Sarajevo Grand Walking Tour

Sarajevo, the city of great monotheistic religions for centuries has been compared to Jerusalem. It is for sure one of the rare capitals in the world where you can hear adhan – a call to prayer from minaret, and church bells at same time. Throughout history, Sarajevo has suffered a lot, but never lost its special touch. 

On this walking tour, you will be able to see Muslim, Catholic Christian, Orthodox Christian, and Jewish architecture just a few minutes away from each other. Learn about the assassination that triggered the First World War, and how Muslims and Jews protected each other through the different wars. Try some traditional dishes and see traditional crafts. Experience a combination of Oriental, European and Yugoslav influences, which creates uniqueness and beauty seen nowhere else but in Sarajevo. Understand how a city that suffered so much can be so pleasant.

In just over two hours feel the soul of Sarajevo!

Tour starts in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center located at main pedestrian street close to “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures” line.  After short introduction we will provide guests bottles of water and tour can start.

City of Sarajevo we know today was founded in the Ottoman Empire in the 1450s during the conquest of the region, and the year 1461 is most commonly used as the city’s founding year. Since then Sarajevo started rapidly developing and becoming second largest Ottoman town in Europe, just after Istanbul. During the period of Gazi Husrev-bay, Sarajevo got it’s most monumental buildings from Ottoman period. 

Old Town (Baščaršija) walking tours includes visit to:

• Gazi Husrev-bey’s mosque
• Sarajevo Clock Tower
• Morić Han 
• Sebilj
• Coppersmith street
• Bravadžiluk street (Food street)
• City Hall (City Library) 
• House of Spite
• Emperor’s mosque 
• Latin Bridge
• WWI Assassination Spot
• Taslihan and Bezistan
• Jewish Synagogue 

Oriental Sarajevo is about to drastically change! On a peace treaty held in city of Berlin in year 1878, Austrian-Hungarian empire got a green light to occupy Bosnia and Herzegovina. Local community did not welcome this agreement but were helpless against mighty Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Great fire from 1879 destroyed “half” of the city and doors for European architecture. To please local Muslim community, Empire started using Moorish style and some of the nicest buildings were born. 

In Sarajevo Center you will see:

• Cathedral of Holly Hearth of Jesus
• City Market (Markale)
• The Congregational Church of the Holy Mother
• Hotel Europe
• Sarajevo Brewery
• Museum 1878-1918
• Place of assassination
• City Hall 

Not so far from the Tunnel Museum lies the closest mountain to Sarajevo valley. Driving trough Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republic of Srpska entities we reach Trebevic mountain. 1984 Winter Olympic Mountain is a popular weekend spot and home of Bobsleigh and Luge track. Trebevic mountain was the closest enemy line that was constantly bombarding Sarajevo. Still scared with recent past it is a must for understanding the siege of the city.

On Trebevic Olympic Mountain you will:

• See most amazing panoramas of the city
• See the positions of Republic of Srpska army (previously seen on video at Tunnel Museum)
• Learn about land mines and their locations
• Create perfect photos 

We pass by:

• 1984 Winter Olympic Village – Dobrinja
• Lukavica neighborhood – Republic of Srpska
• Vraca Memorial Park

Hidden among the beautiful pine trees on Trebevic mountain lies Olympic Bobsleigh and Ludge track. Once state of the art construction became heaven for graffiti artists. Damaged during the war it has never been fully rebuilt and now lies as a reminder of some better times. Bobsleigh track or how we like to call it – “Walking museum” is a must for every tourist!

At Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track you will:

• Walk down the Bobsleigh and Luge Track 
• Enjoy various graffiti art on the walls of the Track
• Create amazing photos

Under the slopes of Trebevic Mountain lies 5 centuries old Jewish Cemetery. Established by Sephardic  Jews during Ottoman period contains more than 3850 tombstones. Unfortunately it was used as artillery and sniper position of Republic of Srpska Army during the last war. 

At Jewish Cemetery you will:

• Learn about Jewish history in Sarajevo
• See the scars on tombstones from various missiles
• Visualize positions of sniper fire during the siege

Our final stop is Yellow bastion built as cannon fortress during Ottoman period as part of city defense wall. Bastion is located just above the Soldiers Cemetery and the resting place of fist Bosnian president. Today it is a perfect view point to the Old Town and best place to see a sunset over Sarajevo valley. 

At Yellow Fortress you will:

• See panorama of the Old Town
• Finalize the story about the war in Sarajevo
• Take great photos