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Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included)

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| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Yellow Bastion above Sarajevo
"Tenk Boy & Flowers" is an expression by a local artist, shedding light on the ongoing propaganda efforts that seek to undermine the gravity of the crimes against the people of Sarajevo.
War Veteran / Guide
Mountain Trebevic View
Sarajevo War Tunnel
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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.
4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

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

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • PEACE OF MIND: Our products always include admissions fees to essential museums/attractions we visit
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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Besarina čikma 5
Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pijaca Markale (pass by)

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 (pass by)

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket 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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Trebević Vidikovac

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sarajevo (pass by)

After the tour, we will drop you off at your desired location in Sarajevo.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A low amount of walking is involved

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran’s Story of the Siege (fees included)?

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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran’s Story of the Siege (fees included)?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • 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.
  • Sarajevo War Veteran English speaking guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran's Story of the Siege (fees included) is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sarajevo War Tour: A Veteran’s Story of the Siege (fees included) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • 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
  • Sarajevo War Veteran English speaking guide
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A low amount of walking is involved
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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