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Welcome to the city of love, good people, great atmosphere, but also a city that witnessed wars that have shaped Europe. A place where different ethnicities, religions and cultures have moulded since time immemorial. Discover the history, culture and lifestyle of the city of Sarajevo and its people, a place with an irresistible charm and a unique mixture between East and West. During this best-selling walking tour in the city, you will find out what Sarajevo’s spirit means to you.
The tour includes a guide.
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Lunch
Departure Point
Zelenih beretki 30, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Zelenih beretki 30
Return Details
Zelenih beretki 30, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Zelenih beretki 30
Latin Bridge, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina No single assassination in modern political history had such a profound impact as did the Sarajevo Assassination. No single assassination in modern political history had such a profound impact as did the Sarajevo Assassination. The Archduke was killed in front of the building which now houses a museum covering Sarajevo history during the period of Austro-Hungarian rule. 12 minutes
Emperor's Mosque, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina The Emperor’s Mosque is Sarajevo’s oldest mosque and one of the oldest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is presumed that Isa Bey Ishaković, the founder of Sarajevo, had this place of worship built soon after the city’s founding in 1462 in honor of Sultan Mehmed II “the Conqueror”. 2 minutes
Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina The Congregational Church of the Holy Mother is the largest Orthodox church in Sarajevo and one of the largest of its kind in the Balkans. The foundation stone was laid on June 25, 1863, and construction was completed 11 years later in 1874. 5 minutes
Katedrala Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina The Cathedral of Jesus’ Sacred Heart was built in 1889 in the Neo-Gothic style and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Vrhbosna. Josip Vancaš, a Hungarian architect, took his inspiration for the design of Sarajevo’s cathedral from the Notre Dame Cathedral in Dijon, France and St. Teyn Cathedral in Prague. Thanks to Vancaš’ great talent, Sarajevo’s cathedral ended up becoming an entirely new and authentic building. 7 minutes
VC5H+V4W, Velika avlija Laure Papo Bahorete, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina Our guide will show you the Jewish Museum (you will see Jewish quarter from the outside) - the oldest synagogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in 1581.
Many experts are of the opinion that this was the finest exhibition space in the whole of ex-Yugoslavia; and indeed, on entering the Synagogue, one steps into a different, sheltered world, which attests to the centuries-old presence of the Jews in this country and to the contribution they made to its development in many fields, particularly science and the arts. Particular attention is devoted to the suffering of the Jews during World War II. This dependency of the Sarajevo Museum is located in Velika avilja. 10 minutes
Sarajevo Meeting of Culture, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures” is the spot where two dominant cultures that once shaped Sarajevo merge. In essence, what can be seen clearly about Sarajevo is that this is a city that connects East and West. 5 minutes
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Gazi Husrev Bey’s Mosque, or Bey’s Mosque, as it is known locally, was built in the center of Baščaršija in 1530. Bey’s Mosque was designed by Adžem Esir Ali, a Persian from Tabriz, who was the chief architect in the Ottoman Empire at that time. The mosque was built as part of a vakuf (endowment) established by the Ottoman Governor, Gazi Husrev Bey, who governed Bosnia, more or less continuously, from 1521 until his death in 1541. 10 minutes
Morica Han, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Morića Han (inn) is Sarajevo’s only remaining caravanserai, a place where merchant caravans could find accommodation during the Ottoman period. The inn was built in the heart of Baščaršija between the 16th and 17th centuries, as part of the vakuf (endowment) established by Gazi Husrev Bey. The inn’s sleeping quarters could accommodate a caravan with 300 travelers and 70 horses. The room belonging to the handžija (the man who ran the inn) was right above the main entrance, the ground level served as a space for horses and goods and there were rooms for the Musafir (travelers) upstairs, as well as a large coffeehouse. 5 minutes
Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain), Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina There used to be hundreds of sebiljs (kiosk-shaped public fountains) in Sarajevo, but today the last one is found on Baščaršija Square, where it serves as a major symbol of the city.
The origins of these fountains can be traced back to the Arabian Peninsula and the custom of building sebiljs was brought to Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Ottomans. This sebilj in Baščaršija dates back to the Austro-Hungarian period. 6 minutes
Kazandziluk, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Kazandžiluk begins at the eastern end of Baščaršija Street (Baščaršija Square), just a few meters north of Baščaršija Mosque, and extends about a hundred paces further to the east, where it turns south and joins Bravadžiluk St. Kazandžiluk takes its name from the kazandžijas, master metalworkers and coppersmiths who first started producing kettles for the army and then later began making other copper vessels and items for everyday use (ewers, pitchers, coffee pots, metal table tops, trays). 5 minutes
Sarajevo City Hall, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Vijećnica is the most extravagant building constructed in Sarajevo during Austro-Hungarian occupation and serves as a symbol of the meeting of world civilizations. The project was overseen by Alexander Wittek, who had proposed his Pseudo-Moorish design – the perfect architectural unity of East and West – for the future seat of the city’s government. Since it first opened on April 20, 1896, the building has become the most important symbol of Sarajevo and is featured as an iconic motif in many photographs of the city. After World War II, Vijećnica became home to the National and University Library of BiH. On the nights of August 25-26, 1992 during the last war, Vijećnica was set ablaze. Nearly 90% of the library's collection went up in flames and the building became a symbol of the Siege and tragedy of Sarajevo. Vijećnica’s reconstruction got underway in 1996 and the official opening took place on May 9, 2014, the same day that Europe Day and the Day of Victory over Fascism are observed. 12 minutes
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
Minimum two people to organize this tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
AbderrahimSaadia
31 May 2025
Doris , qui parle bien français,a été très professionnelle et enrichissante par ses explications. Elle s’est montrée très disponible et Elle est à recommander.
Ronan_K
28 May 2025
If you want an in depth and insightful understanding of Sarajevo through all of it's history and not just 1992-5 then this is a great tour! We covered everything from the Ottomans to Austria-Hungary to Yugoslavia to the present day.
Our guide was able to answer all of our questions and has a deep and expansive knowledge of the history of the city.
Sightseer33179575785
26 May 2025
Kenan a young student of philosophy and psychology was our guide .
He told us that his passion is history
his exceptional knowledge did proof it .
His English and his vocabulary was outstanding!
It was a great tour -a big thank you to him !!
This tour in
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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