Sarajevo: Unveiling History and Cultural Wonders

Mehmet Reyhan

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Sarajevo's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient marvels, delve into wartime memories, and immerse yourself in the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Join me as we explore the hidden gems of this enchanting city.

Trip to Sarajevo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring the Soul of Sarajevo

$ 8

ibis Styles Sarajevo

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Dating back to the 1400s, this bustling market offers dining & shopping amid cultural landmarks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Museum of history, from prehistory to the medieval, in a 1551 building first used for selling silk.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 2Architectural Splendors and Heartfelt Stories

$65

$ 8

ibis Styles Sarajevo

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Completed in 1532, the country's largest mosque is one of the main Ottoman complexes in the Balkans.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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Originally built in the late 1800s, this grand national monument hosts government events & concerts.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

9 - 14 min

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Prominent museum featuring exhibits & videos on the children who lived through the Bosnian War.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Bridges, Fountains, and Eternal Flames

$ 8

ibis Styles Sarajevo

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Ottoman-era stone bridge near the site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's 1914 assassination.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Landmark wooden fountain built in the 18th century & resembling an ornate kiosk.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Compact memorial site honoring the victims of World War II with an eternal flame & inscription.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Conquer the Majestic Bjelašnica

$50

$ 8

ibis Styles Sarajevo

Depart from your stay 🏨

57 - 69 min

Directions

Portions of the 1984 Winter Olympics took place on this peak with a ski resort & mountain biking.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

Day 5Unveiling the Tunnel of Hope and Museums

$80

$ 15

ibis Styles Sarajevo

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Small military-history museum at the site of a storied Bosnian War–era underground tunnel.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

26 - 32 min

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Modern gallery with artistic & documentary multimedia content memorializing the Srebrenica massacre.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Established in 1888, this history museum features cultural artifacts, exhibits & a botanical garden.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$35

Budget breakdown: $248 In total

Activities & Food:$205

Transport:$43