Join the Times of Misfortune Tour to uncover the powerful and moving history of Sarajevo during the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and the fall of Yugoslavia. This 3.5-hour Sarajevo war tour offers a comprehensive look at the siege that tested the city’s spirit, visiting key sites that tell the story of endurance and resilience.
Begin your journey at the Yellow Fortress, where stunning views provide the backdrop for an introduction to the siege's origins and Sarajevo’s early defense efforts. Pass through historically significant locations such as Sniper Alley and the Sarajevo Maternity Hospital, where medical staff became unsung heroes. The tour culminates at the Tunnel of Hope Museum, an underground passage that symbolized Sarajevo’s survival. This tour is a deep dive into a city's courage during one of its darkest periods.
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Times of Misfortune in German
Duration: 3 hours
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Times of Misfortune - English
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Private Times of Misfortune
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Times of Misfortune in Italian
What's included
Licensed guide
Transportation
Tickets for the Tunnel of Hope museum: Adults 20 BAM (10.50€); Students 8 BAM (4.50€)
What to expect
Insider City Tours & Excursions
5m
Meeting point with the guide.
The Yellow Fortress
20m
Yellow Fortress: Offers breathtaking views and insight into Sarajevo’s wartime defenses.
Kovaci Cemetery.
5m
Kovači Cemetery: Reflect at this national memorial honoring Bosnia’s defenders from the 1992-1995 war.
Sarajevo City Hall
Pass by
City Hall (Pass By): Learn about its role during the war, including its destruction and symbolic restoration.
Pijaca Markale
Pass by
Markale City Market (Pass By): Glimpse the bustling marketplace that bore witness to key moments of Sarajevo’s wartime history.
Pass by
Trg Djece Sarajeva (Pass By): Pass through this square, a significant symbol of Sarajevo’s endurance.
Pass by
Presidency Building (Pass By): View the historic seat of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s presidency, pivotal during the war.
Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium
10m
Olympic Stadium and Hall Zetra: Discover Sarajevo’s dual identity as an Olympic hub and war-torn landscape.
10m
Sarajevo Maternity Hospital: Learn about the heroic efforts of medical staff during the siege.
Pass by
Parliament and Holiday Inn Hotel (Pass By): Witness these landmarks tied to wartime journalism and political decisions.
Sniper Alley
Pass by
Sniper Alley: Drive along the city’s most dangerous street during the siege.
Pass by
RTV Dom (TV Building) (Pass By): View the national TV building that broadcasted during key moments of the war.
Sarajevo War Tunnel
1h 15m · Admission ticket not included
Tunnel of Hope Museum: Explore the extraordinary underground passage that connected Sarajevo to the outside world, and learn about its construction, purpose, and significance.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Across the museum Sarajevo 1878 - 1918 (Franz Ferdinand Assassination spot)
End point
Across the museum Sarajevo 1878 - 1918 (Franz Ferdinand Assassination spot)
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
