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Sarajevo: Jewish Heritage Tour

14 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 14 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Don't miss the most popular Sarajevo tour!
On this walking tour you will delve into the Jewish heritage of Sarajevo. Jews reached Bosnia in the middle of 15th century from Spain and Portugal. About their arrival, as well as their creating life and history in Sarajevo during the Spanish Inquisition, you will learn by your local licensed guide. During the walk you will get to know many scenic streets and visit must see places as Jewish Museum, the Ashkenazi Synagogue, Jewish cemeteries, the National Museum, and many more attractions. At the top of the experience, you will explore a big part of the city, as well as some beautiful and important, but not that well known streets.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We start tour from Meet Bosnia Travel agency located at Gazi Husrevbegova 75. Hotel pickup could be offered upon request.

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Gazi Husrev begova 75
Mula Mustafe Bašeskije and, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The tour starts at the Jewish Museum. This museum is housed in the oldest synagogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in 1581. Here we will watch 20 minutes movie of Sarajevo Haggaddah, the famous book that is kept in National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Eternal Flame

Explore some of greatest Jewish investments and find out where the first hotel in Sarajevo was opened, where and what shops Jews were running in Sarajevo. See where the first Jewish school was opened in Sarajevo and where the "singing" synagogue used to be with the local guide from Sarajevo.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sarajevo National Theatre (pass by)

See the National Theatre square and its connection to the Jewish community in Sarajevo
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Bosnian Cultural Center

One of the largest Sephardic synagogues in Europe today has another function.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ashkenazi Synagogue

The Ashkenazi Synagogue is the center of Jewish life in Sarajevo today.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

The OId Jewish Cemetery is almost 500 years old cemetery in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.Established by Sephardic Jews during the Ottoman period, it also became the burial ground for Ashkenazi Jews after they arrived in Sarajevo with the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the late 19th century.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

You shoud definataly not miss the amazing story of the 700 years old Sarajevo Haggadah and the Muslim librarian who saved it from the Nazis. Sarajevo Haggadah is a compilation of different stories written by the Jews in Barcelona in 14th century and that, by destiny, was brought to Sarajevo by a Jewish family in 16th century. The book survived three wars and it is still the most important item of the National Museum, and the most important item of Jewish heritage in Bosnia.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sarajevo: Jewish Heritage Tour?

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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What's Included

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  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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