Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take some time to learn about the tragic history of Sarajevo on a guided sightseeing tour through the city. Listen to commentary from your guide about the fall of Yugoslavia, the Siege of Sarajevo, and the division of Bosnia and Herzegovina. See key landmarks like the National Museum, City Hall, Zetra Olympic Hall, and the Tunnel Museum where you can watch a movie about the Siege of Sarajevo.
- Discover the tragic history of Sarajevo on a guided tour
- Learn about the Siege of Sarajevo and the fall of Yugoslavia
- See landmarks like the Presidency Building and National Library
- Hear stories and watch a movie about the Siege at the Tunnel Museum
What's Included
- Licensed guide
- Transportation
- Tickets for the Tunnel of Hope museum: Adults 20 BAM (10.50€); Students 8 BAM (4.50€)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sarajevo Insider - City Tours and ExcursionsZelenih beretki 30, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Across the museum Sarajevo 1878 - 1918 (Franz Ferdinand Assassination spot)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Insider City Tours & Excursions
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Yellow Fortress
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Kovaci Cemetery.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sarajevo City Hall (Pass By)
Pijaca Markale (Pass By)
BBI Centre (Pass By)
Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina (Pass By)
4
Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Klinika za ginekologiju i akušerstvo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hotel Holiday (Pass By)
Sniper Alley (Pass By)
RTV Dom (Sivi Dom) (Pass By)
6
Sarajevo War Tunnel
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
4.8
based on 54 reviews
I was somewhat disappointed in this tour because it did not follow the itinerary given here on Viator.
There were supposed to be 5 stops before we got to the Tunnel of Hope, but instead we went there first. OK, fine - doing things out of order isn't the end of the world.
But then after visiting the tunnel we drove to the Jewish Cemetery - which doesn't seem to be mentioned as a stop on the tour. Fine - it was an interesting stop.
Then we went to the Sarajevo Maternity Hospital (listed as stop 5 on the itinerary), and that was the end of the tour.
So we did not stop at:
* Yellow Fortress
* Kovaci Cemetery
* Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium (when we were at the maternity hospital, I specficially asked about this and the guide simply pointed at it as we drove past - the itinerary mentions a 10-minute stop there... I specifically wanted to see the stadium close up)
And then the itinerary mentions several landmarks that we would just drive past, but the guide did not point these out and explain their significance in the war.
The guide was enthusiastic, but his English was not great. Also, he should have laid out the plan for the day, explaining where there might be opportunities for getting a snack or going to the toilet - the only toilet stop was at the Tunnel of Hope which only offers one male and one female squat toilet.
Excellent tour and really interesting. He makes the events really come to life with his own personal experiences.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear guest, thank you for joining the Times of Misfortune by Insider Sarajevo. We are glad our guide did an outstanding job by bringing to life the unfortunate events that impacted the history of Sarajevo. Thank you for sharing your impressions.
Kind regards!
Going at the meeting point I was the only one attending the excursion. My driver and guide Nermin, was very nice and with good knowledge of the story. Great experience!!!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear guest, thank you for this lovely review and for participating in the Times of Misfortune Tour. We are thrilled it was a pleasant and memorable experience for you.
Warm regards from Sarajevo!
Nermin was a great guide and his personal stories helped to understand the historic events. The most impressive part of the tour was the Tunnel of Hope.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear guest,
thank you so much for the nice review. We are happy to hear you liked our tour and the organisation was fitting your expectations. Also we are happy that our gude Nermin responded to your expectations.
Best regards,
Insider
My guide Nermin was extremely knowledgeable and authentic as someone who lived through the war. The Tunnel of Hope was moving. For me, the tour framed my memories of the siege in the news and books that I’ve read so that I understand it all in a completely new way.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hello,
we are happy to hear that you liked our guide Nermin and the tour itself. Thank you for such a nice comment.
Best regards,
Insider
The guide, a former police officer, was exceptional! I really gained a lot of insight to what it was like living in Sarajevo during the siege and the history of the country and region. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the city.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear guest,
thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad to hear that our colleague Nermin fulfilled your expectations and that you had a great time on our tour.
Kind regards,
Sarajevo Insider
È un'esperienza unica visitare i luoghi dell'assedio di Sarajevo con una persona che ne ha preso parte attivamente. Siamo grati alla guida per aver condiviso con noi i suoi ricordi e le sue esperienze. È stato molto emozionante.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Dear guest,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you loved your experience with us and that you enjoyed our Times of Misfortune Tour. Your kind words mean a lot to our team!
Best regards from Sarajevo!
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