May husband and I did two tours with Samra in Sarajevo. She is an excellent guide - extremely knowledgeable about history and also very personable. She was able to explain... read more the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a way that was easy to understand. We did a food tour and Old City Tour and the following day we did the War Tunnels and Sarajevo Siege tour. We really enjoyed her company. I highly recommend Samra as a guide if you are in Sarajevo.

  Samra's tour for the two of us was moving beyond words. The war was made real & too current for comfort. The facts and places merged with the personal and... read more immediate did more than just teach us. The city's long amazing past was revealed in architecture and events at a comfortable pace and with grace and humor. I cannot imagine how anyone could do better than to tour with Samra.

  I had dreamed of visiting Sarajevo since the Olympics were held there. I knew a few things about this city but I did not know much about its many layered... read more history until we met Samra, our most wonderful guide. Samra took us on a journey from the start of World War 1 to the Bosnian War and current times. I have to say I cried as many times as I laughed and I learned as much about human emotions as I did about history. Samra gave us the facts and she also gave us the space whether at the tunnel or at tea to reflect upon the entire chessboard.

I felt I received a great gift in Sarajevo. I felt I had become a somewhat better person. Thank you, Samra

  Even though I am an experienced traveler, Sarajevo was really never on my radar. As my eyes were opened by Samra, I have come to love this city, most especially... read more the strength and resilience of the people. The story of the tunnel, enhanced by her personal recollections was so riveting I know there’s growth in my limited comprehension of war times. I better understand the current situation in the Ukraine. My advice, definitely take a tour with her and learn.

  I was an interpreter for the National Park Service. Samra is one of the best interpreters I've had the pleasure of hearing. This is the second time Samra was my... read more local Sarajevo guide, the first being seven years ago on my first visit to that beautiful city. This time my group leader booked her for two days -- the first for in-town Sarajevo history, the second for a look at the 1990s war. Samra is fantastic -- she tailors her comments to the group, always asks for questions, encourages her group to think about where they are. Most importantly, she asks the "why" question. I can't wait to go back and walk the city with her again.

  My husband and I did two half day tours of Sarajevo with Samra who was an excellent guide. The first morning we did a walking tour of the city -... read more covering both east and west and learning a great deal about the history of Sarajevo - from the Ottoman Empire through the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the start of World War I. On the second day we covered the siege period visiting the tunnel, and the Jewish Cemetery and hearing both general stories about the siege period as well as Samra's personal story which made it all the more moving. Samra also gave us great tips for how to spend our afternoons - viewing the Sarajevo Haggadah, climbing up into the hills for a spectacular view down and visiting City Hall and two great museums. Samra was an interesting guide, her English was excellent and she taught us so much about Sarajevo.

  Samra was an excellent tour guide - very patient with our kids (especially our 8 years old daughter ;), very personable and knowledgeable and also willing to answer any questions... read more about the wonderful city of Sarajevo and about her own personal experience during the war;
She even took the time to make recommendations for our short stay in the city
after we finished the morning tour;

We really enjoyed her company and her stories and we highly recommend Samra as a guide if you plan to visit Sarajevo - you won't find a better guide!
BIG THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP, SAMRA!

  Samra is a phenomenal guide. She knows her history & culture and gives a first hand perspective. She binds her knowledge together into story telling, and delivers in an easily-to-understand... read more way by giving context and a balanced perspective. Her English is top notch and she has a relaxed humor. My teenagers, husband & I learned so much from Samra on our tour with her will leave a lasting impact on all of us.