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Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope
(53) Reviews
Sarajevo
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join the Times of Misfortune Tour to uncover the powerful and moving history of Sarajevo during the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and the fall of Yugoslavia. This 3.5-hour Sarajevo war tour offers a comprehensive look at the siege that tested the city’s spirit, visiting key sites that tell the story of endurance and resilience.
Begin your journey at the Yellow Fortress, where stunning views provide the backdrop for an introduction to the siege's origins and Sarajevo’s early defense efforts. Pass through historically significant locations such as Sniper Alley and the Sarajevo Maternity Hospital, where medical staff became unsung heroes. The tour culminates at the Tunnel of Hope Museum, an undergro...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed guide
Transportation
Tickets for the Tunnel of Hope museum: Adults 20 BAM (10.50€); Students 8 BAM (4.50€)
Meeting Points
Departure
Sarajevo Insider - City Tours and Excursions
Across the museum Sarajevo 1878 - 1918 (Franz Ferdinand Assassination spot)
Return
Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope
(53) Reviews
Sarajevo
About
Join the Times of Misfortune Tour to uncover the powerful and moving history of Sarajevo during the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and the fall of Yugoslavia. This 3.5-hour Sarajevo war tour offers a comprehensive look at the siege that tested the city’s spirit, visiting key sites that tell the story of endurance and resilience.
Begin your journey at the Yellow Fortress, where stunning views provide the backdrop for an introduction to the siege's origins and Sarajevo’s early defense efforts. Pass through historically significant locations such as Sniper Alley and the Sarajevo Maternity Hospital, where medical staff became unsung heroes. The tour culminates at the Tunnel of Hope Museum, an undergro...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed guide
Transportation
Tickets for the Tunnel of Hope museum: Adults 20 BAM (10.50€); Students 8 BAM (4.50€)
Meeting Points
Departure
Sarajevo Insider - City Tours and Excursions
Across the museum Sarajevo 1878 - 1918 (Franz Ferdinand Assassination spot)
Return
Itinerary
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Insider City Tours & Excursions
Meeting point with the guide.
5 minutes
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The Yellow Fortress
Yellow Fortress: Offers breathtaking views and insight into Sarajevo’s wartime defenses.
20 minutes
3
Kovaci Cemetery.
Kovači Cemetery: Reflect at this national memorial honoring Bosnia’s defenders from the 1992-1995 war.
5 minutes
4
Sarajevo City Hall
City Hall (Pass By): Learn about its role during the war, including its destruction and symbolic restoration.
5
Pijaca Markale
Markale City Market (Pass By): Glimpse the bustling marketplace that bore witness to key moments of Sarajevo’s wartime history.
6
Trg djece Sarajeva (1992-1996)
Trg Djece Sarajeva (Pass By): Pass through this square, a significant symbol of Sarajevo’s endurance.
7
Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Presidency Building (Pass By): View the historic seat of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s presidency, pivotal during the war.
8
Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium
Olympic Stadium and Hall Zetra: Discover Sarajevo’s dual identity as an Olympic hub and war-torn landscape.
10 minutes
9
Klinika za ginekologiju i porodiljstvo Sarajevo
Sarajevo Maternity Hospital: Learn about the heroic efforts of medical staff during the siege.
10 minutes
10
Hotel Holiday
Parliament and Holiday Inn Hotel (Pass By): Witness these landmarks tied to wartime journalism and political decisions.
11
Sniper Alley
Sniper Alley: Drive along the city’s most dangerous street during the siege.
12
RTV DOM Sarajevo
RTV Dom (TV Building) (Pass By): View the national TV building that broadcasted during key moments of the war.
13
Sarajevo War Tunnel
Tunnel of Hope Museum: Explore the extraordinary underground passage that connected Sarajevo to the outside world, and learn about its construction, purpose, and significance.
