Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join the Times of Misfortune Tour to uncover the powerful and moving history of Sarajevo during the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and the fall of Yugoslavia. This 3.5-hour Sarajevo war tour offers a comprehensive look at the siege that tested the city’s spirit, visiting key sites that tell the story of endurance and resilience.

Begin your journey at the Yellow Fortress, where stunning views provide the backdrop for an introduction to the siege's origins and Sarajevo’s early defense efforts. Pass through historically significant locations such as Sniper Alley and the Sarajevo Maternity Hospital, where medical staff became unsung heroes. The tour culminates at the Tunnel of Hope Museum, an underground passage that symbolized Sarajevo’s survival. This tour is a deep dive into a city's courage during one of its darkest periods.

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Licensed guide

Transportation

Tickets for the Tunnel of Hope museum: Adults 20 BAM (10.50€); Students 8 BAM (4.50€)

What To Expect

Insider City Tours & Excursions

Meeting point with the guide.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

The Yellow Fortress

Yellow Fortress: Offers breathtaking views and insight into Sarajevo’s wartime defenses.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Times of Misfortune

Private tour

Times of Misfortune in German

Duration: 3 hours
Minivan

Times of Misfortune in Italian

Times of Misfortune - English

Times of Misfortune in French

Times of Misfortune in Spanish

Reviews

4.87

53 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tour steeped in history
FarAway203990,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The tour with Mohammed was informative, interesting and educational. Our children (12 and 15) were also able to follow the remarks with interest.
Amazing Tour!!
Tourist799317,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing tour!!! highly recommended. Safet was a great guide very knowledgeable!! Had a great time and learned a lot on the tour!! Would take tour again in a second.
COULD BE MUCH BETTER
Peca33,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
A lot of content is missing about what happened It was a long drive in which the guide told you practically nothing. They only took us to see the tunnel which is a visit you can make on your own exactly the same. When you pay for a tour you expect something more extraordinary than what you can do on your own. Not worth it
Sarajevo city tour
Khuder S,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Safet is well versed in history and Bosnian culture. He knows the city well and is very nice and friendly. Very recommended for tours
Impressive guided tour
meinhardk2023,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was very pleased with the leadership. It was particularly noteworthy that this was carried out even though I was the only participant. My guide Adi was open-minded, friendly and competent. I was no stranger to the subject as such, as I was already confronted with the events of the war in Sarajevo as a soldier in 1997. In my view, it would be worth considering whether, instead of the yellow fortress, it would not be more appropriate to visit the former bobsleigh course for the subject.
Excellent tour!
James T,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour and really interesting. He makes the events really come to life with his own personal experiences.
Interesting history of a unique city
nangfah2017,
Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting. Very complete information about a complicated story. Our guide was qlq one passionate. Sarajevo is a city very different from any I know
Nice Historic Tour
gokero,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I joined this tour with my wife. For 3 hours we visited the "Tunnel of Hope" near Sarajevo airport. Our guide Nermin, was a retired Bosniak police-man and had served in the Bosnian civil war. She gave us important information about the war and shared her own experiences with us. The tunnel is very impressive and there are lots of materials about its construction process etc., it impresses you. It is a must-see in Sarajevo with extra time to spare. Thank you Nermin!!!
Great!!!
Angela M,
Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Going at the meeting point I was the only one attending the excursion. My driver and guide Nermin, was very nice and with good knowledge of the story. Great experience!!!
A tour everyone should do
jseddo,
Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Nermin, a police officer during the siege, gave a comprehensive and interesting history of the siege and put a human experience alongside the pictures and videos. I would recommend this tour to everyone visiting the city.

From €27.00