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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: BAM
- Languages: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, English
- Climate: Continental
- Timezone: Europe/Sarajevo
- Population: Approximately 275,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is spring and autumn for mild weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the EU, UK, and many other countries can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free for short stays. US citizens do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Some nationalities may obtain a visa on arrival or apply for an e-visa prior to travel. It is advisable to check specific requirements based on nationality before traveling.
About Sarajevo
Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known as the "Jerusalem of Europe," it uniquely blends Eastern and Western influences, reflected in its diverse architecture, religious sites, and vibrant cultural life. The city is famous for its Ottoman-era bazaars, Austro-Hungarian buildings, and the poignant reminders of its 20th-century history. Sarajevo offers visitors a compelling mix of old and new, where traditional coffee houses sit alongside modern cafes and galleries. Its scenic location surrounded by mountains makes it a gateway for outdoor adventures. Sarajevo’s warm hospitality, combined with its historical significance and lively arts scene, makes it a captivating destination for travelers seeking both cultural enrichment and natural beauty.
Top Attractions
1. Baščaršija – The historic Ottoman bazaar and cultural heart of Sarajevo, known for its narrow streets, artisan shops, and traditional eateries. 2. Latin Bridge – The site near which Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, an event that triggered World War I. 3. Sarajevo Tunnel Museum – A museum dedicated to the tunnel that served as a lifeline during the Siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s. 4. Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque – A stunning example of Ottoman architecture and one of the most important religious sites in the city. 5. Vrelo Bosne – A picturesque park featuring the spring of the River Bosna, ideal for nature walks and picnics.
Popular Activities
Visitors can explore Sarajevo’s rich history through guided walking tours, visit museums, and enjoy the vibrant café culture. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike or ski in the nearby mountains, including the Olympic mountains of Jahorina and Bjelašnica. Sarajevo also offers river rafting, cycling, and cultural festivals throughout the year. Sampling traditional Bosnian coffee and attending local music or film festivals provide authentic cultural experiences.
Sarajevo Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Duration Range: Visitors can explore Sarajevo’s rich history through guided walking tours, visit museums, and enjoy the vibrant café culture. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike or ski in the nearby mountains, including the Olympic mountains of Jahorina and Bjelašnica. Sarajevo also offers river rafting, cycling, and cultural festivals throughout the year. Sampling traditional Bosnian coffee and attending local music or film festivals provide authentic cultural experiences.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is spring and autumn for mild weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes and layers for variable temperatures. Respect local customs, especially when visiting religious sites. Sarajevo is safe but stay vigilant in crowded places. Cash in BAM is widely used, though cards are accepted in many places. It is advisable to carry some cash for smaller vendors. Learning a few basic Bosnian phrases is appreciated by locals.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $220
404 Available Tour Excursions in Sarajevo
Lukomir is the highest and most isolated village in Bosnia. This hike is also the most popular hike in the country. And for a good reason. It offers all: amazing views, long walks, culture, history and legends. This is the most popular one day trip from Sarajevo. We start our tour on the southern slopes of Bjelašnica mountain, from medieval Umoljani village. We will make a short stop on ancient necropolis at Dolovi, and then continue towards Umoljani. We will then pass through Gradina - highland summer village, and go to Studeni Potok stream. On the way, we will visit 40-meter Peruće Waterfall before continuing to Lukomir. Our last stop - Lukomir village. It lives the same life for more than 600 years, Bosnia’s highest and most isolated mountain village. On the edge of the village you will be treated to a breathtaking view of Rakitnica Canyon. We will have traditional homemade lunch prepared by our hosts. You will also have the opportunity to purchase local handcrafts
Price: $100.20
Duration: 8-13 hours
The Siege of Sarajevo was one of the key events of the Bosnian War and the longest siege in modern history. You will learn historical facts with great personal insights on war happenings in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its capital of Sarajevo. You'll get to see the aftermath of the war, and how people are living nowadays.
