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The Heart of Mostar: History, Culture, and Tradition of Our Old Town

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: English
Registered on February 06, 2020

I was born and raised in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over the course of over 40 years, I have experienced the many changes which have occurred in my country. I grew up in Yugoslavia. I came of age during its violent dissolution during the wars of the 1990s and fought for my country. I have witnessed and felt the changes that followed the country's early years of independence. One thing that has not changed is my love for Mostar - the people, place, and culture. I channeled this love, knowledge, and experience into the development of Sheva Walking Tours. Our tours are immersive and engaging, with the goal of not just presenting our past, but explaining the present from a local perspective and with the hope of dispelling the misconceptions associated with Mostar and the greater Balkan region. Sheva Walking Tours is a small but growing team of passionate guides who are looking forward to sharing our hometown - past and present - with you. While we offer a range of private tours, our Free Walking Tour of Mostar is our most popular walking tour of Mostar. Currently, four local guides - Sevko, Haris, Mirjana, and Arnela - are leading Sheva's Free Walking Tours of Mostar with another team member working behind the scenes! We are dedicated to providing memorable and meaningful experiences that are accessible and welcome to all visitors, regardless of budget or background. Walk with us for an insiders perspective of Mostar!

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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

Are you curious about Mostar's beginnings? Do you want to understand what Mostar would have been like centuries ago? This Free Walking Tour explores the distinctive history, culture, and traditions of our city!

Immerse yourself in the past with this incredible walking tour of Mostar's Historic Center. Explore the narrow, cobblestone streets of the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site and understand the physical and cultural foundation that was laid for the Mostar of today. 

Not only will you traverse the history which contributed to the development of our incredible Old Town, but we will also provide insight into its intensive reconstruction that the Old Town has experienced over the last 30 years. 

Our exploration of the heart of Mostar includes the most celebrated sites of Old Town: 

  • Tabhana 
  • Hadzi Kurt Mosque
  • Hamam 
  • Crooked Bridge 
  • Old Bridge 
  • Halebija and Tara Towers
  • Diving Club 
  • Kujundziluk 
  • Traditional Copper Workshop 
  • Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque 
  • Tepa 


...and insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, and visit in Old Town, Mostar and its surroundings!

If you are looking for a brief introduction to Mostar's Old Town, look no further! The Heart of Mostar Free Walking Tour is an ideal choice for those who prefer a brief tour of the historic center during their visit to Mostar. If you are looking for a family friendly tour, this is the tour for you!

Experience Mostar's living heritage with Sheva Walking Tours - let us be your guide to the past! Our guides love their hometown and we look forward to sharing it with you. Walk with us!

Please Note:
This tour is a great option for families traveling with small children. The tour includes all of the essential stops for your visit to Mostar and provides a wonderful background to understand the history of the city; however, it is short enough to accommodate the needs and attention spans of younger and first time travelers! 

Free Tours require a minimum number of walkers to operate. If that minimum is not met, a tour may be cancelled; however, we will always have a representative of Sheva Walking Tours to meet you at the meeting spot if you have made a booking.

In the event of heavy rain or other adverse weather conditions, we reserve the right to cancel a tour. This is due to safety concerns. The cobblestones are very slippery and we do not want our guests to injure themselves.

We require a valid phone number upon booking in order to verify your reservation. This helps to prevent fraudulent bookings. Your phone number will only be used for this internal purpose. Providing a fake phone number will result in the cancellation of your booking!

If you are uncertain of the exact day of your visit to Mostar, please only make one reservation rather than booking multiple tours over multiple days. In the event that your arrival to Mostar changes at the last minute, attempt to cancel and rebook or contact us through the Guruwalk messaging system.  

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    8RQ7+3G4, Rade Bitange, Mostar 88000,...
    8RQ7+3G4, Rade Bitange, Mostar 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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    Your guide will meet in the public space in front of the Hamam Museum in Old Town, Mostar! Please check our tour pictures for images of the meeting point. Your guide will be wearing a Sheva Walking Tours t-shirt and/or wear a badge with our logo.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Turkish Hammam

    Our meeting point is also our first stop along our pathway through Mostar's Old Town and UNESCO World Heritage zone! The Hamam is an ideal location, centrally located and easy to find, from which to launch our exploration of Mostar's earliest development.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Tabhana
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Hadži-Kurtova džamija
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Kriva ćuprija
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Old Bridge
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Divers club "Mostari"
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Bazar Kujundžiluk
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Mala Tepa

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).

Tour opinions

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Joseph 14 Apr 2024
Chester

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Mirjana was a fantastic guide, happily showing me around despite it effectively being a private tour. As a guide Mirjana was so personable, even showing a video of her husband jumping off the bridge. All the recommendations she gave turned out to be brilliant too, especially the coffee shop above the bridge. Thank you, Mirjana for making my visit so special, Mostar will always have a special place in my heart!
Winnie 22 Dec 2023
Manila

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Travelled in group - Dec 2023
We had the most informative tour! We also had access to the swimmers club and had the perfect view of the Old Bridge. Highly recommended walking tour!
Celine 18 Nov 2023
London

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
We really enjoyed the tour. Even if we were the only ones attending (because of the rain), Mirjana was interesting and passionate about Mostar, and found covered spots for us to wait while giving us explanations about the architecture and history of Mostar. Recommended!
Silvia Liliana 08 Nov 2023
Málaga

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Muy informada de la historia del país y Mostar. Simpática, me dió datos de dónde comer,etc Gracias Mirjana!!!
Stine 28 Oct 2023
Oslo

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
Fantastic guide!! We learned a lot and had some fun along the way!!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

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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