Walking tour in Old Town Mostar
ID: GYG482211-855229
Category:
Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Throughout this tour you'll discover how Mostar became to be and what makes this city so unique. With an experienced local guide by your side you'll explore the oldest part of Mostar with it's secrets and hidden coins.
By booking this guided tour visitors will discover the old town of Mostar that dates back to 15th century, this was the main artisanal and commercial area during the Ottoman ruling which lasted until 1870s.
While entering the old town from the western side we'll first discover The Crooked Bridge and Nezir-Aga Mosque. After which we proceed to see a tannery and hammam. Getting closer to the Old Bridge we will see the oldest caffe in the city and traditional divers club, both found in the tower Halebija. By crossing the Old Bridge we get to the street of Kujundžiluk which is known as the street of jewelers. Couple of steps more and we end up in the courtyard of Mehmed Pasha Koski Mosque where we end the tour.
Highlights
- Be brought back in time when the Ottoman Empire used to rule the Balkans
- Discovering the development of the city throughout centuries.
- Learn about architecture of Mostar under different rulings.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a walking tour.
Approximate time for completing this tour is around an hour and fifteen minutes.
Meeting point is at the entrance to the Old Town from the western side next to a tobacco shop (kiosk). Guides name is Andrej, 38 year old male.
INCLUDED
- Licensed local guide in French and English language.
NOT INCLUDED
- Optional activities ; Boat rides, entrances to mosques, traditional Bosnian coffe.
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