Price: $34.59
Duration: 3-4 hours
The Srebrenica massacre, also known as the Srebrenica genocide was the July 1995 genocide of more than 8,000 Bosniaks, mainly men and boys, in and around the town of Srebrenica during the Bosnian War. The killings were perpetrated by units of the Bosnian Serb Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) under the command of Ratko Mladić. You will be able to understand the fall of Yugoslavia, how and why the massacre happened.
Price: $82.30
Duration: 8-10 hours
PEACE OF MIND: Our products always include admission fees to essential museums/attractions we visit Get a firsthand account of the atmosphere of Yugoslavian social-communism by visiting Tito’s Nuclear Bunker in the nearby town Konjic, highlights of the Yugoslavian golden age and its downfall with the story of the Siege of Sarajevo from a guide who survived it. Travel to Konjic town, and visit the Tito’s Nuclear Bunker, Olympic Village, War Tunnel Museum in an air-conditioned minivan with a small group and learn about „soft communism“, golden era of Yugoslavia, the breakup of Yugoslavia and the years-long siege of Sarajevo. After Konjic, drive to Igman mountain and explore it’s famous sights of Olympic Ski Jumps and Hotel Igman. Later visit Trebevic Mountain and famous Olympic Bobsled and before the end visit Jewish Cemetery, site heavily interesting from perspective of Jewish history in the Balkans and story of Siege of Sarajevo.
Price: $101.39
Duration: 10 hours
Fly like the eagle and experience a new dimension. Float away into an amazing new world where a natural high waits for you. Experience the mountains and valleys from a birdlike perspective and enjoy the landscape of the unique, beautiful Bosnia and Herzegovina mountains all before you touch down softly on the landing field.
Price: $225.44
Duration: 5 hours
5-day hiking adventure on the mountains that form the border between Bosnia and Herzegovina. It includes 4 different mountains, sleeping at 3 different locations, all part of white trail of Via Dinarica, and offer the best and most diverse hiking options. From rocky highlands of Čvrsnica, to rocky peaks of Prenj to grasslands on Bjelašnica, deep Rakitnica canyon, and the ridges of Visočica. All the trails are very beautiful and represent the best of each of the mountains. Yet, all of them are different from each other.
Price: $917.27
Duration: 120 hours
Searching for a professional and entertaining experience to feel the real spirit of Sarajevo? You are surely on the right address! Welcome Everybody! Join us on Grand Sarajevo Walking tour! Your time will fly by since it is not just easy walking, but information and fun conversations, so you never get bored or tired. A special ‘one man show’ tour! Explore the city where East meets West. Once known as the Jerusalem of Europe and historically the longest sieged city. The ex-communist and post-democratic town. Ottoman’s small streets, Austro-Hungarian unique designs and Yugoslav brutalism. All of those are core aspects to understand the spirit of Sarajevo. Various nationalities and religious beliefs give special touch on the cultural and architectural diversities. Sarajevo will make your memories unforgettable in just few steps. Let’s feel the spirit of Sarajevo!
Price: $31.01
Duration: 2-3 hours
In this tour, you will get a chance to explore the historical background of Sarajevo. The tour will take you to the place where the Bosnian war started. Furthermore, you will get to see frontlines on mountains around Sarajevo. Then, the tour will take you to an abandoned hotel, the Sniper Alley and the Sniper Nest. Furthermore, you will get to visit the Bobsleigh and Luge track and the Olympic Village, damaged during the war. Lastly, the tour will take you to the Tunnel of Hope where you will visit the museum and learn more about the importance of the said Tunnel and its significance during the Siege of Sarajevo.
Price: $53.68
Duration: 3-4 hours
Make the most of a journey from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik—or vice versa—by relaxing and sightseeing on route with these shared transfers. Swap the headaches of bus- or train-hopping for the ease and comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, and soak in the views over rural Herzegovina on the way before stopping at must-sees such as Mostar (Old bridge protected by UNESCO), Blagaj (Well-known tekke and cave) and the Kravice waterfalls. Hotel drop-off in Dubrovnik or Sarajevo makes your journey complete and extra convenient. Travel easily between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik on a shared transfer in either direction Skip the fuss of trains and buses and stop to sightsee along the way Visit Mostar to see its famous bridge, admire the Kravice falls and more Relax with hotel drop-off on each transfer Join us on this relaxing trip and capture wonderful memories.
