Siege Sarajevo

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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. Fall of Yugoslavia, Sarajevo Siege Tour, is the most popular tour provided by Meet Bosnia Travel agency. Learn about the last century of Sarajevo’s history from a local licensed a guide and hear stories about the life in Yugoslavia and Siege of Sarajevo. Visit Sniper Alley and the War Tunnel, Yellow Fortress, City Hall of Sarajevo, the Defenders’ Cemetery, Olympic Stadium Kosevo, and many more.Hotel pick-up available if required. 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 live in the former Yugoslavia and to have been affected by the war,as well as the big picture of these tragic events.

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‘Roses of Sarajevo’ is a small-group tour that hosted STING in 2022! A number one ranked tour in Sarajevo! Recommended by Sting, Cass Pennant, KAYAK and 100% of travelers. The official war tour of Sarajevo, presented ONLY by the tour guides that experienced and survived the siege. Some used the Tunnel of Hope to escape, or last convoys that were trying to exit Sarajevo, or were refugees in their own city during the war. A life experience! Today, they are healing wounds to bring color from darkness. The Tunnel of Hope nowadays is the most touristic and symbolic place of Sarajevo, where you need to get presentation from staff that experienced it 20+ years ago. It’s the place that ended the 20th century! Our transports are SUV and MPV cars with safe drivers. Take a chance and get the best-sold war book from our tour guide, in the Tunnel of Hope souvenir shop. Our specialty is our STAFF! The only agency with all registered, certified, licensed and war-experienced tour guides.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 180 Reviews.

Experience Sarajevo like never before! Our tour is crafted to immerse you in the city’s soul, blending iconic sites with untold stories and hidden gems. Led by passionate local guides, you’ll uncover Sarajevo’s rich history, vibrant culture, and unique traditions in a way that no guidebook can offer. This isn’t just a sightseeing tour; it’s an authentic journey through time and culture, filled with exclusive insights, warm hospitality, and moments that will stay with you forever. Whether you're a history buff, a culture enthusiast, or simply curious, this tour promises an unforgettable connection to Sarajevo.

Embark on a powerful journey through Sarajevo’s wartime history with our Tunnel of Hope Tour. Once a city of Olympic pride in 1984, Sarajevo became the site of the longest siege in modern warfare just eight years later. This 2.5-hour tour reveals the incredible resilience and courage of its people, showcasing the critical role the Tunnel of Hope played in their survival. This tour goes beyond the surface to connect you with Sarajevo’s soul. Led by knowledgeable local guides, it combines historical insights, personal stories, and visits to critical sites like the Tunnel of Hope Museum. Experience the resilience of Sarajevo’s people and gain a deeper understanding of the city’s triumph over adversity. This is not just a tour—it’s a journey into the heart of human courage and ingenuity.

The most complete tour of Sarajevo that includes all phases of our city. Starting with the Ottoman Old Town, Austro Hungarian phase, Socialist and modern architecture with included story of the Winter Olympics in 1984., War in Bosnia and Siege of Sarajevo in early 90's. Best part is, pick up from your accommodation is provided, so no complications in search for the meeting place to start the tour. Join us for 2 hours walking tour, try out our Bosnian coffee, Later we drive you to other side of the city to visit Tunnel museum and on Olympic mountain Trebevic we visit Bob sleigh track,. For panoramic view we visit Yellow fortress and Sniper's nest on old Jewish cemetery that looks down on Sniper alley. After this tour you will definitely get to know Sarajevo and will not be a stranger in this city anymore.

PEACE OF MIND: Our products always include admissions/entrance fees to museums and attractions essential for unrivalled tour experiences. During this tour, Sarajevo War Tunnel entrance fee (5 EUR Adults / 2.5 EUR children / students) is included in the tour price. You don't have to bother carrying local cash money at all. As an added bonus, we provide a licensed English-speaking guide who is a local war veteran, ensuring a deeply immersive experience with captivating firsthand storytelling. With a visit to the War Tunnel Museum, Jewish Cemetery, Olympic mountain of Trebević (with its most famous symbol – Olympic Bobsled track), and other locations crucial for better understanding of modern World longest siege – Siege of Sarajevo, this tour is by far the most interesting half day experience you can do when visiting Sarajevo. This 4 hour experience will ensure easy understanding, reasons and facts behind the breakup and death of Yugoslavia.

