The 15 Best Walking Tours in Bosnia

1.2 Hours Old Town Walking Tour With Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $14Our pick

Spend two hours with an English-speaking local guide exploring Sarajevo’s Old Town, from Sebilj and the copper-makers’ street to the City Hall, mosque, cathedral, Jewish Museum, and Latin Bridge. Guides such as Ahmed, Ilma, Hanan, and Arna bring history, local tips, and personal insight to a small group of up to 10.

“We went to Sarajevo on an old time walking tour. Amina was fantastic and she was very knowledgable . we were very pleased with her description of the place. I would recommend her tour to anyone interested in learning more about the history of Sarajevo”

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2.Private Walking Tour, Food Tasting and Bosnian Coffee in Sarajevo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Spend about 2.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Emina or Lamija, walking from Sarajevo City Hall through Baščaršija. Taste traditional Bosnian food, learn the ritual of Bosnian coffee, visit Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian landmarks, and finish near the Latin Bridge.

“We had a wonderful experience with Lamija . She was informative and interesting. We tasted some great food and coffee. Highly recommend this tour and guide”

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3.Sarajevo Grand Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $20

This three-hour English walking tour links Sarajevo’s Latin Bridge, City Hall, Baščaršija, major religious buildings, markets, and war memorials. Guides such as Suad, Hana, Haris, Emina, and Alem explain the city’s Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Yugoslav, and modern past. Expect a flat route, up to 30 people, and plenty of history for $20.57.

“Our guide Dennis was amazing and it was everything we had hoped for our tour of Sarajevo. His knowledge of the history and culture was delivered in an entertaining and personal way making the whole tour a pleasure. Highly recommended.”

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4.Sarajevo Essential Full Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Walk Sarajevo’s central sights in about two hours with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll visit the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gazi Husrev-Bey Mosque, Baščaršija, City Hall, Latin Bridge, and Sarajevo Rose, while learning how Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Jewish, and wartime stories meet in one compact city center.

“Adnan (Ado) was our guide. He was the perfect tour guide - knowledgeable, educated, authoritative and very easy to listen to. My wife and I were the only two on the tour so we had the opportunity to pepper him with questions. He’s a very interesting man.”

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5.Mostar Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend about 75 minutes walking Mostar’s Old Town with a private local guide. Visit the Crooked Bridge, Old Bridge, Hadzi-Kurt Mosque, and Koski-Mehmed Pasha Mosque while learning about the city’s Ottoman past and recent war. Guides such as Ivan, Adi, Vesna, and Adriana are praised for personal stories, local tips, and flexible pacing.

“This was a great tour and full of the history of Mostar including the recent war. Our tour guide Adi helped us gain a better perspective of the culture and ethnicities that make up this unique and amazing city. I highly recommend the tour to truly understand Mostar's complex past, present and future. You can;'t walk this amazing city without the appreciation and understanding that Adi brings to the tour. We have done a lot of walking tours through Europe and I highly recommend this tour in Mostar!”

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6.Delicious Sarajevo: Eat, Walk & Discover City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $68

Start near Sarajevo’s Tržnica market with a local guide such as Lana, Enes, Merjem, or Emma. Sample cheese, cured meat, pita, cooked dishes, and homemade brandy while walking past churches, memorials, the Miljacka River, and Baščaršija. Expect moderate walking, a group of up to 20, and a 11:00 am finish in a traditional cafe.

“I always love learning about a city through its food and food-makers. Lana, my incredibly knowledgable guide, hit some of the city's finest food stops and delivered a thorough—and delicious—lesson on Sarajevo and its people. Couldn't have asked for anything better.”

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7.PROFESSIONAL SARAJEVO WALKING TOUR – With guide who guided STING!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $31

Walk Sarajevo’s major sights in about two to three hours with local guide Mak, whose background includes guiding Sting. See the Cathedral, Eternal Flame, Latin Bridge, City Hall, Yellow Fortress, Sebilj, Markale Market, and Jewish quarter while hearing clear stories about Ottoman Sarajevo, the World Wars, and the 1984 Olympics.

