War Times Experience in Sarajevo - Half Day Tour

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Siege of Sarajevo Map — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Panoramic view of Sarajevo (Trebević Cable Car) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Adventure in Bosnia | Tour Agency | Tours and Excursions

Ages: Adults (16–88 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Hotel pickup (if required by guests who stay out of the Old Town of Sarajevo)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Driver/Guide

Not included

Not included: Entry/Admission - Sarajevo War Tunnel
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Sniper Alley

Passing 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"
Stop 2

Passing by

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

Passing 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.
Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

15 min

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

15 min

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.
The Yellow Fortress

15 min

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.
Sarajevo War Tunnel

one hour Admission not included

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