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.

Join a certified official tour guide on 4 hour journey of understanding Sarajevo's destruction and salvation. Explore Sarajevo's key sites including Sniper alley and War Tunnel Museum – the life line of " the biggest concentration camp" in the world. Panorama from the Trebevic Mountain and entering destroyed hotel-restaurant Eight provides unique experience. See one of the kind Jewish cemetery which is second by size in Europe, just before one in Prague. Experience Sarajevo from Yellow bastion, and pay tribute to fallen soldiers and first Bosnian president buried at Martyr Cemetery.

Join the Times of Misfortune Tour to uncover the powerful and moving history of Sarajevo during the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and the fall of Yugoslavia. This 3.5-hour Sarajevo war tour offers a comprehensive look at the siege that tested the city’s spirit, visiting key sites that tell the story of endurance and resilience. Begin your journey at the Yellow Fortress, where stunning views provide the backdrop for an introduction to the siege's origins and Sarajevo’s early defense efforts. Pass through historically significant locations such as Sniper Alley and the Sarajevo Maternity Hospital, where medical staff became unsung heroes. The tour culminates at the Tunnel of Hope Museum, an underground passage that symbolized Sarajevo’s survival. This tour is a deep dive into a city's courage during one of its darkest periods.

In this tour, you will get a chance to explore the historical background of Sarajevo. The tour will take you to the place where the Bosnian war started. Furthermore, you will get to see frontlines on mountains around Sarajevo. Then, the tour will take you to an abandoned hotel, the Sniper Alley and the Sniper Nest. Furthermore, you will get to visit the Bobsleigh and Luge track and the Olympic Village, damaged during the war. Lastly, the tour will take you to the Tunnel of Hope where you will visit the museum and learn more about the importance of the said Tunnel and its significance during the Siege of Sarajevo.

A tour of the longest siege in modern warfare. This tour will try to explain the life of a besieged city, the most important events and battles, the political and strategic situation and tell the history on why and how did the war start and end. We will visit Tunel DB, sniper nest, and the bobsled track. From 1992 until early 1996 Sarajevo was completely cut off from the rest of the world. This tour will show you the history, politics, strategy, aims and madness of the longest siege in the history of modern warfare. How did Bosnian army form? How strong was aggressors army? How did the siege start? What were the worst atrocities? What was the role of international community? How did the citizens of Sarajevo defend themselves? How many projectiles were fired on the city daily? Answer to these and many more questions is in this tour.

If you want to hear some true stories from the war in B&H, to visit main sites related to the period of the longest siege in modern history, to go beyond the surface then this tour is perfect for you. The tour is designed for you to hear many stories from The Siege of Sarajevo and in that way better understand the situation and what happened in period from 1992 to 1995. Beside the famous Tunnel of Hope, we will discover Suada Dilberović and Olga Sucic Bridge, a place where first victims of the siege were killed, hear the story about Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo and many other stories from this period. This tour is unique as it is about the survivors of the siege of Sarajevo. My personal experience and details about war wedding, Der Spiegel article published in July 1993. Join us on this tour and find out more about break up of Yugoslavia and Bosnian war.

PEACE OF MIND: Our products always include admission fees to essential museums/attractions we visit Get a firsthand account of the atmosphere of Yugoslavian social-communism by visiting Tito’s Nuclear Bunker in the nearby town Konjic, highlights of the Yugoslavian golden age and its downfall with the story of the Siege of Sarajevo from a guide who survived it. Travel to Konjic town, and visit the Tito’s Nuclear Bunker, Olympic Village, War Tunnel Museum in an air-conditioned minivan with a small group and learn about „soft communism“, golden era of Yugoslavia, the breakup of Yugoslavia and the years-long siege of Sarajevo. After Konjic, drive to Igman mountain and explore it’s famous sights of Olympic Ski Jumps and Hotel Igman. Later visit Trebevic Mountain and famous Olympic Bobsled and before the end visit Jewish Cemetery, site heavily interesting from perspective of Jewish history in the Balkans and story of Siege of Sarajevo.

