ROSES OF SARAJEVO (Official WAR + CITY tour)- Story of a Survivor

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

‘Roses of Sarajevo’ is a small-group tour that hosted STING in 2022!

A number one ranked tour in Sarajevo!

Recommended by Sting, Cass Pennant, KAYAK and 100% of travelers.

The official war tour of Sarajevo, presented ONLY by the tour guides that experienced and survived the siege.

Some used the Tunnel of Hope to escape, or last convoys that were trying to exit Sarajevo, or were refugees in their own city during the war. A life experience!

Today, they are healing wounds to bring color from darkness.

The Tunnel of Hope nowadays is the most touristic and symbolic place of Sarajevo, where you need to get presentation from staff that experienced it 20+ years ago.

It’s the place that ended the 20th century!

Our transports are SUV and MPV cars with safe drivers.

Take a chance and get the best-sold war book from our tour guide, in the Tunnel of Hope souvenir shop.

Our specialty is our STAFF! The only agency with all registered, certified, licensed and war-experienced tour guides.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please note, that one Guide have a maximum 8 person

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Katedrala Srca Isusova

1. Brief explanation of Sarajevo’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral. 2. Sarajevo ‘Little Yugoslavia’ name.

Admission Not Applicable

Sarajevo War Tunnel

1. 20+ monuments will be explained and seen while driving to the Tunnel of Hope Museum (Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and Yugoslav monuments) 2. War house (Kolar family) 3.Watch an on-going movie for 17 mins 44 sec 4. Minefields 5. '92-'95 Sarajevo War Museum 6. War room and War journal spot 7. Walk through the Tunnel of Hope 8. Free time 10-15 minutes

2 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Tunnel of Hope Museum

Options

Roses of Sarajevo (Sarajevo siege tour)

Reviews

5.00

767 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

766

ボスニアの過去と現在を知るスタディツアー
shinn0sukeg,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a truly excellent tour that allowed us to understand the real situation in Bosnia—something you could never experience through ordinary sightseeing. In particular, hearing Mark’s personal stories based on his own experiences was incredibly meaningful. Thank you very much for such a valuable experience.
Recommended!
Frank C,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience is very special for those who are interested in the city's history. Combined with the country BiH, Sarajevo, and the tour guide's experience with the Sarajevo War. Mak did an exceptional job in explaining the situations in a compelling manner. This is the evidence that Mak knows a lot and can talk about it to the tourists. Very recommend it!
Nothing like a first hand account and experience.
Sean G,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
You can’t come to Sarajevo without learning about the siege, and this would be the quintessential tour to learn and understand about it. I took the tour with Mak and it was absolutely splendid. Tons of great information was delivered, and sharing of his life story intertwined during and after the siege was not just moving, but gives you a first hand account and perspective of that period and in the future. I’m especially grateful to have had the opportunity to learnt so much in such a short time. I definitely would recommend for anyone.
Great
Telmo G,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Alen was a great guide. Very thorough between spots. A city rich of past and recent history. Thank you
Best experience in Sarajevo
Claudia A,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The best experience to know Sarajevo from the point of view of who survived the war. It was a unique tour that is very worth taking. Our guide is the best!
Incredible tour
734lewisd,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an incredible tour! My guide, Alan, was a child living in Sarajevo at the time of the siege so was able to provide a personal account of his family’s experience during the war, which was harrowing but fascinating. The tour takes you on a big drive around the city so I got to see lots more parts than I would’ve on foot, including some neighbourhoods of the Republika Srpska. I have been to most European countries now and done a walking tour in almost all. This was easily one of the best tours I’ve ever done. I can’t praise Alan enough for his knowledge, friendliness and dedication. Incredible.
Outstanding and Fascinating
L1381VQjohnh,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I would strongly recommend this trip to anyone interested in Bosnian history (past 500 years) with a strong concentration on the last war. Our tour guide Mak left no stone unturned and was able to share he and his family’s personal experiences in escaping and eventually returning to Sarajevo.
Mak Makes the Unimaginable Visible
Yvette H,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour is a must! Mak's lived experience that he shares helped us to understand the history of what him and his people went through in a very rough period in history. We didn't know much about that part of history and Mak was open and taught us so much. Sarajevo is a beautiful with a rich hisotry and Mak brings that to life for you. Also, he guided us to the best chevapi shop in Sarajevo once the tour was done so he can do no wrong in our eyes.
Go on this tour
Jesse G,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a moving and amazing tour. Mak is fantastic. He was beyond generous in sharing his life story and experience during the Siege and the aftermath. You will learn a lot as well as seeing both beautiful and shocking sites. I recommend this to anyone, but be aware of how traumatic the Siege was.
Mak is an amazing and thoughtful guide. The best!
Christian A,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Extraordinary experience! Mak is an amazing tour guide. His detailed personal accounts from his childhood were heart gripping. He helped us understand the political climate, and the Siege of the city. Tour stops felt so vivid and resolute. We will never forget this experience.