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Sarajevo City Tour: Urban Hike off the beaten path
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4 to 5 Hours
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Offered in: German, English, Croatian
Overview
A bit of a different city tour: hike through Sarajevo's history and get to know the Jerusalem of Europe from above: The route leads through old Ottoman neighbourhoods, so-called mahalas, past Austrian villas, synagogues, villages and illegal settlements to the city's most beautiful vantage points.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
09:30 AM
End Point
Our hike ends at the excellent Bosnian restaurant Bašča kod Ene. Here you can enjoy an excellent Bosnian lunch with your guide (optional) and, if you wish, walk back to the starting point of the hike afterwards.
What To Expect
Ferhadija Pedestrian Street
You will meet your guide at the cathedral in the centre of Sarajevo. There you will learn the first exciting facts about this city - the "Jerusalem of the Balkans". After all, you are in the centre of the Austro-Hungarian part of the city. But this picture will soon change when you set off for the mahalas. These old Ottoman neighbourhoods - the smallest possible administrative unit at the time - still characterise the cityscape of Sarajevo today and have exciting stories to tell!
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The first mahala you visit is the old Jewish neighbourhood of Mejtaš. Here your guide will tell you a lot about the influence of Jewish culture and community on the city of Sarajevo.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Many remnants of Ottoman culture and history are still hidden in the mahalas, such as this old dervish monastery. Your guide will tell you even more exciting stories of multiculturalism, diversity and cohesion in this city, where different religions and ethnic groups have always lived together!
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
On the way up, it becomes more rural, with people planting their herbs and vegetables in their own vegetable gardens in illegal settlements. You will also get to know this part of the city before taking a breather at a marvellous viewpoint where you can learn about the siege of the 20th century.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The history of this place is sad - you visit the trenches of the Serbs - but the view of Sarajevo is one of the most beautiful. Here you can admire how the city has regained its joie de vivre after its cruel past.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The hike ends at Mahala Sedrenik - with a typical Bosnian lunch and rakija tasting (if you wish - lunch is optional).
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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