Things to do in Sarajevo
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Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits. The Sarajevo Canton, containing the city of Sarajevo and nearby municipalities, is home to 413,593 inhabitants. Located within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosnia, it is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of the Balkans, a region of Southeastern Europe.
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Sarajevo Tours with Adis - Free Walking Tour with Local Guide & Bosnian tours
Day 1 on the tripBaščaršija
Baščaršija is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. It is also a local community within the Stari Grad municipality. Baščaršija was built in the 15th century when Isa-beg Ishaković founded the city.
Ćevabdžinica Petica Ferhatović
Tunnel of Salvation
Day 2 on the trip
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5 days in Sarajevo, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €874.
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Arrival & War-History Walking Tour
Land in Sarajevo, settle into the Old Town, and orient with a guided war-history walk.
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Tunnel of Hope Tour
A focused half-day tour of the wartime lifeline tunnel and surrounding sites.
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Mostar & Blagaj Day Trip
Full-day trip south to the iconic Stari Most and the Blagaj dervish monastery.
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Bosnian Coffee & Food Tour
A tour-led deep dive into Sarajevo's coffee ritual and Ottoman-Balkan cuisine.
