Sarajevo: Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour

Discover Sarajevo’s Old Town on a 2-hour small-group walking tour. Explore Baščaršija, religious landmarks, historic streets and the site of Franz Ferdinand’s assassination.
Discover Sarajevo’s fascinating history, culture and everyday life on a 2-hour small-group walking tour through the heart of the Old Town.

Start in the historic center and follow your local licensed guide through some of Sarajevo’s most important streets and landmarks. Learn how Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox and Islamic heritage all shaped the city and gave Sarajevo its unique identity.

Begin with the Old Orthodox Church and continue toward Baščaršija, Sarajevo’s famous old bazaar. See Sebilj Fountain, walk through historic streets and hear stories about daily life in the Ottoman period.

Visit Morića Han, one of the city’s best-known caravanserais, and continue to the Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque complex and Clock Tower. Learn about Gazi Husrev-bey, the vakuf tradition and the important role religion, trade and education played in old Sarajevo.

Continue toward Sarajevo City Hall and the historic Jewish quarter, where your guide will introduce the story of Sarajevo’s Sephardic Jewish community and the city’s multicultural heritage.

Walk to the famous Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures point, where Ottoman-style Baščaršija visually changes into the Austro-Hungarian city center. Continue along Ferhadija Street toward the Sacred Heart Cathedral and hear how Sarajevo transformed during the late 19th century.

See Sarajevo Roses and learn about the city’s more recent history before reaching the Latin Bridge.

Here, hear the story of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, one of the events that helped trigger the First World War.

During the tour, your guide will also share local stories, recommendations and practical tips for the rest of your stay in Sarajevo.

This small-group experience is ideal for first-time visitors who want to understand Sarajevo’s history while discovering its most important sights in a relaxed and personal way.

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Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.