Sarajevo Assassination: The Spark of World War I
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover one of the most significant moments in world history: the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. This event set off a chain reaction that led to the start of World War I. Our Assassination Tour will take you through Sarajevo’s fascinating Austro-Hungarian period, unraveling the political climate of Europe and the motives behind the plot orchestrated by the Young Bosnia group. Unveil the story of the Sarajevo assassination and how it changed the world. Learn about Austro-Hungarian influence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Visit key historical sites related to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Saint Marko Cemetery and the Vidovdan Heroes Chapel This cemetery is the final resting place of Gavrilo Princip and his fellow conspirators, buried in secrecy by Austro-Hungarian authorities. The Vidovdan Heroes Chapel now serves as a memorial to the Young Bosnia movement, whose actions sparked the outbreak of World War I.
Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina building
Built during the Austro-Hungarian administration, this imposing structure once housed imperial officials overseeing Bosnia’s governance. On June 28, 1914, just a short distance from here, the fateful motorcade carrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand passed through Sarajevo’s streets.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Guide
City Map
Entry Fee for the 1878-1918 Museum - 5 BAM (3€) per person
Entry Fee for VRX Museum - 20 BAM (10€) per person
Options
Assassination Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Merjem was really...
HSIUWEI L,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Merjem was really wonderful. She gave an informative and interesting tour. Very gracious! Also very humorous, to hear such intriguing story about the Great War.
Amazing tour, amazing guide
seadz2023,Aug 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I work a lot with Insider, but our guide, Hana, was by far the best and I had to write a review. She is young but knowledgeable, she talks with passion and has an answer to all the questions. I would recommend Insider to anyone who wants to learn about Bosnian culture a d history.
Very Educational
EatTravelEat1,Oct 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Dennis, a young Bosnian man with excellent English. He digs into history, starts with the Congress of Berlin (1878) and its aftermath. We often confuse the Congress of Berlin, which divided the Balkan Peninsula, with the Berlin Conference of 1984, which divided Africa --- talking about the importance of the Congress of Berlin at the beginning of the tour was a good refresher in world history. After the tour, Dennis took us to the south side of the river where a mosque and a Franciscan church stand side by side, and the oldest beer brewery right next to it. I had the beer from the same brewery at the airport that afternoon, and my fond memories of Sarajevo was fortified with the tour.
History Comes to Life
candace r,Feb 26, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00As a history teacher I routinely teach the story of the assassination. This tour added to the details I teach and I actually had the opportunity to stand at the spot which was the door of the coffee shop from where the fatal shot was fired. At the conclusion of the tour I received a book which revealed the fates of the five conspirators in the plot to dispatch Franz Ferdinand. There were so many new details, all delivered with enthusiasm and humor. This was my favorite Sarajevo tour, a difficult pick, since they were all good.
Super tour from the Latin Bridge, where Franz Ferdinand, heir of Austria-Hungary, was murdered
340h l nel,Jul 29, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Merjem, who told us about Sarajevo, in different facets. Very professional and friendly at the same time, she took stock with us on what we already knew and what we wanted to deepen: a tailor-made visit! A great way to discover Sarajevo
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