Essential Free Tour Sarajevo

Discover the beautiful Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian buildings that give Sarajevo a timeless allure.
Walk with a local to get a real understanding of how it felt living in socialist Yugoslavia.
See how the city was nearly annihilated during the war in the 1990s, and how it flourished again.

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Aaron, Germany

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Linda, United Kingdom

01/08/23

Super, bolje ne može! Bravo, Edine!

Damjan, Slovenia

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina has a complex history and a strikingly beautiful old town that is still off the mass-tourist radar. Intrepid travelers who wish to explore one of the most exciting cities of East Europe are welcome to join a passionate local guide on the best Essential Free Tour of Sarajevo! This high-rated walking tour has been designed to provide an eye-opening introduction to the foundation, history and modern culture of a city infamously remembered as a key battleground of the Bosnian War in the 1990s. During the tour, your local guide will show you all the must-see architectural jewels of the city, guide you through bustling bazaars, explain the keys of the pacific coexistence between Muslims, Christians and Orthodox, and talk about the hopes of the new generations.

Your Essential Free Tour of Sarajevo will cover the best highlights of the historical center, located on the north bank of Miljacka River—Bascarsija. This sumptuous area bursting with Ottoman monuments represents a cultural symbol of Sarajevo and it is also a lively bazaar area where tourists can find anything from spices, tea, coffee pots, sleepers, traditional sweets, war memorabilia and much more. The link connecting both banks of the city is the charming Latin Bridge. This Ottoman-era stone bridge is a popular tourist destination because it’s near the site where Archduke Franz Ferdinand's was assassinated in 1914, precipitating the First World War. This bridge is also the easiest route to go from the huge Emperor's Mosque to the Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos.

One of the highlights of the tour will be a visit to Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, one of the symbols of Sarajevo as well as the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Built in the 16th century, it was the first mosque in the world to have electricity! It’s also a powerful symbol of Sarajevo’s reconstruction after the war, since the mosque suffered heavy damage during the conflict but was rebuilt with international solidarity. During the tour, you will also learn the meaning behind the “Sarajevo Rose” and how the city is heading to a new brighter future. Do you need any more reasons to join this engaging tour? Come and join a local guide to share a wonderful day around Sarajevo. Book today and avoid disappointment!