The 5 Lunch Experiences in Bosnia We Would Book

1.Understanding Srebrenica Genocide Tour + Lunch with Local Family Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Travel from Sarajevo to Srebrenica in a private vehicle with a guide such as Adnan, Almir, or Ado. Visit the Potočari Memorial and cemetery, hear the stories behind nearby wartime sites, and share a full-course lunch with a local family.

“Everything was great - itinerary, transfer, route, organisation. Srebrenica is a haunting place and story so the tour is immensely powerful. What makes such a tour special though? Two things: the guide and the personal dimension. Almir was all one could have asked and more: friendly, extremely knowledgeable, informative, courteous, but also adding a personal dimension to the story that made the whole trip a real experience. The second was the lunch with the local family: not just the great food but the unique opportunity to feel the place and the impact of the 1992-1995 events on real people. All in all, a must. My only regret is not having…”

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2.Lukomir Nomad Village Hiking from Sarajevo – Local Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $84Best value

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Bjelašnica with a driver-guide and mountain guide, including Umoljani Mosque, Rakitnica Canyon, Studeni Potok, and isolated Lukomir. Expect a demanding hike with about 620 meters of uphill walking, followed by homemade Bosnian food, coffee, and tea.

“Well everything was memorable, the views, the lunch and the sore feet afterwards. We had a great group and we supported each other throughout the day. It is an epic trek and you have to be fit to complete the hike. Elvira was our guide and was great.”

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3.Understanding Srebrenica Genocide + Lunch With Local Family – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Sarajevo to Srebrenica with a private guide, visit the Potočari Memorial Centre, walk through the old silver town, and share a homemade lunch with a local family. Pickup is available anywhere in Sarajevo, with groups limited to eight people.

“The museum of the genozide is extraordinary and a must for all these who think genozide is something never to forget. Also the cemetary is impressive and the meeting with a local family who still keep their family members in mind who did not survive that genozide.”

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4.Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

At Food House Mostar, an English-speaking host such as Amina guides you through Bosnian dishes including dolma, japrak, burek, and hurmasice. You cook in a commercial kitchen, enjoy rakija and local wine or beer, and sit down to the meal you helped prepare.

“Une très belle activité qui permet d'en découvrir plus sur la culture du pays. On a pu profiter de la gentillesse, bonne humeur et talent de notre guide. Un très beau moment et souvenir!”

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5.Understanding Srebrenica Genocide + Lunch with Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 11 hours · from $100

Travel from Sarajevo to Srebrenica in a group of up to eight, with an English-speaking guide such as Edo, a former war fighter. Visit Potočari with a survivor guide, explore the former UN base, and share a home-cooked lunch with a local survivor family.

“Excellent tour, excellent communication from the onset, very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The memorial and cemetery are a must see for anyone who wants to understand the Bosnian war. The lunch with a local family was amazing, the best traditional food we had in Bosnia hands down! Better than any restaurant and of course a great way to help the locals.”

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