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Sarajevo Genuine Free Tour with a Local 🏆🥇

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Adis
Quality Verified Registered on July 03, 2021

Hello, My name is Adis! Adis Hamzic - Licensed Tour Guide in Sarajevo I am a Tour Guide in Sarajevo, a place where I was born and lived my entire life. I'm professional and licensed Tour Guide. I'm passionate and love history. I offer my clients custom tour services of tours and excursions. Besides. My job is to show you my city and introduce you to Sarajevo, a place where east meets west. Sarajevo is one of the most diverse cities in Europe, a city rich with history, love and tolerance! Over the past years, I had privileges to guide many travelers through my city and make them very happy. If you are planning on visiting my city Sarajevo, please let me know and I will make sure to take you to all important places and introduce you to city's rich history, cultures, traditions, and religions. I'm looking forward to meet you and make your time in Sarajevo one unforgettable experience!

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

 

 📌  Fall for the pearl of Balkans while learning eye-widening facts about ethnic, religious and cultural differences of Sarajevo on an absorbing tour. 

  During our tour, you will be able to fulfill your visit to the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.Sarajevo is one of the most miscellaneous cities in Europe, due to its religious, cultural and historical diversity. It’s a city in which the east meets the west!

Tour is guided by professional guide (Adis), who is always opened for any kind of questions.

We will get to know the hidden corners of Sarajevo. On our tour, we will visit the city’s main monuments, churches, mosques, Jewish synagogue, bridges, city hall, and many other monuments of historical and cultural importance. Tours are always enriched by the best anecdotes and interesting stories and above all, we will spend an unforgettable time on this tour intertwined with good humor.

In this tour, you will experience the real soul of Sarajevo during the centuries. We will review more than 500 years of history, starting from the establishment of the city during the Ottoman Empire, then going through the period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Yugoslavian era until we reach today's Sarajevo.

  Our starting point is the main square Baščaršija. Baščaršija represents the historical and cultural center of Sarajevo that still nowadays cherishes a tradition over 500 years old. With Sebilj, as the most recognizable landmark and fountain.

  Furthermore, we will explore the coppersmiths street “Kazandžiluk”, one of the oldest streets in Baščaršija, which conserves the tradition since the 15th century.

 

  Meanwhile, we are approaching the turbulent history of the Sarajevo City Hall “Vijećnica”, which is still considered a symbol of the city of Sarajevo since the 19th century..
 

  As we continue, we will visit the Emperor’s mosque, an indispensable part of the Islamic tradition of Sarajevo.

  Nevertheless, you will discover the story of the Latin bridge and beginnings of the World War I, as a turning point in modern history. We will visit the site of the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
 

  We will walk by the Gazi Husrev Bey’s Bezistan, which is an endless detail that tells the story of the commercial life of the citizens during the Ottoman period.

  The city’s turbulent history and reputation for multicultural, multiethnic, and multireligious tolerance, where the world’s major monotheistic religions coexist for centuries, make this tour a must.
 
  In the sequent part of the tour, we will visit Orthodox Church, Catholic Cathedral, Old Jewish synagogue, Gazi Husrev-Bey’s Mosque and Clock Tower located in the very heart of the city. Although built in different eras, their significance is inevitable for the history of the city. Not just that, but all of them are only about 200m walking distance away!

  In front of the Cathedral “Sacred Heart”, we will talk about Sarajevo roses – symbolic roses and leftovers of the Sarajevo siege.

 

  On the other hand, we will walk next to Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures spot that has a symbolic meaning due to the cultural and religious influences which marked Sarajevo as a place where the east meets the west.



Don’t hesitate to ask questions, generosity and warmth are part of our culture.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Mula Mustafe Bašeskije 65, Sarajevo 7...
    Mula Mustafe Bašeskije 65, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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    Our office is located right in front of the main square, next to the bakery called "Pekara Edin". The office address is Mula Mustafe Baseskije 65 (Using google maps search for "Sarajevo Free Tour with Adis" for more accurate location). There will be a Bosnian flag and guide will have a white umbrella as a sign of recognition.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Baščaršija
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Sebilj
  • 3
    Outside visit
    KazandĹľiluk
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Sarajevo City Hall
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Inat Kuća
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Emperor's Mosque
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Latin Bridge
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Gazi Husrev-begov bezistan
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Tašlihan
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Hotel Europe
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Sarajevska katedrala
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Sarajevo Rose
  • 14
    Outside visit
    Muzej Jevreja Bosne i Hercegovine
  • 15
    Outside visit
    Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures
  • 16
    Outside visit
    Clock Tower
  • 17
    Outside visit
    Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
  • 18
    Outside visit
    Gazi Husrev-beg's Madrasa
  • 19
    Outside visit
    Gazi Husrev-beg's Library
  • 20
    Outside visit
    Morića Han

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Josipa 15 Apr 2024
Zagreb

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
We loved Adis and the tour. The guide was fun and the tour well put together. I must add that the guide speaks excellent english which makes it easier to follow the tour (considering the complex history of BiH). Would recommend!
Mark 14 Apr 2024
Salt Lake City

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Fun and packed full of information that I found fascinating. Highly recommend!
Elena 14 Apr 2024

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
ADIS proved to be an exceptional tour guide, showcasing an impressive depth of knowledge about Bosnia and Sarajevo. His insights kept me thoroughly captivated throughout the entire experience. I would recommend him over and over again.
Enrique 08 Apr 2024
Barcelona

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Todo muy bien..!!
Helen 07 Apr 2024
London

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
We had a great tour with Adis! It was very informative and engaging, and he was very friendly. I would recommend this tour.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 50 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

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Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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