Sarajevo Roses of Sarajevo War Olympic and City Tour Story of a Survivor Small-Group
by ART AND TOURS SARAJEVO
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This small-group day trip in Sarajevo lasts about 5 hours and is led by guides who survived the city's siege. The tour uses air-conditioned SUVs and MPVs with safe drivers. It starts with a drive passing over 20 monuments from Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslav periods, leading to the Tunnel of Hope Museum. Visitors watch a 17-minute war-related film, see minefields, visit the 1992-95 Sarajevo War Museum, the war room, and walk through the Tunnel of Hope, with 10-15 minutes free time at the site. The route continues with stops at Sarajevo’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and the Markale Market, noting the largest Rose of Sarajevo and victims from 1994 and 1995. The Eternal Flame monument commemorating Sarajevo’s WWII liberation is next. Passengers view the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina building while receiving an overview of the country's political system. The tour passes through Sniper Alley, including the Holiday Inn hotel used during the siege, and drives past the National Museum and the Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It continues to Satellite Hill, the core defense zone of the Bosnian army, and through areas heavily shelled during the siege, pointing out sniper bullet marks and grenade damage, supported by UN statistics. The group visits the 1984 Olympic village and sees Yugoslav-era architecture. There is a short stop at the former local war journal's office, Oslobodenje. Visitors walk along a survival path marking Free Bosnian territory. The guide, a siege survivor born on a frontline street, shares personal childhood experiences. The tour then covers current war murals in East Sarajevo's Lukavica area and explains the ethnic division and political entities in the city of East Sarajevo (Republika Srpska). From Trebević Mountain, the group views sniper zones and passes Sunnyland Sarajevo, a former sniper area. The famous 1984 Olympic bobsleigh and luge track is visited with a 30-minute stop for photos. The tour continues through a hilly Sarajevo neighborhood to observe local lifestyle, then stops at the best viewpoint of Sniper Alley for 10 minutes. The itinerary includes a 25-minute visit to 16th-century monuments, presentations on Sarajevo as 'European Jerusalem', a World War II Jewish victims monument, and the Jewish Synagogue. It also visits both sides of the Vrbanja bridge, including the 'Sarajevo Siege First Victim Bridge' and the 'Sarajevo Romeo and Juliet bridge' with its war-time story. The frontline area from 1992-95 and the 1984 Olympic hall Skenderija are seen. The group views Austro-Hungarian Neo-gothic architecture, visits the Ashkenazi Synagogue and hears about the Ashkenazi Jewish community. At Mejdan Park, a notable local story is explained. The Latin Bridge, site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination, is shown along with Hotel Saray. The tour ends with a 20-minute stop at a panorama spot for sunset views and an introduction to Ottoman history. Entrance fees are not included. The guides are all certified, licensed, and have war experience. Groups are limited to 8 people per guide. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sarajevo War Tunnel
Drive past more than 20 monuments from Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslav eras on the way to the Tunnel of Hope Museum. Visit the war house of the Kolar family. Watch a 17-minute 44-second film about the war. See minefields and visit the Sarajevo War Museum covering 1992-95. Explore the war room and war journal site. Walk through the Tunnel of Hope and have 10 to 15 minutes of free time.
120 min
Katedrala Srca Isusova
Brief explanation of Sarajevo's Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and the nickname 'Little Yugoslavia' for the city.
Pijaca Markale
Overview of the largest Rose of Sarajevo located at Markale Market and information on the number of victims in 1994 and 1995.
Eternal Flame
Introduction to Yugoslavia and presentation of the Eternal Flame monument commemorating Sarajevo's liberation in World War II.
Drive-by
View the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina building, known as Europe's most complex institution, with explanation of the country's political system.
Sniper Alley
Drive through Sarajevo’s Sniper Alley, the deadliest zone during the siege. Introduce the Holiday Inn hotel used for war correspondents and soldier exchanges.
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pass by the National Museum in the Austro-Hungarian part of Sarajevo. Brief explanation of the 'Sarajevo Haggadah' manuscript.
History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
View the Historical Museum located on a key sniper alley spot during the 1992-95 siege.
Drive-by
See Satellite Hill, the central defensive area and strategic point of the Bosnian army during the siege.
