Sarajevo City Hall

Join us on a journey through the past where the guide will reveal the small and big secrets of this city and introduce you to the mysticism of Sarajevo streets and alleys. The tour will take you to the main sights of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian architecture and will show you a unique line where East meets West. Discover more about the city that is commonly associated with a siege of the 1990s. Learn about how the First World War started as a result of events in the city, and where the first Winter Olympics were held. Enjoy the scent of fresh made coffee, flavors from hookah, the sound of church bells, and the call from the minarets. Learn why Sarajevo proudly carries a nickname "Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures".

The city of Sarajevo represents the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a place where different cultures meet and make Sarajevo a unique multicultural center. It is also a city where great empires ruled and left marks all over the country like the Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungarian Empire, Communist Yugoslavia, and the modern period of independence. Is there a better example of a multi-confessional society than four religious monuments within a 100 meter radius? The sounds and prayers one can hear at the same time represent a feeling which cannot be described but has to be experienced. The scent of authentic coffee, the smell of a traditional kitchen, the historical appearance of the old part of the town, the friendly citizens, and the soul of the city itself will definitely guarantee an excellent vacation. Can you imagine that Sarajevo was the center of the world in 1984? It was the year of 14th Winter Olympic Games. Only eight years later, Sarajevo was a war field, with the longest siege in modern history.

War tunel in Sarajevo is one of the most popular tour provided by Meet Bosnia Travel agency.Learn about the Sarajevo’s history from a local licensed a guide and hear stories about the life during the war.Visit Sniper Alley and the War Tunnel, passing by the City Hall of Sarajevo, Latin Bridge, the Defenders’ Cemetery, Olympic Stadium Kosevo, Republica Srpska, etc. Hotel pick-up is available, if required. From the stories of our experienced Sarajevo local guides, you will be able to understand better the rich and sometimes violent history of this city and the whole Balkan region. The facts presented in this war tour are delivered from an intellectual perspective,greatly insightful if you want to learn about what it was like to have been affected by the war,as well as the big picture of these tragic events. Total Duration: 100 - 150 minutes: * Meet Bosnia Travel - Sarajevo Tours, Days Out, Excursions and Activities, Gazi Husrev begova 75 at crossroad of Mula Mustafa Baseskija and, Gazi Husrev-begova, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10 minutes * Pijaca Markale, Mula Mustafa Baseskije, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, pass by without stopping * Sniper Alley, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina, 15 minutes * Sarajevo City Hall, Obala Kulina Bana, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, pass by without stopping * Bascarsija, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, pass by without stopping * Sarajevo War Tunnel, Tuneli 1 Ilidža - Donji Kotorac, Sarajevo 71210 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2 hours * Meet Bosnia Travel - Sarajevo Tours, Days Out, Excursions and Activities, Gazi Husrev begova 75 at crossroad of Mula Mustafa Baseskija and, Gazi Husrev-begova, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10 minutes Note: Admission tickets are not included in the price. The cost for adults is 7.5€, for students it's 2.5€. Please note that tickets can be paid in the local currency, i.e., 15 KM for adults and 5 KM for students.

Join this popular 3-hour coach tour of Sarajevo to learn what Sarajevans lived through from 1992-1995 during the Yugoslav wars. Start the tour by visiting the Yellow fortress and the Maternity hospital. On your way to the war tunnel, pass through the notorious sniper alley, the most dangerous boulevard in the city. Visit the cemetery of the heroes who stood unarmed in defence of their city, and gave their lives for its freedom. Find out what life was like without food, water, electricity, and gas, how children kept up with their school work, and what the cultural and sports life was like in the middle of war. Visit the Tunnel Museum via Sniper Alley, to learn about the tunnel’s role during the siege. Find out about the role of UN forces in Sarajevo, and the mistakes they committed during the conflict. To finish the tour, visit the famous Tunnel of Hope, a secret war passage that helped the citizens survive the four year long siege. Tour sights: • Martyr Cemetery • Yellow Fortress • Markale Market • Presidency Palace • Olympic buildings - Kosevo Stadium and Zetra Sport Hall • Maternity hospital • Marshal Tito Barracks – Sarajevo University Campus • Sniper Alley • Grbavica • Radio-Television Building • Sarajevo War Tunnel Museum • Sarajevo panorama

