Sarajevo Through Time: Free Walking Tour with Historical Photos
Overview
This walking tour takes you through the heart of Sarajevo, from the Ottoman old town of Baščaršija to the Austro-Hungarian district and the famous Latin Bridge, where the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand changed world history.
Along the way, you will visit important landmarks including the City Hall, Sebilj Fountain, Kazandžiluk, Morića Han, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the Meeting of Cultures, the Old Synagogue, the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the site of the 1914 assassination.
To bring history to life, I use historical photographs, old maps and visual material on a tablet, allowing you to compare Sarajevo through different periods of its history, from the Ottoman Empire and Yugoslavia to the modern city you see today.
This tour is not only about dates and events. It is also about everyday life, traditions, coffee culture, religion, architecture and the stories that make Sarajevo one of the most fascinating cities in the Balkans.
Join me and discover why Sarajevo is often called the Jerusalem of Europe and the city where different cultures and civilizations have met for centuries.
This activity includes:
- Gazi Husrev-beg's Bezistan
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Sebilj
- Clock Tower
- Latin Bridge
- Old Orthodox Church
- Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures
- Sarajevo City Hall
- Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Gazi Husrev-beg's Madrasa
- Kazandziluk
- Site of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Tašlihan
Our Guides
On arrival
The meeting point is in front of the main entrance of Sarajevo City Hall (Vijećnica).
I will be carrying a tablet, so you'll easily recognize me – you can't miss the bald guy with a tablet!
If there are any changes regarding the meeting point or guide identification, all guests will be informed in advance through the platform's messaging system.
Things to note
• Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.
• The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes, depending on the group's pace and questions.
• Comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are recommended, especially during summer.
• Historical photographs and old maps are used during the tour to bring Sarajevo's history to life.
• If you need to cancel your booking, please let me know at least 1 hour before the tour starts. If this is not possible, I would greatly appreciate a message at least 30 minutes in advance, as I travel to the meeting point and prepare for each tour.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
