City Market Hall, Sarajevo

Join us for a comprehensive guided car tour and explore Sarajevo's war history. Our tour offers unique insights into the challenging four-year period when the city and its residents faced constant bombing threats. You will have the opportunity to visit key locations from the 1992 to 1995 war, following the Siege of Sarajevo. Our tour also includes observing remnants of monuments that have been strategically preserved as reminders, emphasizing the collective commitment to preventing such events from recurring. Enhance your understanding of wartime experiences with a narrative about the Tunnel of Hope, accompanied by a short movie created during that period. Take a moment for contemplation at the site of one of the largest massacres at Markale Market. Then, proceed to the Yellow Fortress to witness the best panorama of Sarajevo. Your friendly tour guide will provide insights into the dissolution of Yugoslavia and how Sarajevo came under siege. Let's continue the tour by car to the Olympic complex and its cemetery. Here, we can learn about its role as the host of the 1984 Olympic Games, just a few years before the Bosnian War unfolded. This immersive experience will provide us with a deeper understanding of the historical events that shaped Sarajevo during this tumultuous period.

War tunnel in Sarajevo is one of the most popular tours provided by Meet Bosnia Tours. Learn about the Sarajevo’s history from a local licensed a guide and hear stories about the life during the war. Visit Sniper Alley and the War Tunnel, passing by the City Hall of Sarajevo, Latin Bridge, the Defenders’ Cemetery, Olympic Stadium Kosevo, Republic of Srpska, etc. Hotel pick-up is available, if required. From the stories of our experienced Sarajevo local guides, you will be able to understand better the rich and sometimes violent history of this city and the whole Balkan region. The facts presented in this war tour are delivered from an intellectual perspective, very insightful if you want to learn about what it was like to have been affected by the war, as well as the big picture of these tragic events. Total Duration: 100 - 150 minutes: * Meet Bosnia Travel - Sarajevo Tours, Days Out, Excursions and Activities, Gazi Husrev begova 75 at crossroad of Mula Mustafa Baseskija and, Gazi Husrev-begova, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10 minutes * Pijaca Markale, Mula Mustafa Baseskije, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, pass by without stopping * Sniper Alley, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina, 15 minutes * Sarajevo City Hall, Obala Kulina Bana, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, pass by without stopping * Bascarsija, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, pass by without stopping * Sarajevo War Tunnel, Tuneli 1 Ilidža - Donji Kotorac, Sarajevo 71210 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2 hours * Meet Bosnia Travel - Sarajevo Tours, Days Out, Excursions and Activities, Gazi Husrev begova 75 at crossroad of Mula Mustafa Baseskija and, Gazi Husrev-begova, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10 minutes Note: Admission tickets are not included in the price. The cost for adults is 7.5€, for students it's 2.5€. Please note that tickets have to be paid additionally in the local currency, i.e., 15 KM for adults and 5 KM for students, at the Tunnel of Hope.

The Ultimate gastro experience is the name of a new tourist route, imagined as a time travel taking you to less or barely known places with the traditional cuisine of our country. The new route takes visitors to places they would not otherwise visit, and in that way, they are presented with where and what the locals buy, what they eat and how they eat every day, and what they prepare for special occasions. During the tour, the guide will also tell you more about the history of the city, but with the focus on the local food and the spots that are not necessarily the main tourist zones, but are close to such zones. So, let your senses follow the Sarajevo menu and tackle them with numerous flavorings. Stops along the tour:• Sarajevo City Market – Enjoy the smell of the market and taste the best dry meat in the country.• Markale Open Market – Fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farmers• Učkur Pita – A unique type of Bosnian traditional pie• Somun tasting – A special Sarajeva bread baked for only 20 seconds.• TipTop – Take a break and drink Boza.• Aščinica Stari Grad – Bey’s soup tasting.• Aščinica – Your senses are going wild when tasting Sarajvski sahan.• Ćevapi – The must have in Sarajevo.• Coffee process making – See how the coffee is processed. • Baklava dućan & Miris Dunja- Taste the famous baklava and end the tour with a cup of Bosnian coffee.

Meeting point is on the square opposit to City Hall, whisch is the begining of urban Sarajevo, and from there we start the 2 hour journey through Old town and visit the most important sights. Places we cover are carefully selected so you will have variety of historical and cultural sights from different parts of our history, that will give you unique perspective and help you understands how the city functions. First part of the tour is located in the area that was built during Ottoman rule, with narrow streets, bazaar, handcraft streets and mosques. We are sure you will enjoy visiting coppersmiths that will present you their craft or perhaps taste water from Sebilj fountain on Bascarsija square, as the merchants did for centuries, or if you like architecture, you will love how well we preserved XVI century Ottoman hotel and shopping mall. Second part of our tour is European, Austro Hungarian part of our city, starting with most famous spot in Sarajevo - LAtin bridge and assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which triggered World War I, main promenade, Sarajevo meeting of Cultures and Sacred Heart Cathedral. In between mentioned sights we visit Orthodox church and Sinagogue aswell, talk about Bosnian War and Siege of Sarajevo and ofcourse Winter Olympics '84

Discover the most important sights of Sarajevo on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's history and culture as you stroll through its streets and squares. Meet your guide and set off on a walking tour of Sarajevo. Learn about the city's unique blend of culture, history, and heritage. Stroll through the narrow streets and squares to see the most representative monuments. Learn about the city's soul and spirit that makes Sarajevo one of the most beautiful and attractive cities in the world. Hear about the city's hospitality and unique spirit that attracts many people to come and visit. Learn about the Assassination on the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, an event that changed the history of the world as World War I started after. Discover how Sarajevo was once the Olympic city and the host of the XIV Winter Olympic Games in 1984. Hear how in the 1990s, Sarajevo unfortunately experienced the longest siege in modern war history.

