Best Sarajevo Walking Tour | Small Group, Local Guide

4.7 (28 reviews) Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Within a single 500-metre radius, Sarajevo's Old Town holds mosques, churches, a synagogue, Ottoman bazaars, and Austro-Hungarian architecture — all still in daily use, all within walking distance of each other. Nowhere else in Europe does that exist. This three-hour walking tour is built to make sense of it — giving first-time visitors the historical and cultural context that turns a beautiful old town into a place they actually understand.

Starting at the Latin Bridge — where the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 triggered World War I — the route moves through Baščaršija's old bazaar, along Coppersmith Street, past the Sebilj Fountain, through the Gazi Husrev-Bey Mosque complex, and on to Sarajevo Cathedral and the grand City Hall. You will cross the exact line where the Ottoman East meets the Austro-Hungarian West — one of the most quietly remarkable moments on any walking tour in Europe. Small group, local guide, three hours at a steady pace.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Bosnian Coffee
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Latin Bridge
    20m
    We will speak about the start of the First World War and its consequences. You will learn about the most important event that happened in modern history in Sarajevo.
  2. Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
    20m
    On our way from the Latin Bridge, we shall see the Emperor's mosque and Konak Residence. When we arrive at the church we will speak about the importance of St. Francis order in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We will mention as well the Bosnian Kingdom and unique church that was existing there. We will round up our stop there with the explanation about the Sarajevo Brewery.
  3. Sarajevo City Hall
    20m
    Sarajevo City Hall is one of the most amazing architectural structures in Sarajevo, but the stories about the City Hall will grab your attention. We will tell the story of its building, destruction, and revival. You will get there as well instructions about the Yellow Fortress and options for exploration of the hills in Sarajevo.
  4. Kazandziluk
    20m
    Coppersmith street is one of the last streets which is following the tradition of craftsmanship in Sarajevo. That will be our first destination in the marketplace area where we will explain to you our cuisine, how to drink coffee and where to eat. We will also create an introduction for the Old Town are known as Baščaršija.
  5. Bascarsija
    10m
    Baščaršija is the core of the Old Town and place from where everything started. We will recreate times of the Ottoman Empire, tell you a story about the Caravans and Sebilj Drinking Fountain, and introduce you with our pigeon square.
  6. Morica Han
    15m
    Caravan-Saray's in Sarajevo was one of the most important objects that influenced trade in during the Ottoman Empire. Learn about what kind of hosts Bosnian people truly are.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us in front of the statue in the middle of the park, right next to the place where retired people play chess. We will have our distinct red shirt and red umbrella :D

End point

Meet us in front of the statue in the middle of the park, right next to the place where retired people play chess. We will have our distinct red shirt and red umbrella :D

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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