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Must do when you are in Bosnia!
The war tour of Sarajevo is something very important to do when you are in Sarajevo! Kenan was an amazing guide and driver!
War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 72 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Adventure in Bosnia | Tour Agency | Tours and Excursions
Description
The Siege of Sarajevo was one of the key events of the Bosnian War and the longest siege in modern history. You will learn historical facts with great personal insights on war happenings in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its capital of Sarajevo. You'll get to see the aftermath of the war, and how people are living nowadays.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sniper Alley
You will witness the street infamous for killings that took place on it during the siege of Sarajevo and understand why is it called "Sniper Alley"
Will pass the part of the town on the "other" side of Sarajevo during the war.
Istocno Novo Sarajevo
Experience crossing an "imaginary" border between two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina & Republic of Srpska 4 times along the route to mountain Trebevic. Disclaimer: No need to bring passports, this is purely one of the absurdities in our country that needs to be experienced but without any repercussions.
Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo
See where snipers were positioned and from where they were shooting at the citizens of Sarajevo during the siege.
Trebevic Mountain
Site of the first line during the siege of the city during the Bosnian War. Visit the hotel ruins, once the sites of the main positions and command center of the sieging army.
The Yellow Fortress
On this spot, we will see the most beautiful panorama of Sarajevo while the tour guide introduces the tour and the Sarajevo Siege. Visible from the fortress is an important defenders' cemetery.
Sarajevo War Tunnel
Short educational tour and presentation about the Bosnian War, and creation of the War Tunnel.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Hotel pickup (if required by guests who stay out of the Old Town of Sarajevo)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver/Guide
Not included
Entry/Admission - Sarajevo War Tunnel
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel in Old Town, and hotels on the way to Tunnel of Hope.
Traveller Ratings
5.0
72 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are available for rent
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour take?
War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this Sarajevo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from any hotel in Old Town, and hotels on the way to Tunnel of Hope. Pickup points include Heritage Hotel Petrakija.
What languages is War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infant seats are available for rent
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(72)
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Must do in Sarajevo!
The tunnel of hope is something you need to see when you visit Sarajevo because it shows the resilience of Bosnians and Herzegovinians during the agression on Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 90s. Kenan was amazing, all recommendations!
B
Private epic tour of War stuff
One on one tour was amazing filled with interesting historical stories. Was a cold day but was well taken care of and driven around like a Queen. Really enjoyed my guide and will forever remember Sarajevo.
L
A good trip for Sarajevo
Great trip! easy pick up, enough time for photos, informative info. Ken is a great guide, I used him for taxi transfers and he helped me out with an issue too. Don't hesitate to use this company.
Z
Journey through a recent and turbulent past
This is a tour that takes you through the recent, dark and turbulent past of the former Yugoslavia. We visited the very emplacements from which the enemy army besieged and rained down artillery on the City of Sarajevo. In another highlight of the tour, we crossed the so called tunnel of hope which the defending army dug below the airport grounds in order to avoid Serbian artillery fire. At every moment of this tour our guide Kenan A. was available to provide valuable context and thoroughly answer our questions. I should also say that Kenan is equally versed in many other topics of the former Yugoslavia (like music) which I particularly appreciated, myself also being a fan of ex-Yugo rock music.
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Great tour experience with Kenan
I had the tour with Kenan Avdić and had a great time he explains everything and answers the questions we may had, he also gives really good recommendations about what to do or eat in Sarajevo and is super friendly
A
Great tour
We had an impressive war time experience. Thanks to Kenan for a comprehensive historical deep dive into the history of Bosnia and for the friendly atmosphere during the tour.
T
Do not leave Sarajevo without understanding what really happened in the 90s
Very interesting tour without which we would have left Sarajevo without understanding what really happened. Mario, our guide, guided us through the city showing us the highlights to the tunnel of hope. His interpretation of the facts is widely shared and completely overturns the narrative that the Balkan wars are the result of ethnic tensions rather than political misdeeds.
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Amazing tour
It was an amazing tour! I mean: AMAZING tour! Too many information about the city's history,about the war, about funny and interesting things in the city! I super recomend guys! It worth it a lot! Thank you Very much Ken 🙂
L
Best Tour for understanding the war in Sarajevo!
It was a wonderful tour, we saw a lot of places and got a good amount of background information on the war in Sarajevo from the guide! Ken did it in an very informatove but still entertaining way! My highlights were the abandoned bobsleigh road and sunset by the yellow fortress.
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