Tunnel Museum: Bosnian & Yugoslav Wars Tour with War Veteran
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Highlights
- Excellent Quality
- Short term availability
- Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
- Half-day Tours
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What makes this experience special
Language guide
Inglese, Italiano
Transfer included
Raduno al punto d'incontro
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup (if required by guests who stay out of the Old Town of Sarajevo)
- Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
- Driver/Guide
Not included
- Food
- Hotel drop-off
Itinerary
- 1
The starting point is in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Inform
The starting point is in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center located on main pedestrian street Ferhadija, just next to “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures”. After introduction, tour guide will lead the guests to the transportation and tour will start. On the way (25-30 minutes) we make a short introduction to the war theme and show important sites and buildings that later can be seen on the short movie played in War Tunnel Museum (we have noted few sites in description, but there are much more locations that we explain).
10 min - 2
Markale massacres were two separate bombardments carried out
Markale massacres were two separate bombardments carried out by the Army of Republika Srpska targeting civilians during the Siege of Sarajevo in the Bosnian War.
Pass by, no stop - 3
The Eternal flame is a memorial to the military and civilian
The Eternal flame is a memorial to the military and civilian victims of the Second World War in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The memorial was dedicated on 6 April 1946, the first anniversary of the liberation of Sarajevo from the four-year-long occupation by Nazi Germany and the fascist Independent State of Croatia.
Pass by, no stop - 4
"Sniper Alley" was the informal name primarily for streets Z
"Sniper Alley" was the informal name primarily for streets Zmaja od Bosne Street and Meša Selimović Boulevard, the main boulevard in Sarajevo which during the Bosnian War was lined with snipers' posts, and became infamous as a dangerous place for civilians to traverse. The road connects the industrial part of the city (and further on, Sarajevo Airport and Tunnel o Hope) to the Old Town's cultural and historic sites. The boulevard itself has many high-rise buildings giving sniper shooters extensive fields of fire.
Pass by, no stop - 5
The museum is a cultural and scientific institution covering
The museum is a cultural and scientific institution covering a wide range of areas including archaeology, art history, ethnology, geography, history and natural history. The Sarajevo Haggadah, an illuminated manuscript and the oldest Sephardic Jewish document in the world issued in Barcelona around 1350, containing the traditional Jewish Haggadah, is held at the museum.
Pass by, no stop - 6
With arrival to the Tunnel Museum, we will explain the posit
With arrival to the Tunnel Museum, we will explain the position of Museum and famous mark in front of the entrance named "Sarajevo Rose". After seeing the short movie, one-hour long presentation starts that explains fall of Yugoslavia, the war in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and creation and importance of the Tunnel.
1hAdmission not included - 7
After the Tunnel, we head toward 84 Olympic mountain Trebev
After the Tunnel, we head toward 84 Olympic mountain Trebević, which is the closest mountain to the center of Sarajevo and a first line during the Siege of Sarajevo. At the site, we have the opportunity to see and walk on hotel restaurant "8" and experience the most beautiful panoramic views of Sarajevo which are unfortunately the main positions of the enemy army.
30 min - 8
Just under Trebevic Mountain lies the second largest Jewish
Just under Trebevic Mountain lies the second largest Jewish cemetery in Europe. The cemetery contains unique shaped tombstones that can only be seen in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is believed their shape is influenced by medieval Bosnian tombstones that are named "Stecak".
20 min - 9
From Jewish cemetery we are heading towards old Ottoman part
From Jewish cemetery we are heading towards old Ottoman part of the city to visit Yellow Fortresses from which we can see Soldiers cemetery and resting place of first Bosnian president.
20 min
Meeting point
Useful information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Neonato0-3 anni€15
- Bambino4-10 anni€22
- Giovane11-15 anni€33
- Adulto16-80 anni€37
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Available options
Afternoon Tour - 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon Tour - 2:00 pm: Tour starts in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center at 14:00 and finishes at 18:00
Morning Tour - 9:00 a.m.
Tour starts in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center at 9:00 a.m. and finishes at 1:00 p.m.
Tour Pomeridiano – 14:00
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