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)
Aria (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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-21177P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transportation.
- Licensed guide.
- Tickets for the Tunnel of Hope museum: Adults 20 BAM (10.50€); Students 8 BAM (4.50€).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Times of Misfortune – Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transportation
- Licensed guide
- Tickets for the Tunnel of Hope museum: Adults 20 BAM (10.50€); Students 8 BAM (4.50€)
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
