War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour

5.0 (72 reviews) Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Siege of Sarajevo was one of the key events of the Bosnian War and the longest siege in modern history. You will learn historical facts with great personal insights on war happenings in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its capital of Sarajevo. You'll get to see the aftermath of the war, and how people are living nowadays.

Options

Morning Tour

Morning Tour

Afternoon Tour

Afternoon Tour

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Hotel pickup (if required by guests who stay out of the Old Town of Sarajevo)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver/Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Sarajevo War Tunnel
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Sniper Alley
    Pass by
    You will witness the street infamous for killings that took place on it during the siege of Sarajevo and understand why is it called "Sniper Alley"
  2. Pass by
    Will pass the part of the town on the "other" side of Sarajevo during the war.
  3. Istocno Novo Sarajevo
    Pass by
    Experience crossing an "imaginary" border between two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina & Republic of Srpska 4 times along the route to mountain Trebevic.

    Disclaimer: No need to bring passports, this is purely one of the absurdities in our country that needs to be experienced but without any repercussions.
  4. Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo
    15m
    See where snipers were positioned and from where they were shooting at the citizens of Sarajevo during the siege.
  5. Trebevic Mountain
    15m
    Site of the first line during the siege of the city during the Bosnian War. Visit the hotel ruins, once the sites of the main positions and command center of the sieging army.
  6. The Yellow Fortress
    15m
    On this spot, we will see the most beautiful panorama of Sarajevo while the tour guide introduces the tour and the Sarajevo Siege. Visible from the fortress is an important defenders' cemetery.
  7. Sarajevo War Tunnel
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Short educational tour and presentation about the Bosnian War, and creation of the War Tunnel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel in Old Town, and hotels on the way to Tunnel of Hope.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant seats are available for rent

Cancellation policy

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

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