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.

  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!

  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.

  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.

  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.

  The first time I met Samra was in 2017 when I visited Sarajevo with friends and we had a tour of the city and the Tunnel of Life. She was... read more so incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina that we did not want the tour to end. We wanted to learn and know more and also hear about her experiences. Her warmth and engaged manner also made the tour fun. Since 2017, I have recommended Samra to all friends and family members passing through Sarajevo and looking for a really meaningful and enjoyable tour. In July 2022, I was in Sarajevo again with my husband and when he said he wanted a tour, there was only one person I would consider calling - Samra. Our tour was wonderful and my husband thoroughly appreciated it. For me it was like seeing an old friend - Samra embodies the famous Bosnian hospitality. Highly recommended guide and tour - the only way to see Sarajevo is with Samra.

  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.

  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
Cjenovnik!
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!