Immerse yourself in Sarajevo’s rich history and cultural diversity with our 2-hour walking tour of the Old Town. Discover the city’s complex past, including the siege of Sarajevo, and marvel at the stunning blend of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Socialist architecture.
- Sarajevo City Hall - We begin our tour at the square opposite City Hall, where we introduce the Old Town Sarajevo, discussing the City Hall, Spite House, and the Seher Cehaja Ottoman stone bridge.
- Coppersmith Store Hidic - We gradually move into the pedestrian zone to visit the handcraft streets, with Coppersmith Street being the most significant as it is the only one originally preserved. Here, we visit one of the shops to learn more about the craft.
- Bascarsija - Bascarsija Square is a major attraction for all tourists. It was originally built for locals to meet visitors from other towns and countries, who were traders and merchants centuries ago, and are tourists today. At its center is the public fountain Sebilj.
- Morica Han - The only preserved Caravansaray (hotel for traders) in Old Town Sarajevo.
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - Here, you will learn about the most famous person in Sarajevo’s history, Gazi Husrev-beg, who invested his fortune in the city by building structures that would serve locals for centuries. He built the largest mosque, an Islamic school, a public kitchen, a clock tower, a covered bazaar, and more.
- Latin Bridge - This is perhaps the most famous spot in Sarajevo. Next to the Latin Bridge is the site where Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, an event that triggered World War I.
- TasliHan - The remains of the largest Caravansaray, overlapping with the largest Austro-Hungarian hotel. It is the perfect place to compare the architecture of the 16th-century Ottomans and the 19th-century Austro-Hungarians.
- Gazi-Husrev Beg’s Bezistan - A 16th-century shopping mall.
- Sarajevo Meeting of Culture - The line between East and West, between the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires.
- Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - An old Jewish temple where we discuss the Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage in Sarajevo.
- Katedrala Sarajevo - Austro-Hungarian architecture surrounds the square in front of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, giving you the feeling of being in a typical European town.
- Pijaca Markale - An open market where we remember the massacre during the siege of Sarajevo.
- Eternal Flame - Reflecting on the times of Communism and Socialism before the fall of Yugoslavia, we visit Tito’s Street and the Eternal Flame monument.
- Serbian Orthodox Cathedral - Exploring the Serbian Orthodox heritage in Sarajevo.
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee’s
Step into the heart of history with our 2.5-hour Sarajevo Old Town Walking Tour, a captivating journey through the centuries-old streets that weave the colorful tapestry of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital city. Immerse yourself in the unique blend of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Slavic influences that define Sarajevo’s Old Town, where every cobblestone whispers tales of resilience, culture, and the indomitable spirit of its people.
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