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Sarajevo Jewish Heritage Tour: Synagogues, Museum & the Haggadah

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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Over three to four hours, you will visit the Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the grand Ashkenazi Synagogue, the Kal Grande — the Great Sephardic Synagogue — and the historic Jewish Cemetery on the hillside above the city. Where possible, the tour includes a viewing of the Sarajevo Haggadah, one of the oldest and most traveled Jewish manuscripts in the world — a book that survived the Inquisition, World War II, and the siege of Sarajevo itself.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All entrance fees are covered by the guests. Sarajevo Haggadah can be visited on Tuesday and Thursday. If you book the tour on other days the fee is 10 EUR lower.
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VC5H+W43
Velika avlija Laure Papo Bahorete, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Housed in the old Sephardic synagogue, it holds one of the richest Jewish collections in Southeast Europe.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sarajevo Meeting of Culture

The best place for selfies in the whole city would be this one. Check out two different cultures meeting in one place, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ashkenazi Synagogue

A striking early 20th-century building marking the arrival of Central European Jewish communities in Sarajevo.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

Perched on a hillside, this cemetery spans five centuries and offers a profound, panoramic place of reflection.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

If possible, we will go to the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There is stored one of the world's most remarkable Jewish manuscripts, safeguarded through wars, occupations, and sieges.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sarajevo Jewish Heritage Tour: Synagogues, Museum & the Haggadah?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-71408P3

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All entrance fees are covered by the guests. Sarajevo Haggadah can be visited on Tuesday and Thursday. If you book the tour on other days the fee is 10 EUR lower.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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