So in the end, it’s time for the Mostar tour from Sarajevo – a lovely experience in one of the most important pearls of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar is a city of stone on stone, a historical, political, scientific and cultural centre of Herzegovina. It lies at the foot of the slopes of Velez Mountain, in the Neretva River valley.

Mostar was one of the most destroyed cities during the war in Bosnia. But even today, it has enough preserved architecture that speaks to the rich cultural past of this city.

Famous Old Bridge of Mostar

The most famous attraction in Mostar is the Old Bridge, built in 1566 according to plans of Hayruddin, the great Turkish builder of the 16th century. Since 2005, it has been on  UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Above all, it’s the beating heart of the city, a strong iconic symbol of its history and one of the country’s most recognisable landmarks.

The bridge is 24m high, but despite that, you will frequently see members of the Mostar Diving Club dive off the bridge. The practice dates back to the time the bridge was built. We will also see the Crooked Bridge – the oldest arch bridge in Mostar.

In Mostar, you will find a Hamam – a Turkish bath. It is the only Turkish bath still existing in Mostar and one of the few remaining examples in the whole of Herzegovina. By visiting this location, you will have the unique opportunity to take an immersive step “back in time,” engaging in an element of Mostar’s lifestyle that has been prevalent for centuries.

In addition, the Mostar tour from Sarajevo will cover the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, the second biggest mosque in Mostar. Its original colour and wall decorations have been preserved until today. You can climb the mosque’s minaret, which offers an amazing panoramic view of the city and the Old Bridge.

Kujundžiluk – Old Bazaar, winds along a small, pretty, cobbled street, dating back to the middle of the 16th century. Therefore, you can find characteristic craft shops and traditional restaurants in this area.

Mostar – a city like no other

“When you spend a night in Mostar, it is not the sound that wakes you up in the morning, but the light. I know this from my own experience. It was the light that welcomed me when I arrived, it followed me from the morning to the evening, and when I left, that light forever stayed in me as the main characteristic of my memories of Mostar…”

Ivo Andric, Nobel Prize winner

In conclusion, we will ride and walk through fascinating landscapes, interesting villages and cities, historical museums, we will go back to history and learn about the Ottoman Empire, WW2, Tito’s Yugoslavia and taste delicious Bosnian food and enjoy the tradition. The day you will certainly never forget!