Times of Misfortune - Siege of Sarajevo Tour with Tunnel of Hope Included


3 hours 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Book the 3.5-hour long war tour and learn about the horrific events that devastated the city of Sarajevo during the 90’s. Listen to the stories of everyday life in a constant state of fear spent in shelters without any necessities. First we visit the Yellow fortress and the Maternity hospital. On our way to the war tunnel, we pass through the notorious sniper alley, the most dangerous street in the city. In the end we visit the famous Tunnel of Hope, a secret war passage that helped the citizens survive the four year long siege. Relive the war experience with your guide and see why this tour is our best-seller tour.

Inclusions

  • Licensed guide
  • Transportation

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Insider City Tours & Excursions, Zelenih Beretki 30, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Meeting point with the guide.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Yellow Fortress, Jekovac, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Yellow Fortress is one of the fortifications that made up the defensive wall of the old town, Vratnik. Since it is positioned up on Jekovac Cliff, it is also known as Jekovac Fortress.

Today, it offers a fantastic view of the city and is one of Sarajevo’s most popular vantage points from where you will get the introduction about the siege of Sarajevo.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Pijaca Markale, Mula Mustafa Baseskije, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Pass by the market where the worst massacre in Sarajevo happened.

Stop At: Klinika za ginekologiju i porodiljstvo Sarajevo, VCG5+VFQ, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Listen to the heartbreaking story about the bombing of the maternity hospital and the unbelievable bravery of local doctors.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium, Patriotske Lige 35, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Find out more about connection between Olympic games in Sarajevo 1984 and Siege of Sarajevo 1992. - 1995.. Also, hear the story about heroes in white and about unique and very special cemetaries.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Sniper Alley, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

Drive through the most dangerous street in Sarajevo during the siege.

Stop At: Sarajevo War Tunnel, Tuneli 1 Ilidža - Donji Kotorac, Sarajevo 71210 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visit the marvelous symbol of the resistance and fight for survival - the secret Tunnel of Hope, which saved the city and its citizens from falling into enemy’s hands. Hear the insider stories of people’s sufferings and agony, learn about the ways of living in a constant state of fear and mortal danger.

Duration: 45 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Eva G
August 2019

Rifarei questo tour altre mille volte. Ci ha accompagnati Felice (non riesco a ricordare il nome in bosniaco) ed è stato davvero bravissimo. È riuscito a raccontare gli anni dell'assedio in modo davvero coinvolgente e soprattutto a spiegare la storia di una guerra complicata. Bellissimo tour di 3...

MaraBalkanLover
July 2019

Insider is een uitstekend georganiseerd agentschap met een vriendelijke en efficiënte staf! De 'Times of Misfortune Tour' brengt je naar de plaatsen waar de belegering van de stad diepe sporen heeft achtergelaten. Het verhaal van gids Nermin, een voormalige politie-officier en oorlogsveteraan - ...

Frankv2557
May 2019

In de week dat ik in Sarajevo ben geweest heb ik verschillende tours gedaan. Ik vond ze allemaal geweldig. In een week zoveel meer te weten gekomen over Sarajevo (en Srebrenica). De begeleiders waren zeer bekwaam en hebben mijn verwachtingen overtroffen. Ik denk dat de toewijding om hun kennis en...

EvaGP2016
May 2019

Eindrücklich und authentisch: Sarajevo ist nicht nur prächtige Weltstadt, sondern auch ein Ort mit unmenschlicher Geschichte. Davon mehr zu erfahren von Zeitzeugen: das ging unter die Haut, hat berührt und begeistert. Vielen Dank!

Go237513
April 2019

Über 20 Jahre ist jetzt der Krieg schon vorbei und doch ist er in dieser Stadt immer noch sehr gegenwärtig. Viele Fragen drängen sich auf. Die Tour hat uns geholfen ein bißchen mehr zu verstehen, wie es zu diesem Krieg gekommen ist und wie schwierig und traumatisierend die Belagerung hier für die...

340h_l_nel
July 2021

Nous avons passé trois heures avec notre guide, habitant de Sarajevo et ayant vécu la guerre et le siège. Il nous a présenté les lieux et événements importants et pouvait répondre à toutes nos questions. L’itinéraire du tour était également bien conçu ! Une expérience à recommander, vraiment !

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