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The Secret Lifeline: Sarajevo’s War Tunnel Tour

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

If you want a deeper understanding of the 1990s Bosnia war that shaped Sarajevo and its culture, then you need to hear the stories from a local guide. This tour takes you to the Sarajevo Tunnel, aka the Tunnel of Hope, which played a vital role during the Siege of Sarajevo. Hear how the tunnel provided light for besieged locals, and check out other key war sites along the way.
  • Skip the hassle of a taxi with round-trip transport from Sarajevo
  • Save time when you enter with entry fees included in the tour cost
  • Go beyond the basic audio guide info, hearing history from a guide
  • Locate key Bosnia war sites such as the street dubbed Sniper Alley

What's Included

  • Tour guide & Transport
  • Entrance fee to the Tunnel Museum (20 BAM for adults and 8 BAM for students)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Toureedoo - Sarajevo City Tours
      S.H, Saliha Hadžihuseinovića Muvekita 7, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina

      We are located in the very heart of the city, just few steps away from the Sarajevo Sacred Heart Cathedral.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start time
    .2:00 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    Toureedoo - Sarajevo City Tours

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Sniper Alley

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Sarajevo War Tunnel

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 7 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Story telling about life...

    Zineta_O, Jul 2022
    Story telling about life and survival under a war. To experience small part how bosnian suffered for just a human right to exist.

    Response from Host, Jul 2022

    Dear Zineta, Thank you once again for joining our Tunnel of Hope Tour. The purpose of this tour is to help people understand the reasons and consequences of the Siege of Sarajevo and the Bosnian War in general. Thank you for a nice review. Greetings from Sarajevo!

    Incredible to experience...

    Ermin_L, Oct 2026
    Incredible to experience this with a war veteran. The only negative was that you only got to see a small part of the tunnel and that part wasn't particularly authentic; it's quite reworked (for the better).
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