Tour Overview
Join the Times of Misfortune Tour to uncover the powerful and moving history of Sarajevo during the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and the fall of Yugoslavia. This 3.5-hour Sarajevo war tour offers a comprehensive look at the siege that tested the city’s spirit, visiting key sites that tell the story of endurance and resilience.
Begin your journey at the Yellow Fortress, where stunning views provide the backdrop for an introduction to the siege’s origins and Sarajevo’s early defense efforts. Pass through historically significant locations such as Sniper Alley and the Sarajevo Maternity Hospital, where medical staff became unsung heroes. The tour culminates at the Tunnel of Hope Museum, an underground passage that symbolized Sarajevo’s survival. This tour is a deep dive into a city’s courage during one of its darkest periods.
Tour Highlights
What You Will Learn
What Sets Our Tour Apart?
This tour offers more than a historical recount; it provides a window into the human stories behind the headlines. With passionate local guides, you’ll gain firsthand insights into Sarajevo’s wartime resilience, explore key landmarks, and connect deeply with the city’s legacy of courage. The highlight is the Tunnel of Hope Museum, a living testament to Sarajevo’s ingenuity and determination.
Our office – Insider Sarajevo, Zelenih Beretki 30
Yellow Fortress: Offers breathtaking views and insight into Sarajevo’s wartime defenses.
Kovači Cemetery: Reflect at this national memorial honoring Bosnia’s defenders from the 1992-1995 war.
City Hall (Pass By): Learn about its role during the war, including its destruction and symbolic restoration
Markale City Market (Pass By): Glimpse the bustling marketplace that bore witness to key moments of Sarajevo’s wartime history.
Trg Djece Sarajeva (Pass By): Pass through this square, a significant symbol of Sarajevo’s endurance.
Presidency Building (Pass By): View the historic seat of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s presidency, pivotal during the war.
Sarajevo Maternity Hospital: Learn about the heroic efforts of medical staff during the siege.
Olympic Stadium and Hall Zetra: Discover Sarajevo’s dual identity as an Olympic hub and war-torn landscape.
Parliament and Holiday Inn Hotel (Pass By): Witness these landmarks tied to wartime journalism and political decisions.
Sniper Alley: Drive along the city’s most dangerous street during the siege.
Communist Neighborhoods (Pass By): Discover the urban design of Sarajevo’s communist-era suburbs.
RTV Dom (TV Building) (Pass By): View the national TV building that broadcasted during key moments of the war.
Ilidža (Pass By): Pass through this peaceful suburb with a rich historical backdrop.
Tunnel of Hope Museum: Explore the underground passage that symbolized Sarajevo’s survival.
Start time: Every day at 10:30
Duration: 3.5 hours
Private tour: Any time from 08:00 to 14:00 can be selected
Bosnian, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
*Other languages available upon request.
The tour was brilliant. I had a number of questions which my guide was very happy to answer, I unfortunately cannot recall my guides name but as a former police officer during the siege, he spoke from his experiences. I learnt a lot about the siege and would definitely recommend.
Unser Tourguide hatte eine sehr beruhigende und sympathische Art. Dadurch, dass wir nur zu zweit waren, war es wie eine private Tour. Wir haben sehr viel über Bosnien und Herzegowina‘s Geschichte erfahren und würden somit jeden die Tour weiterempfehlen.
Superbe visite sur l’histoire du siège avec une guide qui parlait très bien français. Lejla est une guide passionnée qui connaît extrêmement bien l’histoire du siège, de Sarajevo et de la Bosnie dès ses premières paroles elle a su capter notre attention du début jusqu’à la fin. Etant en semaine et hors saison nous avons eu la chance d’être seuls mon conjoint et moi ! A titre de touriste vous ne pouvez pas quitter Sarajevo sans prendre cette visite il s’agit d’un incontournable afin de mieux comprendre ce terrible et triste événement.
Tour volto alla visita dei luoghi dell’assedio. Attese soddisfatte. Una particolare menzione alla guida, Mario, che, con la sua perfetta conoscenza dell’italiano, ha saputo renderci le complessità del passato e del presente.
Our guide was more than knowledgeable. He took his time with how he explained things. He was patient and kind. He made a positive difference in our experience.