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(83 reviews)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Max people: 20
- Easy difficulty
- Min age: 0+
- Pickup: Sarajevo
- Drop-off: Sarajevo
Tour overview
If you are looking for a truly authentic experience and want to learn about the local life and way of living in Sarajevo, then our Sarajevo food & craft tour is ideal for you. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the oldest streets in the city of Sarajevo, and our local guide will show you old workshops along the way. You will be able to try and taste the finest savoury and sweet traditional specialities of Bosnian cuisine.
The tour starts at a hidden gem in the historic centre of the city, where you will have the opportunity to try the freshest bakery goods you will see exactly why this bakery is a local institution in Sarajevo. You will pass through many secret and small streets in the Old Town of Sarajevo, where a lot of amazing legends and beautiful stories have their origin.
Also, this is a unique opportunity for you to connect in one tour everything that you may hear and see when visiting Old Town, from the cultural and traditional aspects, but also try great Bosnian food.
Tour pricing
Single ticket
45€/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: 10:00 AM
Tour highlights
- Visit Bascarsija
- Sarajevo Old Town
- Kazandziluk street (Eng: Coppercraft street)
- Cizmedziluk street (Bos: Čizmedžiluk)
- Gazi Husrev-begova (Eng: Gazi Husrev-bey street)
- Poricanin bakery
- Kovaci (Bos: Kovači)
- Bravadziluk street (Bos: Bravadžiluk)
- Curciluk mali street (Bos: Čurčiluk mali)
- Ferhadija street
Itinerary
Bascarsija
The tour kicks off at a hidden gem in the historic centre of the city, where you will have the opportunity to try the freshest bakery goods – here you will see exactly why this bakery is a local institution in Sarajevo. Following this, we will go along the magical street which had the status of a “carsija”, meaning bazaar, during the Gazi Husrev Bey in 1521, when over 60 shops had been built there. There you will visit the store of the family who owns a slipper shop, where this artful, handmade craft has been passed down through the family from generation to generation for nearly 200 years.
This long-time tradition will probably end with this generation, while the owner’s son has decided to change professions and become a pilot. So, you should definitely not miss this chance now. One more interesting fact is that Robert De Niro, during his visit to this shop, bought a pair of these unique shoes for himself.
Pekara Poričanin/Poricanin bakery
We will continue our tour in the spirit of tradition – you will have the opportunity to hear more about how Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the few European countries that has its own Bosnian carpet, as a special form of applied, folk and traditional art. The tour will continue in the street named after the famous writer, Safet Beg Bašagić, who wrote some of his major works and is considered to be one of the founders of Bosnian literature.
Today, on that street, there is a CULT bakery, where various bakery products have been made for almost 90 years. You will have the opportunity to try SOMUN, which is a traditional bakery product that is of special importance to all believers of the Islamic faith during the holy month of Ramadan.
Stari Grad/The Old Town
After visiting the bakery, we will continue to the local pastry shop where many Sarajevo generations grew up. Here, you will have the opportunity to try Boza, which is a non-alcoholic and refreshing drink made from corn (corn flour), yeast, sugar and water. This delicious drink is also a trademark of this patisserie.
Kovaci
Following the footsteps of old crafts – on our tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the three wonderful shops in the Balkans, where coffee grinders are still handmade, for over 120 years, a famous Sarajevo family has nurtured this handmade art and keeps it from oblivion.
Kazandziluk
The first mentions of the potter’s trade-in Sarajevo date back to 1489, and today the street is in the same place as it was in the 16th century, when it was built, in where the masters of this craft have been creating copper art for centuries.
If you are looking for authentic souvenirs, this part of the tour will be a fantastic place for you.
Bravadziluk
An indispensable part of Bosnian cuisine is the traditional pie or stuffed pastry. And our visit continues right towards the place where, in addition to tasting various pies, you will have the opportunity to try Burek, which, for locals, is far from ordinary food, as they say, Burek is a ritual, a lifestyle. What’s so handy about this dish? You can eat it at any time of the day, including breakfast.
