Tours & Activities in Sarajevo

 📌  Fall for the pearl of Balkans while learning eye-widening facts about ethnic, religious and cultural differences of Sarajevo on an absorbing tour. 

  During our tour, you will be able to fulfill your visit to the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.Sarajevo is one of the most miscellaneous cities in Europe, due to its religious, cultural and historical diversity. It’s a city in which the east meets the west!

Tour is guided by professional guide (Adis), who is always opened for any kind of questions.

We will get to know the hidden corners of Sarajevo. On our tour, we will visit the city’s main monuments, churches, mosques, Jewish synagogue, bridges, city hall, and many other monuments of historical and cultural importance. Tours are always enriched by the best anecdotes and interesting stories and above all, we will spend an unforgettable time on this tour intertwined with good humor.

In this tour, you will experience the real soul of Sarajevo during the centuries. We will review more than 500 years of history, starting from the establishment of the city during the Ottoman Empire, then going through the period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Yugoslavian era until we reach today's Sarajevo.

  Our starting point is the main square Baščaršija. Baščaršija represents the historical and cultural center of Sarajevo that still nowadays cherishes a tradition over 500 years old. With Sebilj, as the most recognizable landmark and fountain.

  Furthermore, we will explore the coppersmiths street “Kazandžiluk”, one of the oldest streets in Baščaršija, which conserves the tradition since the 15th century.

  Meanwhile, we are approaching the turbulent history of the Sarajevo City Hall “Vijećnica”, which is still considered a symbol of the city of Sarajevo since the 19th century..
 

  As we continue, we will visit the Emperor’s mosque, an indispensable part of the Islamic tradition of Sarajevo.

  Nevertheless, you will discover the story of the Latin bridge and beginnings of the World War I, as a turning point in modern history. We will visit the site of the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
 

  We will walk by the Gazi Husrev Bey’s Bezistan, which is an endless detail that tells the story of the commercial life of the citizens during the Ottoman period.

  The city’s turbulent history and reputation for multicultural, multiethnic, and multireligious tolerance, where the world’s major monotheistic religions coexist for centuries, make this tour a must.
 
  In the sequent part of the tour, we will visit Orthodox Church, Catholic Cathedral, Old Jewish synagogue, Gazi Husrev-Bey’s Mosque and Clock Tower located in the very heart of the city. Although built in different eras, their significance is inevitable for the history of the city. Not just that, but all of them are only about 200m walking distance away!

  In front of the Cathedral “Sacred Heart”, we will talk about Sarajevo roses – symbolic roses and leftovers of the Sarajevo siege.

  On the other hand, we will walk next to Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures spot that has a symbolic meaning due to the cultural and religious influences which marked Sarajevo as a place where the east meets the west.

Don’t hesitate to ask questions, generosity and warmth are part of our culture.

 
 📍 Welcome to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Immerse yourself in the centuries of history and culture that this city holds by joining our Free Walking Tour of Sarajevo.

 
☀️ Embark on a journey through time as we delve into the diverse cultures, traditions, and pivotal events that have shaped Sarajevo, a city situated at the crossroads of civilizations. Our tour aims to provide a deep understanding of Sarajevo's multicultural heritage, offering insights into the local cuisine, everyday life, and the warm hospitality that characterizes our country. What sets our Free Walking Tour in Sarajevo apart is our enthusiastic team of local guides who were born and raised in the heart of this city. They are eager to unveil the hidden gems that might go unnoticed by foreigners.  🚩 


   👑 As the tour concludes, our guides will provide you with carefully selected local tips to assist you in further exploring and enjoying your time in Sarajevo.

   🌺  We are driven by a mission to create positive change through the joy of travel, and we invite you to be a part of this transformative experience. 

Hello!

Welcome to Sarajevo and thank you for visiting our page! We are a group of energetic, young tour experts who genuinely love Sarajevo and their homeland!

Emina, Zuzy, Enes and Asim will definetly ensure wonderfull experience, as their motivation is much more than just a tip. What propels them is the knowledge that if they provide an excellent tour, they will put food on the tables of those who are less fortunate.

The tour is donates to charity that operates "Good will restaurants" trought the country. More than 1000 meals are served every day!

While walking through Ottoman, Austrian-Hungarian, and Yugoslav parts of the city you will learn about history, culture, legends and how local people live. We will also open controversial topics like war, religion, and human rights. Observe first-hand how coppersmiths create items out of shiny copper.  We'll try our hardest to portray the spirit of Sarajevo as for us locals, Sarajevo is also a way of life.

You are helping others by taking part in our tour! Half of all contributions go to a local charity which we will also show you on tour!

Does it get better than this? 

Learn about the siege of Sarajevo and the war in Bosnia from your guide personal experience in smalI and personal groups. In this 2 hours tour we will share our war experiences, visit memorials, discuss what life was like during the war and outline our modern political set-up and post-war recovery challenges and tell you about the life today. We will take you to the parts of the city not covered in any other tour! We cover different landmarks and sites on this tour, with an ITINERARY that includes:

-Sarajevo roses
-Children memorial
-Snipper alley
-Holiday Inn hotel
-Parliament building
-Presidency building
-Canned beef memorial
-Post office
-Romeo & Juliet bridge ( war frontline)
-War acrobats art instalation

For any other info about the tour etc feel free to contact us 🙂
Above this description click on "GURU: Neno & Merima" and you will find contact form.

Please come to the meeting point 5-10 min before the start of the tour.


We require a valid phone number to verify your reservation (Whatsapp, Viber,SMS) This helps to prevent fraudulent bookings. Providing a fake phone number may result in the cancellation of your booking!