“Visiting Sarajevo with the guide (Mak) has been very interesting, we spent together 2 full hours and learned a lot about the history and culture of this unique city. We are a family of 4, the tour was in il english and Mak was kind enough to check from time to time that everything was clear for all of us, nothing adults and teenagers. And we did the entire tour with our dog, a livello and very energetiche hungarian pointer, and also with him Mak has been very kind and patient”

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8.Sensational Sarajevo Sunset Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $17

Walk Sarajevo’s Old Town with a local guide at 5 pm, tracing the First World War, Ottoman trade, City Hall, Baščaršija, and more. You’ll stop for Bosnian coffee or tea and bottled water, with a group capped at 20. The tour costs $17.80 and returns to its starting point.

“Went to location and waited 30 minutes in the rain. No one showed up. Later learned company Viator teamed up with went out of business over a year ago. Wasted an entire evening. Number of other tours with a firm more reliable than Viator that could have taken. Very disappointed and frustrated.”

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9.Charming Mostar: Private Mostar Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Spend about two hours exploring Mostar’s Old Town with a private English-speaking guide such as Adi, Amel, Sanja, Esmer, or Harun. You’ll see the Old Bridge and Kujundžiluk bazaar, hear personal wartime perspectives, learn about the city’s religious mix, and finish with a traditional Bosnian coffee ritual. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“As with all previous walking tours booked through Viator, my wife and I found this to be a very positive experience. We found our guide, Adi, to be very sociable and knowledgeable. As this was a private tour, we had many chances to ask questions and make observations. At the end of the tour we had a much greater insight into the history of this lovely city. Thank you Adi.”

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10.Sarajevo genuine walking tour: Steps through history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Start at Sarajevo City Hall and walk with an English-speaking guide through Baščaršija, the Sebilj Fountain, the Old Orthodox Church, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the Jewish Museum, Sacred Heart Cathedral, and Latin Bridge. Private groups keep the pace personal. Guides named in guest feedback include Sanela and Amilia.

“greatest city tour that we have ever taken. Amilia was very knowageable we could not stump her. She made history come alive. Thank you for a great tour!”

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11.Best of Mostar – Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Start near Hotel Bristol and walk through Mostar’s old center with an English-speaking guide, including the Crooked Bridge, Old Bridge, Kujundžiluk Street, and two mosques. The tour ends at Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, where you can take in views of the Neretva River and Old Bridge. Mosque admission is not included.

“Mac was so friendly and shared a lot of history about this beautiful country! We loved wandering the streets, learning the highlights, and seeing the beautiful town. Highly recommend!”

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12.Mostar Private Walking Tour – where East meets West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through Mostar with an accredited local guide, from the Old Bridge and its famous diving tradition to Kujundziluk Bazaar, Koski-Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Spanish Square, and Park Zrinjevac. This private English-language tour explains both the city’s Ottoman roots and its difficult recent past.

“The tour guide was le to give a first hand account of Mostar conflict. His historical knowledge of events leading to conflict provided us with context.”

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13.The last day of Franz Ferdinand Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Walk through Sarajevo’s key Franz Ferdinand sites with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Latin Bridge, City Hall, the governor’s residence, Hotel Europe, and the location of the first assassination attempt. Hotel pickup and return are available, and the group price keeps this historical tour affordable.

“A very memorable trip. Our guide took us through the last day of Archduke Ferdinand's experience and introduced us to Sarajevo's unique history and culture, giving us a deeper and more vivid understanding.”

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14.InstaSarajevo – Photography Walking Tour of Sarajevo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Sarajevo’s old center with a certified guide and professional photographer, visiting Sebilj, Kazandžiluk, City Hall, Latin Bridge, major religious sites, and the Meeting of Cultures. The English tour starts at 10:00 am, lasts about two to three hours, and limits the group to four people.

“This is a great opportunity for alone travel nomads to get professional photographs to share on their social profiles. Had the opportunity to visit the old town of Sarajevo and learn more about the history and also about street photography. Thank you Ken and Adventure in Bosnia for a wonderful time.”

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15.Crossroads of Cultures – Sarajevo Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Start at Muvekita 7 at 10:30 am for a two-hour walk through Sarajevo’s layered past. You’ll see the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sebilj Fountain, City Hall, Latin Bridge, Markale Market, and more. Guides such as Adnan explain the city in clear, friendly English, with practical food tips along the way.

“I brought a group of tourists to Sarajevo. The local guide Adnan was vas very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us very interesting and impressive explanation of the life and history of his country. I would warmly reccomend Adnan as a local guide if you decide to visit Sarajevo.”

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