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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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 142 reviews

What do other 142 guests say about Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour

1
157alyciaw
5
Aug 2024
Very nice tour. It was doable with children. The tour guide was able to not leave out anything but still keep it appropriate for the age group. We enjoyed the fact that the guide included their own experiences. We were able to use the tour as a springboard to explore independently later.
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Luke W
5
May 2024
As a child of the 90s I am slightly too young to remember much about the siege of Sarajevo from the media although I'm sure it would all have been watered down anyway! Emina is a fantastic guide and genuinely lovely person too. As a slightly older child of the 90s, she has first hand experience o...
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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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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

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies