was able to offset the more serious and heavy hitting stories with jokes or funny anecd...
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marievP3698WJ
5
Dec 2023
We took this tour with Emina and can definitely recommend ! Emina was a great guide, being able to paint a good picture about the history and the city, she also shared a lot of personal stories and we are grateful for her sharing. This tour offers the opportunity to get to know much more than you...

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Proffesional tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Not Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels