Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour

Outty Ranking 81 4.9 · 176 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $46
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Outty Ranking

81/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 176 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour worth booking?

Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour is a 3-hour experience in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from $46 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 176 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
81 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (176)
Duration
3 hours
From
$46 per person

Bosnia and Herzegovina suffered a lot through its history, and the last war represents one of the hardest times. In this tour You will be told about the survival skills and more about different aspects of life under the siege. The struggle for life was an ordinary event, and the enthusiasm and pure love for the homeland were the real motivation. Do not miss to see enemy lines, homemade guns, weapons, the famous Tunnel of hope, one of the most beautiful abandoned places in the world - Bob sleigh,Jewish cemetery, etc. and of course to hear interesting stories and tales. The tour will help You clarify historical circumstances and understand nowadays life in Sarajevo. This is a unique travel through the siege and experience that You won't regret! Our guides are informative, entertaining, detailed, friendly oriented, ready to answer all of Your questions and our drivers are professionals that will, even in snowy winter days, take You to the best Trebević spots in our jeep.

What you get

    About this experience

    Bosnia and Herzegovina suffered a lot through its history, and the last war represents one of the hardest times. In this tour You will be told about the survival skills and more about different aspects of life under the siege. The struggle for life was an ordinary event, and the enthusiasm and pure love for the homeland were the real motivation. Do not miss to see enemy lines, homemade guns, weapons, the famous Tunnel of hope, one of the most beautiful abandoned places in the world - Bob sleigh,Jewish cemetery, etc. and of course to hear interesting stories and tales. The tour will help You clarify historical circumstances and understand nowadays life in Sarajevo. This is a unique travel through the siege and experience that You won't regret! Our guides are informative, entertaining, detailed, friendly oriented, ready to answer all of Your questions and our drivers are professionals that will, even in snowy winter days, take You to the best Trebević spots in our jeep.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Bottled water
    • Proffesional tour guide
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Hotel pick-up and drop off

    Not included

    • Entrance fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. Sarajevo War Tunnel

      This is definitely one of the most popular tours in Sarajevo; Probably because of famous Tunnel of Hope and the fact that this was the longest siege in modern warfare. On the way to our first destination, our guides will give You an introduction, show You Sniper Alley, memorial to brutally murdered children, and other important war related objects. Then we will make a first stop to visit Tunnel of Hope Museum, digged by ingenious and brave citizens of Sarajevo. When we get there, You will see big map of Sarajevo under the siege to see enemy lines, You will watch 17-minutes long movie and take a look inside the Museum exhibition. Highlight of this destination is 25-meters long tunnel You will walk through to experience the struggle of Sarajevans during the siege. After this experience You will have short break, if requested, to make some pictures and to discover the place on Your own.

      90 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. After the Tunnel, we continue from Federation entity to Rebuplika Srpska to our next stop - Olympic Mountain Trebević where we will enjoy stunning view of the city from 1230m above the sea level. The guests will be shown enemy lines and told the war stories. This is a great location to make some really beautiful photos of the whole city.

      20 minutes here

    3. Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track

      Life is full of adventures, so be ready for the Bob Track from Winter Olympic Games hosted by Sarajevo in 1984, but on Your way to get on beginning of the track, You will have amazing view on the Cable Car that was reopened on 6th April 2018. While walking on the track, You will understand why the track is one of the most beautiful abandoned places in the world and definitely a “must see”! Your guide will be ready to take some crazy cool photos of You.

      30 minutes here

    4. Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

      The last stop will be the Jewish Cemetery, the second largest in Europe and a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage title. This cemetery was the battleground between Bosnian Army and Serbian forces during the siege, so this will be one of the themes as well.

      15 minutes here

    5. Sarajevo Memorial for Children Killed during Siege

      One of the most important memorials in Sarajevo is dedicated to 1621 murdered children of the city. Memorial looks very interesting, and makes You think about its meaning. It made of bronze and glass, and the sculpture simbolizes a mother trying to protect her children and the bronze ring simbolizes strong round line of defence.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Sarajevo

    BH Spirit Agency office on main pedestrian street Ferhadija 19, passage next to Cathedral of Jesus' s Sacred Heart.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations.

    Ends at

    BH Spirit Agency office on main pedestrian street Ferhadija 19, passage next to Cathedral of Jesus' s Sacred Heart.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    ar, de, en, hr, it, fr, es, sr
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Spirit Tours Sarajevo

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • 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
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 176 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    176 verified traveler reviews for Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    zoccolettirosa · June 2026

    Highly recommended!!!

