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Sarajevo Essential Full Walking Tour: Exploring Multicultural Heritage and Modern Living Practices

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Sarajevo

Discover the multicultural heritage and modern living practices of Sarajevo on this essential walking tour. Explore the city's architecture, cuisine, religious objects, and more. Don't miss the chance to taste the world's purest drinkable water!

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Sacred Heart Cathedral - The first monument to be seen in the tour is the biggest Catholic church in Sarajevo, Cathedral of Jesus’ Sacred Heart. The Cathedral of Jesus’ Sacred Heart was built in 1889 in the Neo-Gothic style and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Vrhbosna.
Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Within the City Museum of Sarajevo is the Museum of Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated in the oldest synagogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sarajevo Meeting of Culture - ‘’Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures” is the message on Ferhadija St., near Gazi Husrev Bey’s Bezistan. This is the spot where two dominant cultures, that once shaped Sarajevo, merge.
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - Built in the 16th century it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans.
Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain) - The Sebilj is an Ottoman-style wooden fountain in the centre of Baščaršija Square in Sarajevo built by Mehmed Pasha Kukavica in 1753.
Kazandziluk - Coppersmith street. Enjoy the authentic look of the street that has been retained for centuries. The coppersmith craft still lives in this street.
Sarajevo City Hall - Sarajevo City Hall also known as Vijećnica is the most extravagant building constructed in Sarajevo during Austro-Hungarian occupation and serves as a symbol of the meeting of world civilizations.
Cumurija Bridge - Popular bridge with Spite House near. Out of stubbornness of the owner, the house became known as the Spite House. Today, it is a popular national restaurant, and a protected cultural and historical heritage site.
Emperor’s Mosque - The Emperor’s Mosque is Sarajevo’s oldest mosque and one of the oldest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is presumed that Isa Bey Ishaković, the founder of Sarajevo, had this place of worship built soon after the city’s founding in 1462 in honor of Sultan Mehmed II “the Conqueror”.
Latin Bridge - Also known as Principov Most is a place where Gavrilo Princip, who was only a few meters away from this bridge, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sofie. This incident, known as the Sarajevo Assassination, led to the beginning of the First World War.
Gazi-Husrev Beg’s Bezistan - Gazi Husrev-beg’s bezistan (covered bazaar) is one of the preserved bezistan in Sarajevo from the Ottoman period. Built in 1555 in Baščaršija, bezistan still serves its purpose - trade.
TasliHan - Taslihan was built in 1543 as the Ghazi Husrev-Bey’s waqf. It had a fountain, mosque, yard, shops and storage rooms. It was severely damaged in several fires that struck Sarajevo.
Europe - Hotel positioned in the heart of the Sarajevo city, just a few steps away from the tourist Old Town core, this Austro-Hungarian building with its external splendour alone will have you captivated.
Centar - The Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos is the largest Serbian Orthodox church in Sarajevo and one of the largest in the Balkans.
Monument All Man Multicultural - TMonument to the ‘’Multiethnic human” celebrating multiethnicity is positioned in the center between three major religious symbols - Catholic cathedral, Muslim mosque and the Christian Orthodox church - just few steps away of each. “The multicultural man is constructing the world”, is carved in Italian and Bosnian language.
Sarajevo Rose - A Sarajevo Rose is a type of memorial in Sarajevo made from concrete scar caused by a mortar shell’s explosion that was later filled with red resin.

What's Included

Local guide
Professional guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Additional Information

Sarajevo, a city rich in diverse cultures, religions and nationalities, is flush with stunning and captivating tales. This on-foot tour offers insights into life in Sarajevo, both today and in bygone eras. You’ll encounter a charming fusion of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and contemporary legacies, encompassing everything from architecture and daily life, to food, religious sites, and trading traditions. Experience the thrill of what’s often called ‘little Jerusalem’, and relish the freshest, purest drinkable water in the world. It’s said that once you’ve drunk from it, you’re destined to return to Sarajevo!

Location

Spirit Tours

Ferhadija

Passage next to the Cathedral of Jesus' Sacred Heart.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jun 19, 2024

Great walking tour - We did the full walking tour and really enjoyed the experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided detailed information that helped us understand the history of this beautiful city. I highly recommend this tour company.