Drive-by
Pass through the middle part of Sarajevo, heavily damaged during the siege, with visible sniper bullet holes and three yellow towers showing grenade damage. Present UN statistics on grenade fire from Trebević mountain over nearly four years.
Drive-by
View the 1984 Olympic village and the Communist-Yugoslavian architecture in Sarajevo.
Drive-by
Brief explanation of 'Oslobodenje', the former local war journal institution.
Drive-by
Visit the survival path and Free Bosnian territory area.
10 min
Drive-by
The guide, a siege survivor born on a frontline street, shares stories about childhood before, during, and after the war.
Lukavica
Explanation of current war murals located in East Sarajevo city.
Istocno Novo Sarajevo
Guided view and explanation of East Sarajevo city, part of the Republika Srpska entity, including differences between Bosnia and Herzegovina's two entities and ethnic diversity.
Drive-by
Stop for 10 minutes at Trebević Mountain for panoramic views and to see sniper zones I and II.
10 min
Sunnyland Sarajevo
Introduction to 'SunnyLand', known as 'Bosnian Disneyland', a former sniper zone during the 1992-95 siege.
Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track
Visit the 1984 Olympic bobsleigh and luge track with a 30-minute stop at the best photo spot.
30 min
Drive-by
Explore a hilly Sarajevo neighborhood (mahala) and observe local lifestyle.
Drive-by
Stop for 10 minutes at the best viewpoint overlooking Sarajevo’s Sniper Alley.
10 min
Drive-by
Spend 25 minutes visiting 16th century monuments, learning about Sarajevo as 'European Jerusalem', viewing the World War II Jewish victims monument and the Jewish Synagogue.
25 min
Drive-by
Visit both sides of the Vrbanja bridge: the 'Sarajevo Siege First Victim Bridge' side with the first war shot building, and the 'Sarajevo Romeo and Juliet bridge' side with its wartime love story.
Drive-by
View the frontline area from 1992-95 and the 1984 Olympic hall called Skenderija.
Drive-by
Presentation of Sarajevo’s Austro-Hungarian Neo-gothic architecture, considered one of the city’s most beautiful parts.
+ 5 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
In the very heart of the Sarajevo Old Town.
End point
In the very heart of the Sarajevo Old Town.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sarajevo Roses of Sarajevo War Olympic and City Tour Story of a Survivor Small-Group
by ART AND TOURS SARAJEVO
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€98Overview
This small-group day trip in Sarajevo lasts about 5 hours and is led by guides who survived the city's siege. The tour uses air-conditioned SUVs and MPVs with safe drivers. It starts with a drive passing over 20 monuments from Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslav periods, leading to the Tunnel of Hope Museum. Visitors watch a 17-minute war-related film, see minefields, visit the 1992-95 Sarajevo War Museum, the war room, and walk through the Tunnel of Hope, with 10-15 minutes free time at the site. The route continues with stops at Sarajevo’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and the Markale Market, noting the largest Rose of Sarajevo and victims from 1994 and 1995. The Eternal Flame monument commemorating Sarajevo’s WWII liberation is next. Passengers view the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina building while receiving an overview of the country's political system. The tour passes through Sniper Alley, including the Holiday Inn hotel used during the siege, and drives past the National Museum and the Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It continues to Satellite Hill, the core defense zone of the Bosnian army, and through areas heavily shelled during the siege, pointing out sniper bullet marks and grenade damage, supported by UN statistics. The group visits the 1984 Olympic village and sees Yugoslav-era architecture. There is a short stop at the former local war journal's office, Oslobodenje. Visitors walk along a survival path marking Free Bosnian territory. The guide, a siege survivor born on a frontline street, shares personal childhood experiences. The tour then covers current war murals in East Sarajevo's Lukavica area and explains the ethnic division and political entities in the city of East Sarajevo (Republika Srpska). From Trebević Mountain, the group views sniper zones and passes Sunnyland Sarajevo, a former sniper area. The famous 1984 Olympic bobsleigh and luge track is visited with a 30-minute stop for photos. The tour continues through a hilly Sarajevo neighborhood to observe local lifestyle, then stops at the best viewpoint of Sniper Alley for 10 minutes. The itinerary includes a 25-minute visit to 16th-century monuments, presentations on Sarajevo as 'European Jerusalem', a World War II Jewish victims monument, and the Jewish Synagogue. It also visits both sides of the Vrbanja bridge, including the 'Sarajevo Siege First Victim Bridge' and the 'Sarajevo Romeo and Juliet bridge' with its war-time story. The frontline area from 1992-95 and the 1984 Olympic hall Skenderija are seen. The group views Austro-Hungarian Neo-gothic architecture, visits the Ashkenazi Synagogue and hears about the Ashkenazi Jewish community. At Mejdan Park, a notable local story is explained. The Latin Bridge, site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination, is shown along with Hotel Saray. The tour ends with a 20-minute stop at a panorama spot for sunset views and an introduction to Ottoman history. Entrance fees are not included. The guides are all certified, licensed, and have war experience. Groups are limited to 8 people per guide. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sarajevo War Tunnel
Drive past more than 20 monuments from Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslav eras on the way to the Tunnel of Hope Museum. Visit the war house of the Kolar family. Watch a 17-minute 44-second film about the war. See minefields and visit the Sarajevo War Museum covering 1992-95. Explore the war room and war journal site. Walk through the Tunnel of Hope and have 10 to 15 minutes of free time.
