Things to do in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Sarajevo: War Tunnel & Sniper Alley Tour with Local Guide★ 4.97 (1,500) · 4h
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Mostar Day Trip: Kravice Waterfall, Blagaj & Počitelj★ 4.97 (1,012) · 8h
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Sarajevo: Mostar, Kravice Waterfall & Blagaj Day Trip★ 4.94 (1,315) · 12h
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Sarajevo War & City Tour: Tunnel of Hope with Siege Survivor★ 5.00 (917) · 4h 15mUS$ 57View ›
Sarajevo: War Tunnel, Trebevic & Jewish Cemetery Study Tour★ 4.98 (579) · 4hUS$ 43View ›
Sarajevo: 2-Hour Old Town Walking Tour & Local Guide★ 4.95 (564) · 2hUS$ 22View ›
Sarajevo: Mostar, Kravica Falls & Blagaj Day Trip★ 4.96 (490) · 12hUS$ 88View ›
Mostar & Kravica Waterfall Day Trip from Sarajevo★ 4.98 (452) · 10h–12hUS$ 100View ›
Mostar Day Trip: 4 Stops, 8 Hours, Waterfalls & Ruins★ 4.95 (430) · 8hUS$ 50View ›
Sarajevo to Srebrenica: Genocide Memorial Day Trip & Local Stories★ 4.98 (421) · 10hUS$ 93View ›Top rated (10)
Lukomir Highland Village Hike from Sarajevo: 8-hour mountain trekA guided hike from Sarajevo to Lukomir, Bosnia's highest and most isolated village, with private transport, a professional English-speaking guide, traditional homemade lunch and hiking sticks included. The route covers eight hours across the southern slopes of Bjelašnica mountain, passing through the medieval village of Umoljani, the ancient necropolis at Dolovi, the highland settlement of Gradina, and a 40-meter waterfall before reaching Lukomir. Multiple hike options let you choose between a circular route, one-way trek, overnight stay, or a drive-up option if you prefer less walking.Is it for me?Choose the circular or out-and-back hike if you want the full mountain experience with eight hours of walking and canyon views; pick the one-way option if you prefer to descend a different route; book the overnight version if you want to spend a night in the village and explore it more slowly; or select the drive-up option if you want to reach Lukomir and see the viewpoint without the full day of hiking.
Sarajevo: Bosnian Cooking Class & Herzegovina Wine at Local HomeYou’ll join locals in their Sarajevo hilltop home for a hands-on Bosnian cooking class with classic dishes like burek and sogan dolma. Enjoy coffee on arrival, plenty of Herzegovina wine while you cook (and laugh), then share everything you’ve made together at their family table overlooking the city.
Private Walking Tour, Food Tasting and Bosnian Coffee in SarajevoA private 2.5-hour walking tour of Sarajevo's landmarks with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or Turkish, including tastings of cevapi and burek and Bosnian coffee at Morica Han. The tour moves through Bascarsija Square, the Coppercraft Street, City Hall, Gazi Husrev-bey's Mosque, and ends at Latin Bridge, where the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered World War I.Is it for me?If you speak Spanish, Italian, or Turkish, you can follow the commentary in your own language—the guide delivers the full tour in whichever you choose, so the history and the stories land without translation lag. Pick this one if you want a guide who can answer questions in real time and adjust the pace to what interests you most.
Sarajevo to Srebrenica: Genocide Study Tour with War VeteranYou’ll travel from Sarajevo through Eastern Bosnia’s silent hills with a local war veteran as your guide. Hear firsthand accounts at the Srebrenica Genocide Museum and stand among thousands of graves at Potocari Memorial Cemetery. Simple lunch in Srebrenica gives space for reflection before returning home—this day isn’t easy but it’s honest and deeply human.
Mostar: Private Walking Tour with Stari Most & MosquesYou’ll walk Mostar’s winding streets with a local guide, cross both the iconic Stari Most bridge and its lesser-known predecessor, step quietly into two historic mosques, and pick up stories that don’t make it into guidebooks. It’s a day full of small moments — laughter on slippery stones, sunlight through stained glass — that might stay with you long after you leave.