Price: $179.64
Duration: 10-12 hours
What sets our tours apart is our unwavering commitment to historical accuracy and quality. At Blossom Tours, we take great pride in ensuring that all our tours are historically accurate and informative. Unlike many other tours, our tours are crafted by history professors who are experts in their field. This means that when you join one of our tours, you can trust that the information you receive is not only interesting but also historically precise. Besides that, you will have the experience of drinking real Bosnian coffee (or tea) and you will also get maps with our recommendations and written material after the tour. There are no hidden costs. Our emphasis on historical accuracy is complemented by our passion for providing a rich and engaging experience. We don't just want to inform you about the past; we want to transport you there. Our expert guides are not only knowledgeable but also skilled in storytelling, making the past come to life with their narratives.
Price: $27.43
Duration: 2 hours
Throughout this tour, you will visit some of the most beautiful cities in Herzegovina, such as Jablanica, Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj, and Kravice waterfalls. The entrance is free for all tourist attractions, except the entrance to Kravice waterfalls, which costs 10EUR per person during the season. First we will go to Jablanica, a town located in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton. After that, we will visit Mostar, which is known for its iconic Old Bridge, a reconstructed medieval arched bridge over the river Neretva. After that, we will head to Blagaj, where it is recommended to take a lunch break in a restaurant, next to the spring of river Buna. Furthermore, we will go to Počitelj which is a historic medieval town, dating back to the 14th century. Our last stop will be at the Kravice waterfalls, a favorite place of many people to relax and unwind during the hot summer days. You can even go for a swim here!
Price: $119.28
Duration: 11-13 hours
Umoljani and Lukomir hiking tour at Bjelasnica mountain is simply must see and experience journey for any true nature lover, if one ever comes across Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stunning views of Rakitnica canyon, amazing scenery of Bjelasnica mountain, experiencing way of life at Bosnian most remote nomad village, unique history and culture of local communities, and bit of mythology and much more at one most unique places in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Price: $83.50
Duration: 9-10 hours
“Falcons road” on the Red Rocks of mt. Romanija is a secured climbing route. The length of this Via Ferrata is 350m. The star of this route being the two suspension bridges nested between the rocks with stunning background of pine and fir forest. This adrenaline content will give those fond of adventure and extreme sports great excitement with maximum safety. There will be plenty of opportunities to make postcard-like photos of rocks with a stunning background of mountains surrounding Sarajevo. The trip starts from Sarajevo, where we will pick you up. The drive is only 30 minutes, and the whole adventure will take 3 to 4 hours total. You can plan it as a half day adventure getaway from Sarajevo. This trip is not for those suffering from acrophobia (extreme fear of heights).
Price: $88.27
Duration: 4 hours
To fully understand 1990s Bosnian Genocide and in the same time Srebrenica Genocide, there is no better way but to visit Eastern Bosnia, Srebrenica and Potočari Memorial Centre, and in the same time we can not only talk about Genocide events at just one micro-location (Srebrenica), but we have to put whole Eastern Bosnia into a context of the story. Also, tour will uncover reasons behind the breakup of Yugoslavia with detailed story of worst Genocide in Europe since WW2. During the tour you will have honour to visit local family and have lunch at their home while getting insight how local communities live today. In the same time it will give answers to what Srebrenica is today, what it had been yesterday, and day before, but most of all what Srebrenica could become in a future, if denial as last phase of Genocide continues to happen.
