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Sarajevo Gourmet Food & City Tour: Experience Local Cuisine and Culture
4.7
34 Ratings
Sarajevo
Embark on a culinary walking tour through Sarajevo, experiencing the city’s local cuisine and culture. Sample traditional dishes, learn about Bosnian history, and savor homemade rakia.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gradska Trznica - Meet your guide at the entrance of Tržnica, the indoor city market where locals purchase fresh food sourced from pristine countryside areas with clean air and pure spring water. Dive into a world of delectable cheeses, unforgettable flavors of cured and smoked meats, and other products crafted from centuries-old recipes.
- Serbian Orthodox Cathedral - Explore Liberation Square (Trg Oslobođenja), a hub for markets, concerts, exhibitions, and pubs. One section of the square features a large chessboard. At the center stands the Monument All Man Multicultural, symbolizing liberty, alongside the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral.
- Art Gallery of Bosnia and Hercegovina - Visit the impressive Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Army Hall to learn about medieval times and the stećci (Bosnian tombstones).
- Central Post Office - Stroll along the Miljacka river to the Central Post Office building and discover Sarajevo’s infrastructure, bridges, and rivers.
- National Theatre - Stop by the National Theatre building on your way to a local buregdžinica to savor delicious pita (Bosnian pie).
- Eternal Flame - See the Eternal Flame (Vječna Vatra), a memorial dedicated to those who liberated Sarajevo during World War II, first unveiled on April 6, 1946, marking the first anniversary of Sarajevo’s liberation.
- Pijaca Markale - Visit Pijaca Markale, a marketplace where many locals buy fresh produce and seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- Katedrala Sarajevo - Explore the Sacred Heart Cathedral and its surroundings while hearing stories about Sarajevo’s history and the famous Sarajevo Roses.
- Ferhadija Pedestrian Street - Walk along Ferhadija Street, the city’s most vibrant street, and visit the unique spot where East meets West.
- Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Tour Sijavuš Pasha’s Mahala (Jewish Quarter) to learn about the historical and cultural heritage of Sarajevo’s Jewish community and traditional Sephardic cuisine.
- Gazi-Husrev Beg’s Bezistan - Visit Gazi Husrev Bey’s Bezistan (covered bazaar). Its Ottoman-style architecture, reminiscent of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, offers a glimpse of ‘a piece of Istanbul in the heart of Sarajevo.’ Shops here sell traditional Ottoman-style clothing and gifts, and haggling is part of the enjoyable bazaar experience—a must-see in Sarajevo.
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - Visit Gazi Husrev Bey’s Mosque, or Bey’s Mosque, built in the center of Baščaršija in 1530. This mosque is considered the most significant architectural monument from the Ottoman era in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Old Sarajevo Clock Tower - Located in Sarajevo’s historic old town, the Old Clock Tower is one of the largest in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is believed to be the only clock tower in the world that keeps lunar time, making it appear perpetually broken.
- Bascarsija - Stroll through Baščaršija, the city’s historical and cultural center, and treat yourself to traditional Bosnian dishes. Watch how they are prepared in an aščinica, an authentic traditional restaurant offering fresh, traditional Bosnian cooked meals.
- Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain) - Visit the Sebilj Fountain and drink its fresh water. Legend has it: “Whoever drinks water from any of Sarajevo’s fountains and spouts will return to Sarajevo.” Afterward, sip some homemade brandy, juice, and coffee while enjoying the ambiance of a typical Bosnian café. Bid farewell to your guide and group, but feel free to stay at the bar after the tour concludes.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Do you yearn to experience the lifestyle and cuisine of a native? If that’s the case, this tour is custom-made just for you! Set off on an unparalleled gastronomic walking expedition through Sarajevo. This endeavour allows you to wander through the city’s charming alleys while gaining an understanding of the Bosnian culture and history via its multi-faceted food. We will commence our voyage at a bustling indoor city market, a place frequented by native residents for procuring fresh fares from immaculate nature. Here, you are offered a chance to sample exquisite cheeses, cured, and smoked meats, and become privy to the process of their creation from the guide and local artisans.