120 min
Katedrala Srca Isusova
Brief explanation of Sarajevo's Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and the nickname 'Little Yugoslavia' for the city.
Pijaca Markale
Overview of the largest Rose of Sarajevo located at Markale Market and information on the number of victims in 1994 and 1995.
Eternal Flame
Introduction to Yugoslavia and presentation of the Eternal Flame monument commemorating Sarajevo's liberation in World War II.
Drive-by
View the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina building, known as Europe's most complex institution, with explanation of the country's political system.
Sniper Alley
Drive through Sarajevo’s Sniper Alley, the deadliest zone during the siege. Introduce the Holiday Inn hotel used for war correspondents and soldier exchanges.
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pass by the National Museum in the Austro-Hungarian part of Sarajevo. Brief explanation of the 'Sarajevo Haggadah' manuscript.
History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
View the Historical Museum located on a key sniper alley spot during the 1992-95 siege.
Drive-by
See Satellite Hill, the central defensive area and strategic point of the Bosnian army during the siege.
Drive-by
Pass through the middle part of Sarajevo, heavily damaged during the siege, with visible sniper bullet holes and three yellow towers showing grenade damage. Present UN statistics on grenade fire from Trebević mountain over nearly four years.
Drive-by
View the 1984 Olympic village and the Communist-Yugoslavian architecture in Sarajevo.
Drive-by
Brief explanation of 'Oslobodenje', the former local war journal institution.
Drive-by
Visit the survival path and Free Bosnian territory area.
10 min
Drive-by
The guide, a siege survivor born on a frontline street, shares stories about childhood before, during, and after the war.
Lukavica
Explanation of current war murals located in East Sarajevo city.
Istocno Novo Sarajevo
Guided view and explanation of East Sarajevo city, part of the Republika Srpska entity, including differences between Bosnia and Herzegovina's two entities and ethnic diversity.
Drive-by
Stop for 10 minutes at Trebević Mountain for panoramic views and to see sniper zones I and II.
10 min
Sunnyland Sarajevo
Introduction to 'SunnyLand', known as 'Bosnian Disneyland', a former sniper zone during the 1992-95 siege.
Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track
Visit the 1984 Olympic bobsleigh and luge track with a 30-minute stop at the best photo spot.
30 min
Drive-by
Explore a hilly Sarajevo neighborhood (mahala) and observe local lifestyle.
Drive-by
Stop for 10 minutes at the best viewpoint overlooking Sarajevo’s Sniper Alley.
10 min
Drive-by
Spend 25 minutes visiting 16th century monuments, learning about Sarajevo as 'European Jerusalem', viewing the World War II Jewish victims monument and the Jewish Synagogue.
25 min
Drive-by
Visit both sides of the Vrbanja bridge: the 'Sarajevo Siege First Victim Bridge' side with the first war shot building, and the 'Sarajevo Romeo and Juliet bridge' side with its wartime love story.
Drive-by
View the frontline area from 1992-95 and the 1984 Olympic hall called Skenderija.
Drive-by
Presentation of Sarajevo’s Austro-Hungarian Neo-gothic architecture, considered one of the city’s most beautiful parts.
+ 5 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
In the very heart of the Sarajevo Old Town.
End point
In the very heart of the Sarajevo Old Town.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.