Sarajevo Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Sarajevo tours and things to do in Bosnia’s soulful capital: wander the Ottoman bazaar of Baščaršija, trace the siege on a moving war-history tour with the Tunnel of Hope, ride the cable car up Mount Trebević, and take a day trip to Mostar’s Old Bridge and the Kravice waterfalls. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Sarajevo by interest
Whatever brings you to Sarajevo — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Sarajevo
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Baščaršija
Ottoman bazaar.
Tunnel of Hope
Siege lifeline.
Mostar
Ottoman Old Bridge.
Latin Bridge
Where WWI began.
Mount Trebević
Cable car & views.
Lukomir
Highland village.
Srebrenica
Memorial.
Kravice Falls
Turquoise cascades.
2 hrs awayMostar
Old Bridge & falls.
City awayTunnel of Hope
Siege museum.
City awayMount Trebević
Cable car & views.
1.5 hrs awayLukomir
Highland village.
2 hrs awaySrebrenica
Memorial.
City awayBaščaršija
Ottoman bazaar.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Sarajevo visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild, green and pleasant — a lovely time to visit.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Warm and lively, the best time for Mostar and hikes.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Crisp and colourful, with fewer crowds — ideal.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cold and snowy; nearby ski resorts open.
History any time
The war and old town tours run year-round.
Best overall
Late spring and early autumn are ideal.
One day
The old town and war history.
Two days
Add a Mostar day trip.
Three days
Add the mountains.
For history
War and Srebrenica tours.
For nature
Lukomir and Sutjeska.
With kids
Cable car and waterfalls.
On foot
The old town and centre are best explored on foot.
Trams
Historic trams run the length of the valley.
Cable car
The Trebević cable car climbs from the old town.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours are easiest for Mostar and the mountains.
Taxis
Taxis are cheap and handy for spread-out sights.
Where to stay
Stay near Baščaršija for the atmosphere.
Convertible mark
Bosnia uses the convertible mark (BAM); carry some cash.
Book Mostar
Mostar day trips sell out in summer — reserve ahead.
War tours
Book war-history tours with survivor guides in advance.
Try ćevapi
Don’t miss ćevapi and a traditional Bosnian coffee.
Comfortable shoes
The old town’s cobbles and hills call for good footwear.
Spring or autumn
Visit in late spring or early autumn for the best weather.
Mostar trips
Mostar and Herzegovina day trips sell out — book ahead.
War tours
War-history tours with survivor guides fill up — reserve early.
Old town tours
Guided old town tours book out — reserve ahead.
Nature hikes
Lukomir and Sutjeska tours have limited spots — book early.
Srebrenica
Memorial study tours run on set days — reserve ahead.
Summer
July and August are busiest — book everything ahead.
Old town tour
Around €15–30 for a Sarajevo old town walking tour.
War tour
About €25–45 for a war-history tour with the Tunnel of Hope.
Mostar trip
Roughly €45–80 for a Mostar and Herzegovina day trip.
Nature hike
Around €55–90 for a Lukomir or Sutjeska tour.
Cable car
About €10–25 including the Trebević cable car.
How to save
Join group day trips and combine nearby sites.
Sarajevo through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild & green.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Warm & lively.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Book ahead.
- Best for
- Crisp & colourful.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Snow & skiing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.