Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included)
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 356 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) worth booking?
Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) is a 4-hour experience in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from $46 per person. It scores 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 356 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 90 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (356)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $46 per person
PEACE OF MIND: Our products always include admissions/entrance fees to museums and attractions essential for unrivalled tour experiences. During this tour, Sarajevo War Tunnel entrance fee (5 EUR Adults / 2.5 EUR children / students) is included in the tour price. You don't have to bother carrying local cash money at all. As an added bonus, we provide a licensed English-speaking guide who is a local war veteran, ensuring a deeply immersive experience with captivating firsthand storytelling. With a visit to the War Tunnel Museum, Jewish Cemetery, Olympic mountain of Trebević (with its most famous symbol – Olympic Bobsled track), and other locations crucial for better understanding of modern World longest siege – Siege of Sarajevo, this tour is by far the most interesting half day experience you can do when visiting Sarajevo. This 4 hour experience will ensure easy understanding, reasons and facts behind the breakup and death of Yugoslavia.
What you get
About this experience
PEACE OF MIND: Our products always include admissions/entrance fees to museums and attractions essential for unrivalled tour experiences. During this tour, Sarajevo War Tunnel entrance fee (5 EUR Adults / 2.5 EUR children / students) is included in the tour price. You don't have to bother carrying local cash money at all. As an added bonus, we provide a licensed English-speaking guide who is a local war veteran, ensuring a deeply immersive experience with captivating firsthand storytelling. With a visit to the War Tunnel Museum, Jewish Cemetery, Olympic mountain of Trebević (with its most famous symbol – Olympic Bobsled track), and other locations crucial for better understanding of modern World longest siege – Siege of Sarajevo, this tour is by far the most interesting half day experience you can do when visiting Sarajevo. This 4 hour experience will ensure easy understanding, reasons and facts behind the breakup and death of Yugoslavia.
What's included
Included
- Sarajevo War Veteran English speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- PEACE OF MIND: Our products always include admissions fees to essential museums/attractions we visit
- War Tunnel Entrance Fee (10.5 EUR per adult / 2.5 EUR children & students) included
- Address pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Meet our team at the office or your preferred pickup location. Your guide is Sarajevo Siege survivor, who will introduce your to the story of Breakup of Yugoslavia and Siege of Sarajevo, and will make sure no questions remain unanswered, even of personal nature, so don’t refrain from sharing your thoughts and opinions at any moment of time.
5 minutes here
Pijaca Markale
We will pass by Markale Markets (largest massacre site in Sarajevo during the 1992-1995)
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Sarajevo Memorial for Children Killed during Siege
We will pass by memorial dedicated to 1601 children murdered in Sarajevo during the 1992-1995.
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Sniper Alley
Regions of Marijin Dvor and ex hotel Holiday Inn (now hotel Holiday) are famous under the name of Sniper Alley, which was the most dangerous part of Sarajevo. First stop of the day is Hotel Holiday. Built for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics, during the Siege it used to be a home to various foreign journalists and reporters who were reporting on Bosnian war and Siege of Sarajevo.
15 minutes here
Sarajevo War Tunnel
Next stop of the day will be War Tunnel Museum – Tunnel of Hope, which was the major “blood vessel” for heavily sieged and destroyed city. At the Tunnel we shall see a short movie about the War in Sarajevo and Tunnel, followed by going through the Tunnel itself. At the exhibition part of the museum we will have the opportunity to see many interesting exhibits directly connected with the Siege of Sarajevo. The trip to the tunnel and all the way in the tunnel is covered with a true first person experience of classy guide, survivor of the Siege of Sarajevo, who is always willing to answer question (no matter what they are). We will learn about the origins of the War on Balkans and Death of Yugoslavia, the dreams Serbian leaders have had, and how they succeeded to seduce large number of Serbian nationalists throughout the whole Balkans, and made them go to war.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Trebevic Mountain
After the Tunnel we head towards the mountain Trebević which, by vast majority of its length, was a first line during the Siege and place of many battles on many battlefields. At the site we will have the opportunity to see where the real destruction appeared, such as Zlatište, Osmice, Trebević Vidikovac and many other destroyed facilities and sites. Moreover, we will see the remains of bunkers, minefields, military tank caterpillar traces, tranches, bullets and grenade shrapnels and many many other interesting sites of destruction, which today, at the present time, haven’t yet being repaired or restored. They just stand there like two decades later, the war haven’t even ended yet.
30 minutes here
One of the most beautiful viewpoints above Sarajevo. During the Siege of Sarajevo, position of Army of Republic of Srpska. Here you will get the real feeling what the great mice and cats game had been played, and how the Republic of Srpska forces (VRS) with such a great advantage never got the real chance to take over Sarajevo city.
20 minutes here
Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track
Sarajevo Bobsleigh, originally built for the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, is one of the main highlights of the tour. Once there, we can admire Yugoslavian brutalist architecture, and learn more about the unfortunate events which took place at this location during the Siege of Sarajevo, since it used to stand on one of the main front lines. However, Bobsled is today featured at the top of the Worlds most beautiful abandoned places lists. It holds amazing amount of various graffiti by artists from all around the World, and you have a chance to see them all.
20 minutes here
Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo
Upon return to the city last stop of the day will be Jewish Cemetery, known for its historical importance as it is one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Europe, but during the Siege of Sarajevo was the main front line and sniper nest of the Republic of Srpska army.
15 minutes here
Sarajevo
After the tour, we will drop you off at your desired location in Sarajevo.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Sarajevo
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
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 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Funky Tours
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A low amount of walking is involved
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 355 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
355 verified traveler reviews for Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome tour!
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was nice to get a firsthand experience from someone who lived through the siege.
via Viator
We enjoyed this tour...
We enjoyed this tour despite the pouring down rain. The tunnel under the airport and our guide’s true life stories were the highlights. We would recommend.
via Viator
Incredible Tour
We have now returned from our wonderful trip to Sarajevo and cannot thank Funky Tours enough for organising our amazing Sarajevo Total Siege Tour. Our guide, Mustafa was so incredibly knowledgeable and hearing his real life stories of life during the siege really brought history alive. My husband was here with UN Forces at the start of the war so Mustafa’s accounts were particularly poignant and meaningful for him. We also cant thank Mustafa enough for taking us to Hill 655, although it wasn’t a usual stop on the tour. This place is especially important to my husband and he really couldn’t imagine going to Sarajevo and not playing it one last visit. It was so very humbling that Funky Tours recognised the significance of this for him and made sure he got there. We cannot recommend Funky Tours and Mustafa enough for making this very special visit to Sarajevo even more special with all their care and attention. Cannot recommend highly enough.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
Amazing tour, one of the best tours we’ve ever done. Our guide Adnan did a great job. He explained some of the history and politics of Bosnia & told us about his experience of the war. We did this tour on our first full day in Bosnia and it gave us a really good understanding of the place. Strongly recommend this tour.
via Viator
loved it
great tour! adnan was awesome
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 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
- 125
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Funky Tours, who run 15 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 70.8 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sarajevo.
How much does Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) 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 War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) take?
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Plan for about 4 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 War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 356 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Sarajevo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included)?
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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 War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included)?
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Around 125 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) 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 War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included)?
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Included: Sarajevo War Veteran English speaking guide; Air-conditioned vehicle; All Fees and Taxes; PEACE OF MIND: Our products always include admissions fees to essential museums/attraction; and War Tunnel Entrance Fee (10.5 EUR per adult / 2.5 EUR children & students) included. Not included: Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 130 listed pickup locations in and around Sarajevo. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) 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 Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included)?
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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 War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Sarajevo. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included)?
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Across 356 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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