Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour
Description
Bosnia and Herzegovina suffered a lot through its history, and the last war represents one of the hardest times. In this tour You will be told about the survival skills and more about different aspects of life under the siege. The struggle for life was an ordinary event, and the enthusiasm and pure love for the homeland were the real motivation. Do not miss to see enemy lines, homemade guns, weapons, the famous Tunnel of hope, one of the most beautiful abandoned places in the world - Bob sleigh,Jewish cemetery, etc. and of course to hear interesting stories and tales. The tour will help You clarify historical circumstances and understand nowadays life in Sarajevo. This is a unique travel through the siege and experience that You won't regret! Our guides are informative, entertaining, detailed, friendly oriented, ready to answer all of Your questions and our drivers are professionals that will, even in snowy winter days, take You to the best Trebević spots in our jeep.
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Itinerary
This is definitely one of the most popular tours in Sarajevo; Probably because of famous Tunnel of Hope and the fact that this was the longest siege in modern warfare. On the way to our first destination, our guides will give You an introduction, show You Sniper Alley, memorial to brutally murdered children, and other important war related objects. Then we will make a first stop to visit Tunnel of Hope Museum, digged by ingenious and brave citizens of Sarajevo. When we get there, You will see big map of Sarajevo under the siege to see enemy lines, You will watch 17-minutes long movie and take a look inside the Museum exhibition. Highlight of this destination is 25-meters long tunnel You will walk through to experience the struggle of Sarajevans during the siege. After this experience You will have short break, if requested, to make some pictures and to discover the place on Your own.
After the Tunnel, we continue from Federation entity to Rebuplika Srpska to our next stop - Olympic Mountain Trebević where we will enjoy stunning view of the city from 1230m above the sea level. The guests will be shown enemy lines and told the war stories. This is a great location to make some really beautiful photos of the whole city.
Life is full of adventures, so be ready for the Bob Track from Winter Olympic Games hosted by Sarajevo in 1984, but on Your way to get on beginning of the track, You will have amazing view on the Cable Car that was reopened on 6th April 2018. While walking on the track, You will understand why the track is one of the most beautiful abandoned places in the world and definitely a “must see”! Your guide will be ready to take some crazy cool photos of You.
The last stop will be the Jewish Cemetery, the second largest in Europe and a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage title. This cemetery was the battleground between Bosnian Army and Serbian forces during the siege, so this will be one of the themes as well.
One of the most important memorials in Sarajevo is dedicated to 1621 murdered children of the city. Memorial looks very interesting, and makes You think about its meaning. It made of bronze and glass, and the sculpture simbolizes a mother trying to protect her children and the bronze ring simbolizes strong round line of defence.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Meeting point for the tour is our office, Ferhadija 19, passage next to Cathedral of Jesus's Sacred Heart but we also offer FREE HOTEL PICK UP.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(176)
Highly recommended!!! We joined both the city walking tour and the war tour with Adnan, and both were essential to truly understand Sarajevo — an incredible city, incredibly rich in different cultures and history, including very recent history. Adnan was an honest and witty guide who helped us gain a deeper understanding of the city, its people, and what it is like to live there. He gave us many thought-provoking insights and answered all of our questions and curiosities. For us, meeting him was truly a valuable experience. Thank you so much! Super consigliato!!! Abbiamo fatto con Adnan sia il tour a piedi in centro città che il tour della guerra. Entrambi fondamentali per conoscere Sarajevo, una città incredibile, ricchissima di culture diverse e di storia, anche molto recente. Adnan è stato una guida ironica ed onesta che ci ha permesso di conoscere più in profondità questa città, i suoi abitanti e com'è vivere qui. Ci ha regalato tanti spunti di riflessione e ha risposto a tutte le nostre curiosità. Per noi è stato un incontro prezioso. Grazie mille!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that the both tours helped you gain a deeper understanding of Sarajevo's rich history, diverse cultures, and unique character. Your kind words about Adnan mean a great deal to us. He is passionate about sharing not only historical facts but also personal perspectives and stories that help visitors connect with the city and its people on a deeper level. We're especially pleased that you found the tours thought-provoking and that all your questions and curiosities were addressed. Thank you for choosing to explore Sarajevo with us. It was a pleasure having you on our tours, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards,
The tour was very interesting, especially because we had an excellent guide. Adnan is very knowledgeable, as he combines in-depth knowledge of local history with the overall historical events, and he also enriches this with his literary knowledge and personal experiences. What particularly impressed us was his comprehensive consideration of events without a superficial "black-and-white thinking." The tour with Adnan was truly a highlight and is absolutely recommended.
Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Tour so gut gefallen hat und dass Adnan einen so positiven Eindruck hinterlassen hat. Besonders Ihre Worte über seine Fähigkeit, lokale Geschichte mit den größeren historischen Zusammenhängen zu verbinden, bedeuten uns sehr viel. Wir sind überzeugt, dass Geschichte am besten verstanden werden kann, wenn sie aus verschiedenen Perspektiven betrachtet wird. Daher freut es uns besonders, dass Sie Adnans differenzierte und ausgewogene Darstellung der Ereignisse sowie die Verbindung von historischem Wissen, Literatur und persönlichen Erfahrungen zu schätzen wussten. Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Worte und Ihre Empfehlung. Wir werden Ihr Feedback gerne an Adnan weitergeben. Es war uns eine Freude, Sie auf unserer Tour begrüßen zu dürfen, und wir hoffen, Sie eines Tages wieder in Sarajevo willkommen zu heißen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Great tour and great guide, Adnan. We enjoyed our walking tour across town on Friday May 8. We decided to book the War Tour for May 9. Adnan knows a lot, born and raised in Sarajevo. Growing up during the Balkan war. Having studied Literature at Filosophy School Univ this altogether makes him a well equipped tour guide for us. We enjoyed it, asking questions too. Well answered. In depth and engaged. We had a good driver too. This tour was worthwhile and impressive.
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed both the walking tour and the War Tour with Adnan. We’re also glad you felt comfortable asking questions and that you found the tour both informative and worthwhile. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Adnan and the driver as well. Thank you again for joining us and for recommending the experience — it means a lot to us!
A well-worth introduction as to how the Sarajevo community resisted the siege. Historically important.
Dear, Thank you for your lovely review and for trusting us with your trip. We're glad you had a great time and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Spirit Tours
Our tour guide was lovely, he was very friendly and knowledgeable! Would definitely recommend him again as he experienced the siege - very insightful and knowledgeable, we got a lot out of this tour, thanks to the guide :)
Dear, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our agency. It was truly a pleasure having you with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Sarajevo and Bosnia. Your satisfaction means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again in the future! Best regards, Spirit Tours
From the reservation on, Insider organized our tour in a perfect way. Vedran was an excellent guide, very thorough in his explanations and truly organized in the tour’s timing. His firsthand experience made the descriptions very engaging. He conveyed information about a deeply painful past with great sensitivity, and it is precisely for this reason that what he shared still resonates and slowly rises back to the surface of memory.
Dear, Thank you for your trust and for choosing our agency. We look forward to meeting you again and wish you good health and many beautiful memories! Best regards,
The trip was cancelled just a few hours before start. Customers must cancel 24 hours before the trip starting hour to have full refund . Understand & respect … Trip organisers just cancelled the trip a few hours before the trip. Is this professional ? This is disrespectful , lack of trust & organisation for tourists…
Dear Guest, We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointment. However, according to our records, your booking was made at 23:19 on the night before the tour, which is less than 24 hours prior to its scheduled start time. The tour was canceled the next morning at 09:11. We kindly ask that you please update or remove your review to reflect these facts accurately. We always aim to be transparent and fair with all our guests, and we appreciate your understanding. Warm regards,
This tour was amazing. We have had a number of private and group tours, and this was the best. It is a four-hour tour that includes a visit to the tunnel (including walking 100m in the tunnel), a 400m walk down the bobsled track (covered in grafitti, but unfortunately from our perspective the visible war damage is repaired), the Jewish cemetary, and the bridge where the first two victims in the war on Sarajevo were killed. Our guide, Omo, is from the region and was fantastic. The VW Passat was also comfortable for the ride. Omo usually does day tours to Mostar from Sarajevo and we met another Spirit tour guide, Adnan, who also seemed excellent. If we were staying longer, we would do another Spirit tour. Awesome!
Thank you so much for your kind words and detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience on the tour and that it stood out among others you've taken. Omo will be especially happy to know his knowledge and guidance made a lasting impression — we’ll be sure to pass along your praise to him (and to Adnan as well!). We’re glad you found the itinerary meaningful and the ride comfortable. It’s always our goal to offer not just a tour, but a deeper understanding of the region’s history and culture. If your travels ever bring you back to Sarajevo, we’d love to welcome you on another Spirit tour. Until then, safe travels and thank you again for choosing us! Warm regards,
The essential Sarajevo tour - you can't visit this city without someone taking you to these locations and explaining their importance. We were absolutely blessed to have Emina Koso as our driver and guide - her personal recounts of lived experiences during the Bosnian war is unparalleled to what you get being guided by someone who speaks of it third-hand. She was also very helpful in providing additional information about the city. If you only do one thing in Sarajevo during your trip, make it this.
Thank you, my dear friends. We're really glad that you enjoyed the tour, company of our tour guide & that you left the city enriched with the information about unique history of this city. Hopefully, we'll see each other again some day. Good luck! - Spirit Tours
Very nice tour. It was doable with children. The tour guide was able to not leave out anything but still keep it appropriate for the age group. We enjoyed the fact that the guide included their own experiences. We were able to use the tour as a springboard to explore independently later.
Dear Alycia, Thank you so much for the kind words you sent us.It was a pleasure to host you and to have you as our guests.Thank you for taking the time to leave a review where everyone can read about your satisfaction. We sincerely hope to see you again in the near future.We wish you and your children much happiness in life! Warm regards from Sarajevo, Spirit Tours
