Half-day urban hike through the Mahalas in a small group
Half-day urban hike through the Mahalas in a small group
Get to know Sarajevo from a whole new perspective on our Urban Hike! From Austro-Hungarian boulevards, past the villas of wealthy Jewish residents to the Mahalas, old Ottoman districts with mosques and cemeteries, this hike leads up into the forest above Sarajevo. You will walk back to the city via historic war sites and throughout the excursion you will learn a lot about how people live here today.
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Ferhadija Pedestrian Street
You will meet your guide at the Cathedral, right in downtown Sarajevo. There you can already tell the first exciting facts about this city - the "Jerusalem of the Balkans". After all, you are here in the middle of the Austro-Hungarian part of the city. But that picture will soon change as you venture into the Mahalas. These old, Ottoman districts - at that time the smallest possible administrative unit - still shape the cityscape of Sarajevo today and have exciting stories to tell!
10 minutesMejtaš
Here in Mejtaš, too, not only Jewish but also Ottoman influences are visible.
10 minutesVrbanjuša
Many remnants of Ottoman culture and history are still hidden in the mahalas, such as this ancient dervish monastery. Your guide will tell you even more exciting stories about multiculturalism, diversity and cohesion in this city where different religions and ethnic groups have always lived together!
10 minutesCaffe 105
On the way to Caffe 105 it becomes more rural, people plant their herbs and vegetables in their own vegetable gardens in illegal settlements. You'll also get to know this part of the city before stopping for a breather at Caffe 105 - the place where the 105 Motor Brigade used to heroically defend Sarajevo. In addition to a café, there is a museum here that your guide will take you through and where you can learn about the longest siege of the 20th century.
45 minutesVidikovac Špicasta stijena
The history of this place is sad - you will visit the Serbs' trenches - but the view is one of the most beautiful in Sarajevo. Here you can admire how the city has regained its joie de vivre after its cruel past.
15 minutesBašča kod Ene
Afterwards, your taxi will pick you up and take you back to your accommodation or, if you still have energy left, you can walk down to the starting point with your guide.
1 hourIncluded
- Snacks
- Soda/Pop
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- There are currently no COVID-19 related restrictions in the country. The COVID numbers in BiH are generally low at the moment. Of course, we still attach great importance to the health and safety of our guests and are happy to provide disinfectants. All our guides are also vaccinated.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.