Things to do in Sarajevo, Sarajevo Canton: The Best Cultural Tours

September 23, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Bosnia and Herzegovina's fascinating capital Sarajevo nestles among dramatic peaks, a bustling and welcoming city. War took its toll, with the 1992-1996 siege hitting hard. But the lively, diverse, museum-rich city has been almost entirely reconstructed. Don't miss Bijambare caves, set in thick forests and amid lakes to the north of the city, or Bosna Springs, from which the country takes its name. Site of 1984's Winter Olympics, Sarajevo offers spectacular skiing on Mount Bjelasnica Jahorina.
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1. Yugoslav Classic Car Tour

Meet Bosnia Travel, Gazi Husrev begova 75 at crossroad of Mula Mustafa Baseskija and BA, Gazi Husrev-begova, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina Meet Bosnia Travel
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This tour takes you through the streets of Sarajevo in an old Yugoslav classic car Zastava 101. On this tour you will be able to experience the communist era Sarajevo in all its authenticity. The golden age of Sarajevo is considered to be 16th and 17th century when the city became one of the main centers of trade in the whole Balkans. The 20th century brought modernization and after the WWII Sarajevo found itself in a communist state of Yugoslavia. The population of the city started increasing rapidly and whole neighborhoods and building blocks were constructed in a typical socialist style of architecture. Highlights: Olympic Stadium - Olympic Museum (with entrance) - NOT AVAILABLE DURING WEEKENDS - Modern Socialist arhitecture - Yugoslav National Army Military barrack - Tito Statue - Socialist arhitecture - Vraca Memorial park.               

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pick-up, Hotel drop-off

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

Reviewed By 490elenet

The walking tour still ongoing eventhought it was holiday for Eid Murabak, and was raining too. Edin was our tour guide on that walking tour. Love his tour, how he explained, described and tell us the history about Bosnia. Plus he make the jokes too ????. Very helpful in answering all our questions. Highly recommended to join the tour with his.

2. Lukomir Village - Peruca Waterfall Hike

TORUS Tours, Obala Isa-bega Ishakovića 3, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina Torus Tours
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Are you for a hike from one of the worlds most beautiful village to Peruca waterfall and picnic lunch with astonishing view? After hour and a half drive from our meet up place Torus Tours office Obala Isa-bega Ishakovica 3 we will reach Lukomir, the most isolated village on mountain Bjelasnica. We are going for a hike to the Peruca waterfall with its height of 40 meteres. We will enjoy our lunch with astonishing view of Peruca waterfall!

Inclusions: Picnic Lunch, Parking Fees

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Reviewed By peiy189

Great overview of the war that happened in Sarajevo, got to stop by some interesting stops and stories eg.the photogenic sled place. An enjoyable trip with Kamer who is an awesome host and a great conversationalist! Eur 20 inclusive of tickets, highly recommend!

3. Sensational Sarajevo Sunset Walking Tour

Tallest Tourguide Tours ????, Hamdije Kreševljakovića 61, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina Tallest Tourguide Tours and Excursions
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Sarajevo Old Town Walking tour is the base for cultural, religious and historical understanding in Sarajevo. Sightseeing by walking and talking about the landmarks is enjoyable because, inside of the Old Town, in the radius of 500 meters, you can spend more than a couple of hours discovering. We will show you the unique places and customs of this part of the world during our three hours long tour. When you understand Sarajevo history you will be ready to fully enjoy in Sarajevo itself. Explore East and West and go through the culture and history of Sarajevo during the fun and exciting tour.

Inclusions: Bosnian Coffee, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By andrewrteaches

On our honeymoon, my wife and I joined Nikola’s Siege of Sarajevo/War Tunnel tour. It affected us so much that we came back for a second tour that afternoon, for Nikola's street art tour. A year later, I’m still asking the questions that Nikola and Sarajevo lit up in my mind. What is nationalism? What is the state? What is self-determination? What will it take to achieve a truly free society? I’d asked these questions before, but Sarajevo helped me see new colors. I don’t know if any other tour guide could have held these themes up to the light in the same way that Nikola did for me. It felt like every piece of history was personal to him, like he was unraveling a mystery--and I sensed that somehow I was involved in the mystery too, and that solving it would involve uncovering things that I had been searching for without realizing. That still feels true to me now that I’m back home. That’s why I keep thinking about Sarajevo and Nikola.

4. ROSES OF SARAJEVO (Sarajevo siege tour 1992/1995)

Đulagina 2, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina Art and Tours Sarajevo
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Roses of Sarajevo is the most symbolical war tour of Sarajevo, presented ONLY by the tour guides that experienced and survived the siege of Sarajevo. Some of them used the Tunnel of Hope to escape the siege, some of them were refugess in their own city during '92-'95. The Tunnel of Hope nowadays is the most touristic place of Sarajevo, where you need to get presentation from staff that experienced it 20+ years ago. Our transports are SUV and Mercedes vans with safe drivers. Take a chance and get the bestselled war book from our tour guide. A book that is selled in the Tunnel of Hope souvenir shop. Our specialty is our STAFF! The only agency with all registered, certified, licensed and war-experienced tour guides.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Entrance fees to Museum Tunnel of Hope (5eur/10bam)

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Reviewed By MariamM753

After spending 2 days at Sarajevo by myself I felt I need to see more of this beautiful country. Luckily I met someone who recommended this tour. I firstly booked a half day tour to Trebević mountain and to the tunnel of hope, the tour was great so I decided to to book a full day tour where we visited 5 cities in Bosnia. I totally recommend this tour, the agents are very professional and friendly everything went exactly as planned. Ask for Mak.. he's great ????

