The Siege of Sarajevo Tour

Overview

If you want to hear some true stories from the war in B&H, to visit main sites related to the period of the longest siege in modern history, to go beyond the surface then this tour is perfect for you. The tour is designed for you to hear many stories from The Siege of Sarajevo and in that way better understand the situation and what happened in period from 1992 to 1995. Beside the famous Tunnel of Hope, we will discover Suada Dilberović and Olga Sucic Bridge, a place where first victims of the siege were killed, hear the story about Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo and many other stories from this period. This tour is unique as it is about the survivors of the siege of Sarajevo. My personal experience and details about war wedding, Der Spiegel article published in July 1993. Join us on this tour and find out more about break up of Yugoslavia and Bosnian war.

Itinerary

1. Sarajevo City Hall

   We will see the rebuilt building of the Sarajevo City Hall that was first shelled and then burned down during the Siege of Sarajevo.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Pijaca Markale

   Opened green market Markale

   · Non-stop passage

3. Eternal Flame

   Monument built after the WWII

   · Non-stop passage

4. Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina building

   Presidency building

   · Non-stop passage

5. Sniper Alley

   The main boulevard in Sarajevo which during the Siege of Sarajevo was lined with snipers' posts, and became infamous as a dangerous place for civilians to traverse.

   · Non-stop passage

6. Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium

   Olympic stadium

   · 10 min

7. Sarajevo War Tunnel

   Experience a brief walk through the Tunnel of Hope after watching a short video showing the Siege of Sarajevo, and a guided tour of the grounds, and the home (now a museum) where the tunnel was hidden.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

8. Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track

   After the Tunnel, we will visit the Olympic mountain Trebević, which hosted Winter Olympic games in Sarajevo and was a first line during the Siege of Sarajevo. On the mountain Trebević we have the opportunity to see and walk on the Bobsleigh and Luge Track which is now one of the most beautiful abandoned places in Sarajevo. The best view of the city is from this mountain so you can experience the most beautiful panoramic view of Sarajevo.

   · 30 min

9. Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

   During the conflict, the cemetery was among the many front lines utilized to maintain the brutal siege of the city. Bosnian Serb Army snipers used its strategic position, overlooking much of the city “to shoot at civilians in the city.” Many of the beautiful tombstones, unique in both Sarajevo and Europe, were damaged by the fighting, their elegant structures compromised by three years of heavy shelling and indiscriminate shooting.

   · 20 min

10. The Yellow Fortress

    The Yellow Fortress is one of the fortifications that made up the defensive wall around the city. Today, it offers a fantastic view of the city and is one of Sarajevo’s most popular vantage points. From here we can also see Kovači Cemetery where Sarajevo's defenders from the Siege of Sarajevo and the first president of the independent Bosnia and Herzegovina are buried.

    · 20 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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