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War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Dive deep into the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina as you explore Sarajevo on this war-focused history tour. With a private guide, discover the key landmarks of the capital city including the War Tunnel, the Olympic bobsleigh and luge track, and the Yellow Fortress. Your guide provides information about the Siege of Sarajevo, the longest siege in modern history, and the aftermath of the war.
  • Learn about the Bosnian War and its key events
  • See how the local people are living today
  • Stay connected between stops with onboard Wi-Fi
  • A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Driver/Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup (if required by guests who stay out of the Old Town of Sarajevo)
  • Entry/Admission - Sarajevo War Tunnel
    €10.00 per person
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel in Old Town, and hotels on the way to Tunnel of Hope.

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Meeting point

  • Kovači 25, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Sniper Alley (Pass By)

Butmir (Pass By)

Istocno Novo Sarajevo (Pass By)

1

Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Trebevic Mountain

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

The Yellow Fortress

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Sarajevo War Tunnel

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Infant seats are available for rent
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very interesting tour

Verena_H, Aug 2025
We learned a lot and our Guide told us about his personal story during the war and spoke decent english.

This is the tour you want

Mickelle_R, Oct 2024
The War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour far exceeded my expectations, thanks to my amazing guide Emir. He managed to thoroughly cover the challenging topic and always had more to share when I had questions. It was a great way to see history up close. I definitely recommend this tour.

From $46.65

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 14 days in advance.

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