We knew a bit about the war and about the siege of Sarajevo, but we had not known about the tunnel and we had never had an opportunity to speak... read more to someone who lived through the experience. We were extremely fortunate to have Samra for our guide when visiting the city. For the two days that we were together, in addition to providing thorough information about the history of Sarajevo and guiding us to great restaurants to sample delicious dishes, she also shared her personal experience as a young girl living in a war zone and escaping with her mother through the tunnel. As other reviewers have stated, in a matter of minutes she could have you both laughing and crying. And she's so thoughtful and aware, checking in to be sure that she's providing the level of information that worked for us. As we tell our friends about our five-week trip through the Balkans and South Caucasus, we put Samra, the tunnel tour, and Saravejo, as top highlights and especially pertinent given current events.

  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.

  At her sister’s recommendation, a friend and I were lucky enough to be able to book a morning and afternoon private tour with Samra on our first day in town.... read more We decided not to waste a moment and opted not to stop for lunch, so Samra very kindly spent 5 uninterrupted hours with us, taking us to many of the important sights and knowledgeably and engagingly and to her great credit— also patiently answering our myriad questions as we tried to wrap our heads around the long and complicated history of Sarajevo! Somewhere along the way we squeezed in a Bosnian coffee break and tried to learn how to drink it like a native! Samra also had some good restaurant recommendations and when it was finally time to call it a day she steered us to a place where we enjoyed some delicious
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Thanks to Samra we were able to navigate our way around the old town by ourselves the next day as well as ride the cable car, and so were really able to get the very most out of our two days in Sarajevo!

  I had the opportunity to spend three weeks traveling through Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina. The time I spent learning of Sarajevo’s history and the experience of its... read more people were the most rewarding hours of my entire trip. Samra is not simply a wealth of knowledge; she is engaging, funny, direct, thoughtful, and above all — authentic. I have already recommended this tour to friends who are planning to visit Sarajevo in the future. Now if only I could pack her in my suitcase and bring her back to the United States!

  For those who enjoy learning about an area from a native, this is the tour for you. Samra provided excellent information about the history and culture of Sarajevo, and she... read more did it from the perspective of someone who has lived through some of the city's most dramatic events. This tour provided an education about Sarajevo on so many levels. Highly recommended.

  Sarajevo is a vibrant, colorful city with a complicated and sometimes dark history. Our superb tour guide Samra Kondo was engaging and knowledgeable (and fun!) as she shared her city... read more and it’s stories in a personal way that really connected with us. And then there was the shopping and food advice! Thank you, 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

  I recently interviewed Samra, who was highly recommended to me by a friend. She’s not only knowledgeable about Bosnian history but is an excellent and articulate storyteller with a great... read more sense of humour. Her English is perfect, and it was very clear to me that she is a kind person who genuinely loves guiding. She also shared her personal experience during the war and enlightened me on many aspects of it. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Sarajevo from her perspective. Thanks so much for taking the time, Samra!