Bosnia · SARAJEVO SIEGE HISTORY TOURS
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Sarajevo was under siege for 1,425 days, from April 1992 to February 1996, and the sites that explain it — the Tunnel of Hope under the airport runway, the frontline positions on the hills, the memorial plaques in the street — are spread across the city. The tours below are compared on what they cover, how long they take and what they cost. Many are led by residents who lived through it; several have a lower age guidance, which is noted in the individual reviews.
Sarajevo siege tour with Tunnel of Hope, Sniper Alley, and Trebević Olympic sights. Small-group value with hotel pickup and water.
“Almir was amazing, just hearing his own personal stories and memories was so passionate and touching. A must do activity when in Sarajevo”
A survivor-led Sarajevo tour linking the Siege of 1992-95 to landmarks across town, from the Tunnel of Hope to East Sarajevo viewpoints and Sarajevo bridges.
“VERY interesting and informative tour!! Our guide, Mak, was amazing. The tour was a mix of a very thorough explanation of the history of the region, the course and consequences of the conflict and his own personal story of how the Siege impacted his family. It was an amazing four hours! If you are in Sarajevo and want a really great tour, book the Roses of Sarajevo tour (and definitely request Mak as your guide!)”
Sarajevo siege tour with a war veteran. Ride past key sites, visit the War Tunnel Museum, then Trebevic viewpoints.
“Enis was an amazing guide! He was thorough, insightful, and also had a great sense of humour. I got to see a lot of the area, as well as learning so much about the history and other small details that you wouldn't find on the internet.”
Veteran-led Sarajevo siege tour with Sniper Alley, Tunnel of Hope, Trebević views, Olympic bobsleigh track, and Jewish Cemetery, plus pickup.
“I travel frequently, visit over 20 countries, and I usually take some sort of tour. This tour is hands down one of the best I can remember going on. Our tour guide, Adnan, was an officer during the war and provided details and context on the Bosnian War that you will never get from just visiting Sarajevo and the Tunnel of Hope. I was extremely touched by his story and words. I will take what I learned and tell others.”
Hotel pickup and a guided Sarajevo siege route, including the Tunnel of Hope, Trebević views, and key memorial stops.
“We were the only couple on the tour so we had a ‘private’ tour. The tourguide picked us up in her car at our hotel. We drove to a number of places and throughout she explained what happened during the war and which buildings were destroyed, etc. As she had lived trough the war (she was 11 at the time), the stories she shared were very personal and left a big impact on us. This is not a tour where you should expect a lot of laughter on but a tour everyone should take to remind ourselves of the impact of a war and how innocent people are always the…”
Sarajevo’s Tunnel of Hope tour pairs Sniper Alley and siege landmarks with the War Tunnel Museum in a small-group 2.5-hour visit.
“Arris was very knowledgable and a pleasure. He has a file with pictograms to help illustrate the historical aspects, very helpful.”
Sarajevo Grand Tour pairs Old Town, War Tunnel and Olympic sites with pickup, small-group walks and Bosnian coffee.
“Our guide was wonderful—friendly, personable, and very knowledgeable. He even shared stories about his father, which made the experience feel incredibly personal and memorable. I enjoyed learning about Sarajevo’s history and seeing the cultural landmarks of the city. That said, the tour was advertised as 5 hours, but ours lasted only 3, which felt rushed. The included Bosnian coffee experience, which was supposed to be part of the cost did not happen. And while I understood that some admission fees (like the mosque) weren’t included, I expected the option to pay and go inside during the tour. Instead, we were told to come back later on our own, which was…”
A small-group half day Sarajevo tour on the Siege of 1992 to the War Tunnel, with Wi-Fi, pickup, and stops tied to Sniper Alley.
“We learned a lot and our Guide told us about his personal story during the war and spoke decent english.”
Sarajevo’s Siege of Hope tour links key wartime sites with the Tunnel of Hope Museum, led by a licensed English guide in a small group.
“The guide, a former police officer, was exceptional! I really gained a lot of insight to what it was like living in Sarajevo during the siege and the history of the country and region. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the city.”
Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope Museum tour with pickup, air-conditioned ride, and an English guide explaining Sniper Alley and the tunnel's role.
“We were picked up nearby where we stayed. There were no others on the tour. A nice large van picked us up. We saw several buildings and monuments from the van. The guide talked to us and explained things the whole half hour drive. He then went to the tunnel museum with us and explained things more.”
A small-group Sarajevo day trip linking Tito’s bunker, the War Tunnel, and Olympic sites, with hotel pickup and admission fees included.
“The tour is so unique that it covers major mystery heritages of Sarajevo and nearby. Especially the bunker and abandoned Igman Hotel site, you must be there to experience the ‘cold atmosphere’ of the war. I was lucky enough to be the only guest of the tour, and my guide Agnar (I’m sorry if my spelling is wrong) was so helpful, that she didn’t only introduced stories about the sites, but also the history of Sarajevo.”
Half-day Sarajevo siege tour with War Tunnel movie, Tunnel of Hope museum, Trebević viewpoints, and the abandoned 1984 bobsleigh track.
“I went on the "War tour", and highly recommend it. We also got to walk the bobsled track and learn about the 1984 Olympics which was really wonderful since I remember them well. I learned so much and appreciated how knowledgeablRead more”
Small-group siege tour of Sarajevo with Adis Hamzic, covering key sites and the Tunnel of Hope, plus Olympic to wartime stops.
“I had an amazing experience on the Sarajevo city tour! Our guide was very charismatic and made the entire experience both engaging and enjoyable. His deep knowledge of Sarajevo’s history brought the city to life, and he shared fascinating stories that I would have never discovered on my own. I highly recommend his tour to anyone visiting Sarajevo – it’s an experience you won’t forget!”
Walk Sarajevo’s key siege sites and the Sarajevo War Tunnel, learning how civilians survived when the city was cut off for years.
“Really nice tour with Argan. A lot of information about the city, war and much more! I was really impressed by the story and karakter of the city.”
Sarajevo War Tour with Travelplus: Tunnel of Hope, Sniper Alley, Zmajevac views, and Olympic bobsleigh track in a small group.
“Great dude, great tour. Haris' company is as worthwhile as the tour. And another thirty two characters.”
