Sarajevo: City History Smartphone Audio Guide
ID: GYG708537-1158250
Category:
Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Duration:
365 days
Description
Explore the city of Sarajevo at your own pace with an insightful in-app audio guide. Learn about local history and the Siege of Sarajevo as you visit landmarks like the Emperor's and Čobanija Bridges.
Grab your smartphone, download the guide app, and prepare to see the famous mosques, churches, Jewish temples, walking streets, bridges, buildings, squares, bazaars, markets, and a few great places to eat in Sarajevo.
Start at the Sarajevo sign, across the river from City Hall. Hear the story of the building and the stubborn owner of the restaurant next to it.
See the Emperor's Bridge and the outside of the Emperor's Mosque and learn the story of the founding of Sarajevo. Visit the Latin Bridge, the spot where the start of WW1 happened.
As you walk by the Mosque, see the old cemetery from the street and hear its fascinating history. Stop outside the Ashkenazi Synagogue and learn the story of the Ashkenazi Jewish people in the city, the horrors of WW2, and the holocaust.
Cross the Čobanija Bridge as you immerse yourself in the history of the Siege of Sarajevo. Stop by the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Go to Bey's Mosque and see its iconic fountain.
Stop outside the Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina and travel back to a time in Sarajevo when a significant percentage of the population was Jewish. End at the Sebilj, in Baščaršija, Sarajevo's old bazaar.
Highlights
- Discover the history and folklore of Sarajevo with an informative audio guide
- Explore the city at your own pace and learn about its heritage and culture
- See famous mosques, churches, Jewish temples, walking streets, and bridges
- Learn about the Siege of Sarajevo and receive tips on local places to visit
- Enjoy a hands-free experience and keep your phone in your pocket at all times
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must have a charged smartphone for this activity
The guide is accessible 24/7, allowing you to explore at your own pace
Begin the audio guide at the Sarajevo sign, across the river from City Hall.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.