Tunnel Museum: Bosnian & Yugoslav Wars Tour with War Veteran
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go on an in-depth exploration of the Siege of Sarajevo on this educational tour. Accompanied by a driver-guide, travel in an air-conditioned car or minivan through Sarajevo and learn about the city’s history. Visit the War Tunnel Museum, the abandoned Olympic bobsled track on Trebevic Mountain, a large Jewish cemetery, and the Ottoman-era Old Town, and hear stories about Sarajevo during the siege.
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned car or minivan
- Learn about the Siege of Sarajevo from your driver-guide
- Opt for hotel pickup if you’re staying outside the city center
- Visit the War Tunnel Museum, Old Town, and many other landmarks
What's Included
- Driver/Guide
- Hotel pickup (if required by guests who stay out of the Old Town of Sarajevo)
- Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
- Food
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Velika avlija Laure Papo Bahorete 2, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The starting point is in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center located on main pedestrian street Ferhadija, just next to “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures”.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Dream Balkans Travel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pijaca Markale (Pass By)
Eternal Flame (Pass By)
Sniper Alley (Pass By)
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Pass By)
2
Sarajevo War Tunnel
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Trebevic
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Yellow Fortress
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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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 567 reviews
Susan_B, Oct 2025
Probably the best history lesson of our lives. Thanks Adis. A very personal explanation of how normal life became a war and then how the ingenuity and determination of the people succeeded in defending the city until the Dayton Agreement was signed. The stops along the minibus tour included all of the major war sites but they were really enhanced by a veteran explaining the small details associated with them. We’re old enough to remember watching the war on TV news, and Adis pointed out the hotel where the TV reporters stayed. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and moving review. We’re truly glad that Adis’ personal stories and insights made the history come to life in such a meaningful way. His firsthand experience offers a unique perspective that deeply connects visitors to Sarajevo’s past. We really appreciate your kind words and high recommendation — it means a great deal to us.
Best regards,
Dream Balkans Team
Richard_M, Oct 2025
Adis was in high school when he became part of the Bosnian forces defending Sarajevo. His stories were compelling and made this tour very memorable. The tour was well organized and the 8 seater van was a nice group size. The visits to the tunnel and army positions at the bobsled track were great. Enroute we were shown battle locations of the two armies and heard about Bosnia’s history. A really good tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad Adis’s personal stories and the well-organized tour made it memorable for you. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the visits and the group size. We appreciate your feedback!
Best regards,
Dream Balkans Team
Anne_P, Sep 2025
Fabulous guide, very informative trip. The guide brought to life what it was like to live and fight in the war. He took us to various sights around the city including the Tunnel of hope explaining what life was like for himself and his family and how the city was surrounded during the war.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad the tour was informative and impactful. It means a lot that the guide’s personal stories helped bring the history to life. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
Best regards,
Dream Balkans Team
Claire_W, Mar 2025
Very interesting, Adnan was a great guide answered and engaged with everybody's questions and comments
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you Claire so so much for joining the tour with us. It was pleasure meeting you. We are truly happy to know Adnan met your expectations!
Many regards from Sarajevo & Dream Balkans Team!
Samuel_F, Nov 2024
I ended up on a 'solo' tour as nobody else had booked it at this hour. In past situations, tour companies would cancel or the guide would be less enthusiastic. That was not the case here, Ibrahim was absolutely fantastic and it was one of the best tours I've ever had.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Ibrahim made it such a memorable experience for you. He truly takes pride in ensuring every guest has a fantastic time, whether it's a group or solo tour, and your kind words will mean the world to him.
We’re thrilled that this was one of the best tours you’ve ever had—it’s exactly the kind of experience we strive to provide for all our guests. Should you ever find yourself in the area again, we would love to welcome you back for another adventure!
Best regards,
Diya_B, Nov 2024
The Siege tour was absolutely amazing and is a can't-miss tour. The guide was a Bosnian war vet and gave us very personal details about his time during the war.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for wonderful review, it was our pleasure meeting you and we will look forward to another opportunity to host you!
Safe treavels
christopher_r, Oct 2024
Ibrihim was an excellent guide, and made the tour worthwhile. Thank you, i would reccomend this trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for feedback, it was our pleasure hosting you! Thanks for recommendation
Safe travels!
diana_m, Aug 2024
What an absolutely fabulous tour! Mustafa was a great guide, listening to his first hand experiences really brought it all to life. He was both knowledgeable and interesting! I would highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Sarajevo!!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had an absolutely fabulous experience on our War in Bosnia and Yugoslavia Study Tour with Tunnel of Hope. Mustafa is indeed a remarkable guide, and we're thrilled that his firsthand experiences and deep knowledge added so much to your understanding of this important history. Your high recommendation means the world to us, and we’re glad you found the tour both engaging and insightful. We hope to welcome you back on another journey through history soon!
