War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Siege of Sarajevo was one of the key events of the Bosnian War and the longest siege in modern history. You will learn historical facts with great personal insights on war happenings in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its capital of Sarajevo. You'll get to see the aftermath of the war, and how people are living nowadays.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • Sniper Alley (Pass by)

    You will witness the street infamous for killings that took place on it during the siege of Sarajevo and understand why is it called "Sniper Alley"

    Admission ticket free
  • Butmir (Pass by)

    Will pass the part of the town on the "other" side of Sarajevo during the war.

    Admission ticket free
  • Istocno Novo Sarajevo (Pass by)

    Experience crossing an "imaginary" border between two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina & Republic of Srpska 4 times along the route to mountain Trebevic. Disclaimer: No need to bring passports, this is purely one of the absurdities in our country that needs to be experienced but without any repercussions.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

    See where snipers were positioned and from where they were shooting at the citizens of Sarajevo during the siege.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Trebevic Mountain

    Site of the first line during the siege of the city during the Bosnian War. Visit the hotel ruins, once the sites of the main positions and command center of the sieging army.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Yellow Fortress

    On this spot, we will see the most beautiful panorama of Sarajevo while the tour guide introduces the tour and the Sarajevo Siege. Visible from the fortress is an important defenders' cemetery.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Sarajevo War Tunnel

    Short educational tour and presentation about the Bosnian War, and creation of the War Tunnel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant seats are available for rent
Supplied by Adventure in Bosnia | Tour Agency | Tours and Excursions

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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