Read our Sarajevo travel guide to help you have an idea with your next journey to this city with a soul in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Acclaimed for its spirit of cultural diversity, Sarajevo is the only European capital to boast of having a mosque, Orthodox church, a Catholic cathedral, and a synagogue within a single street. It is also a place where East meets West, and traditional and modern go hand in hand.

Artisans in the Old Town Square Bascarsija work diligently to create state-of-the-art filigree jewelry, unique handmade copper and brass forged coffee pots, and more. Corner with tiny traditional restaurants is a real foodie mecca so grab any opportunity to taste fabulous charcoal-grilled cevapi (for meat lovers) or famous pies made of cottage cheese, pumpkin, potatoes, spinach, or meat. In addition to all of that, don’t forget to put on your comfy shoes and explore the Sarajevo under siege sites and learn about life during the longest city siege in the history of modern warfare.

Explore many options of things you can do here and discover the best Sarajevo tours. Read more below.

Check out our suggestions to get inspired and explore Sarajevo as a pro. These Sarajevo tours will reveal some of the finest historical and cultural monuments and some absurdly picturesque and perfect antidotes to everyday dynamic life.

1. Visit the Old Town Bascarsija and the City Hall

Whether you love architecture or not, you will be impressed with the mix of Sarajevo’s 15th - century town square and tiny crafts shops built during the Ottoman period and the elegant Austro-Hungarian constructions such as the City Hall built in pseudo-Moorish style. Indeed, the City Hall is a historic building and an ornate example of architectural beauty. You can make some remarkable Instagram shots at the City Hall or in front of the Sebilj Fountain. Don’t forget to loosen your belt because Sarajevo’s old town offers some incredible dishes to indulge in.

2. Trebevic and the Bobsleigh

A great way to enjoy Sarajevo is to take a Cable Car and visit one of the capital’s famous picnic sites – Trebevic Mt. This much-loved green space is famous for the remains of the 14th Winter Olympic Games – Bob Sleigh. Trebevic Cable Car is a spectacular 10-minute ride in one of the modern cabins, whereas the Bob Sleigh can be reached on foot in up to a 15- minute walk through the conifer forest.

3. National Museum with the Botanic Garden

If you are a history lover, then you must explore the National Museum was established in 1888, and it is beautiful inside and out. Explore four pavilions to discover the national collection of archaeological and ethnological items in the local transition from the 1 st to the 19th century. Relax in the delightful Botanical Garden, established by a famous botanist Karl Maly in 1912 with over 1700 plant species. The Museum’s main attraction is the 14th-century Jewish manuscript Haggadah kept in the Blue Room.

4. Sarajevo Tunnel

Housed in a former residential house near the Sarajevo runway, the War Tunnel in Sarajevo is a great way to experience life in wartime and learn about Sarajevo under the longest city siege in the history of modern warfare. The Tunnel was built in July 1993. It was a 750-m long and 1.5-m high channel with the entrance and exit as two houses situated on the opposite sides of the airport. The Tunnel was used to transport food, medicines, humanitarian aid, and wounded soldiers and civilians.

5. Museum of Sarajevo

Sarajevo’s Museum “1878 – 1918“ was built to commemorate the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, his wife Sophie, and their unborn child on June 28, 1914. They died at the hand of Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Serbian nationalist group " Black Hand" which triggered World War One. The Museum also houses items from everyday life during the Austro-Hungarian period.

Sarajevo Travel Guide: Sample 3-Day Itinerary to Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Herzegovina

Day 1 – 3 Itinerary to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bascarsija, City Hall & Getting to Know Local Cuisine

Start the day with a tour of the old part of town by heading to Bascarsija, walking the cobbled streets, looking for an ideal souvenir in one of the crafts shops, and touring the City Hall, museums, and mosques scattered around Bascarsija. At lunchtime try some of the local mouthwatering dishes served in the old town’s traditional restaurants.

Day 2 – 3 Itinerary to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo Under Siege Sites

Don’t miss a chance to learn about the longest city siege in the history of modern warfare. Take a tour of the Sarajevo under siege spots that chart the history of the 1992 – 1995 war.

Day 3 Itinerary to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo to Mostar Day Trip

Sarajevo to Mostar Road boasts some of the most fantastic views. Don’t forget to bring your camera to create some remarkable photos along the way, or take marvelous shots of the Old Bridge in Mostar while you are enjoying some delicious food or coffee in one of the local restaurants surrounding the bridge.

Travel Guide to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina [with Sample Itinerary]