Visit the most important sights of Sarajevo in one day. We combined Nature, Culture, History, War and Olympics into one full day tour with licensed guide to give you full picture of our capital. We will go through complete history as empires changed, religions that came, people that are still here, our culture that we want to present to you. We make breaks with tasting Bosnian Coffee and traditional Cevapcici lunch. By choosing this tour you don't have to worry about public transportation as we included pick up transfer from your accommodation and entrance fee's to sights. We start in the morning with hotel pick up and drive to the Old Town for a walking tour and learn about the rich Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and modern history of Sarajevo. On the way we stop at handcraft street, taste Bosnian coffee and after walking tour we taste Bosnian traditional Cevapcici dish. From Old Town we drive to Yellow fortress for beautiful panoramic view of the city and ftrom there continue to Olympic mountain Trebevic for visit of the Bobsled track from XIV Winter Olympics. Next topic we cover is War, so we visit Sniper Alley, Snipers nest (Jewish cemetery) and famous Tunnel museum, so you can understand Siege of Sarajevo. One more sight to visit before hotel is Vrelo Bosne - Bosna river springs nature park We finish the tour driving you back to your accommodation, or leaving you in the Old Town - as per your wish

Begin your Sarajevo tour at Hotel Europe, where you'll delve into the city's history and culture. Wander through Ottoman-era streets, learning about Sarajevo's diverse heritage and the influences that have shaped it. Visit iconic religious sites like the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and the Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, showcasing Sarajevo's religious diversity. Explore Ferhadija Pedestrian Street, home to the Eternal Flame and Tito Street, symbols of the city's resilience and history. Continue to Gazi Husrev Begova Medresa, housing the Gazi Husrev-Beg mosque and the Bezistan Bazaar. Admire the Clock Tower and Jewel Street, steeped in history. Visit the Mausoleum of Princip Gavrilo near the Latin Bridge, the site of the assassination that sparked World War I. Discover Sarajevo City Hall and the Yellow Fortress, offering panoramic city views. Wander through Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain) and Pijaca Markale, home to the Yellow Market and the Largest Rose of Sarajevo. Conclude your journey at the Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the Jewish Park and the Sefardi synagogue. Throughout the tour, your guide will share stories and insights, enriching your understanding of Sarajevo's unique culture and history.

⏳ Are you ready to travel in time? Journey from the age of the Bosnian kingdom and the Slavs to the vibrant times of the Ottomans and the arrival of Austro-Hungary. Live through the World Wars and meet Tito, the leader of Yugoslavia. Our guide will take you along, reveal the stories hiding between iconic landmarks and hidden gems and won't bore you with too many facts you'll forget again right after the tour anyway (because believe us – we've been taking tons of tours elsewhere and nobody likes being lectures on vacation! 😉) And what would Sarajevo be without coffee? Strong, sweet, drunken anytime of the day; the backbone of Bosnian society. Our guide will teach you the Bosnian coffee ritual, tell you fun facts about the three kinds of coffee you drink at home. And what's coffee without something sweet? So you'll try some Baklava and a beloved Bosnian dessert too! ☕️ No exploration of Sarajevo would be complete without witnessing the artistry of traditional coppersmiths, of course. So we'll take you to a local workshop where you can see the master at work, and learn about techniques passed down through generations 🔨 By the end of this tour, you'll have a deeper understanding of Sarajevo's rich past, vibrant present, and the cultural traditions that make this city so unique. So don't wait up – let's go! 😍

⏳ Are you ready to travel back in time? From the Bosnian Kingdom to the Ottomans and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, from the world wars to Tito's founding of Yugoslavia: Our guide will take you with him, show you the city's iconic landmarks and tell the stories of multicultural coexistence that will resonate with you for a long time. And what would Sarajevo be without coffee? Strong, sweet and drunk at any time of day; the backbone of Bosnian society. Our guide will teach you the Bosnian coffee ritual and tell you fun facts about the "three coffees" that every Bosnian grew up with. ☕️ But no tour of Sarajevo would be complete without meeting the locals! That's why you meet a coppersmith, watch him at work and learn about the traditional craft that has been passed down for generations At the end of the tour, you will better understand Sarajevo's complex past, and hopefully take home the feeling of multiculturalism that runs like a common thread through the city!

Sarajevo is often called the Jerusalem of Europe. Throughout this tour you will discover how different religions and empires shaped the history of this beautiful city. Join a group of other travelers or have your guide all to yourself in a private group. Your local guide will explain what caused the Sarajevo Assassination of 1914, as well as how this event changed the course of the world’s history. You'll learn how to make and drink Bosnian coffee, before discovering what to eat and where to party during your Sarajevo adventure. You will also find out the differences between the Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian languages, including whether or not the different countries actually need a translator when they speak to each other.