Debjani_K, Jul 2024
Abs loved the tour. Adis our guide was excellent- his experience of fighting in the war, then experience of de mining bosnia - fascinating. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience on the War in Bosnia and Yugoslavia Study Tour with Tunnel of Hope. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the tour and found it to be fascinating.
We’re especially pleased to hear your praise for Adis. His unique experience, both as a participant in the war and in de-mining Bosnia, indeed provides an invaluable perspective that enhances the tour.
Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We strive to offer tours that are both educational and engaging, and it’s wonderful to know that we succeeded in doing so for you.
Thank you once again for your feedback. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you on another tour soon.
Warm regards
Lara_Z, Jul 2024
Really interesting tour, especially with our local guide Aid, who lived through the war and was able to share his experience. He was very patient with all our questions and the whole afternoon was well worth it.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your feedback on the War in Bosnia and Yugoslavia Study Tour with Tunnel of Hope. We are pleased to hear that you found the tour interesting and valuable.
It’s wonderful to know that Aid’s personal experience and patience with your questions added depth to the tour. His insights are a crucial part of providing a meaningful and engaging experience.
Thank you once again for your kind words. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Warm regards
David_H, Apr 2024
Ibrahim was a great guide. Very knowledgeable of the history, personable and a good sense of humor. There were 7 on the trip and he remembered all our names!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience on our "War in Bosnia and Yugoslavia Study Tour with Tunnel of Hope." We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience.
Ibrahim is indeed a wonderful guide, and we're thrilled to hear that his knowledge of history, personable nature, and good sense of humor made your trip enjoyable. Remembering all the names of the group members is a testament to his dedication and attentiveness.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to pass along your kind words to Ibrahim. Thank you once again for choosing our tour and for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you on another journey soon.
Temjanushka_C, Apr 2024
On time. really interesting tour, great guide. I would recommend it to my friends. Visited tunnel of Hope, great place, been to place where part of Olympic games in 1984 were held, so really nice tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your feedback on our "War in Bosnia and Yugoslavia Study Tour with Tunnel of Hope." We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour really interesting and that our guide provided a great experience.
It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed visiting the Tunnel of Hope and the site of the 1984 Olympic Games. Your recommendation to your friends means a lot to us.
Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Best regards
Garath_S, Mar 2024
Fantastic and very informative trip - well worth it - my wife and I really enjoyed it.
The guide was amazing and full of information
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback on our "War in Bosnia and Yugoslavia Study Tour with Tunnel of Hope." We’re thrilled to hear that you and your wife found the trip both fantastic and informative.
It’s great to know that our guide provided an amazing experience and was full of valuable information. Your enjoyment and satisfaction are our top priorities.
Thank you for choosing our tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Best regards
Armin_R, Aug 2023
It was very interesting and we learned a lot!! We can highly recommend the tour. Ibrahim was an excellent guid.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Traveler,
Thank You so much for taking the time to leave a review for us . We've forwarded Your positive feedback to our team. Our travelers' feedback influences our operations and allows us to continue to improve the services we offer. We hope to provide You with an even better experience the next time You visit our country.
Thank You for deciding to join us on this tour!
Kind regards,
Hafiza, InfoBosnia Team
Sandra_S, Jun 2023
The guide was a veteran from the war and so his insight was personal. I learned a lot about co-existence of different ethnic and religious groups can work towards peaceful respect for each other.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Traveler,
Thank You for Your five-star review. You made our day! Our beloved colleague Adnan is ecstatic to receive such an excellent rating; many thanks! We anticipate making Your day again very soon.
