Sarajevo Old Town Walking Tour: Discover European Jerusalem in 2 Hours

Discover the charm of Sarajevo’s Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and cultural diversity as you visit mosques, bazaars, temples, cathedrals, and more. Perfect for time-conscious travelers!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Meet Bosnia Tours - The starting point for this tour is the Meet Bosnia Travel office. Here, we will introduce you to the history of our country and city.
  • Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel in Sarajevo - The guide will share the story of Sarajevo’s oldest Orthodox Church, along with its secrets and legends. We will discuss this in front of the church.
  • Bascarsija - In Bascarsija Square, we will see the famous Sebilj fountain, built in the 18th century, and talk about the Ottoman period in our country. We will walk through Kazandžiluk street, the oldest street in Sarajevo, where you can see handmade copper crafts.
  • Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain) - Connect with one of Sarajevo’s symbols, the renowned Sebilj fountain.
  • Kazandziluk - Discover the city’s oldest and most unique street.
  • Sarajevo City Hall - Sarajevo City Hall is one of the most beautiful buildings in our city, constructed during the Austro-Hungarian period. You will hear many fascinating stories about this impressive structure, which also served as a national library.
  • Morica Han - This tour showcases the most authentic Caravan Saray in the Balkans region. It used to be a hotel for merchants and travelers, but today it serves a different purpose.
  • Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - Gazi Husrev-bey’s Mosque is the largest and one of the most beautiful mosques in Sarajevo. Observing this mosque and its unique decorations will make you feel like you’re traveling through time. Nearby, you will also find one of the most interesting sights in our city—the Clock Tower.
  • Old Sarajevo Clock Tower - A landmark of Sarajevo, the clock tower displays authentic time and is unique in the world.
  • Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - At the Jewish Museum, which was once a Sephardic Jewish Synagogue, you will learn about the long history of Jews in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Entrance to the museum is optional.
  • Sarajevo Meeting of Culture - Our guide will stop at the Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures spot, where East and West meet in an extraordinary way.
  • Katedrala Sarajevo - We will visit the most beautiful Catholic church in Sarajevo, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and hear about the history of Catholics in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Latin Bridge - At the famous Latin Bridge, you will hear the story of when Sarajevo was the center of the world—the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which triggered the start of the First World War.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

This compact tour of two hours offers you a taste of Sarajevo. A stroll through Sarajevo’s enticing alleyways will draw you to its heart, earning its nickname as the ‘Jerusalem of Europe’. For those short on time, this tour is an ideal choice, as its unique focus is the melting pot of cultures within the city. Starting at Baščaršija Square, indulge in sights of mosques, marketplaces, Jewish synagogues, cathedrals, and end at the historic Latin Bridge.

  • Explore multiple key sights of Sarajevo in few hours on a guided stroll.
  • Perfect for visitors seeking a quick familiarization or those with limited time.

Revealed Sites:
Baščaršija Square - Sebilj Fountain - Sarajevo’s Oldest Street - Antique Orthodox Church - Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral - Synagogue - Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque - Clock Tower - Caravan Saray - Historic Madrasa - Marketplace - Meeting of Cultures Spot - Sarajevo Roses - Markale market - Markale hall - Hotel Europe - Assassination Spot - Latin Bridge

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Meet Bosnia Tours - Sarajevo Tours, Days Out, Excursions and Activities
Mula Mustafe Bašeskije
Cancellation Policy

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

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A7982oedianak
Aug 29, 2024
Great experience learning about Bosnia! - We went on the free walking tour and had a great time. The tour guide was fun and so very knowledgeable. It was a great way to figure out the places you want to return to.
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Malcolmf126
Aug 26, 2024
Brilliant & Personal - We Learnt all about the history of Sarajevo. From our our guide Cecilia who shared so much history knowledge about the evolution of this city she gave us a greater understanding of Sarajevo from ancient history up until modern times our guide Cecilia was very informative, nd made the tour feel more personal rather than a lecture. I would highly recommend both Cecilia and the tour you will lear so much and give you a better understanding.
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Ted
Aug 23, 2024
Learn about Sarajevo - Learn all about the history of Sarajevo. Our guide shared so much history about the evolution of this city! Having some understanding of a city makes it that much more enjoyable. From ancient to modern history, our guide informed us about what makes Sarajevo such a great city!
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Daniele
Aug 19, 2024
Tour Sarajevo Old Town - Very nice tour in Italian, thanks to Armina, very prepared and kind Guide, who accompanied us around the city. He shared his experiences with us, introducing us to the old town in about three hours Highly Recommendation! Armina is truly an exceptional Guide!
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952jolienv
Aug 17, 2024
Very nice and impressive tour - It was a very good and impressive city walk where we came to interesting places that we otherwise would not have seen or understood. Our local Guide was very friendly, helpful and open. She told us a lot about the history, culture, religion, food and complex situations in Sarajevo and Bosnia. The tour was very interactive and our Guide talked enthusiastically about local crafts and other special traditions. Also we got good tips for other things to visit.
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Niamhf730
Aug 11, 2024
Walking tour of Sarajevo - The tour was brilliant, very interesting & informative. Our tour guide was amazing & had loads of local knowledge, history & stories. The tour gives you a good introduction to the area & to local history. Sarajevo is a beautiful city with a lot of history & a lot of charm. I would absolutely recommend this tour.
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Susannah
Aug 8, 2024
Family tour of Sarajevo - Fantastic tour in Sarajevo. It ended up just being the four of us (2 adults and 2 small children), although I imagine it would have still worked well with a larger group. We really appreciated the personal insights and stories from our guide and learned so much about this fascinating city.
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Evetrotter
Aug 5, 2024
A good 2 hour starting tour of Sarajevo - Edin was our tour guide and he was very passionate and neutral about the controversial topics. Covered all the major attractions - Explained the charity system established by Ghazi Husrev-Beg… I had walked past many of these significant attractions one day ago but didn’t realise their significance. This tour really opened up my eyes and mind!! Highly recommended-It was a free tour but happily gave the tip and would suggest to all of you to tip the guys. Don’t forget to talk to little paper slip with the recommendations!!
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Bipuette
Aug 3, 2024
Jessica and Nicolas from France - Perfect visit of the town by Tariq ! We warmly recommend. We also very much appréciation the kindness of the réception staff.
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Annase5113dx
Jul 29, 2024
Informative and engaging - Edin was an amazing guide for our free walking tour by Meet Bosnia. He managed to give a comprehensive explanation on how Sarajevo turned into a multicultural, multiconfessional, multinational city of today. Through the ups and downs of Sarajevo's history he was passionate, humorous and careful to stay neutral on sensitive topics. With some engaging anecdotes of a local it was one of the best tours I've been to.
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