    Highly recommended!!! We joined both the city walking tour and the war tour with Adnan, and both were essential to truly understand Sarajevo — an incredible city, incredibly rich in different cultures and history, including very recent history. Adnan was an honest and witty guide who helped us gain a deeper understanding of the city, its people, and what it is like to live there. He gave us many thought-provoking insights and answered all of our questions and curiosities. For us, meeting him was truly a valuable experience. Thank you so much! Super consigliato!!! Abbiamo fatto con Adnan sia il tour a piedi in centro città che il tour della guerra. Entrambi fondamentali per conoscere Sarajevo, una città incredibile, ricchissima di culture diverse e di storia, anche molto recente. Adnan è stato una guida ironica ed onesta che ci ha permesso di conoscere più in profondità questa città, i suoi abitanti e com'è vivere qui. Ci ha regalato tanti spunti di riflessione e ha risposto a tutte le nostre curiosità. Per noi è stato un incontro prezioso. Grazie mille!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that the both tours helped you gain a deeper understanding of Sarajevo's rich history, diverse cultures, and unique character. Your kind words about Adnan mean a great deal to us. He is passionate about sharing not only historical facts but also personal perspectives and stories that help visitors connect with the city and its people on a deeper level. We're especially pleased that you found the tours thought-provoking and that all your questions and curiosities were addressed. Thank you for choosing to explore Sarajevo with us. It was a pleasure having you on our tours, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards,

    via Tripadvisor

    GAPHvdEertwegh · May 2026

    Engaged well-informed great

    Great tour and great guide, Adnan. We enjoyed our walking tour across town on Friday May 8. We decided to book the War Tour for May 9. Adnan knows a lot, born and raised in Sarajevo. Growing up during the Balkan war. Having studied Literature at Filosophy School Univ this altogether makes him a well equipped tour guide for us. We enjoyed it, asking questions too. Well answered. In depth and engaged. We had a good driver too. This tour was worthwhile and impressive.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed both the walking tour and the War Tour with Adnan. We’re also glad you felt comfortable asking questions and that you found the tour both informative and worthwhile. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Adnan and the driver as well. Thank you again for joining us and for recommending the experience — it means a lot to us!

    via Tripadvisor

    William_B · April 2026

    An act of resistance

    A well-worth introduction as to how the Sarajevo community resisted the siege. Historically important.

    Response from the operator: Dear, Thank you for your lovely review and for trusting us with your trip. We're glad you had a great time and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Spirit Tours

    via Viator

    Izza Z · April 2026

    Great experience! Tour guide was lovely

    Our tour guide was lovely, he was very friendly and knowledgeable! Would definitely recommend him again as he experienced the siege - very insightful and knowledgeable, we got a lot out of this tour, thanks to the guide :)

    Response from the operator: Dear, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our agency. It was truly a pleasure having you with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Sarajevo and Bosnia. Your satisfaction means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again in the future! Best regards, Spirit Tours

    via Tripadvisor

    AlessiaCosta_70 · April 2026

    Great tour

    From the reservation on, Insider organized our tour in a perfect way. Vedran was an excellent guide, very thorough in his explanations and truly organized in the tour’s timing. His firsthand experience made the descriptions very engaging. He conveyed information about a deeply painful past with great sensitivity, and it is precisely for this reason that what he shared still resonates and slowly rises back to the surface of memory.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Response from the operator: Dear, Thank you for your trust and for choosing our agency. We look forward to meeting you again and wish you good health and many beautiful memories! Best regards,

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    62
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Spirit Tours Sarajevo, who run 19 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.1.

    See everything Spirit Tours Sarajevo runs

    Why this scores 81

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)93
    Review evidence (18% weight)82
    Booking momentum (14% weight)78
    Value for money (12% weight)62
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)46
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sarajevo.

    How much does Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $46 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 Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour take?

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    Plan for about 3 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 Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 176 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 Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour?

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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 Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour?

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    Around 62 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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour 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 Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour?

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    Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; Proffesional tour guide; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Hotel pick-up and drop off. Not included: Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Sarajevo. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour offered in?

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    It is offered in Arabic, German, English, Croatian, Italian, French, Spanish and Serbian. 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 Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour?

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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 Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour 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 Sarajevo 1425 days under the siege - War Tour?

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    Across 176 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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