War Tunnel Tour in Sarajevo: The Symbol of Resistance and Survival in the Longest Modern Siege
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77 Ratings
Sarajevo
Discover the incredible story of the War Tunnel in Sarajevo, a symbol of resistance and survival during the longest modern siege. Book your tour now and hear the insider stories of people's suffering and the constant state of fear they lived in.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Insider City Tours & Excursions - Meeting point with the guide.
  • Sniper Alley - Drive through the most dangerous street in Sarajevo during the 90’s.
  • Sarajevo War Tunnel - Find out all the details about the most important object during the siege of Sarajevo.
What's Included
  • Expert guide services
  • Convenient transportation included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee for Tunnel museum - 15 BAM per person (8€), students 5 BAM (3€)
Additional Information

Formerly a host of the 1984 Olympics, this city just eight years later, at the dawn of the 21st century, endured the longest siege in recent warfare history. Explore the wondrous symbol of persistence and survival - the clandestine Tunnel of Hope, the lifeline that kept the city and its inhabitants from succumbing to enemy forces. Listen to first-hand accounts of individual struggles and anguish, understand the reality of living in perpetual anxiety and deadly risk. Reserve your tour today!

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Sarajevo Insider - City Tours and Excursions
Zelenih beretki
Zelenih beretki 30
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Charles_m
Jun 7, 2024
Wonderful tour - The guide , who lived through the siege was so informative and keen to tell as much as he could about everthing. Tour was supposed to be 2 1/2 but went for an extra hour- very good.
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Vanessa_c
May 30, 2024
Authentischer Einblicke toller Guide - We had a very committed and intelligent guide who described the story very authentically. Highly recommended.
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Kylie_c
May 30, 2024
Great afternoon day trip - you learn much about the Siege of Sarajevo - We ended up with a private tour as no one else booked on this trip. It was excellent. The guide, an ex-police officer was so knowledgeable as he had lived through the Siege of Sarajevo so we benefited from his first-hand knowledge. This was the third time we have visited the tunnels but we still learned more.
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Shamim_r
May 18, 2024
Excellent guided tour of Tunnel of Hope by a war veteran - This was an excellent guided tour of the War Tunnel / Tunnel of Hope constructed under the airport runway to smuggle in supplies during the siege of Sarajevo (1992-1996). Apparently the UN had knowledge of the tunnel but because it started in a nondescript house, the enemy did not. Our tour guide was a war veteran and former police officer. Having lived through the siege, not only did he have great historical knowledge but personal experience too. He recounted many stories and facts and was very open to questions. He let us go at our own pace and the trip extended beyond the 2.5 hours. We also had time to walk through the replica tunnel - constructed because the real tunnel is not accessible for security reasons (it runs under the runway of an operating airport), plus the original tunnel is only 1m wide and 1.6m high which would feel claustrophobic for most adults. The replica is wider and taller but still recreates the feeling very well. The guide also pointed out locations significant to the siege on our way there and back, although we did not stop anywhere else. I was a solo female traveller and there was another Australian couple on the tour with me, in addition to the driver who was also the guide. I felt very safe. I think the benefit of this tour is that it is 2.5 hours so it can be done relatively quickly whilst still gaining the insight, knowledge and experience of the tunnel, museum and its history if you only have a short time in Sarajevo. Other tours to the same place require 4 hours (although include stopping at a few other points of interest). You can also go here on your own (via car, taxi or tram/bus) but public transport is not direct and takes time. More importantly you would miss out on the tour guide's excellent first hand knowledge. Well worth the very reasonable price for this tour and saves time!
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Rachel_t
May 11, 2024
Great tour - This was a great tour and fantastic value for money. Our guide lived through the siege and gave a detailed and highly informative account of life in Sarajevo at that time. The tunnel itself is testament to the resilience and determination of the Sarajevans. I would recommend this tour.
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Esteban_m
May 3, 2024
The Best tour Guide and Gold tour - The tour was good but the tour guide was perfect was the best, the name of tour guide is HARIS, is the best Spanish tour guide in Sarajevo, but also you can take this tour guide in other languages. Thank you so much Haris from Barcelona, Spain. Esteban and Toñi
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Lucy_s
Apr 29, 2024
Informative and personal - Very informative and moving tour with Nermin. As someone who lived through the war himself it was fascinating to hear his account and perspectives. Booked last minute and very glad I did. Highly recommend if you want to learn more about the siege and the effect it had on Sarajevo and Bosnians.
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Ricardo_f
Mar 16, 2024
Reality is a must see. - Arris was very knowledgable and a pleasure. He has a file with pictograms to help illustrate the historical aspects, very helpful.
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Emir
Nov 30, 2023
Thank you Nermin - So nice! Thank you Nermin for the Tour. They picked us up from the City and bring us back. Everything was awesome.
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Joaquim_f
Nov 8, 2023
Perfect - I had a great tour the guide was excellent and extremely knowledgable )apologies I forgot your name ) he was attentive and made every effort to educate me and was personable. I would say that you would not be in better hands … take the tour you won’t be disappointed.thankyou
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