CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes)
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes) worth booking?
CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes) is a 10-hour experience in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from $83 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (11)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $83 per person
In the very heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina are two unique and historical towns, with unbeliveable natural lakes and spots. The city of Travnik is an old medieval town, known by its beautiful Old Town Fortress and unique place for Bosnian traditional Cevapi dish. Let us introduce you with the history of Travnik, through its main monuments and try an unique taste of traditional food. Jajce, traditionally known as King's Town, is the place with reach historical importance, from the first roots to nowadays. A city with breathtaking waterfall in the middle of the city, historical museums and medieval castle on the top of old town. After seeing part of its beauty, Jajce will surprise you with its green Pliva lakes, watermills, small watterfalls and nature. Surely, a place for nature lovers.
What you get
About this experience
In the very heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina are two unique and historical towns, with unbeliveable natural lakes and spots. The city of Travnik is an old medieval town, known by its beautiful Old Town Fortress and unique place for Bosnian traditional Cevapi dish. Let us introduce you with the history of Travnik, through its main monuments and try an unique taste of traditional food. Jajce, traditionally known as King's Town, is the place with reach historical importance, from the first roots to nowadays. A city with breathtaking waterfall in the middle of the city, historical museums and medieval castle on the top of old town. After seeing part of its beauty, Jajce will surprise you with its green Pliva lakes, watermills, small watterfalls and nature. Surely, a place for nature lovers.
What's included
Included
- Official tour guide
Not included
- Entry tickets
What you'll see and do
Stari Grad, Old Town, Travnik
In the Middle Ages the Travnik area was known as the župa Lašva province of the medieval Bosnian Kingdom. The area is first mentioned by Bela IV of Hungary in 1244. Travnik itself was one of a number of fortified towns in the region, with its fortress Kaštel becoming today's old town sector. The city itself is first mentioned by the Ottomans during their conquest of nearby Jajce.
30 minutes here
Sarena Dzamija
It's hard to miss the Sarena Dzamija (Multi-Colored Mosque), built in 1757. With its bright colors, its unique and intricate artistic details on the outside walls and its carved wood, it is said to be among the most beautiful mosques in the Balkans – and the only one in the country that people believe stores hairs of the prophet. It has unusual flower motives painted on the outside, and it is one of only two mosques in Bosnia and Herzegovina in which the prayer room is positioned on the first floor, with the ground floor used to conduct business.
15 minutes here
Tvrdava Stari grad
Old Fort is one of the most beautiful and best preserved medieval fortified buildings in Bosnia on which later historical periods left their distinctive characteristics. In so far known historiography sources, there is no record of the year and the duration of construction, or the builder. Historians agree that the castle was built in the second half of the 14th or the first half of the 15th century. By way of construction and other indications it is assumed that the original builder was King Tvrtko II Kotromanić, but King Stjepan Dabiša is also stated as a possible builder.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Fortress of Jajce
The fortress of Jajce sits above the town at an altitude of 470m. It is located within the complex of the medieval city that dates back to the 13th century. The fortress, constructed over several centuries, encircles the architectural remains of a mid-15th century castle. Located in the south-western side of the fortress is a portal with the royal coat of arms. This portal dates back to the time of Tvrtko II and King Stjepan Tomasevic, who moved the royal court to Jajce in 1421.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Pliva Waterfall
At 17 meters in height, the Pliva waterfall is one of the most notable features of Jajce. This natural monument is located in the very centre of the town and has been named one of twelve most beautiful waterfalls in the world. It is also the only waterfall in the world to create an estuary as it joins the Pliva River with the Vrbas River. Whether you are standing beneath it or looking down from above, the Pliva waterfall creates a spectacular view!
30 minutes here
Pliva Lakes
Located a few kilometers away from Jajce are the Great and Small Pliva Lakes. These lakes offer many recreational opportunities: fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, playing volleyball, biking and walking. There are also public barbeque facilities along the lakeside for picnics.
60 minutes here
Mlincici
No longer used for actual milling, the Pliva Lakes watermills draw tourists down the river from the giant waterfall in town. That one is certainly impressive with its showy 65-foot drop. But the little shingled watermills feel like they might be home to some local trolls, with their dragons hitched up out back.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Sarajevo
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Art and Tours Sarajevo
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great experience and worth the money and time.
Muki was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and excellent driver. We had a great time and saw parts of this beautiful country.
via Viator
Excellent tour with Vedo
We did the tour with Vedo who was an excellent and friendly guide who told us about his personal experience in the war living in Sarajevo. The places are very beautiful and with Vedo we enjoyed it much more!!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Incredible stops
I can recommend this agency to anyone and Edi for your guide, definitely. They are very helpful for any question. We actually became friends on the tour and we learnt a lot from Edi. It is a combination of history and beautiful nature of this country. Bosnia is very pretty.
Response from the operator: Dear Maria, thank you for the glowing and fantastic words. We are really overjoyed to read this 5-star review. Sincerely, Art and Tours Sarajevo
via Tripadvisor
Warmest recommendations!!
My parents originally come from Bosnia, so I already had a lot of knowledge. But since I had some friends with me from home, it seemed obvious with a guided tour. It was certainly not something we regretted, from here the warmest recommendations must sound, the guide was super nice and knew a lot about what he was talking about. This trip contained what we expected and much more. Subsequently, the guide was also very helpful and gave us his contact details, even outside of his working hours he was helpful with recommendations for places to eat, attractions etc. If you could give more than 5 stars, they would have!
Response from the operator: Dear guest, thank you for the glowing and fantastic words. We are really overjoyed to read this 5-star review. Sincerely, Art and Tours Sarajevo
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great guide
We felt very privileged to have Bakir as our guide. Bakir has a great sense of humour, and is extremely patient with our endless “interrogations”! As we had already spent a week in Bosnia by the time we took the tour, our curiosity at that stage has morphed from history to current affairs and pop culture. The insights Bakir generously shared, coupled with his brutally honest take on everything that is happening, made the tour unusually enriching and enjoyable. Hours flew by for us, and I hope we didn’t bore him. ;) Oh he is a great driver too! Special thanks to Mak as well who helped arrange the trip at short notice.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Art and Tours Sarajevo, who run 11 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.3 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sarajevo.
How much does CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes) cost?
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Prices start at $83 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sarajevo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes) take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sarajevo is not rushed.
Is CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Sarajevo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes)?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sarajevo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sarajevo and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sarajevo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Sarajevo?
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On Outty we rank every Sarajevo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Fall of Yugoslavia, Sarajevo War Tour with Tunnel of Hope Museum and Frontlines, From Sarajevo: Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Study Tour, Tunnel Museum: Bosnian & Yugoslav Wars Tour with War Veteran. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Sarajevo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Sarajevo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes)?
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Included: Official tour guide. Not included: Entry tickets. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
What languages is CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes) offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes)?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes) if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes)?
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Across 11 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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