Price: $119.28
Duration: 9-11 hours
Herzegovina is a large Mediterranean terrace overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Crossroads of civilizations, in the full sense of the word, this region is literally an open air museum. Beautiful scenery, the Great Southern Alps ranges with a turquoise water of the karst rivers that flow from them, rocky fields full of Mediterranean fruits and vegetables, sun and stones, aromatic herbs, unique wines, the traditional warm welcome of the local people – all this is waiting to be discovered.
Price: $107.23
Duration: 10-12 hours
Step into the Bosnian Kingdom: A Journey Through Time Embark on a thrilling day trip from Sarajevo to three of Bosnia’s most magnificent medieval fortresses. Discover the stories of kings, warriors, and the rise and fall of the Bosnian Kingdom while enjoying breathtaking landscapes. Vranduk Fortress – Overlooking the Bosna River, this fortress offers a glimpse into medieval life with its preserved architecture and museum exhibits. Tešanj Castle – One of Bosnia’s largest and oldest castles, providing stunning panoramic views and a rich historical legacy. Srebrenik Fortress – A masterpiece of medieval architecture, perched dramatically on a rocky hill, preserving the spirit of ancient times. Small-group tour for a personalized experience Expert guides bringing history to life A scenic 370 km journey through Bosnia’s heritage Enjoy hidden paths, ancient legends, and breathtaking views at every stop. Book now and experience the magic of the Bosnian Kingdom!
Price: $149.00
Duration: 10 hours
What if we tell you that Bosnia became a signifcant area where archeological studies and foundations are searched. The bosnian pyramids are recognized by European archeological organizations, with finding traces and leftovers that brings you back even in BC time. Meet the Bosnian „Pharaons“ that will take you through pyramid's tunnels and show you the power of mother nature, also used in deep history by human hands.
Price: $70.38
Duration: 5 hours
A tour of the longest siege in modern warfare. This tour will try to explain the life of a besieged city, the most important events and battles, the political and strategic situation and tell the history on why and how did the war start and end. We will visit Tunel DB, sniper nest, and the bobsled track. From 1992 until early 1996 Sarajevo was completely cut off from the rest of the world. This tour will show you the history, politics, strategy, aims and madness of the longest siege in the history of modern warfare. How did Bosnian army form? How strong was aggressors army? How did the siege start? What were the worst atrocities? What was the role of international community? How did the citizens of Sarajevo defend themselves? How many projectiles were fired on the city daily? Answer to these and many more questions is in this tour.
Price: $39.00
Duration: 3-5 hours
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Local Food & Cuisine
Sarajevo’s cuisine reflects its multicultural heritage, featuring hearty meat dishes, fresh bread, and rich pastries. Signature dishes include ćevapi (grilled minced meat), burek (savory pastry filled with meat or cheese), and Bosanski lonac (a slow-cooked meat and vegetable stew). Traditional Bosnian coffee is a must-try, often served with rahat lokum (Turkish delight). Popular restaurants include "Inat Kuća," known for its traditional fare and historic setting, and "Dveri," which offers authentic Bosnian dishes in a cozy atmosphere.
Getting Around
Sarajevo is accessible by Sarajevo International Airport with connections to major European cities. The city has a reliable public transport system including trams and buses. Taxis are widely available and affordable. Walking is convenient in the city center due to its compact size. For longer trips, buses and trains connect Sarajevo to other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring countries. Costs for local transport are generally low.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is spring and autumn for mild weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes and layers for variable temperatures. Respect local customs, especially when visiting religious sites. Sarajevo is safe but stay vigilant in crowded places. Cash in BAM is widely used, though cards are accepted in many places. It is advisable to carry some cash for smaller vendors. Learning a few basic Bosnian phrases is appreciated by locals.
Culture & Customs
Sarajevo’s culture is a blend of Eastern and Western traditions with strong influences from Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian periods. Hospitality is highly valued, and guests are often offered coffee or tea. Social etiquette includes polite greetings and modest dress when visiting religious sites. Important cultural events include the Sarajevo Film Festival and the Baščaršija Nights festival, celebrating music and folklore. Respect for religious diversity is a key aspect of local life.