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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
Patricia C
What a great experience. We enjoyed a 4-hour private tour with Hidaja in Sarajevo and it was the best thing we did on our trip to the Balcans. We enjoyed not just good food an delicious local treats along the way but Hidaja went out of her way to keep us informed about local history and food traditions. We specially enjoyed visiting artisans making things traditionally, this is not a touristy tour but a door to all the good things Sarajevo has to offer. Thank you Meet Bosnia & Hidaja for this amazing experience.
Jack Bittlestone
Still went ahead despite it just being myself, which was great! Food tours aren’t very popular in the region for some reason. Kiki was very informative and did a brilliant job. I’ve done many food tours and this was one of the best!
Magikarp
Visit of many craftsmen of the old city of Sarajevo , carried out by Armina, a person with a great heart and passion for his country and his city.
The tour lasted four hours, and it was a very small group of two people, and it was in English, Armina speaks other languages like French.
Many local craftsmen and traders were visited, and many dishes, cheeses, meat drinks, desserts, drinks and other local dishes were tasted.
There were also many explanations about the history of the city, the post-war geopolitical situation and the current life of the merchants who decided to stay in Sarajevo despite the attractiveness of an easier life elsewhere.
Other topics were also discussed , and we had plenty of advice on important things to do in Sarajevo , such as visiting some museums about the war , or visiting some places nearby that are beautiful to see. It was also discovered the difficulty of these artisans who have to compete with foreign traders who import non-local products to offer very low prices (such as food stores that import fruits from all over the world right next to local markets that have more expensive but better products from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
I did this tour on the last day, I think it’s better to do it at the very beginning of the trip to know precisely all these local traders and the different types of food to test.
Many thanks to Armina for this wonderful time spent with her.
Elyse R
One of the best food tours we have taken! Hannan was terrific. She is very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. My husband and I were the only ones on the tour and we got a chance to really learn about the culture, traditions, food and crafts of Sarajevo. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend.
Geff
Amazing time with Kiki yesterday with the food and crafts tour! if you like your meat, cheese and bread then this tour is for you! word of warning, try not to eat before the tour as you will be stuffed to the brim, just like all food and veg stuffed with meat here! The tour also explores bit of history of sarajevo and its amazing artisans continuing the tradition of skilfully handmade crafts. 5 stars to Kiki!
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