Sarajevo: Trebević Tour and Olympic Sled

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ID: GYG1526389-2329598
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Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Explore Sarajevo on a private tour in an SUV. Visit the Yellow Fortress, see the Olympic bobsleigh track, and enjoy a traditional Bosnian coffee break.
Begin with pickup from your accommodation in Sarajevo. Where pedestrian streets or narrow roads prevent vehicle access, a nearby meeting point will be arranged. Settle into the SUV as your host introduces the route, with time to ask questions and share your interests along the way.

Your first stop is the Yellow Fortress, a well-known viewpoint overlooking Sarajevo. Take in the rooftops of the old town, the neighborhoods climbing the surrounding hills, and the valley stretching into the distance. Pause for photographs and gain a clearer understanding of the city's setting before continuing towards Trebević.

As you leave the center behind, city streets give way to mountain roads and forest surroundings. The drive offers a chance to appreciate how closely Sarajevo and nature sit together. When visibility and suitable stopping places allow, enjoy additional opportunities to photograph the landscape.

Visit the Olympic bobsleigh track, built for the 1984 Winter Olympics. Its concrete curves wind through the trees, creating a distinctive setting where sporting history meets colorful graffiti and mountain scenery. Explore accessible sections on foot, hear an introduction to the site's Olympic connections, and take photographs at your own pace.

Walking is kept short and relaxed, with the amount of exploration adapted to conditions and your group's needs. Your host can help take photographs when the vehicle is safely parked, so everyone can appear in the picture. There is also time for conversation, questions, and recommendations for the rest of your stay in Sarajevo.

Round off the experience with traditional Bosnian coffee. Sit down, warm up, and enjoy a familiar part of everyday life in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This coffee break gives you time to relax with your companions and reflect on the places you have visited. One Bosnian coffee per guest is included; additional food and drinks are available at your own expense.

The scenery changes with the seasons, from autumn colors to possible winter snow. Clear views and snowfall cannot be guaranteed, and the route follows paved roads. Stop order and access may change according to traffic, visibility, and road conditions. Wear warm layers and shoes with good grip, as mountain temperatures can be lower than in the city and outdoor surfaces may be uneven or slippery.

Your tour includes private SUV transport, an English-speaking driver-host, central Sarajevo pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and one Bosnian coffee per guest. Meals and personal purchases are excluded. Finish with a return to your accommodation or an agreed central drop-off point.

Highlights

  • Discover Sarajevo's Olympic heritage on a private tour in an SUV
  • Take in panoramic views of the city from the Yellow Fortress
  • Visit the Olympic bobsleigh track and explore its graffiti-covered curves
  • Enjoy a traditional Bosnian coffee break and relax with your companions
  • Benefit from the flexibility of a private tour with a local host

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear warm layers and shoes with good grip
Mountain temperatures can be lower than in the city
Outdoor surfaces may be uneven or slippery
Clear views and snowfall cannot be guaranteed
Route follows paved roads
Stop order and access may change according to traffic, visibility and road conditions
INCLUDED
  • Private SUV transport
  • English-speaking driver-host
  • Central Sarajevo pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • One Bosnian coffee per guest
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals
  • Personal purchases

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.