Delve into the exquisite flavours of Bosnian pita and observe the mesmerising manner of its preparation. You will also get to know about and taste some of the most traditional Bosnian meals, replicating a bona fide dining experience reminiscent of a meal at a local’s residence. The tour rounds off with a serving of homemade rakia, a local favourite spirit, providing a comprehensive and unforgettable gastronomical experience of Bosnian living.
- Moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please inform us if you have food allergy or other food conditions
Location
Balkantina
Pehlivanuša
In front of Balkantina premises, behind Sacred Heart Cathedral next to the Music Academy.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(34 Ratings)
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Sylke
Jul 16, 2024
Excellent thorough historical and gastronomical food tour in Sarajevo! - I’m from Florida, my husband is from Bosnia, and we needed to kill time before our next flight. Our tour guide Enes blew us away with a lively walking historical and traditional food tour! Even my Bosnian husband learned a lot of new information. Enes taught us about Yugoslavia, Ottoman Empire, Tito, the 90s siege, and so much more! If you’re a curious history buff and open minded person, you should definitely take this tour. You will eat enough and walk enough to make all those calories worth it! Enes is so charismatic and high energy, 10/10 would recommend.
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Jefftodd_r
Jul 13, 2024
Nice tour, come hungry - Merjem was a personable tour guide who showed us several excellent restaurants and cafes. The venues were varied and her positive spirit was great.
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Barbara_c
May 11, 2024
Fabulous Cultural Food and History Experience - We had a fabulous day with our friendly tour guide..She was eager to provide us so many different experiences of food and drink. We cannot say enough praises for our tour guide. Christie and I really appreciated the personal touch she gave us. Marvelous day and would recommend this tour to anyone. Wish we could remember her name but we think it was Elana. Thank you so much for a great experience of Bosnian food and drink.
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Luke
Apr 11, 2024
Lovely combination of food and history! - Had a great tour of Sarajevo with our guide Lana, who was full of interesting facts about the local history, cuisine & culture. Food was fantastic and we felt we had an authentic tour of the city, which we thoroughly enjoyed!
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Jayb851
Aug 29, 2023
Food and history were a perfect combination - Fabulous tour combining history and food. Our guide had detailed knowledge and was able to answer all our questions about the complexities of Bosnia
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V3833opstevek
Jun 10, 2023
Great first day in sarajevo - had a great tour on our first full day in sarajevo. my wife and i were the only ones who booked a tour that day (saturday may 27). we had a younger guy who i believe said he was giving his first tour. he was very knowledgeable about sarajevo and seemed to really enjoy what he was doing. he took us to a couple places that i'm sure we would not have found on our own. as we finished up with a couple of drinks we chatted about the rest of our trip we had planned, some of his future plans and just overall what was going on around the world. it was a great way to spend our first full afternoon in bosnia.
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Laurenh2676
May 8, 2023
Really great city and local food tour of Sarajevo! - Amazing tour!! Super interesting if you want to try traditional Bosnian food and hear about local culture and history at the same time! Lana was a fab guide, very knowledgeable and friendly - as was her colleague. It was very enjoyable and a perfect way to spend the afternoon. Would highly recommend!
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Citrusflyer12
Apr 15, 2023
Informative and tasty! - We had a great time on our tour. You could find all the places we went to on the map yourself, but the information the guide gives is priceless. They are able to show you exactly what is good and unique and tell you about it as well as answer your questions. Definitely worth the price!
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Liza_w
Sep 16, 2022
An excellent, thorough—and delicious—lesson on Sarajevo - 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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O8078custephaniek
Sep 14, 2022
The best! - Vedad, our tour guide, was lovely, and we learned so much from him - about traditional Bosnian foods and history. We then had a special session with the owner of Balkantina about local products, wine, liquors and more.I highly recommend this tour for anyone new to Sarajevo - it was a great in-depth introduction to the city and its culture.
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