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(718 reviews)
- Duration: 4 hours
- Max people: 20
- Medium difficulty
- Min age: 10
- Pickup: Sarajevo
- Drop-off: Sarajevo
Tour overview
Fall of Yugoslavia | Sarajevo Siege Tour is the most popular tour provided by Meet Bosnia Travel agency. With our experienced Sarajevo local guides, you will be able to better understand 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, greatly insightful if you want to learn about what it was like to live in the former Yugoslavia and to have been affected by the war, as well as the big picture of these tragic events.
Tour pricing
Single ticket
30€/per person
Tour timetable
- Departure & return location: Meet Bosnia Tours agency – at the crossroads of Gazi Husrev Begova 75, Mula Mustafe Bašeskije, Sarajevo 71000, or we can pick you up at your hotel. (See on maps)
- Departure time: 09:00 AM & 02:00 PM
Tour highlights
- Yellow Fortress
- Sarajevo Romeo and Juliet grave
- Olympic Hall Zetra
- Sniper Alley
- Yugoslav Military Barracks
- Republica Srpska, East Sarajevo
- Sarajevo Bobsleigh track
- Sarajevo City Hall
- Olympic Stadium Kosevo
- St. Vitus heroes Chapel
- Former Holiday Inn Hotel
- Tunnel of Hope
- Trebević Mountain
- Front-lines
Itinerary
Departure from Sarajevo Old Town
Sarajevo siege tour begins in the heart of the city — the Old Town, where centuries of history meet the scars of the 1990s war. The guide introduces you to the key events that turned Sarajevo into the world’s focus three times in the last century: the 1914 assassination that sparked World War I, the 1984 Winter Olympic Games, and the Siege of Sarajevo (1992–1996) — the longest siege in modern warfare.
Yellow Fortress (Žuta tabija)
The first stop is the Yellow Fortress, one of the best panoramic viewpoints in Sarajevo. From here, you will get an overview of the city’s layout and understand how geography shaped the siege. The guide will explain what life was like in a surrounded city — without electricity, water, or food. This introduction sets the emotional tone for the rest of the Sarajevo War Tour.
Kovači Cemetery and Memorial for Defenders
Next, you will visit Kovači Cemetery, the resting place of many Sarajevo defenders, including the first Bosnian president, Alija Izetbegović. As you walk among the white gravestones, you’ll hear stories of courage, loss, and survival. This part of the Sarajevo siege tour answers a question many visitors ask: why are there so many cemeteries in Sarajevo?
Markale Market & Memorial for Children Killed in Sarajevo
The tour continues through the city’s centre to visit Markale Market, the site of two deadly massacres during the siege. You’ll also see the Memorial for the Children of Sarajevo, dedicated to the youngest victims of the Siege of Sarajevo. These sites stand as reminders of the human cost of the war and the city’s determination to never forget.
Olympic Complex and Stadium (1984 Winter Olympics)
Before the war, Sarajevo was known worldwide for hosting the 1984 Winter Olympic Games. At the Olympic Hall and Stadium, the guide will take you back to that hopeful era of unity, sport, and pride. Then, you’ll see the contrast — nearby hospitals destroyed during the war, the Defender’s Cemetery, and the graves of “Romeo and Juliet of Sarajevo,” whose love story became a symbol of humanity amid conflict.
Drive through Sniper Alley
The next part of the Sarajevo Siege Tour follows the route once known as Sniper Alley, the most dangerous street in the city during the siege. From the Holiday Inn Hotel, where foreign journalists reported live during the war, to the Old Yugoslav Military Barracks, your guide will show you the landmarks that witnessed daily life under sniper fire.
Visit to the Tunnel of Hope (Tunel spasa)
One of the most powerful stops is the Tunnel of Hope Museum, located near Sarajevo Airport. Here, you’ll watch original wartime footage and learn how this underground passage saved thousands of lives by allowing food, medicine, and communication to reach the trapped city. Visitors can walk through a preserved section of the original tunnel — a truly emotional part of the Sarajevo siege tour.
Crossing the Entity Line & Discussion on the Dayton Peace Agreement
As you continue your journey, the guide explains the Dayton Peace Agreement, which ended the Bosnian War but left Bosnia and Herzegovina divided into two political entities. You’ll pass through both of them, gaining a better understanding of post-war Bosnia and its current political and social landscape.
Trebević Mountain & Olympic Bobsleigh Track
Sarajevo War Tour ends on Trebević Mountain, once a frontline during the siege. You’ll visit the iconic Olympic Bobsleigh Track, now covered in graffiti and surrounded by forest, offering a surreal blend of nature and history. From the mountain, you’ll see panoramic views of Sarajevo — the same positions from which artillery once shelled the city.
Return to the City Center
The Sarajevo siege tour concludes with a reflective return to the city. Along the way, your guide will share local stories about life during the siege — tales of love, resilience, art created under sniper fire, and the symbolic red “Sarajevo Roses” painted on the streets where shells once fell.
Included
- Licensed guide
- Transportation
- AC equipped vehicle
- Hotel pick-up
- Hotel drop-off
Excluded
- Tunnel Museum Entrance Fee (Adults: 20 BAM/10€; Students: 8 BAM/4€; Children under 6: Free entrance
- Private tour
- Private expenses
- Food & beverages
What to bring on tour
- Passport & Visa (if required)
- Local Currency (BAM - Convertible Mark)
- Travel Insurance
- Adapter & Charger
- Mobile Phone
FAQ
You can book directly through our website, contact us via email or phone, or visit our office in Sarajevo. We are happy to assist with any inquiries and help you plan your perfect trip!
Yes, we provide private drivers and guides for a more personalized experience. Let us know your preferences, and we will arrange the best option for you.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Many travelers from the EU, the US, and several other countries can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Please check with your local embassy for specific details.
Pack according to the season. Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a small backpack for day trips are recommended. Don’t forget essentials like travel adapters and personal medication.
Tipping in Bosnia is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, rounding up the bill or leaving a 10% tip is common. Tipping tour guides, drivers, and hotel staff is also customary depending on the service quality.
Reviews
João M
The tour was very informative and thd guides were pretty knowledgeable. If you don’t know much about the Yugoslav breakup or the Siege of Sarajevo its a great way to learn about it.
foanie
Fantastic tour. Emin our tour guide was very interesting, helpful and knowledgeable. The tour gives you a really good understanding of the siege of Sarajevo while visiting some important historic sites. The 4 hours flew by, the mini-bus was comfortable and the air-conditioning was much needed . We felt it was good value for money, as advertised, you had to pay separately for the tunnel museum, but you could that at the start of the tour making it quick to enter the museum. Some of our group took up the option of leaving the tour at the last stop by the bobsleigh track where they could get the cable car back down into the city.
Marike O
Very interesting, educational and impressive tour. Knowing the history behind the city makes you view it in a different way. Armin was an amazing tourguide!
Huma K
The tour was both informative and educational – I learned so much. The guide was very knowledgeable and had a lot of insight and depth. I liked that it was a half-day tour as there was a lot of information to absorb, and it left me with time to explore other things for the rest of the day.
Johanna F
This tour was really well-organized and very informative. The guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He was also a good and safe driver. We learned so much on the tour and highly recommend this experience.
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