Where East Meets West Sarajevo Self Guided Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

Discover the heart of Sarajevo, shaped by centuries of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rule, on this self guided tour with a mobile app. See where East meets West, literally, while uncovering the stories behind centuries-old mosques, caravanserais, Austro-Hungarian era cathedrals, and wartime scars. On this tour, you will find out how a house was moved brick by brick, how the city survived the longest siege in modern history and why this city is called the Eastern Jerusalem. From the exact spot that sparked World War I to the hidden corners of the Ottoman bazaar, this route is packed with surprising tales and beautiful architecture.
Walk at your own pace, take breaks to sample Bosnian coffee when you like, and dive deep into Sarajevo’s rich, resilient spirit. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want both context and flexibility.

What's Included

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

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End point
Sarajevo City Hall

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Sarajevo City Hall

    Admire neo-Moorish architecture reborn from wartime ashes.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • House of Spite (Pass by)

    Hear how one man forced an empire to move his house out of stubborn pride.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain)

    Sip from the Ottoman-era fountain said to ensure your return to Sarajevo.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kazandziluk

    Watch artisans shape copper by hand as their ancestors did centuries ago.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Morica Han (Pass by)

    Step inside a 16th-century caravenserai once filled with merchants and stories from the Silk Road.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

    Experience the city's spiritual center, built under Ottoman patronage.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Old Sarajevo Clock Tower

    Spot one of the world’s last public clocks showing lunar time.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sarajevo (Pass by)

    Admire Sarajevo’s largest Catholic church, a striking Austro-Hungarian legacy, and stand where mortar scars were filled with red resin to honor lives lost.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Sarajevo Meeting of Culture

    Cross the invisible line where East and West visibly collide.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Latin Bridge

    Stand where an assassin’s bullet sparked a global war

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
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Cancellation Policy

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

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