Top 11 Guided Tours in Bosnia

1.2 Hours Old Town Walking Tour With Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $14Our pick

Start near Baščaršija and walk through Sarajevo’s meeting point of East and West with guides such as Ahmed, Ilma, Hanan, Benjamin, and Arna. Expect a small English-speaking group, major landmarks, local stories, and clear context from the Ottoman era through Franz Ferdinand’s assassination.

“Amazingly knowledgeable and friendly guide! Was an awesome experience and seriously recommend it if you have the time.”

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2.Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 211 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

Spend 150 minutes walking Sarajevo’s historic center with an English-speaking local guide. See Sebilj, City Hall, Kazandžiluk, Gazi Husrev-beg’s complex, Latin Bridge, and three major religious buildings. Guides such as Arna, Kiki, Elma, and Benjamin add local stories, food tips, and context.

“The tour felt like a friend showing me her city! Tha guide Armina shared Sarajevo's rich history, from ottoman, Austria-Hungarian, and Yoguslavia times to recent tragedies. She also shared a few personal stories, where locals go to eat and shop, and some curious places I would never thought to visit such as artisanal brush making shop. I am very thankful and highly recommend the experience! :)”

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3.Discover Sarajevo Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 92 reviews · 2h 30m · from $11Best value

Walk Sarajevo’s Old Town for 150 minutes with an English-speaking licensed guide such as Senka, Enes, or Samira. See 15 key sights, compare Muslim, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish landmarks, taste dairy and smoked meats, and watch traditional copper work. Private groups are available.

“Sabina was amazing. Got so many Information about Sarajevo. Time passes by very quickly.”

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4.Guided City Highlights Tour with Sarajevo Tunnel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Join Meet Bosnia Tours for a four-hour Sarajevo history tour with an English-speaking guide such as Armin, Enis, or Ahmed. Visit Sniper Alley, Olympic sites, Markale Market, and the Tunnel of Hope, with hotel pickup, transport, and a moving account of life during the siege.

“Armin was very thoughtful and thorough in his recounting of the past political situation that led to vote for independence, the Bosnian War, and the Siege on Sarajevo. Much appreciated!”

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5.Discover Sarajevo Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

Walk Sarajevo’s historic center with guides such as Samira, Enes, Layla, or Senka. In two hours, you’ll connect mosques, bazaars, churches, the Latin Bridge, and the Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures, with bottled water included and entry fees separate.

“We went on an absolutely fabulous two-hour walking tour of Sarajevo with Enes Popara. He showed us important historical sites in the city, while providing the necessary cultural background for us to begin to understand the importance of what we were seeing. The depth of his knowledge of and pride in his native Sarajevo and in the region is impressive . This is only matched by his deep and sincere desire for people to understand and appreciate the rich, yet turbulent, history of the area. A+++ tour guide and experience.”

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6.PROFESSIONAL SARAJEVO WALKING TOUR – With guide who guided STING!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $31

Join Mak for a two to three hour English walking tour of Sarajevo, from Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Latin Bridge to Baščaršija, the Yellow Fortress, Markale Market, and the Eternal Flame. The guide has also guided Sting. Expect a small group, clear historical context, and a 6:15 pm start.

“Visiting Sarajevo with the guide (Mak) has been very interesting, we spent together 2 full hours and learned a lot about the history and culture of this unique city. We are a family of 4, the tour was in il english and Mak was kind enough to check from time to time that everything was clear for all of us, nothing adults and teenagers. And we did the entire tour with our dog, a livello and very energetiche hungarian pointer, and also with him Mak has been very kind and patient”

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7.Sarajevo Siege Tour with War Veteran Guide (Fees Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Join an English-speaking Sarajevo siege survivor, such as Adnan or Mustafa, for a four-hour small-group tour. Visit the Tunnel of Hope, Olympic Trebević, the abandoned bobsled track, Sniper Alley, and the Jewish Cemetery, with pickup and entrance fees included.

“To be shown where historical events took place is interesting enough but to have it explained by someone who was there and took part takes it to another level. The tour was both informative and disturbing. Two days later disturbing it ahead.”

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8.Discover Banja Luka: Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Walk through Banja Luka with guide Jakša, visiting Ferhadija Mosque, Orthodox and Catholic churches, Castel Fortress, and the Vrbas riverfront. This private three-hour tour blends history, religion, architecture, and practical food advice, with English, German, Italian, Bosnian, and Serbo-Croatian available.

“Great tour throughout the city. The guide Jakša is very knowledgeable and nice to chat with.”

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9.Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $55

See Sarajevo with a private English-speaking guide, including Kenan, Daniela, or Mac, depending on availability. Shape a 2 to 8 hour walk around the sights and subjects you care about, add museum visits by request, and finish with useful advice on food and further exploring.

“The tour was excellent but the best part of the experience was Kenan the guide. Such a love for his country, so much passion sharing the information and he went above and beyond to make sure our experience was fantastic. Of all the guides we have had in this trip, Kenan is by far the best! Absolutely recommend him.”

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10.Bjelasnica Mountain Guided Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Travel from Sarajevo by 4x4 SUV or van, then ride a panoramic cable car toward Bjelasnica’s 2,000-meter summit. Your English-speaking guide, including Faruk on some departures, shares Sarajevo’s culture and history before you pause for mountain views, coffee, or mulled wine.

“loved everything and the amazing experience of being on the top at such a height! our guide Faruk was great, had lots of information and taught us alot about the culture and history, and I can't forget the amazing views, even despite the fog!”

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11.Mostar Guided Tour & Sweet Delights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Join Jasmin for a private 1 to 2 hour walk through Mostar’s old center. See the Crooked Bridge, Hamam Museum, historic mosques, and Old Bridge, then taste a traditional regional sweet. Pickup is available, and your group of up to eight stays together.

“Yasmin was a quiet spoken guide so the private tour option (we were 4) worked perfectly. He gave us a warm and heartfelt tour of the city of Mostar taking in the main sights. As well as talking about the war he shared his personal experiences with us which made the tour all the more poignant. When we tipped him he told us that it was too much. Lovely lovely guy, we would recommend him..”

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