Top Sarajevo Historical Tours - page 3

Discover the mystical Visoko Pyramids of Bosnia and Herzegovina when you book this half-day tour from Sarajevo. Join a small group and visit the five pyramids located in the Bosnian countryside to learn about the mysteries and legends behind the strangely shaped mountains. Go inside the Pyramid of the Sun (ticket not included) to feel the energy within it and walk through the underground tunnels of Ravne.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this tour provides a sweeping introduction to Herzegovina in one day of sightseeing from Sarajeve. Highlights include visiting the historic town of Konjic, the Memorial Complex of the Battle of the Neretva in Jablanica, the open-air historic village of Pocitelj, and a walking tour through Mostar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Get out of the city and into nature with ease on this full-day private hiking tour. Depart from Sarajevo in a private vehicle and make your way to Skakavac Waterfall. Spend the day hiking past cliffs and streams and through forests. Take a break part way through the day for a picnic lunch in the forest.

Combine visits to the top attractions in the Herzegovina region—Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls—on this private tour from Sarajevo. With a guide to provide commentary on the history and culture of the region and its many UNESCO-listed landmarks, stop by highlights including the Konjic Bridge, the fortress village of Počitelj, Koshi Mehmed-pasha Mosque, the Mostar Old Bridge, and the Kravice Waterfalls. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Gain a better understanding for the history of Yugoslavia when you take this Sarajevo and ARK D-0 Tito's Nuclear Bunker Small-Group Tour led by a guide who knows the past’s facts well. Spend a full day with a small group seeing highlights of the former country, including the ARK D-0 Tito's Nuclear Bunker in Konjic and the Sarajevo War Tunnel. Plus, also visit the abandoned Olympic Village and Jewish Cemetery in Sarajevo, as well as other interesting sites.

Get an in-depth look at the former state of Yugoslavia and the war of Bosnia and Herzegovina during this small-group tour. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide about the history of the region as you explore the city of Sarajevo and see important landmarks including the Eternal Flame, Zetra Olympic Hall, and the Sarajevo War Tunnel. Hotel pickup and private, air-conditioned transportation are included.

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.

Make the most of your journey from Sarajevo to Zagreb by booking this small-group tour, where you’ll stop at several historic and scenic spots along the way. Your driver will navigate while you ride comfortably in your air-conditioned vehicle. Admission to Tvrdjava Stari grad, the Fortress of Jajce, the Catacombs of Jajce, and Pliva Waterfall are all taken care of, so no need to pay extra when you visit these spots.

Develop an understanding of a dark chapter in Bosnia’s history on this group tour to Srebrenica. Travel east with your driver-guide and learn about the Srebrenica Massacre and the history of war in the 1990s. Visit the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial with a guide who experienced the era. Have lunch with a local family to learn about Bosnia today.

The end of 15th century in Europe was the end of peaceful life for some of the people. After the fall of Granada in 1492, began the persecution of Jews from Spain and Portugal. Find out how in the 16th century the Sarajevans developed new neighbors – the Sephardim Jews and how life looked like in the Sijavus Pasha’s Quarter. Discover what they used to do, what songs they sang and which specialties they used to prepare. You'll also learn about the fascinating Ladino language. On this tour, you can hear about all of this. The tour will tell you the story of the Jewish Community in Sarajevo, the story of Sephardim and Ashkenazim Jews, their life, happiness, suffering, persecution, place of their eternal resting and place of struggle with death and suffering.

Discover the best that Sarajevo has to offer when you book this sightseeing tour. With a private guide, take a walking tour of the main highlights of the city, from the Old Town to the more modern parts of the city, to learn about the history of the country. Then, head out of town to see the abandoned ski jumps from the 1984 Winter Olympics and other important landmarks.

Embark on a poignant journey through the harrowing chapters of Sarajevo's history with our Sarajevo War Tour. In the span of three hours, we will guide you through the haunting remnants of the city's war-torn past, shedding light on the indomitable spirit of its people as they faced the challenges of the Bosnian War. Join us as we navigate the scars and stories that define Sarajevo's resilience. Our tour commences at Sniper Alley, This once-bustling boulevard became a deadly stretch during the war. Uncover the secrets of the Sarajevo Tunnel, a lifeline that sustained the city during the siege. Delve into the strategic importance of this underground passage and learn how it became a symbol of hope, enabling the survival of the besieged residents. Climb to the Yellow Fortress for a panoramic view of Sarajevo, reflecting on the city's transformation from a war-ravaged landscape to a symbol of resilience.

