ROSES OF SARAJEVO (Official WAR + CITY tour)- Story of a Survivor
Overview
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4 hours 15 minutes
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‘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.
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
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Tunnel of Hope Museum
Options
Roses of Sarajevo (Sarajevo siege tour)
Reviews
770 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible and illuminating
W4994BBkevind,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is definitely a great opportunity to learn more about Sarajevo in general, but specifically about Sarajevo during and after the siege. Mak was a fantastic guide - I couldn’t have asked for more. He was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and generous with both his expertise and with sharing his personal experiences of life during and after the war. Though I was the only person on the tour (I was there during the off-season), Mak ensured the experience was just as thorough as it would have been with a full group. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this tour and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting this incredible and complex city for the first time.
Amazing and incredible!
Sunshine24231776904,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours ever I had! Thank you very much, Mak! He knows so much details, of course also from his own experiences!
Excellent. I had an...
Cian R,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent. I had an amazing and very personal and moving tour with Mac this morning. I was the only person on the tour so Mac could have easily asked me to go another day instead but he didn't. Mac knows his city inside out and provided stories and knowledge in abundance as we travelled to the war tunnel, Dobrinja (the front line between Bosnian and Serb communities), the old bobsled track, sniper alley, the Jewish cemetery as well as to plenty of amazing viewpoints. I didn't notice the time passing and would highly recommend this tour to anybody visiting the city. Thanks again Mac, Cian.
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
5.00This 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
5.00The 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
5.00You 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
5.00Alen 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
5.00The 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
5.00What 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
5.00I 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.
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