5. Outstanding Travnik and Jajce Day Trip

Tallest Tourguide Tours ????, Hamdije Kreševljakovića 61, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina Tallest Tourguide Tours and Excursions
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Travnik and Jajce are two cities who are pretty unknown for most of the people in the world but for the locals a symbol of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the period of Ottoman and Medieval time. Both of the cities are having a typical Bosnian charisma. Cities in the middle of the hills and mountains with vivid life, nice people and lovely scenery. In our tour, you will visit both of them and we will explain to you the stories connected with both cities and show you the sights which are quite beautiful and unique to see.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water

Exclusions: You can organise lunch with the tour guide. We recommend Cevabdzinica Hari to be the place to eat., Gratuities

Reviewed By andrewrteaches

On our honeymoon, my wife and I joined Nikola’s Siege of Sarajevo/War Tunnel tour. It affected us so much that we came back for a second tour that afternoon, for Nikola's street art tour. A year later, I’m still asking the questions that Nikola and Sarajevo lit up in my mind. What is nationalism? What is the state? What is self-determination? What will it take to achieve a truly free society? I’d asked these questions before, but Sarajevo helped me see new colors. I don’t know if any other tour guide could have held these themes up to the light in the same way that Nikola did for me. It felt like every piece of history was personal to him, like he was unraveling a mystery--and I sensed that somehow I was involved in the mystery too, and that solving it would involve uncovering things that I had been searching for without realizing. That still feels true to me now that I’m back home. That’s why I keep thinking about Sarajevo and Nikola.

6. Full-Day 5 Cities Tour from Sarajevo to Herzegovina

Bosnian Voyager
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With just one day to explore Herzegovina, this full-day tour from Sarajevo will check off all the main highlights. Explore the historic towns of Konjic, Pocitelj, and Blagaj; admire natural wonders including Jablanicko Lake and Neretva river canyon; and visit the UNESCO-listed town of Mostar, famous for its picturesque Old Town and Old Bridge. Full-day Herzegovina, Mostar, and Blagaj Tekke tour from Sarajevo. Admire the UNESCO World Heritage listed monuments of Mostar on a guided walking tour. Great-value tour includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and round-trip transport Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a personalized experience.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Montoyajoe

Loved The People over there country is a must see whole country looks Like a travel catalogue.guys from this company really helped me to understand their culture AND tradition.thank you ALL from Astra for tour i have enjoyed indeed

7. SOCIALIST UTOPIA ( Full day )

Mula Mustafe Bašeskije 60, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnian Voyager
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Dear customers as many of you have requested from Astratours before, we are bringing a brand new tour. Socialist rhapsody is the tour which will take you into the story of Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) under the Yugoslav Socialist Administration. This tour will give you all necessary info about the culture and life within the Socialist system.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board

Exclusions: Entrance to the Walter Museum Defends Sarajevo - 10 BAM ( 5 euro), Entrance to the Museum of History of Bosnia and Herzegovina - 5 BAM (2.5 euro)

Reviewed By stivj2021

In these nostalgic days for traveling, I sit on the couch and thinking how nice it was to be able to travel. And so it occurred to me last year and a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, more precisely only to Herzegovina and its beauties. So I had to write a few words for this beautiful country and its natural beauties. The tour of Mostar left the most beautiful impression on me, the Old Bridge and the old part of the city are beautiful. Then a visit to Jablanica and the bridge that was destroyed in the war. So this country also has a rich history. And finally, I must mention the wonderful guides who took us to every corner of these cities and told us about history, even gave us free time to buy souvenirs. 10/10 for guides! p.s. Be sure to try Bosnian coffee and Turkish delight.

8. 14 Day Balkan Adventure from Tirana

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Visit seven countries on this Balkan tour, where you'll revel in the beauty, history and traditions of the Balkan nations. Explore the castles, churches, monasteries, mosques and the medieval towns, enjoy the breathtaking views over the Montenegreo coastline, Sava and Danube Rivers and Ohrid Lake, admire the wide range of different languages, ethnicities, and religions that co-exists in this part of Europe.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, 13 Nights Accommodation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees as mentionned

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Reviewed By Cavidana900

Aspen hotel we are stay hotel ,Cıty centre ,grandbqzaar and hıghıa sophıa we are göne walk 30 mınutes ,undergrand metro and tramvay near good ,guıde and Aths travel good and Perfect agency

9. Scream for Me Sarajevo: Siege Half-Day Tour

Branilaca Sarajeva 24, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina Astra Travel
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Scream for me Sarajevo is a captivating tour that brings you the story of the Sarajevo Siege and how the frontman of the world famous band Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, risked his life to perform in Sarajevo at the height of the siege at the Bosnian Cultural Center. We will take you to several important spots in and around the city to get a better idea of what happened during the madness that was the siege, why the gig was important, what citizens were doing in those hard times and how Sarajevo survived.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Entrance fee: Sarajevo War Tunnel, Entrance fee: Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track, Entrance fee: Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

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Reviewed By Belkasmi-12

We booked a trip from Sarajevo to Mostar, we were so lucky having Vedran, he is an amazing guy, we had a lot of fun with him, such a respectful and kind man, thank you for making our trip so memorable!

10. Private Sarajevo Old Town Walking Tour

Sarajevo City Hall, Obala Kulina bana, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina Blossom Trip
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Sarajevo is well known as European Jerusalem as much as one of the friendliest cities in the world and as soon you enter this beautiful city you will see that those are not only the rumors, it is a fact. This Private Walking tour will introduce you to the most specific places for which Sarajevo is world known and after it, you will be amazed and we are pretty sure that you will take that walk again by yourself to feel it once more. The freedom and antistress feeling that Sarajevo offer will last forever!

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Reviewed By Christina20213

I would like to thank Amila for taking a walk with us and let us ask her so many questions :) We really had a great time!

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