Sarajevo Essential Free Walking Tour

First time in Sarajevo? Want to meet other people? Free tour is the perfect choice for You and Your crew! Get to know the city with a local tour guide that will give You the perfect insight into what Bosnian people are like.

On the Free Walking Tour, you'll be provided with information about every historical era of the city and encounter wonderful Ottoman and Austrian-Hungarian period landmarks and monuments that will satisfy every history buff out there.

The tour starts in front of the Cathedral of Jesus’ Sacred Heart with a charming tour guide with a green umbrella as a sign of recognition and is focused on old town sightseeing.

On our free tour of Sarajevo You'll also learn about modern heritage including city architecture, local cuisine, religious objects, trading customs and living practice. Find out why Sarajevo is called the 'Jerusalem of Europe', taste the delicious fresh water of the city and get a deep perspective on the city that will probably make you wanna visit Sarajevo again!

The tour lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Spirit Tours

PRO

Guiding since 2022

Having personally experienced what our beloved country has been through in the past, we decided to take a small step toward restoring its unique spirit by focusing on incoming tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina. What led us to the tourism business was our pure love for the homeland—and it turned out to be a true success. We found our own way to contribute to the country’s development by showcasing its most beautiful and significant places to those who do us the honor of visiting. The values we cherish—honesty, simplicity, personal experience, a can-do attitude, commitment, and thoroughness—motivate us to keep improving in everything we do.

15 stops

1.9 km walking

1 hour and 45 minutes

Meeting point:Sarajevska katedralaOur tour guide will wait for you with green umbrella as sign of recognition in front of the Cathedral of Jesus' Sacred Heart.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Muzej Jevreja Bosne i HercegovineWithin the City Museum of Sarajevo is the Museum of Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated in the oldest synagogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Outside visit

Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures''Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures” is the message on Ferhadija St., near Gazi Husrev Bey’s Bezistan. This is the spot where two dominant cultures, that once shaped Sarajevo, merge.

Outside visit

Gazi Husrev-beg MosqueBuilt in the 16th century it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans.

15 stops

1.9 km walking

1 hour and 45 minutes

Meeting point:Sarajevska katedralaOur tour guide will wait for you with green umbrella as sign of recognition in front of the Cathedral of Jesus' Sacred Heart.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Muzej Jevreja Bosne i HercegovineWithin the City Museum of Sarajevo is the Museum of Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated in the oldest synagogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Outside visit

Gazi Husrev-beg MosqueBuilt in the 16th century it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans.

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.