Sarajevo War Tour: Siege, Tunnel of Hope & Fall of Yugoslavia
A half-day tour that does not look away — and neither should you.
Between April 1992 and February 1996, the city of Sarajevo was encircled, shelled, and sniped at for 1,425 consecutive days. Ordinary people — teachers, doctors, children, neighbours — survived without electricity, without running water, without knowing if the next day would come. What they built in response was not just survival. It was an act of extraordinary collective resilience that the world was watching and largely failed to stop.
This half-day tour moves through the physical memory of that time — from Sniper Alley, where civilians ran for their lives across open ground, to the Markale Market massacre site, to the Tunnel of Hope that kept the city breathing beneath a besieged airport. War photography documents what cameras captured. Srebrenica genocide memorial materials bear witness to what happened beyond the city's boundaries. This tour does not sensationalise. It remembers, with honesty and with care.
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Accessibility & Suitability
What to expect physically, and who this experience suits best.
A relaxed pace, suitable for most fitness levels.
Is this for you?
You should be able to
- Climb a flight of stairs
Terrain
Mostly flat urban terrain; the tunnel museum involves a narrow underground passage. There is a small uphill walking towards the bobsleigh track.
Good to know
Walking: 2–3 km with vehicle sections between sites Please mention any claustrophobia concerns at booking. Some sections involve vehicle transport.
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What guests say
5.0 from 36 reviews of this trip
TripadvisorHad an amazing experience with out tour guide Almedin Memovic. As a local he was really able to show us the complexity of the war, and the difficulties that the local population had to cope with. Through anecdotes and personal stories he was able to bring across information in an entertaining and informative way. I can definetly recommend booking your tour here :)
Interesting tour and knowledgeable guide that could give the background in a comprehensive way. Good to know a bit about the sad history to not have it repeated again.
Almedin Memovic was brilliant in his explanations, historical overview & insights. He answered every question & presented his own memories as a child in the war. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
The tour with Meme was great, Sarajevo is one of the most and beautiful city I have ever been to. But the best was Meme him self, so committed and passionate to his city, his story and his job. At the same time ironical and thoughtful, with him we had definitely an amazing time in Sarajevo. We shared deep conversation and super fun moments. We also joined with him and his friend the first pride ever in Sarajevo, an unforgettable experience. I am very grateful to this guy, whose kindness exceeds the stature.
