Siege of Sarajevo War Tour, 4-Hour Guided European Playground of Death

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Through ID Bosnia's siege tour you will learn how people managed to survive in harsh conditions without water, electricity, heating and food for 1425 days. The tour makes people more appreciate every day modern life in peace.

Through the tours tourists will learn also how citizens of Sarajevo also fought with "weapons" like culture and strong will. Sarajevo Film Festival was found during siege, Sarajevo hosted Iron Maiden and had it's own Monty Pythons doing sketches during siege.

"The siege tour of Sarajevo" is a best example that we need to learn and to speak for the future generations what happened in the middle of Europe.

Why? Because we need to stop any kind of nationalism, racism or religious fundamentalism. After so many wars fighting on different continents it's finally time to stop it. Bosnians know what is war and that war doesn't bring anything good, but misery and pain.

*The remaining 1 hour and 20 minutes will be allotted for driving in between attractions.

Additional Info

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

Specialized infant seats are available

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

Pijaca Markale

Tour start point is the old town Sarajevo, after pick up we'll drive you throughout the city. First war spot is already in old town and that is the famous market place Markale. It was always famous for very good and fresh products, but unfortunately after the war it's famous because of two massacre. First massacre happened in 1994. (68 civilians killed and 144 wounded) and the second time in 1995. (43 civilians killed and 84 wounded). Market Markale is cities symbol how citizens refused the mental surrender and how they wanted to continue normal life even during the siege.

Admission Not Applicable

Sniper Alley

Sniper Alley is informal name for part of the street "Zmaja od Bosne" ("Dragon of Bosnia"). It used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the city (1030 wounded and 225 people killed during three and half years of siege). So called "weekend soldiers" used to come to Sarajevo from Serbia, Russia, Greece and other countries and would shoot at the civilians from snipers, how they would say "for fun". One of examples was the famous Russian writer Eduard Limonov. Unfortunately Bosnian national monument, Jewish cemetery, was used by the regular soldiers and "weekend soldiers" to shot from the spot at the citizens. Just because it was on ideal geographical spot for the evil in their heads.

Admission Not Applicable