Step into Sarajevo’s past with a tour led by someone who lived through it. As a child during the war in Bosnia (1992–1995), I experienced firsthand the resilience and challenges of this besieged city. This tour offers a unique blend of history and personal storytelling. We’ll explore the Siege of Sarajevo, including a visit to the Tunnel of Hope—the city’s vital lifeline during the war. I’ll share personal accounts of survival, courage, and the indomitable spirit of Sarajevo’s people. This isn’t just a war tour. We’ll also visit key landmarks that showcase Sarajevo’s rich culture and history. Whether you’re staying in a hotel or elsewhere, I’ll meet you where it’s convenient and arrange seamless transportation. This tour offers a deeply personal and unforgettable journey into Sarajevo’s past. Book now to gain a unique perspective on the city’s history and its remarkable spirit.

xperience Inside the Siege: Sarajevo’s Story of Survival, a tour that goes beyond facts to offer deep storytelling and local insights. Unlike standard history tours, this journey takes you to key siege sites, including the Yellow Fortress, Sniper Alley, and the Tunnel of Hope, where you’ll hear firsthand how Sarajevo endured nearly four years of war. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll uncover the human stories behind the war, gaining a unique perspective on resilience and survival. From tragic events at Markale Market to the bravery behind the Tunnel of Hope, this tour brings history to life. You’ll also visit the Olympic Stadium, and the Memorial to Murdered Children, honoring 1,601 young victims. Book now for an eye-opening, unforgettable experience that will change the way you see Sarajevo.

This tour will help you to understand what was the life like during the Siege of Sarajevo from 1992-1995. Learn what the causes of the breakup of Yugoslavia were, why Bosnia is refereed as “a small Yugoslavia” and why this country paid the highest price for its independence. Find out the personal perspective on the war and how it affected life as whole. Why Bosnians did not manage to find a solution in the crazy 90’s. We will explain the siege of Sarajevo, the role of the Tunnel which was dug under the airport and served as the only connection with the rest of the world. You will learn and see the symbolism of the Sarajevo Roses. Our guide will try to explain the complexity of the Dayton peace accords and what’s the life like today in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

On our tours we take our guests to a friendly cup of coffee with amazing view at Sarajevo valley and introduce them in adventures way about history of Bosnia & Herzegovina and Fall of Yugoslavia. Every guest we treated as our own friends and we try to present our City through our Life's in Bosnia &Herzegovina. All our tours are adjusted – flexible to our guests so that our guests can enjoy as maximum as possible in just few hours.

Sarajevo has a strong subcultured street art scene. Historicaly, after the 1995 siege of Sarajevo, the city was 95% damaged and remained depresively uncolored. The first color renaissance was actually provided by street artists through street art, graffiti scene and various murals. Every picture on the wall describes our society and the city itself. Different interpretions, various expressions and many colored areas will be met on the tour. Let's see Sarajevo through a unique perspective, guided by local artists and certified tour guides. Join us on this cool street art tour!

Step into the heart of Sarajevo with the Eat Pray Love Tour, an immersive journey blending tradition, spirituality, and authentic local experiences. This tour is designed for those who seek to connect with the city beyond its famous landmarks—walking its streets as locals do, sharing stories, and savoring flavors passed down through generations. This journey isn’t just about places—it’s about people. Engage in conversations about daily life, customs, and Sarajevo’s unique blend of Eastern and Western influences. By the end of the tour, you won’t just have seen Sarajevo—you’ll have lived it. Why Choose This Tour? This experience offers a deeper connection to Sarajevo, focusing on authentic local interactions, traditional rituals, and cultural immersion. Whether it’s through sharing coffee, exploring religious sites, or tasting traditional dishes, this tour invites you to experience the city through the eyes of its people.

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.