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.

  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.

  We met Samra when she gave us a city tour of Sarajevo. It was truely eye-opening. Throughout the tour, Samra shared personal stories from her own experiences during... read more the war, adding a human touch to the historical facts. Her willingness to delve into her past brought depth to the tour and made the events of history feel more tangible.

My parents celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary our first night in Sarajevo.  Samra recommended and got us reservations at a phenomenal local restaurant to celebrate. 

Her passion for history shines through, and her dedication to educating others is evident. If you're looking for a tour guide who can offer insights beyond the guidebook, Samra is the one to choose.

  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!

  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!

  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.

  In 2017 my late husband and I did a Trafalgar Tour of Croatia, Bosnia and the surrounding areas.
We met Samra on this trip in Sarajevo where she... read more was our Local Guide!
Right away I warmed to her smile and sincere open personality!
Samra shared the city and it's history with great knowledge and passion, and gave us a raw insight into its recent past during the dreadful siege and war time!
She was really informative and interesting to listen to and I can still clearly see her sharing with us and guiding us through her city and the Markets!
You'll love meeting Samra as I did and hearing her story will make you Love Sarajevo too! My heart hurt at what these resilient yet strong people survived through
Love to you Samra, you're a great asset to all tours of Sarajevo and beyond! And a Special Soul!
Thanks you so much!
Xx Ruth Winmill, New Zealand.

  One of my favorite experiences was hearing Samra's heartfelt story of her own experience with the War Tunnel. It was very heartwarming to hear her firsthand account. I felt enormous... read more sympathy for the people of Sarajevo.