Sarajevo is a city of love, multi-ethnicity, rich history and extraordinary food. Experience Sarajevo with one of our local, certified guides, who primarily want to familiarize with You and present their city in the best possible manner. One of the best ways to acquaint yourselves with the new place is with the help of licensed guide. If you love learning about new cultures, traditions and customs, then Sarajevo will definitely enchant you. Ever since its foundation, this city has been a home for different nations, religions and cultures. Today, we often refer to it as European Jerusalem or blend of east and west. Currently, Sarajevo prospers in its full glow, however, not so long ago, it went through great destruction and war. Consequences are still visible all over the city. Also, Sarajevo is a place where the First World War started. The guide will make sure to fulfil your educational, preferred and gastronomic enquiries which will not leave you indifferent. Important location and monuments visited: The most famous spot - Franz Ferdinand Assassination - Latin bridge City hall - most extravagant building constructed in Sarajevo Baščaršija - Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical, cultural center of the city Sebilj - Ottoman-style wooden fountain Emperor’s Mosque - Sarajevo’s oldest mosque Jewish Museum - situated in the oldest synagogue in BiH Gazi Husrev Bey’s Mosque - first mosque in the world with electricity Sacred Heart Cathedral - largest cathedral in BiH Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos - largest Serbian Orthodox church in Sarajevo Sarajevo meeting of cultures - spot where two dominant cultures that once shaped Sarajevo merge Tour is available every day.

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 molded 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 unique walking tour in the city, you will find out what Sarajevo’s spirit means to you. Sarajevo is a city with a unique energy that will make you fall in love with it. With its tiny streets, friendly people, and wonderful atmosphere, a local legend says that once you try Sarajevo, you will always return to it. So make sure to book this night walking tour and feel the vibe of our lovely capital.

This tour will show the old town Sarajevo through the lens of its people; the oldest streets of the city, its religious heritage, and elaborate architecture. This tour enables you to understand the city better, see the landmarks, and to hear the sounds of Sarajevo such as church bells, the Muslim call to prayer, and the din of the coppersmiths crafting their pots, pans, and coffee sets. Surely, the Sarajevo Walking Tour will entice your imagination and make you want to explore the city even more. 🤝 We’ll meet at Sarajevo City Hall. The Austro-Hungarian part of Sarajevo, out of numerous elaborate buildings the Sarajevo City Hall is the most extravagant example. ⏭️ Then will we go to #bascarsija Square, the heart of old town Sarajevo, and explore the ottoman quarter and the oriental charm of cobbled streets. ⏭️ European Jerusalem. We will visit the Jewish quarter as well as mosques and churches in an attempt to understand better European Jerusalem and the multi-confessional essence of Sarajevo. First is The Old Orthodox Church, then we will visit Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque. After the mosque, we will visit the Jewish quarter. Later on, we will visit the Cathedral of Jesus’ Sacred Heart. After visiting all three multi-confessional religious objects you will see how they are just 100 square meters apart and that is what makes Sarajevo so special. ⏭️ Latin Bridge and the Assassination spot.We’ll explore the Latin bridge, next to which the Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated and WWI began consequently. 🕐 Duration of the tour is around 1.5-2 hours. At the conclusion of the walking tour, our tour guides will provide their suggestions for the best food and beverages to try in the area as well as locations and activities to see. Information as to where to eat vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free food will be shared with you, also. If you are interested in nightlife, our tour guides will recommend the places to go. Ask questions or provide suggestions without holding back; our kindness and generosity are something we are proud of.

