Sarajevo: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide Sarajevo: 2-Hour Walking Tour
ID: GYG76038-107255
Category:
Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Visit Sarajevo, the European Jerusalem, and take a walk to feel something you will never feel anywhere else in the world.
The city of Sarajevo represents the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a place where different cultures meet and makes Sarajevo a unique multicultural center. It is also a city where great empires ruled and left marks all over the country like the Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungarian Empire, Communist Yugoslavia and the modern period of independence.
Is there a better example of a multi-confessional society than four religious temples within a 100 meter radius? The sounds and prayers one can hear at the same time represents a feeling which cannot be described but has to be experienced.
The scent of authentic coffee, the smell of a traditional kitchen, the historical appearance of the old part of the town, friendly citizens and the soul of the city itself will definitely guarantee an excellent vacation. Can you imagine that Sarajevo was the center of the world in 1984? It was the year of 14th Winter Olympic Games. Only eight years later, Sarajevo was war field, with the longest siege in modern history.
Highlights
- Experience Bascarsija Square, an outdoor market built in the 15th century
- Visit the wooden fountain of Sebilj, one of the main symbols of Sarajevo and the newly renovated city hall
- Experience the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand that triggered World War I
- Find out more about Ottoman era and it's most famous heritage of Gazi Husref-Bey
- See the Eternal Flame Monument, dedicated to Yugoslav People's Army
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
