Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege Including War Tunnel, Trebević, Bobsleigh Track, Jewish Cemetery
by Funky Tours
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This four-hour tour in Sarajevo is led by a licensed English-speaking guide who is a local war veteran of the Siege of Sarajevo. The tour begins with a meeting at the operator's office or a preferred pickup point. The guide introduces the story of the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Siege of Sarajevo, sharing personal experiences and answering questions throughout the day. The group passes by Markale Market, the site of the deadliest massacre in the city during the 1992-1995 conflict, and a memorial dedicated to 1,601 children killed during the siege. The tour continues along Sniper Alley, including a stop at the former Holiday Inn, which served as a base for foreign journalists during the siege. The main visit is to the War Tunnel Museum, also known as the Tunnel of Hope, where visitors watch a short film about the war and the tunnel’s role in supplying the city. Visitors then walk through the tunnel itself. Exhibits at the museum display artifacts and historical details related to the siege. Next, the tour proceeds to Trebević Mountain, a former frontline with visible war damage such as bunkers, minefields, tank tracks, trenches, and shrapnel that remain unrestored. The group visits several sites on the mountain, including Zlatište and Osmice, and stops at a viewpoint above Sarajevo that was a strategic position during the siege. The tour then visits the Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track, built for the 1984 Winter Olympics and later used as a frontline site. The track features extensive graffiti and examples of Yugoslav brutalist architecture. The final stop is the Jewish Cemetery, one of the largest in Europe, which served as a frontline and sniper position during the siege. After the tour, participants are returned to their chosen location in Sarajevo. The tour includes all entrance fees, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, and pickup and drop-off within Sarajevo. A low amount of walking is involved.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting and Introduction
Group meets at the operator's office or chosen pickup site. The guide, a Sarajevo Siege survivor, explains the Sarajevo Siege and breakup of Yugoslavia, answering all questions, including personal ones.
5 min
Pijaca Markale
Drive past Markale Market, site of the largest massacre in Sarajevo during 1992-1995.
Sarajevo Memorial for Children Killed during Siege
Drive past the memorial dedicated to 1601 children murdered in Sarajevo during the 1992-1995 siege.
Sniper Alley
Stop at Hotel Holiday, built for the 1984 Winter Olympics and used by foreign journalists during the siege. This area, including Marijin Dvor, was known as Sniper Alley, the most dangerous part of the city.
15 min
Sarajevo War Tunnel
Visit the War Tunnel Museum, also called the Tunnel of Hope. Watch a short film about the war and tunnel. Walk through the tunnel and see exhibits related to the siege. The guide provides detailed first-person accounts about the war's causes and events.
90 min
Trebevic Mountain
Travel to Trebević Mountain, a major frontline during the siege. See destroyed sites such as Zlatište and Osmice, plus remains of bunkers, minefields, tank tracks, trenches, bullets, and shrapnel, much of which remains unrestored.
30 min
Viewpoint above Sarajevo
Stop at a viewpoint above Sarajevo that was held by the Army of the Republic of Srpska during the siege, illustrating the tactical situation and failed attempts to capture the city.
20 min
Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track
Visit the Bobsleigh Track from the 1984 Winter Olympics. Learn about its use during the siege as a frontline site. View Yugoslav brutalist architecture and numerous graffiti artworks.
20 min
Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo
Final stop at the Jewish Cemetery, one of Europe’s largest. It was a frontline and sniper position during the siege.
15 min
Sarajevo
Return to the city and drop off participants at their requested location in Sarajevo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege Including War Tunnel, Trebević, Bobsleigh Track, Jewish Cemetery
by Funky Tours
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.€80Overview
This four-hour tour in Sarajevo is led by a licensed English-speaking guide who is a local war veteran of the Siege of Sarajevo. The tour begins with a meeting at the operator's office or a preferred pickup point. The guide introduces the story of the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Siege of Sarajevo, sharing personal experiences and answering questions throughout the day. The group passes by Markale Market, the site of the deadliest massacre in the city during the 1992-1995 conflict, and a memorial dedicated to 1,601 children killed during the siege. The tour continues along Sniper Alley, including a stop at the former Holiday Inn, which served as a base for foreign journalists during the siege. The main visit is to the War Tunnel Museum, also known as the Tunnel of Hope, where visitors watch a short film about the war and the tunnel’s role in supplying the city. Visitors then walk through the tunnel itself. Exhibits at the museum display artifacts and historical details related to the siege. Next, the tour proceeds to Trebević Mountain, a former frontline with visible war damage such as bunkers, minefields, tank tracks, trenches, and shrapnel that remain unrestored. The group visits several sites on the mountain, including Zlatište and Osmice, and stops at a viewpoint above Sarajevo that was a strategic position during the siege. The tour then visits the Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track, built for the 1984 Winter Olympics and later used as a frontline site. The track features extensive graffiti and examples of Yugoslav brutalist architecture. The final stop is the Jewish Cemetery, one of the largest in Europe, which served as a frontline and sniper position during the siege. After the tour, participants are returned to their chosen location in Sarajevo. The tour includes all entrance fees, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, and pickup and drop-off within Sarajevo. A low amount of walking is involved.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting and Introduction
Group meets at the operator's office or chosen pickup site. The guide, a Sarajevo Siege survivor, explains the Sarajevo Siege and breakup of Yugoslavia, answering all questions, including personal ones.
5 min
Pijaca Markale
Drive past Markale Market, site of the largest massacre in Sarajevo during 1992-1995.
Sarajevo Memorial for Children Killed during Siege
Drive past the memorial dedicated to 1601 children murdered in Sarajevo during the 1992-1995 siege.
Sniper Alley
Stop at Hotel Holiday, built for the 1984 Winter Olympics and used by foreign journalists during the siege. This area, including Marijin Dvor, was known as Sniper Alley, the most dangerous part of the city.
15 min
Sarajevo War Tunnel
Visit the War Tunnel Museum, also called the Tunnel of Hope. Watch a short film about the war and tunnel. Walk through the tunnel and see exhibits related to the siege. The guide provides detailed first-person accounts about the war's causes and events.
90 min
Trebevic Mountain
Travel to Trebević Mountain, a major frontline during the siege. See destroyed sites such as Zlatište and Osmice, plus remains of bunkers, minefields, tank tracks, trenches, bullets, and shrapnel, much of which remains unrestored.
30 min
Viewpoint above Sarajevo
Stop at a viewpoint above Sarajevo that was held by the Army of the Republic of Srpska during the siege, illustrating the tactical situation and failed attempts to capture the city.
20 min
Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track
Visit the Bobsleigh Track from the 1984 Winter Olympics. Learn about its use during the siege as a frontline site. View Yugoslav brutalist architecture and numerous graffiti artworks.
20 min
Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo
Final stop at the Jewish Cemetery, one of Europe’s largest. It was a frontline and sniper position during the siege.
15 min
Sarajevo
Return to the city and drop off participants at their requested location in Sarajevo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.