Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope
Overview
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 underground passage that symbolized Sarajevo’s survival. This tour is a deep dive into a city's courage during one of its darkest periods.
What's Included
- Transportation
- Licensed guide
- Tickets for the Tunnel of Hope museum: Adults 20 BAM (10.50€); Students 8 BAM (4.50€)
Meeting Location
Zelenih beretki 30
Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Insider City Tours & Excursions
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Yellow Fortress
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kovaci Cemetery.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sarajevo City Hall (pass by)
Pijaca Markale (pass by)
Trg djece Sarajeva (1992-1996) (pass by)
Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina (pass by)
Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Klinika za ginekologiju i porodiljstvo Sarajevo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hotel Holiday (pass by)
Sniper Alley (pass by)
RTV DOM Sarajevo (pass by)
Sarajevo War Tunnel
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-21177P4
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