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Best Sarajevo Walking Tour | Small Group, Local Guide

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish

Overview

Within a single 500-metre radius, Sarajevo's Old Town holds mosques, churches, a synagogue, Ottoman bazaars, and Austro-Hungarian architecture — all still in daily use, all within walking distance of each other. Nowhere else in Europe does that exist. This three-hour walking tour is built to make sense of it — giving first-time visitors the historical and cultural context that turns a beautiful old town into a place they actually understand.

Starting at the Latin Bridge — where the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 triggered World War I — the route moves through Baščaršija's old bazaar, along Coppersmith Street, past the Sebilj Fountain, through the Gazi Husrev-Bey Mosque complex, and on to Sarajevo Cathedral and the grand City Hall. You will cross the exact line where the Ottoman East meets the Austro-Hungarian West — one of the most quietly remarkable moments on any walking tour in Europe. Small group, local guide, three hours at a steady pace.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Bosnian Coffee
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
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Ferhadija 13
Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Latin Bridge

We will speak about the start of the First World War and its consequences. You will learn about the most important event that happened in modern history in Sarajevo.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of Saint Anthony of Padua

On our way from the Latin Bridge, we shall see the Emperor's mosque and Konak Residence. When we arrive at the church we will speak about the importance of St. Francis order in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We will mention as well the Bosnian Kingdom and unique church that was existing there. We will round up our stop there with the explanation about the Sarajevo Brewery.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sarajevo City Hall

Sarajevo City Hall is one of the most amazing architectural structures in Sarajevo, but the stories about the City Hall will grab your attention. We will tell the story of its building, destruction, and revival. You will get there as well instructions about the Yellow Fortress and options for exploration of the hills in Sarajevo.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kazandziluk

Coppersmith street is one of the last streets which is following the tradition of craftsmanship in Sarajevo. That will be our first destination in the marketplace area where we will explain to you our cuisine, how to drink coffee and where to eat. We will also create an introduction for the Old Town are known as Baščaršija.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bascarsija

Baščaršija is the core of the Old Town and place from where everything started. We will recreate times of the Ottoman Empire, tell you a story about the Caravans and Sebilj Drinking Fountain, and introduce you with our pigeon square.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Morica Han

Caravan-Saray's in Sarajevo was one of the most important objects that influenced trade in during the Ottoman Empire. Learn about what kind of hosts Bosnian people truly are.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best Sarajevo Walking Tour | Small Group, Local Guide?

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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tea and coffeeBosnian Coffee
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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