Sarajevo Jewish Heritage Tour: Synagogues, Museum & the Haggadah

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Over three to four hours, you will visit the Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the grand Ashkenazi Synagogue, the Kal Grande — the Great Sephardic Synagogue — and the historic Jewish Cemetery on the hillside above the city. Where possible, the tour includes a viewing of the Sarajevo Haggadah, one of the oldest and most traveled Jewish manuscripts in the world — a book that survived the Inquisition, World War II, and the siege of Sarajevo itself.

What's Included

Local guide
Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All entrance fees are covered by the guests. Sarajevo Haggadah can be visited on Tuesday and Thursday. If you book the tour on other days the fee is 10 EUR lower.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Our agency is fairly easy to find even without using a map. Follow the stream of the river Miljacka and next to the bridge Ćumurija, on the left side of the river, you will see a big GREEN-YELLOW building. The name of the building is Papagajka and our office is on the corner of the building.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Housed in the old Sephardic synagogue, it holds one of the richest Jewish collections in Southeast Europe.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Sarajevo Meeting of Culture

    The best place for selfies in the whole city would be this one. Check out two different cultures meeting in one place, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ashkenazi Synagogue

    A striking early 20th-century building marking the arrival of Central European Jewish communities in Sarajevo.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

    Perched on a hillside, this cemetery spans five centuries and offers a profound, panoramic place of reflection.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    If possible, we will go to the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There is stored one of the world's most remarkable Jewish manuscripts, safeguarded through wars, occupations, and sieges.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by TT Tours

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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