Cizmedziluk
You will also have the opportunity to meet the last brush craftsman in Sarajevo – during our visit, you will see how brushes are handmade today, and according to this craftsman, handmade brushes can be used for up to half a century.
Curciluk mali
During this tour, you will also visit one of the most famous restaurants in the city. Here you will get a taste for and learn about traditional Bosnian meals such as sogan dolma, sarma and others, that are served in traditional metal dishware.
Gazi Husrev-bey street
Once we regain our energy, we will go ahead and visit a gold shop, in which Sarajevan goldsmiths have been carrying out projects with the National Museum, which is important for our cultural heritage.
Here you will find replicas of jewellery worn by Bosnian queens and kings. Today, their jewellery is worn by Angelina Jolie.
Ferhadija
Baklava on Bascarsija
We will, at the end of the tour, with the most delicious handmade baklava – the queen of all baklava and of course, served with the true delight – Bosnian coffee.
After the tour, you will surely be richer with your experience of Sarajevo through the eyes of native citizens.
Included
- Tasting portions of food
- Tasting portions of drink
- Licensed guide
- Professional support
- Friendly access
- Luggage handling: you may bring it with you on the tour, or securely store it for free at our office during the day.
Excluded
- Private tour
- Private expenses
- Additional food & beverages
What to bring on tour
- Local Currency (BAM - Convertible Mark)
- 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
Younes Taleb
An absolutely outstanding experience with Meet Bosnia!
I had the pleasure of joining several very well-organized excursions, full of discovery, history, and memorable moments. Everything was smooth, professional, and thoughtfully planned.
A special thank you to the guides Amela, Almir, Senad, and Asmet for their kindness, passion, and engaging explanations. Each of them shared their love for Bosnia with authenticity, warmth, and great knowledge.
Thanks to you, my trip was even more unforgettable. I highly recommend Meet Bosnia to anyone who wants to discover the country in a meaningful, friendly, and enriching way.
Thank you again to the whole team!
Younes Taleb
An absolutely outstanding experience with Meet Bosnia!
I had the pleasure of joining several very well-organized excursions, full of discovery, history, and memorable moments. Everything was smooth, professional, and thoughtfully planned.
A special thank you to the guides Amela, Almir, Senad, and Asmet for their kindness, passion, and engaging explanations. Each of them shared their love for Bosnia with authenticity, warmth, and great knowledge.
Thanks to you, my trip was even more unforgettable. I highly recommend Meet Bosnia to anyone who wants to discover the country in a meaningful, friendly, and enriching way.
Thank you again to the whole team!
Richard
The tour was excellent, we had a wonderful time. Thank you very much. Especially the guide was very attentive and explained everything beautifully. The journey itself was also very enjoyable and comfortable. Thank you again for such a great experience.
reaz huda
I have been on many tours in other countries but no one comes close to this tour company – Meet Bosnia Tours.
So friendly and professional. I really enjoyed all of our excursions.
All of our tour guides were very knowledgable; and explained to us about the history of Bosnia and Herzogovina past and present.
I would highly recommend anyone reading this review to book their tours and excursions with this company. Trust me you will not be disappointed.
I would like to give a shout out to our tour drivers: Enis, Almeer, Taharek and Harris for keeping us safe on the road – especially on the days where it was extremely foggy in the evenings and visibility was zilch!
A special shout out to the knowledgable tour guides: Enis, Almeer, Vildan and Elma.
You made the tours thoroughly enjoyable and interesting. Your interactions with each & every one of us was very friendly & professional.
Last but not least, I would like to thank both Ilma and Ayesha for helping us choose the tours and explaining each tour in depth and their amazing customer service.
Keep up the good work guys and I look forward to seeing you all in the near future when I visit Bosnia and Herzogovina again.
gökşen
The tour was excellent, we had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.
Especially the guide was very attentive and explained everything beautifully.
The journey itself was also very enjoyable and comfortable.
Thank you again for such a great experience.
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