Get to know Sarajevo better on this guided walking tour. Learn about the history, culture and food of Sarajevo from your guide and listen to the story of the Spite House. Stroll through streets where you can learn about traditional crafts. Taste local food like baklava and sip a cup of dark Bosnian coffee. Visit Bascarsija, the Jewish Quarter, Sarajevo Cathedral, Synod Orthodox Church, and more.

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. Step into the heart of Sarajevo with “Inspiring Story of Sarajevo – Private Walking Tour” a tour that invites you to explore the city’s poignant history and peaceful havens. Over three hours, delve into Sarajevo’s past at the War Theatre and the War Childhood Museum, where stories of resilience and hope unfold. Pay your respects at the Vječna vatra, a testament to the city’s spirit of liberation. Then, find solace in the lush Veliki Park, a green sanctuary that offers a moment of peace. This tour isn’t just a walk through Sarajevo’s streets; it’s a journey that puts you at the center of the city’s narrative, inviting you to connect with its soul. Ideal for history buffs, families, and anyone eager to understand Sarajevo’s unique story, this experience promises to leave you with a deeper appreciation of the city’s past and its people’s enduring spirit.

Discover why many people call Sarajevo the Jerusalem of Europe. Visit the first mosque in the world that received electricity in 1898, then see the only public clock in the world that measures lunar time ("à la Turk"), to indicate the time for daily prayers. Discover why the city of Sarajevo had public hotels, hammams, toilets, free clean water at every corner, a public kitchen where even today people eat for free. Visit the place where the first spark that started the First World War was ignited. Find out in which restaurants you can eat the best local food. Learn something new in an interesting way.

Exploring Sarajevo without a guide may give you only a sketchy take on its storied history and multicultural heritage. This small-group tour delivers: ensuring you cover its key sights and gain perspective on its past and present that many visitors never get. Unpack its Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and modern culture; view sights including the Latin Bridge, Eternal Flame, and Pigeon Square; and do it all in a fun and hassle-free way.

Join a full-day small-group excursion from Sarajevo to Srebrenica for a true storytelling experience of the tragic events of July 1995. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn the town's history and gain insights into its transformation from peace to tragedy. The itinerary includes visits to the Srebrenica Memorial Center, a former UN base, and the town itself.

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.

Sarajevo is often called the Jerusalem of Europe. Join our walking tour and find out how different religions and empires shaped the history of this beautiful city. Our guide will explain what caused the Sarajevo Assassination of 1914 and how this event changed the course of world’s history. Learn how to make and drink Bosnian coffee, what to eat and where to party during your Sarajevo adventure. Find out the differences between the Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian languages, and if we really need a translator when we speak to each other.

Learn all about the spirit of Sarajevo on this small group walking tour, where you’ll hear stories and see places a guide book would never know about. Cruise through the Otttoman’s small streets hearing cultural and historical stories with your local guide. Easily meet your guide in town, then start your walk to City Hall, Inat Kuca, Jajce Army house, and much more.

Visit two of Bosnia’s famous medieval cities today and learn all the history about them from your local guide, while at the same time keeping costs down by joining this group tour. You’ll see the waterfalls of Jajce, stroll through the old town of Travnik, and have the chance to explore the traditional ambiance at a local restaurant or cafe (at your own expense).

All our tours are carefully designed to suit the wishes and are tailor-made to fit the needs of a 'beginner' in Sarajevo. By the end of this tour you will be able to navigate through the old area of the city, to know where to find best food, coffee and traditional sweets, but above all you'll love Sarajevo to the fullest.

Jajce and Travnik are two of Bosnia's most significant and least visited cities — the kind of places locals consider symbols of their country while most international visitors have never heard of them. This full-day tour from Sarajevo changes that. Two medieval towns, one river valley, and a side of Bosnia that has nothing to prove and everything to show. Jajce was the royal capital of the last Bosnian kingdom — a walled hilltop town where a waterfall drops directly into the city center, glacial Pliva Lakes sit minutes away, and medieval streets run alongside Ottoman layers in a way that makes history feel genuinely alive. Travnik follows — home to a commanding 15th-century fortress, a vivid Ottoman old town, and the birthplace of Ivo Andrić, Bosnia's only Nobel Prize winner in literature. Guests interested in the controversial Bosnian Pyramids can add a stop in Visoko on request. Two cities most travelers miss entirely. One day that changes that completely.

Explore an unusual part of Bosnia’s landscape on this group tour. Depart from Sarajevo in an air-conditioned vehicle towards the town of Visoko. With your group and driver-guide, visit the “Bosnian Pyramids,” a series of pyramid-shaped hills in an archaeologically rich area. Get to see some of the Bosnian countryside.