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Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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 Excursions
    Zelenih 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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

The Yellow Fortress

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Kovaci Cemetery.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Sarajevo City Hall (Pass By)

Pijaca Markale (Pass By)

Trg djece Sarajeva (1992-1996) (Pass By)

Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina (Pass By)

4

Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Klinika za ginekologiju i akušerstvo

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Hotel Holiday (Pass By)

Sniper Alley (Pass By)

RTV Dom (Sivi Dom) (Pass By)

6

Sarajevo War Tunnel

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission 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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9
based on 53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent tour!

James_T, May 2025
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!

Great!!!

Angela_M, Nov 2024
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...

Alessandra_M, Jun 2023
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

Enlightening tour

Cal_V, Jun 2023
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

Exceptional!

Emmet_B, May 2023
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

Imperdibile

Elena_M, Aug 2023
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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