Sarajevo city culture and war history tour
Fall of Yugoslavia,Sarajevo Siege Tour,is the most popular tour in few cities of Bosnia by Meet the Locals operator.Learn about the last century of Sarajevo’s history from a local licensed a guide and hear stories about the life in Yugoslavia and during the war.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. From the stories of our experienced Sarajevo local guides.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Sarajevo city hall
- Historical Building national library burnt in war
Sniper Alley
We are going to pass through Sniper Alley - the most dangerous street in Sarajevo where snipers were shooting every day. You are going to see many buildings from the Yugoslav period still affected by the war.
Mausoleum of Princip Gavrilo
We will pass by the Chappel of Gavrilo Princip - the person who assassinated the archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Pijaca Markale
At the beginning of the tour we will pass by the open market Markale, place where the biggest massacres occurred during the siege.
Eternal Flame
We will pass by the Eternal flame, a famous memorial to the victims of WWII.
Sarajevo Memorial for Children Killed during Siege
Memorial to the murdered children of besieged Sarajevo, 1601 child was killed during the siege.
Museum of war crime and genocide
Collection of videos stories and testimonies of people from Sarajevo their families and war crimes, persons convicted for genocide with emotional outcomes and photos
Morica Han
Morica Han (caravanserai) was originally built in 1551 and belongs to Gazi Husrev-bey's endowment (wakf). It burned down 1957 and it was restored 1971-74. It had 44 guest rooms accommodation up to 300 people and 70 horses. Morica Han is the only surviving caravanserai in Sarajevo.
Katedrala Srca Isusova
The cathedral of the Sacred Hearth of Jesus was one of the first major European-style buildings in Sarajevo
Ending Point
Sarajevo meeting cultures
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Certified tour guide
City catalogue
water
Lunch
Tickets
Souvenirs
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
This tour is wheelchair accessible.
On weekends operates all day long from 8 a.m till 16h p.m
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Sanjin S.
Born and raised in Mostar former Yugoslavia nicest city, certified experienced local guide. I love to share personal stories cultural differences, daily life and couch clients, bringing you at unique historical and war spots, along with finest food tastings that shall make you come back.
$20/ per person
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