If you decide not to participate please cancel your tour on time so other guests can participate.

Thank you 🙂

First time in Sarajevo? Our Free Tour is the right choice! Join us in an insightful, fun-filled and informative walk about history, society, architecture and what Bosnians are actually like. Discover our city through the eyes of the Insiders who will bring to life the city's past and present. You can decide how much what you saw and heard was worth so your tip will be the only reimbursement to the Insider’s guide. Nonetheless, your smile and happy face will be the greatest compliment to our work.

During the Bosnian War, an underground structure was built for people to escape from Sarajevo. Discover its history on this tour of the Tunnel of Hope​.

First time in Sarajevo? Want to meet other people? Free tour is the perfect choice for You and Your crew! Get to know the city with a local tour guide that will give You the perfect insight into what Bosnian people are like.

On the Free Walking Tour, you'll be provided with information about every historical era of the city and encounter wonderful Ottoman and Austrian-Hungarian period landmarks and monuments that will satisfy every history buff out there.

The tour starts in front of the Cathedral of Jesus’ Sacred Heart with a charming tour guide with a green umbrella as a sign of recognition and is focused on old town sightseeing.

On our free tour of Sarajevo You'll also learn about modern heritage including city architecture, local cuisine, religious objects, trading customs and living practice. Find out why Sarajevo is called the 'Jerusalem of Europe', taste the delicious fresh water of the city and get a deep perspective on the city that will probably make you wanna visit Sarajevo again!

In 2 hours small group tour we cover Sarajevo's 500-year-old history from the Ottoman Empire, to Austro Hungarian times, continuing to the period of Yugoslavia, then the 92 -95 war to present times. If you want to see some must-see sights in the city center like Latin bridge and to hear the WWI assassination story but also some off the beaten path sights like the ugliest building in the city, then this tour is for you. We will talk about the life in the past but also about life today in Sarajevo. We cover many iconic landmarks on this tour and the ITINERARY will include:

- Serbian orthodox cathedral
- Ashkenazi synagogue
- Latin bridge and WWI Franz Ferdinand assassination
- Bascarsija ( Old market from Ottoman times)
-Morica han ( Ottoman hotel)
-Emperor  mosque
-Hotel Europe
-City hall
-Spite house
-Papagajka ( ugliest building in the city)
-Food recommendations, local customs and traditions...


We are looking forward to showing you around our beautiful city and taking you off the beaten path to see a local's perspective and get the most out of your trip to Sarajevo.

For any other info about the tour etc feel free to contact us 🙂
Above this description click on "GURU: Neno & Merima" and you will find contact form.

Please come to the meeting point 5-10 min before the start of the tour. Don't be late for the the tour. We will wait participants at the meeting point maximum 5 min after the scheduled start of the tour!

We require a valid phone number to verify your reservation (Whatsapp, Viber,SMS) This helps to prevent fraudulent bookings. Providing a fake phone number may result in the cancellation of your bookingl

If you decide not to participate please cancel your tour on time. 

Thank you 🙂

On this night tour of Sarajevo, we'll see the most important monuments of the Bosnian capital illuminated – a different way to tour the city!

If you would like to learn more about Sarajevo's rich history, cultures, and tasty food,  as well as see its most interesting gems, this tour is perfect for you.  In this 2-hour Free Walking Tour, we will do our best to make you fall in love with our amazing city.

Tour Highlights: 

• Bascarsija Square – Sebil Fountain
• Coppercraft Street
• City Hall
• Caravan Saray
• Gazi Husrev bey's Mosque and clock tower
• Jewish synagogue
• Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures Spot
• Catholic Cathedral
• Sarajevo Roses
• Orthodox church of the Nativity of the Theotokos
• Latin Bridge – the archduke Franc Ferdinand's assassination spot

Firstly, we will make an introduction, telling the most important parts of history and culture in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its beautiful capital – Sarajevo – a city which was the stage of the world's most important events three times. During the tour, you will find out why Sarajevo is called European Jerusalem and see the most important monuments in the Old Town of Sarajevo.

We will go to the most recognizable landmark of Sarajevo - Sebilj, the wooden fountain located on Baščaršija square, also known as Pigeon Square, and after that, you will enjoy a real flashback to the 15th century, enjoying unique copper craft in Kazandziluk street – the oldest street in the city of Sarajevo.

Our next stop would be Sarajevo City Hall - the most beautiful Austro-Hungarian-era building, another symbol of Sarajevo.  Beside the city hall, this building served as National and University Library. 

One of the most interesting spots of the tour will certainly be the medieval  caravan Saray still testifying to the Ottoman influence on Bosnian culture and architecture. 

Our guide will take you to the biggest and one of the most beautiful mosques in Sarajevo -  Gazi Husrev-bey's Mosque.  Nearby the most beautiful mosque in Europe, you will see a unique Clock Tower famous for showing a completely unusual time whose story our guide will certainly not miss to tell you.

After seeing the “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures” spot, you will see the oldest Jewish synagogue in our city and learn more about the Jewish community in Sarajevo.

Later on, will continue in direction of the modern part of Sarajevo where you will find a completely different architectural style typical for the Habsburg Monarchy. We will see the imposing  Cathedral and statue of Pope John Paul II who visited Bosnia twice. Right next to the Cathedral, we will talk about Sarajevo roses. We will also see the imposing orthodox church in Sarajevo - The cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, and, later on, pass by the charming ottoman Bazar – Gazi Husrev-beys Bezistan.

Tour finishes next to the famous Latin Bridge, Franz-Ferdinand˙s assassination site, and this incredible story that changed the history of the world.