Sarajevo: 1425 Days Siege War Tour & Tunnel

Walking Through the Tunnel of Hope: What 1425 Days Under Siege Meant

You're driven through Sarajevo's war history with a professional guide: walking through the 25-meter Tunnel of Hope, viewing enemy lines from Trebević mountain at 1,230 meters, exploring the abandoned 1984 Olympic bobsleigh track, and visiting the Jewish Cemetery. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sarajevo siege war tour highlights

• Introduction and Sniper Alley visit
• See memorial to murdered children
• Visit Tunnel of Hope Museum
• Watch siege movie and explore exhibition
• Walk through 25-meter tunnel
• Short break for photos
• Drive to Olympic Mountain Trebević
• Enjoy city view and hear war stories
• Walk on Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh track
• View reopened Cable Car
• Guide takes photos on bobsleigh track
• Visit Jewish Cemetery battleground site

The Experience

Yeah, so the guide starts talking about Sniper Alley before you even get out of the car, and suddenly the streets you're driving through aren't just streets anymore — they're the places where people ran between buildings, where snipers waited. The tour moves fast through the city, pointing out memorials and the scars on buildings that are still there, still visible, and then you arrive at the Tunnel of Hope Museum. It's a 25-meter walk through the actual tunnel that civilians dug to escape the siege, and you feel the low ceiling, the tight walls, and understand why this tunnel — this one passage under the city — kept people alive for 1425 days. There's a 17-minute film, a map showing enemy lines, and the museum exhibition, but the tunnel itself is what stays with you.

After that, the jeep takes you up to Trebević mountain at 1,230 meters above sea level, where the view of Sarajevo spreads out below and your guide points out where the enemy positions were, where the fighting happened. The city looks peaceful from up there, which makes the stories harder to hear. Then comes the Olympic bobsleigh track from the 1984 Winter Games — it's one of those places that feels frozen in time, crumbling and beautiful and strange all at once. The cable car that reopened in 2018 is visible from the track, and you walk the course while your guide explains why this abandoned place matters, why people come back to photograph it. It's not a cheerful stop, but it's necessary.

The last stop is the Jewish Cemetery, the second largest in Europe and a site that was fought over during the siege itself. Your guide explains the history, the loss, and what the cemetery means to Sarajevo now. The whole day is heavy — it's meant to be — but it's also the kind of tour where you leave understanding something about the city that you couldn't have learned any other way. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't have to navigate the city yourself, and the guide answers questions the whole time, filling in details about how people survived, what daily life looked like, how the city rebuilt.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional tour guide, air-conditioned vehicle transportation, and bottled water.
• You'll walk through the Tunnel of Hope Museum (including the 25-meter tunnel and 17-minute film), visit Trebević mountain for city views and war history, explore the Olympic bobsleigh track from 1984, and spend time at the Jewish Cemetery.
• The guide answers questions throughout and helps with photography at each stop.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Spirit Tours Sarajevo

Is this one for you?This tour is for anyone wanting to understand Sarajevo's recent history through the places where it happened — the guide and transport mean you don't have to piece the story together yourself or navigate between sites, and the fixed itinerary keeps you moving through all four major stops in one day.

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Top questions

How long is the tour?

The itinerary covers a full day with multiple stops: the Tunnel of Hope Museum (including the 25-meter tunnel walk and 17-minute film), Trebević mountain, the Olympic bobsleigh track, and the Jewish Cemetery.

Do I walk through the actual tunnel?

Yes, you walk 25 meters through the original tunnel that was dug during the siege. It's part of the Tunnel of Hope Museum experience.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, though the tunnel walk and mountain terrain may present challenges depending on mobility needs. Contact the operator for specific accessibility details.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water are all included.

What is the Tunnel of Hope?

It's a 25-meter tunnel dug by Sarajevo citizens during the 1425-day siege to escape the city. The museum includes the tunnel walk, a 17-minute documentary, and exhibits about life under siege.

Will I see the Olympic bobsleigh track?

Yes, the track from the 1984 Winter Games is one of the tour stops. You walk on the course and learn why it's considered one of the most beautiful abandoned places in the world.

Is this tour suitable for children?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. However, the content is heavy and war-focused, so consider the child's age and sensitivity to historical trauma.

What's the view like from Trebević mountain?

At 1,230 meters above sea level, Trebević offers panoramic views of the entire city. Your guide points out enemy lines and war-related sites visible from this vantage point.