Kind regards,
Zuzy, InfoBosnia Team
David_S, May 2023
This tour focused on the 1992 war in Bosnia, it was a strange and terrible war that occurred after Tito died and Yugoslavia came apart. In a sense it was a civil war with the Serbs in Bosnia pitted against the Bosnians and the Croats, religious differences may have played a role as Sarajevo is majority Muslim and it was also clear that the the rest of the world wanted to contain the war but either did not have the will or the ability to stop it. Sarajevo was surrounded and besieged for over three years. The UN held the airport but only allowed humanitarian aid to the Bosnians in Sarajevo, they also prevented the Serbian forces from using aircraft and from using heavy artillery but Sarajevo was surrounded by mountains which allowed the Serbian forces to shell the city. The people of Sarajevo dug a 1000 meter tunnel under the airport to link the city to the small part of the surrounding countryside that they controlled. The used it to bring weapons, supplies and people in to the city. The pictures show one of the vantage points that the Serbs used to shell the city and also a grave stone in the Jewish cemetery with bullet holes. The tour was both informative and emotional for me.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Traveler,
Thank You for Your informative comment, and we are delighted that You were able to join our trip. As You indicated, the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina was a dreadful experience for a people who, as You could see, are kind and well-intentioned. We eagerly await Your return and extend a warm welcome.
Kind regards,
Zuzy, InfoBosnia Team
Pari_B, May 2023
It was an excellent tour with all histories behind the war and making of tunnel was explained. The guide was so polite and friendly to explain in details
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Traveler,
We appreciate Your feedback because it is very important to us and we are pleased that You were happy with our service and our excellent colleagues. Come back to our beloved BiH and join us on new adventures: You are always welcome here!
Best regards,
Zuzy, InfoBosnia Team
Airene_D, Mar 2023
Our guide Ibrahim was a treasure chest full of knowledge about Sarajevo. I learned a lot from this tour. It’s also done in a pace where we got to explore every destination in a chill way, it’s a destination packed tour but we were never hurried up, it’s like touring around with your bestfriend. The staff were really professional and organized but super friendly at the same time.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Dear Traveler,
Thank You for the booked tour! We appreciate that You found our services to be satisfactory and that we were able to live up to Your standards. Hope to see You again in Sarajevo and on all of our other trips.
Warm grettings,
Zuzy, Front office manager
David_C, Nov 2022
Really nice experience. Enes is very passionate about his work and well prepared. Definitely suggested if you want to visit Sarajevo
Ed_F, Oct 2022
My guide Haris was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the war. He was also friendly and funny. I totally enjoyed this tour and I would recommend it to others. Good job, Haris!
Alessandro_B, Aug 2022
Enes is amazing! He was able to answer every question and joke about everything! He was kinda fast, but that fast where you understand everything. Amazing!
Alejandro_P, Aug 2022
Our tour guide Enes is the best tour guide I’ve ever had while doing tours. Charismatic. Honest. Engaging. Smart.
Tara_H, Aug 2022
Enis was an amazing guide! He was thorough, insightful, and also had a great sense of humour. I got to see a lot of the area, as well as learning so much about the history and other small details that you wouldn't find on the internet.
Johan_V, Aug 2022
Enis was the best guide ever. He made this tour a top experience for us! Thx! Now we understand this sad history better.
mikenicolucci, Aug 2022
Ennis our tour guide does an outstanding job of sharing his personal experiences and his deep understanding of the war history to provide an understanding of what happened to the people and the countries that make up the former Yugoslavia.
I highly recommend this tour!
Simon_C, Aug 2022
Our tour guide Ibrahim was very informative about Yugoslovia history and all the memorable sites.
He even added a few personal anecdotes of him growing up in the country.
The tour started from the dark ages of Bosnia and Herzegovina and ends with the happy years of today.
Mel_H, Jul 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Asim. The story at the Tunnel of Hope is something that every tourist in Sarajevo should see. Asim did a remarkable job of explaining the complicated story. We enjoyed the rest of the tour also especially the Olympic Bobsled and Luge runs on the mountain. Great views.
Mel and Bonnie Canada
May_L, Jun 2022
What an amazing tour with the most wonderful guide (enes)! Would recommend this tour for everyone who is going to Sarajevo and wants to learn about the history.
Susana_S, Jun 2022
10/10 would recommend this tour. It's a heavy one, very intense, but my tour guide was very knowledgeable and very open to explain anything and everything. He even told personal stories, which made the tour even more intense, but in a good way.
It's horrendous how Bosnia suffered, and how Sarajevo was destroyed, and I definitely felt a sorrow energy, but it's good that the locals are thriving and seeing a brighter future. I hope for Bosnians and that humanity (politicians coff coff) learns for once and for all, to not repeat the same mistakes over and over again.
Thank you for such a good experience.
MALCOLM_D, May 2022
A real eye opener, great tour. Enes, my guide, was excellent - very knowledgeable and down to earth.
I would wholeheartedly recommend doing this tour and probably will again one day.
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