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Join us on our Sarajevo Free Walking Tour every day at 10:30 and 15:00. This is one of the best ways to get to know our beautiful capital – Sarajevo.
Primarily, we will stroll around Baščaršija, the core of old-town Sarajevo. This is the area where most of the recognizable landmarks of Sarajevo are located and later on, continue to the modern part of the city where you will find other imposing buildings representing the pride of Sarajevo.
In our Sarajevo Free Walking Tour, you will learn more about Sarajevo’s rich history, diverse cultures and delicious cuisine and our country, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
P.S.
The free tour is based on paying what you think the tour is worth. If the tour did not meet your satisfaction levels, you can opt not to tip the guide. However, in case you liked the tour and the overall concept, the tipping standard in the free tour industry is from 8€ up to 15€, depending on your budget.
Moreover, the free tour can accommodate up to 5 persons per booking. In case you are a group larger than 5 persons, we strongly recommend you to book our Private Sarajevo Walking tour specially dedicated for larger groups.
Explore Sarajevo like never before with our Sarajevo Private Walking Tour, perfect for small groups of up to 8 people. With this tour, you’ll have your guide who’ll focus just on your group, sharing deeper insights into Sarajevo’s rich history and culture. It’s a more personal and enjoyable experience, making your visit even more special.
A quick introduction to Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,569 within its administrative limits. The Sarajevo metropolitan area including Sarajevo Canton, East Sarajevo and nearby municipalities is home to 555,210 inhabitants. Located within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosnia, it is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of the Balkans, a region of Southern Europe.
The name Sarajevo derives from the Turkish noun saray, meaning “palace” or “mansion”. Academia is split on the origin of the evo attached to the end. In Slavic languages, the addition of “evo” may indicate a possessive noun, thereby making the name of Sarajevo, ‘city of the palace. One theory is that it may come from the Ottoman Turkish term saray ovası, first recorded in 1455, meaning “the plains around the palace” or simply “palace plains”.
Sarajevo is the political, financial, social and cultural centre of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a prominent centre of culture in the Balkans, with region-wide influence in entertainment, media, fashion and the arts.
Due to its long history of religious and cultural diversity, Sarajevo is sometimes called the “Jerusalem of Europe” or “Jerusalem of the Balkans”. It is one of only a few major European cities to have a mosque, Catholic church, Orthodox church and synagogue within the same neighbourhood.
In our Free Walking Tour, we will see the Old Orthodox Church, one of the oldest religious objects in Sarajevo. Above all, the most recognizable landmark of Sarajevo is Sebilj, a wooden fountain located on Baščaršija Square. The legend says that drinking water from here means that you will certainly come back to this city in the future. Likewise, you will find the oldest streets of Sarajevo – Kazandziluk Street and walk through Baščaršija, the liveliest part of the city.
Later on, by visiting old Caravan Saray – Morića Han, you will really have a strong feeling of going centuries back in time. Morića Han is considered a true caravanserai because, when operational, it could accommodate about 300 passengers and 70 horses. Evliya Çelebi, an Ottoman traveller, wrote about his visit to Sarajevo in 1659 and described Morića Han as Hadži-Bešir’s han, because Hadži-Bešir was the landlord of the han then. The modern name probably comes from the surname of the han’s tenants at the beginning of the 19th century, Mustafa-aga Morić and his son Ibrahim-aga Morić.
Moreover, during the Free Walking Tour in Sarajevo, you will also see the famous Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque. Nearby this extraordinary beautiful mosque, you will see a unique clock tower famous for showing a very unusual time for the modern world. Furthermore, we will walk nearby the oldest shopping centre of Sarajevo, the “Bezistan” – an old bazaar from the Ottoman period.
The Sarajevo City Hall is the most recognizable Austro-Hungarian-era building in Bosnia. Since 1949 it served as the National and University Library and now it is the seat of the city council once again.
Additionally, you will hear the story of the Sarajevo Jewish community existing for almost five centuries. The Old Jewish Temple is within the walking distance of Christian and Muslim religious objects. Today it is an important museum related to Balkan Jewish traditions and customs.
After the spot that says “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures” Sarajevo Free Walking Tour continues westward. Ferhadija street is related to the arrival of the Habsburg monarchy. For instance, one of the iconic buildings on Ferhadija street is the Catholic Cathedral nearby which you will see the statue of Pope John Paul II. Also, we will talk about Sarajevo Roses and famous people that lived here.
Furthermore, we will see the first modern hotel in Sarajevo and hear the stories of the first Waltz dance and celebrities that stayed here. Our recommendation is to drink Bosnian coffee and eat Sacher cake in this place where East meets West. Then the tour continues to the famous Latin Bridge, Franz-Ferdinand’s assassination site. If you are interested to learn more about the assassination, check out our Gavrilo Princip – Shoot that changed the world tour.
Most importantly, in our Free Walking Tour in Sarajevo, you will have passionate and young guides who were born here. They will be happy to show you even the secret spots of their town where most tourists wouldn’t go themselves. Also, at the end of the Free Walking Tour Sarajevo, our guide will give you notes with local tips which were carefully selected by our company.
Finally, the tour ends in our office, the same place where it starts.
Book our free tour and get your first encounter with Sarajevo city with our amazing guides. We guarantee the best Sarajevo experience.
Nous tenions à remercier chaleureusement notre guide Arna pour la visite exceptionnelle de Sarajevo. Sa gentillesse, sa pédagogie et son amour sincère pour sa ville natale ont rendu cette expérience inoubliable. Ses explications, à la fois claires, passionnantes et pleines d’humour, ont captivé notre attention tout au long du parcours. Sa parfaite maîtrise de l’anglais a grandement facilité les échanges, et nous avons été ravis de pouvoir ensuite discuter longuement en français avec elle. Merci, Arna, pour cette journée enrichissante et pour votre générosité : nous garderons un merveilleux souvenir de cette visite grâce à vous.
We had an amazing experience on this walking tour of Sarajevo. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, and provided a perfect balance of historical facts, local insight, and personal stories. The way they explained the city’s complex past was both clear and thoughtful, helping us appreciate Sarajevo on a much deeper level. This tour was a highlight of our visit — highly recommended to anyone wanting to truly understand the heart of the city!
Thank you, Ago, for taking us to the rich, beautiful, and historical sites of Sarajevo. We’ve learned a lot of Bosnia’s diverse and friendly culture. Keep it up!
Ilma was a terrific and knowledgeable guide, whose energy and enthusiasm were contagious. Can’t believe this is free 🙂 highly recommend!
The guide had fantastic local knowledge. It was a cold wet day but still worth doing. I learnt a lot and enjoyed it along the way.
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