Sarajevo Walking Tour: Ottoman & Austro-Hungarian HeritageYou walk through Sarajevo's Old Town with a professional local guide, moving between Ottoman mosques, Austro-Hungarian palaces, and the sites that shaped modern history. You enter the Cathedral, the oldest synagogue, the 16th-century Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, and the Baščaršija bazaar where coppersmiths still work. The tour is wheelchair accessible and includes a guide who contextualizes the city's layered past without flattening it into a single narrative.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Sarajevo's layered history — Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and modern — without assembling the pieces yourself; the local guide does that work, which is what makes a walking tour through competing empires and recent war legible in a single day.
Jajce & Travnik Day Tour from Sarajevo: Waterfalls & WatermillsYou travel from Sarajevo to two medieval cities in one day: Travnik, where Ottoman governors ruled, and Jajce, built around a 17-meter waterfall in its center. You see the Old Fort, drink Bosnian coffee by a river, walk through churches and mosques from five centuries, and end at a collection of 19th-century watermills on the Pliva Lakes where lunch is served. Private transport and a guide who knows the history mean you don't arrange the route or the timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see medieval Bosnian history and the Pliva waterfall in one day without arranging your own transport or timing between sites—the private van and fixed itinerary handle both, and the lunch break is built in so you're not eating on the move.
Mostar: Death of Yugoslavia Cold War & War History TourYou visit four secret locations across Mostar, moving through Yugoslavia's Cold War paranoia, Tito's socialism, the 1990s wars, and modern Bosnia in roughly 150 minutes with a local guide who lived through it. Hotel pickup is included, along with all fees and taxes — you just show up and listen.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand modern Bosnia and Herzegovina through its recent history, and you'd rather have someone who lived through it explain the context than piece it together from plaques and guidebooks — the guide's presence is what makes the story coherent.
Sarajevo War Tour: Siege Sites & Tunnel with Veteran GuideYou'll walk through the actual War Tunnel with a siege survivor as your guide, visit the abandoned Olympic Bobsled track, stand on the mountain that was the front line, and see memorials to the 1,601 children killed during the siege. All museum and tunnel fees are included upfront, hotel pickup and drop-off are arranged, and the tour runs 4 hours with minimal walking required.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand the siege through someone who lived it, not a textbook—the guide's firsthand account is what makes the 4-hour tour feel like a conversation rather than a recitation, and the included fees mean you don't stop to pay at each site.
Kravice Waterfalls half-day tour from Mostar: Swim and exploreThis half-day tour from Mostar takes you to Kravice Waterfalls, where you get 3 hours of free time to swim, wade, explore the pools or sit at the cafés. The drive there takes about an hour through the countryside, and on the way back you stop for 20 minutes in Počitelj, a living museum village perched on a hillside with panoramic views. A local guide and driver handle the transport in an air-conditioned vehicle; you choose your own pace at the waterfall itself.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to spend most of your time in the water rather than listening to a guide—the 3 hours of free time at Kravice is longer than other departures offer, and the flexible schedule lets you catch the afternoon train to Sarajevo if that's your next move.
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Planet Sarajevo Multimedia Museum: VR & Interactive ExhibitsPlanet Sarajevo is a multimedia museum in the city center that brings Sarajevo's cultural heritage from 1945–1992 to life through interactive exhibits, personal narratives, rare archives and innovative design. The museum spans Sarajevo's urban development, music, architecture, film, sports and everyday life across 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Audio guides are available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German and Turkish. A locker is included with your ticket.Is it for me?Choose the VR Ticket if you want the bobsled and Infinity Room experiences without the full museum galleries. Pick the full Planet Sarajevo Multimedia Museum ticket if you want to move through the city's story from 1945–1992 and have time to engage with the archives, personal narratives and design that frame each section.
Sarajevo Walking Tour: Local Guide Ottoman Austro-HungarianA two-hour walking tour of Sarajevo's historical center with a certified guide in English, covering Ottoman mosques, Austro-Hungarian landmarks, and the sites where East meets West. You start on Ferhadija pedestrian street and move through the old bazaar, religious buildings from four faiths, and the Latin Bridge—the spot where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot in 1914. Bottle of water included; moderate fitness required.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably without needing to translate or research the sites beforehand—the history is explained as you stand in front of each one.