If you are looking for a fun way to spend the day in nature, but you don't want to go way too far from Sarajevo city, the perfect solution is to take a short hike on the mountain Trebević. Experience the joy of slow travel and spend a day in nature. As the city of Sarajevo is surrounded by mountains, one of the go-to choices for locals and travelers is spending the day outdoors at Trebević mountain. This is the closest mountain to the city and you need less than 20 minutes with the cable car ride to reach one of the peaks. This particular mountain was very important, since during the 14th Winter Olympic games, many visitors came to see the bobsleigh tracks. Being one of the 13 bobsleigh tracks in the world, one would imagine it would stay popular to this day. In a way, it definitely is popular but not with athletes but with artists who use it as a canvas to paint various graffiti. Overview The tour starts from the old town of Sarajevo, where you will take a cable car and enjoy the sightseeing views. As you reach the top of the mountain Trebević, our journey starts from the Pino Hotel, from where we will go through foresty paths and pass by several natural springs of clear water of the Tri Budalasa spring. Following a short break, our journey continues along the ridge of mt. Trebević, from where we ascend towards the summit. At this point, the elevation is 1629 m above sea level. As we reach the summit, a mesmerizing panoramic view of the city will be presented. This peak holds a very important place at the heart of locals, as it's their closest mountain and it's often nicknamed "the lungs of Sarajevo". On our way back, we will descend through the old Austro-Hungarian trail. It's important to note that you will also be able to see frontlines and war trenches from the Bosnian war, as well as the abandoned Olympic bobsleigh track. Our very knowledgeable guides will provide you with insights and stories of war, its impact, and the aftermath that struck the people of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The return to the city will be guided through local mahale neighborhood, where you will learn about the daily life of the locals. The goal of the tour is to promote not only hiking but sustainable travel as well as lowering your carbon footprint. Join us for this amazing and exhilarating hiking adventure!

Meeting point is on the square opposit to City Hall, whisch is the begining of urban Sarajevo, and from there we start the 2 hour journey through Old town and visit the most important sights. Places we cover are carefully selected so you will have variety of historical and cultural sights from different parts of our history, that will give you unique perspective and help you understands how the city functions. First part of the tour is located in the area that was built during Ottoman rule, with narrow streets, bazaar, handcraft streets and mosques. We are sure you will enjoy visiting coppersmiths that will present you their craft or perhaps taste water from Sebilj fountain on Bascarsija square, as the merchants did for centuries, or if you like architecture, you will love how well we preserved XVI century Ottoman hotel and shopping mall. Second part of our tour is European, Austro Hungarian part of our city, starting with most famous spot in Sarajevo - LAtin bridge and assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which triggered World War I, main promenade, Sarajevo meeting of Cultures and Sacred Heart Cathedral. In between mentioned sights we visit Orthodox church and Sinagogue aswell, talk about Bosnian War and Siege of Sarajevo and ofcourse Winter Olympics '84

The "Shot that Changed the World Tour" in Sarajevo begins with a visit to Sarajevo City Hall, an iconic Austro-Hungarian-era building. This location holds historical significance as it was meant to host Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie during their visit to Sarajevo. Franz Ferdinand's visit, aimed at inspecting the imperial armed forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, coincided with historical and personal anniversaries on June 28. This date, linked to the First Battle of Kosovo and Franz Ferdinand's wedding anniversary, became the backdrop for the tragic events that unfolded. The tour explores the political and social context of Southern Slavic countries during Austro-Hungarian rule, delving into secret societies like the "Black Hand" and "Young Bosnia," which played a role in the assassination plot. The failed first attempt and the successful attempt by Gavrilo Princip are recounted, detailing how these events triggered World War I. The tour includes visits to key sites such as the Latin Bridge, site of the assassination, Sarajevo Museum, Appel Quay, Gavrilo Princip’s Chapel, Hotel Austria, and Bosna. Each location provides insights into the life during Austro-Hungarian rule and the events leading to the assassination. The journey continues to the Statue of Gavrilo Princip in East Sarajevo, shedding light on varying perceptions of Princip and his actions in Bosnia and the Balkan region.