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Srebrenica tour from Sarajevo | Greatest war crime after WW2
What to expect from Srebrenica tour
The Srebrenica tour offers you an insight into the Past as well as the Preset and the Future related to life in Srebrenica. In that regard, this can be considered a study tour which will educate every participant about Genocide and post-war life in the city.
It is a special tour created in hope of raising awareness of the horrors that happened in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian war (1992-1995). On this full-day tour, you should equip yourself with understanding and patience, as this is quite complex and still a painful matter to the locals, yet due to that it’s extremely important. Undeniably, Srebrenica is the place of the worst atrocity in Europe since the end of World War II.
This terrible act of ethnic cleansing, defined as an act of genocide and recognized as such by The American Congress and the European Parliament, will probably change your perception of the war you might have had before visiting this place.
Starting our study tour from Sarajevo, we will pass through beautiful mountain regions in East Bosnia, as the guide provides more information and context of a situation in the 90s. Visiting Potočari Memorial Complex as part of research and study is highly important not only to learn about the tragedy but also to learn about how people live in present as well as their intentions with the Complex in the future. You will be able to visit an enormous graveyard, as well as the memorial exhibitions made by Srebrenica victims and an authentic photo-video exhibition at the former Dutch Batallion base.
As part of the study, we will make sure to arrange meetings with some of the survivors at your request, so you will be able to learn directly from the people who were present at Srebrenica at the time, and who live with the consequences of the human-committed atrocities. We will also show you the town and springs of healthy water in Srebrenica.
We will also show you the town and springs of healthy water in Srebrenica. Additionally, there is National Park, along with two medieval towns in close proximity. Srebrenica has a highly rich history that was unfortunately tainted by human-committed atrocities. On this study tour, we will do our best to cover the entirety of history and not just recent years.
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About Srebrenica tour
Understanding Genocide
By definition, genocide is the intentional destruction of people, usually defined by ethnic, national, racial, or religious groups and that is exactly what happened on a horrific July 11th, 1995. Srebrenica fell. The place that was guaranteed safety by the UN, was a protected area.
The fall of Srebrenica became the symbol of pain and the stage of the worst committed crimes against humanity since the Second World War. Armed soldiers and paramilitary units, separated locals, and murdered men, women, and children, with a total of more than 8000 victims.
That was not the end of the course, since their remains were mutilated and dispatched to various mass graves. Many were later on discovered and buried properly but never in one piece, usually a bone or two were found. Some were never discovered and are still considered missing.
Memorial Center
The High Representative Wolfgang Petritsch established the memorial and the museum in 2001 as a part of the Foundation “Srebrenica-Potocari”. Today, the complex serves as a warning and a memory for all the victims of the Srebrenica Genocide.
US President, Bill Clinton officially opened the memorial in 2003, and from that year onwards, surviving locals managed to discover several mass graves with their family’s remains. The scale of this atrocity is such large that identifying mass graves and victims is still active. Each year, we make small progress. Many are waiting for that.
You are going to see a lot of original photo and video exhibitions in the Memorial that will help you understand the level of crimes that happened there.
Besides the memorials, this tour covers many tragic stories from the 90s. Surely, after meeting the survivor of the Srebrenica genocide your perspective of this human tragedy will affect you and will probably change the perception you had before.
Later, our guide will show you live after the genocide since this tour will continue towards Srebrenica town. We will show you the springs of healthy water in the area around the city. This water contains two-valency fero, cobalt, nickel, copper, manganese etc. It is very healthy and has big potential in developing this area in the future.
Materials for the study
At your request, we can provide more sources and literature for your own personal continued study. This is not included in the tour or tour pricing. Depending on the materials we can offer some free and/or paid content.
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Haki E
A must do! The tour was filled with important information. We learned a lot, the guide had a lot of knowledge that he shared with us. We left Srebrenica with a heavy heart and will not get tired to repeat: Never again, nowhere to no one!!
Shaheen A
Our first visit to Bosnia was truly unforgettable, thanks to the incredible team at Meet Bosnia Tours. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed us with warmth and genuine hospitality, making us feel like part of their family—a home away from home. Their passion for Bosnia, its history, and its culture was evident not only during the tours but in every interaction we had with them throughout our stay.
My son Hasan and I booked two tours:
1. Mostar Day Tour – This included visits to the beautiful Ottoman bridge in Blagaj, the charming town of Počitelj, the stunning Kravica waterfalls, and finally, Mostar itself. Our guide, Vildan, was outstanding—deeply knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly attentive. His detailed insights into Bosnian history, culture, and current context added so much depth to the experience. He ensured we made the most of every stop and created a truly memorable day for us.
2. Srebrenica Genocide Tour – A profoundly moving and educational experience led by Armina and Aldin. Their compassionate storytelling and deep understanding of the tragic events of the 1995 genocide offered a powerful lesson in empathy and humanity. A highlight was having lunch with a local family who had lost loved ones during the genocide—their warmth and generosity left a lasting impact on us.
We also took part in the Sarajevo Walking Tour, which we highly recommend. It offered an excellent introduction to the city’s rich and complex history, with passionate guides who made the stories come alive.
Beyond the tours, the Meet Bosnia team went above and beyond to support us during our trip. From answering our questions and offering recommendations to helping us store luggage after hotel check-out, their support was invaluable. They even arranged an airport transfer with Shahin, a wonderful and friendly driver who made our departure as warm as our arrival.
The team’s dedication, kindness, and love for their country turned our trip into something truly special. We will definitely return to Bosnia—and a major reason is because of the remarkable people at Meet Bosnia Tours. They don’t just offer tours—they offer connection, understanding, and unforgettable memories.
Highly recommended.
Mikaela L
The tour was very well organized and our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. He made sure we got a good understanding of the atrocities committed and the context of the genocide in Srebrenica. It is a heavy day and Almir, our guide, really helped making it a good experience. Would recommend everyone a visit to Srebrenica and the memorial center in Potočari.
Naazneen K
An eye-opening and emotional experience with Almeer, our guide. A must see for all who visit Bosnia, to gain understanding of the events that happened in Srebenica.
Dilara Y
First of all that was really touching. I couldnt look people’s eyes directly though. But our guide was fabulous. His knowledge was pretty deep and we just talked. He informed us really good. His name was Elmir( Emir) I guess so. Thank you so much..