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Sarajevo Grand Tour: Old Town, Olympic Bobsled, War Tunnel & More
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42 Ratings
Sarajevo
Experience the most comprehensive tour of Sarajevo, including the Ottoman Old Town, Austro Hungarian phase, Socialist and modern architecture, Winter Olympics, War in Bosnia, and Siege of Sarajevo. Hotel pickup and all fees included!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sarajevo City Hall - After being picked up from your accommodation, the tour will commence at the bridge next to the city hall in the Old Town. Here, you’ll be introduced to Sarajevo and given a brief history of Bosnia.
- Kazandziluk - This Coppersmith street exemplifies the traditional streets from the Ottoman period. It remains authentic and is an ideal place to purchase unique items.
- Bascarsija - The main square features the Sebilj fountain, which has provided free water to travelers for centuries. This is the heart of our city.
- Morica Han - An Ottoman Caravansaray known as Sarajevo’s oasis. Here, we will taste traditional Bosnian coffee and enjoy a peaceful corner in the Old Town.
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - The principal mosque in the Old Town. You’ll learn about its builder, Gazi Husrevbey, as well as the Islamic School, Clock Tower, Caravansarays, and covered markets.
- Latin Bridge - The site of the 1914 assassination that sparked World War I.
- Gazi-Husrev Beg’s Bezistan - A covered market or Ottoman shopping center.
- Sarajevo Meeting of Culture - A place where East meets West.
- Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Showcasing the heritage of Sarajevo’s Jewish community.
- Katedrala Sarajevo - The main Catholic cathedral in Sarajevo.
- Serbian Orthodox Cathedral - The largest Orthodox church in Sarajevo.
- Sarajevo War Tunnel - Learn about the Siege of Sarajevo and the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995.
- Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track - Hear the story of the 1984 Winter Olympics and see the bobsleigh track, along with a panoramic view of Sarajevo.
- Sniper Alley - This was the most dangerous crossing area in the city during the siege, located between the Holiday Hotel, History Museum, Parliament, and Skenderija. We’ll show you sniper positions and explain the situation.
- The Yellow Fortress - Offers the best panoramic view of Sarajevo.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Bosnian Coffee
- Hotel Pick Up
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips
- Entrance fee to Tunnel Museum
Additional Information
Our all-inclusive Sarajevo sightseeing adventure covers all key historical periods of the city. We begin with the Ottoman-styled Old Town, move on to the Austro-Hungarian era, touch on Socialist and contemporary architecture, and delve into the tale of the 1984 Winter Olympics, the Bosnian War and the early 90s Siege of Sarajevo.
The best part? We’ll pick you up right at your lodging, eliminating any confusion about where to meet up to commence the excursion.
Join us for a 2-hour walk, where you’ll sample our local Bosnian coffee. Afterwards, we’ll take you to the city’s other side to explore the Tunnel museum and the Bob sleigh track on the Olympic mountain Trebevic. We’ll then visit the Yellow fortress and Sniper’s nest on the ancient Jewish cemetery which overlooks Sniper alley, offering panoramic city views.
On completion of this tour, you’ll be thoroughly acquainted with Sarajevo, feeling more like a local than a visitor.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Sarajevo City Hall
Obala Kulina Bana
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_k
Jul 23, 2024
You must do this tour! - It was an incredible tour with so much information about Sarajevo, its old and tragically new history. The tour guide was fabulous, even showing us how to drink Bosnian coffee.
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B4968skmargaritap
Jun 20, 2024
One day in Sarajevo - Amazing day in a company of the tour guide Adnan! Everything was super smooth - from the booking the tour, up to its finish. Adnan is very passionate about every aspect of the history and gave us a great tour around Sarajevo during our short visit. All questions answered, all requested attended. He went all way up and beyond to feel us welcomed and wanting us to come back to Bosnia and Herzegovina to explore more! Highly recommend!!!
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Maryam_s
Jun 19, 2024
Great tour, highly recommend it! - Elvis tour guide was super great and informative. Highly recommend him. Tour is about 3 hours, was on time picking us up and saw all places listed.
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Ihsane
Jun 16, 2024
Great guide with great knowledge and good vibes - The city toor was so informative and eye opening to the history and the culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina…I learned so much about the history of this area and the roots of the current peace and tolerance that is now spread in this Beautiful city Sarajevo.
Our guide was Elvis and had great energy, you can’t get bored even if you don’t like history 😉
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Maria_z
Jun 14, 2024
Kudos to Elvis! - Amazing history! Kudos to our guide, Elvis, whose explanations were clear, concise and effective in his well-organized city tour! His sense of humor spiced up our unforgettable experience! Highly recommended tour with Elvis! Date of activity: Sunday, June 9, 2024.
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Mike_b
May 29, 2024
Sarajwvo grand tour - Got to see alot of Sarajevo and learned quite a bit. Elvis was my guide and he was great. Very knowledgeable and professional. Would definitely recommend this tour
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John_m
May 27, 2024
Great Sarajevo Highlight Tour - Elvis, our tour guide, was one of the best and most knowledgeable / passionate guides we’ve had ANYWHERE in the world. Great job!
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Amanda_k
May 22, 2024
This is a better tour than just the old town tour, get both. - Elvis is an exceptional tour guide. I have been to Sarajevo several times now and the war and the tensions of the Balkans were always hard for me to understand. I even lived in the Balkans! Coming back and hearing Elvis explain everything to us was a great experience and I feel like I understand Sarajevo and the Balkans much better. Elvis also helped us to recommend where to eat and anything we had questions about. Great tour and great guide.
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Deirdre308
May 21, 2024
The Essential Tour of Sarajevo - This trip was fascinating, Elvis was a fountain of knowledge and made this tour a must do for anyone travelling to Sarajevo. There were only two of us in the group and we were brought through the ages of the city from before the Ottoman Empire to present day seeing many of the pivotal locations that helped shape the country. If you get the chance you should definitely do this tour.
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Jam_d
May 19, 2024
Highly recommended! Great way to experience Sarajevo! - The tour is very well organised. I would highly recommend it, especially if you are into your history . Elvis is a great tour guide! The tour was well paced, and he provided the information clearly and answered all the questions I had. He gave further recommendations on places to eat and local customs as well. The tour is a combination of driving and walking and I felt very safe with him. Sarajevo is such a diverse, complex, and beautiful city and this tour is a great way to experience it, especially if you have limited time.
If you are in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a few days, I recommend doing this tour at the beginning of the trip, as some of the events in relation to the Bosnian war could be distressing. The country has so much to offer, and possibly arrange other tours with Elvis! :-)
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