Neretva Kayak Safari: Self-Guided Canyon Paddle & Beach SwimYou’ll paddle your own kayak through Neretva’s wild canyon near Jablanica, with time to swim on a hidden river beach and taste local lamb if you like. Expect cold water, mountain views, and moments of real quiet—plus all your gear is included so you can just show up ready for something different.
Sarajevo Airport Transfer: Private Car to City CenterYou're picked up at Sarajevo airport by an English-speaking driver and driven directly to your hotel in the city center (or vice versa). The 30-minute journey is included, the vehicle is private, and the price is set in advance. No waiting for a shared shuttle, no negotiating with taxi drivers — just a straightforward ride that gets you settled faster.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the airport taxi queue and the uncertainty of finding reliable transport into Sarajevo — the driver waits at arrivals and the price is locked in, which is what turns a stressful arrival into a straightforward 30-minute ride.
Sarajevo Airport Shuttle: Fixed Price & 24/7 Flight TrackingYou’ll feel looked after from the moment you land in Sarajevo—your driver tracks your flight, waits for you (even if you’re late), and gets you straight to your door for a fixed price. Expect little human touches—a smile, help with bags—and time to take in those first glimpses of the city without stress.
Sarajevo Old Town Walking Tour: Where Ottoman meets Austro-HungarianYou walk three hours through Sarajevo's Old Town with a local guide, starting at the Latin Bridge where World War I began. The route crosses the exact line where Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian worlds meet, moving through bazaars, mosques, churches and caravanserais—all within 500 metres, all still in daily use. Water and Bosnian coffee are included, and the small-group pace lets you ask questions as you go.Is it for me?Right for first-time visitors who want to understand the Old Town's layout and history rather than just walk through it. Three hours is enough to cover the main sites at a conversational pace, which is what lets the guide actually explain why each building matters.
Sarajevo: Tunnel of Hope & Siege History with Local GuideYou spend 2.5 hours moving through Sarajevo's wartime geography with a licensed guide who knows the city's siege history firsthand. You visit the Tunnel of Hope Museum, drive the streets where snipers operated, pass key wartime landmarks, and end with a panoramic view of the city. Transport and an introductory film are included; the pace is steady and suitable for most fitness levels.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Sarajevo's siege history with someone who knows it deeply, without arranging transport or navigating between sites themselves. Expect a sobering, reflective experience—this is about bearing witness to resilience, not entertainment.
Mostar City Tour: Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian & War HistoryA guided city tour of Mostar covering the Ottoman Old Town, Austro-Hungarian promenades, and sites from the 1990s war, led by a local English-speaking guide over two hours. You'll walk the cobblestone streets and see how three distinct historical periods—from the 16th century to the present—shaped the city's character and resilience. The guide is included; a minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably even if you don't speak Bosnian. Book this if you want to understand how Mostar's three distinct eras—Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslav—shaped the city's identity, rather than just seeing the landmarks.
Tunnel of Hope Museum Tour Sarajevo: Walk the Siege TunnelThe Tunnel of Hope Museum tour in Sarajevo covers the siege's geography and history with a live guide, then takes you through a preserved 25-meter section of the tunnel itself. You'll see Sniper Alley, a memorial to murdered children, and a 17-minute film about the siege before walking the passage that kept the city alive. The tour runs two hours and includes pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle; museum tickets are booked separately at checkout.Is it for me?The walk through the tunnel is short—25 meters—but it is the centerpiece of the tour, so the experience is as much about standing in the space as it is about the history. If you want to understand the siege through the places where it happened rather than through a film or a lecture, this tour puts you inside the actual passage.
Sarajevo Eat Pray Love Tour: Food, Faith & Local Life ExperienceYou’ll walk Sarajevo’s winding streets with a local guide, taste real Bosnian food like burek and baklava, sip strong coffee in hidden cafés, and step inside mosques, synagogues, and churches that tell centuries-old stories. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s sharing daily life with people who call Sarajevo home.
