Sarajevo: Uncover War's Legacy at Tunnel of Hope

Great overview of war in Bosnia from Sarajevo perspective. Our guide was so passionate and knowledgeable given first hand experience of living through the 90’s. Really enjoyed and learned a lot!

This tour was worth every penny. One of the best tours I’ve taken in over 30 countries visited. I learned so much about the war. The stories the guide told were very impactful. We are the same age so it really made me think of how different my teenage life was and how I had no idea what was happening half way around the world. It was an incredibly education experience and my 14 year old has also said it’s one of the best tours he has been on. We started the documentary the guide recommended last night and it’s led to a lot of discussion. I would recommend this tour to families.

Adis was in high school when he became part of the Bosnian forces defending Sarajevo. His stories were compelling and made this tour very memorable. The tour was well organized and the 8 seater van was a nice group size. The visits to the tunnel and army positions at the bobsled track were great. Enroute we were shown battle locations of the two armies and heard about Bosnia’s history. A really good tour.

We really enjoyed this tour! Mustafa was a fantastic guide, he answered all of our questions and shared many personal experiences of his time growing up in Sarajevo. I would definitely recommend this tour for people wishing to learn more about what it was like to be in Sarajevo during the war.

I had an amazing experience on this Sarajevo war tour. It was both emotional and educational, giving me a deep understanding of the city’s history. We visited the Tunnel of Hope, war cemeteries, and the haunting remains of the Olympic bobsleigh track — each stop carried powerful stories of resilience and survival. The guide (Samiera) was very knowledgeable and explained everything with great passion and clarity. We ended the tour with a traditional Bosnian coffee at the Yellow Fortress, enjoying stunning views over the city. This tour is a must for anyone who wants to truly connect with Sarajevo’s past and present.

It was a fantastic experience, the tour guide we had was amazing, incredibly knowledgeable as he himself was a war veteran Definitely recommend this tour

This was the second tour I attended with Dream Balkans Travel. It was a half-day tour, but its impact was far greater than I expected. Mustafa was our guide, and he is a true witness of the war. Listening to his firsthand experiences from someone who actually lived through those days was priceless. Although I have read a lot about the war, hearing the real story in his voice was something completely different. I also asked many other questions, and his deep knowledge of both history and contemporary life made this tour an unforgettable experience. He is the kind of person you could talk to for hours. It would be unfair to consider this tour solely as a war tour. During our hike in the Trebević Mountains, Mustafa shared fascinating insights about the 1984 Winter Olympics, which also helped me gain a better understanding of Yugoslavia. At every stop, you get to learn not only about the historical significance of the sites but also their relevance and role in contemporary life. I truly believe guides like Mustafa deserve special recognition, as his dedication and courage turned this tour into an unforgettable life experience.

This was a tour that I recommend anybody visiting Sarajevo to do. Our guide was a local who grew up in the city during the war. He would regularly point out locations and tell us stories about his experience there. We drove up sniper alley and learned about the history of that place. At the tunnel museum, we were taken into a designated space just for our group where we could watch a video showing archived footage and our guide would explain things to us. Then we were taken to the tunnel and allowed to walk through it before being taken outside again to look at the house with its holes from war damage. Then we went up to the Olympic bobsleigh track and had a few minutes to take photos of it. It was just 1 corner of the track, so if you want to walk the full length, then you’d be better coming back later to do that. I really enjoyed it. The guide was amazing and he was answering our questions all the time. His local knowledge was amazing and I would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn about the war.

It was just perfect, we learned so much it was awesome. Adnan is such a great person, he was able to give so many informations and answer all the question, and even though his life was so affected by the war, he was not bitter at all. He took all perspectives into consideration and answered in a personal, but really reflected way. We truly admire his work as peaceworker and are happy we got to meet him. The tour helped us understand the region much much better and is definately one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you Lena and Corne

Fabulous guide, very informative trip. The guide brought to life what it was like to live and fight in the war. He took us to various sights around the city including the Tunnel of hope explaining what life was like for himself and his family and how the city was surrounded during the war.