Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope
Take some time to learn about the tragic history of Sarajevo on a guided sightseeing tour through the city. Listen to commentary from your guide about the fall of Yugoslavia, the Siege of Sarajevo, and the division of Bosnia and Herzegovina. See key landmarks like the National Museum, City Hall, Zetra Olympic Hall, and the Tunnel Museum where you can watch a movie about the Siege of Sarajevo.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the tragic history of Sarajevo on a guided tour
- ✓Learn about the Siege of Sarajevo and the fall of Yugoslavia
- ✓See landmarks like the Presidency Building and National Library
- ✓Hear stories and watch a movie about the Siege at the Tunnel Museum
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meeting point with the guide.
- ✓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.
- ✓Olympic Stadium and Hall Zetra: Discover Sarajevo’s dual identity as an Olympic hub and war-torn landscape.
- ✓Sarajevo Maternity Hospital: Learn about the heroic efforts of medical staff during the siege.
- ✓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.
- ✓RTV Dom (TV Building) (Pass By): View the national TV building that broadcasted during key moments of the war.
- ✓Tunnel of Hope Museum: Explore the extraordinary underground passage that connected Sarajevo to the outside world, and learn about its construction, purpose, and significance.
What's included
- ✓Licensed guide
- ✓Transportation
What's not included
- ✓Tickets for the Tunnel of Hope museum: Adults 20 BAM (10.50€); Students 8 BAM (4.50€)
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope
Take some time to learn about the tragic history of Sarajevo on a guided sightseeing tour through the city. Listen to commentary from your guide about the fall of Yugoslavia, the Siege of Sarajevo, and the division of Bosnia and Herzegovina. See key landmarks like the National Museum, City Hall, Zetra Olympic Hall, and the Tunnel Museum where you can watch a movie about the Siege of Sarajevo.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the tragic history of Sarajevo on a guided tour
- ✓Learn about the Siege of Sarajevo and the fall of Yugoslavia
- ✓See landmarks like the Presidency Building and National Library
- ✓Hear stories and watch a movie about the Siege at the Tunnel Museum
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meeting point with the guide.
- ✓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.
- ✓Olympic Stadium and Hall Zetra: Discover Sarajevo’s dual identity as an Olympic hub and war-torn landscape.
- ✓Sarajevo Maternity Hospital: Learn about the heroic efforts of medical staff during the siege.
- ✓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.
- ✓RTV Dom (TV Building) (Pass By): View the national TV building that broadcasted during key moments of the war.
- ✓Tunnel of Hope Museum: Explore the extraordinary underground passage that connected Sarajevo to the outside world, and learn about its construction, purpose, and significance.
What's included
- ✓Licensed guide
- ✓Transportation
What's not included
- ✓Tickets for the Tunnel of Hope museum: Adults 20 BAM (10.50€); Students 8 BAM (4.50€)
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.