Sarajevo Essential Full Walking Tour
Description
Being a multicultural, multireligious and multinational city, Sarajevo has a lot of beautiful and breath-taking stories to tell. This walking tour will provide you information about every aspect of living in Sarajevo nowadays and in the past times. You will encounter a delightful mixture of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and modern heritage, including architecture, living practice, cuisine, religious objects, trading customs, etc. Get to know the „small Jerusalem“ and taste the freshest, purest drinkable water in the world: if you do so, you will certainly come back to Sarajevo!
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Itinerary
The first monument to be seen in the tour is the biggest Catholic church in Sarajevo, Cathedral of Jesus' Sacred Heart. The Cathedral of Jesus’ Sacred Heart was built in 1889 in the Neo-Gothic style and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Vrhbosna.
Within the City Museum of Sarajevo is the Museum of Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated in the oldest synagogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
''Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures” is the message on Ferhadija St., near Gazi Husrev Bey’s Bezistan. This is the spot where two dominant cultures, that once shaped Sarajevo, merge.
Built in the 16th century it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans.
The Sebilj is an Ottoman-style wooden fountain in the centre of Baščaršija Square in Sarajevo built by Mehmed Pasha Kukavica in 1753.
Coppersmith street. Enjoy the authentic look of the street that has been retained for centuries. The coppersmith craft still lives in this street.
Sarajevo City Hall also known as Vijećnica is the most extravagant building constructed in Sarajevo during Austro-Hungarian occupation and serves as a symbol of the meeting of world civilizations.
Popular bridge with Spite House near. Out of stubbornness of the owner, the house became known as the Spite House. Today, it is a popular national restaurant, and a protected cultural and historical heritage site.
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”.
Also known as Principov Most is a place where Gavrilo Princip, who was only a few meters away from this bridge, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sofie. This incident, known as the Sarajevo Assassination, led to the beginning of the First World War.
Gazi Husrev-beg's bezistan (covered bazaar) is one of the preserved bezistan in Sarajevo from the Ottoman period. Built in 1555 in Baščaršija, bezistan still serves its purpose - trade.
Taslihan was built in 1543 as the Ghazi Husrev-Bey’s waqf. It had a fountain, mosque, yard, shops and storage rooms. It was severely damaged in several fires that struck Sarajevo.
Hotel positioned in the heart of the Sarajevo city, just a few steps away from the tourist Old Town core, this Austro-Hungarian building with its external splendour alone will have you captivated.
The Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos is the largest Serbian Orthodox church in Sarajevo and one of the largest in the Balkans.
TMonument to the ''Multiethnic human" celebrating multiethnicity is positioned in the center between three major religious symbols - Catholic cathedral, Muslim mosque and the Christian Orthodox church - just few steps away of each. "The multicultural man is constructing the world", is carved in Italian and Bosnian language.
A Sarajevo Rose is a type of memorial in Sarajevo made from concrete scar caused by a mortar shell's explosion that was later filled with red resin.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Meeting point is BH Spirit City Tours and Excursions Office. If required in advance, we can organize a hotel/apartment/hostel 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(199)
We had the chance to join the walking tour without booking in advance. We were at the square when we saw someone holding a Free Walking Tour umbrella, so we asked if we could join, and luckily we could! It was one of the best walking tours I have ever been on. Very interesting from start to finish. Our guide, Adnan, explained everything in such an easy and pleasant way that it was effortless to follow along. I didn’t get bored for a single moment. He also answered many of our questions and curiosities with patience and enthusiasm. Joining this tour was definitely a great choice. I’ve joined walking tours in other cities before, and honestly, some of them were disappointing because they didn’t reach the same level as this one. I highly recommend it!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted that you happened to find our guide in the square and were able to join the tour. Sometimes the best travel experiences come from spontaneous decisions! It's especially rewarding to hear that this was one of the best walking tours you've ever taken. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to Sarajevo someday! Warm regards,
We had the most amazing tour guided by a lovely young lady Merisa. I was there as a local Sarajevan taking a group of international students on a tour and I could not have someone better present the city than Merisa. Highly recommended!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you and your group had such a great experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you—and perhaps your students—on another tour in the future. Warm regards, Adnan Džebo
I had such an interesting time learning about Sarajevo on my walking tour this today. Melisa was a really knowledgeable and engaging host and it was so worth doing. Would certainly recommend.
Dear Joe, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the walking tour and that Merisa made it both informative and engaging for you. She’ll be delighted to know her efforts were appreciated. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Sarajevo again in the future! Warm regards,
I had an amazing time on this free walking tour! Our guide, Adnan, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the city’s history and culture. He struck the perfect balance between fun facts, deeper historical context, and personal stories that brought the place to life. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does—and it made the whole experience so enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to get a feel for the city with a guide who really knows his stuff. Thanks again, Adnan!
Thank you, Zain, for a beautiful review! We've been told that you drank water from the magical spring in the Old town of Sarajevo, so make sure to visit us again when you come back. P.S. Say hello to your friends also & good luck!
We were in Sarajevo for 2 days and with help of our guide we have seen more than we would on our own. Ado answered to all of our additional questions on our tour. Thank you Ado!
Thank you my beautiful people for making some time to write us a review. Hope you're bringing an unforgettable memories from this charming city. We're wishing you a many more.
We were fortunate to do this tour with the immensely erudite Adnan. Sarajevo is a city best experienced by walking and we covered the city’s history from the Ottomans to the Habsburgs and the siege of the 1990s. I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting - we did it on our first day and it was very helpful for orienting ourselves.
Thank you, our dear travelers, for taking some time to write us a nice review. We're glad that you enjoyed the walk through this beautiful city, and we do hope that you'll come back again. Wishing you a many more of beautiful memories. Take care & good luck!
Adnan (Ado) was our guide. He was the perfect tour guide - knowledgeable, educated, authoritative and very easy to listen to. My wife and I were the only two on the tour so we had the opportunity to pepper him with questions. He’s a very interesting man.
Dear Paul, Thanks a lot for taking some of your time to leave us a review.Also thank you for kind words for our guide Ado.We wish you a life full of beautiful journeys.Hope to see you again sometime. Best regards, Spirit Tours
We did the full walking tour and really enjoyed the experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided detailed information that helped us understand the history of this beautiful city. I highly recommend this tour company.
Dear, Thank you for your review and for your kind words. It was our pleasure to be your host for your visit. We're so glad to hear that you had great time with our guide and that you're satisfied with our service. Take care and hope to see you again sometime. You're always more than welcome. Stay safe! Best wishes, Spirit Tours
We had a great tour guide (Adnan) who spoke very good English. During the tour we learned a lot about the historical and cultural elements of the city: for example, something about copper craftsmanship, the roses in Sarajevo or famous poets and thinkers. It was a good and balanced mix of everything. My personal highlight was when we went to a "workshop"/shop for copper products and were able to watch the production there. Highly recommended!
Dear Mediha, Thank you for your great review.It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to do it again in the future. Best regards, Spirit Tours
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone, young or old. We were picked up from our Airbnb promptly by the host and went on your eventful tour. We had ample time to see the sites and take pictures. The host also did a good job of explaining all the locations and was open to questions. Safe and fun! Thanks for an amazing time 🙏🏾
Dear Uche, thanks a lot for taking some of your time to leave us a review. Also thank you for kind words. We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with our guide and our services. We wish you a life full of beautiful journeys. Hope to see you again sometime. You can always contact us for anything. Best wishes, Spirit Tours
