Sarajevo: Mountain Igman and Tunnel of Hope Guided Tour
ID: GYG1367090-2086401
Category:
Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the Tunnel of Hope and Mountain Igman on a guided tour from Sarajevo. Learn about the Siege of Sarajevo, visit key locations, and hear stories of courage.
Begin with a visit to the Tunnel of Hope Museum, where you’ll see the underground passage that connected besieged Sarajevo with the free territory outside the city. Walk through the preserved section of the tunnel and hear firsthand stories of how food, medicine, fuel, humanitarian aid, and even entire military units passed beneath the airport runway.
The journey then continues to Mountain Igman, often called the “Mountain of Survival.” Explore the area that served as Sarajevo’s vital connection to the outside world and learn about the famous Igman Route used to transport supplies and people during the war.
Visit key locations, hear stories of courage and sacrifice, and gain a deeper understanding of how geography played a crucial role in the defense and survival of Sarajevo.
Sites We Visit
• Tunnel of Hope Museum
• Sarajevo Airport Area
• Mountain Igman
• Igman War Route (Road of Survival)
• Igman Forest Roads
• Igman Viewpoints
• Malo Polje
• Veliko Polje
• Ratna Džamija (War Mosque)
• Abandoned Hotel Igman
• Abandoned Olympic Ski Jump Towers
• Olympic Ski Jump Complex
Highlights
- Walk through the Tunnel of Hope and learn about its role in the war
- Explore Mountain Igman, the "Mountain of Survival," with a local guide
- Discover the Igman Route used to transport supplies and people
- Visit key wartime locations and hear stories of courage and sacrifice
- Gain a deeper understanding of modern Bosnian history and the siege
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Licensed local guide
- Transportation throughout the tour
- Tunnel of Hope Museum entrance ticket
- Guided visit of the Tunnel of Hope Museum
- Guided visit of Mount Igman
- Historical and wartime interpretation
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.