Sarajevo By Locals

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
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!

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.

Really enjoyed and learnt a lot on this tour run by Samra. She made it fun without detracting from what we were learning about this beautiful city.

Samra is totally awesome. This is as good as a tour gets. She is knowledgable and delightful and provides simple, well thought out and intelligent answers. Her English is as... read more good as a native speaker. We went to the Sarajevo tunnel but it was her engaging and clear way of talking about the recent and ancient history of the city and the country.

Samra is an excellent guide! She brings Sarajevo to life with her historic history of the city and her personal experience during the war of Sarajevo. She has... read more a terrific sense of humor, perfect English, and is just a delight. She started with an overview of the city that sequenced the tour perfectly. Can't say enough good things about our experience with her. You'll love a tour with 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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

My group and I took the walking city tour with Samra. She was an excellent and engaging tour guide. We were a group of 4 adults and one child. Samra... read more provided a really good overview of the complex and nuanced history and culture in Sarajevo, weaving in her own experiences and perspective. She explained everything very clearly and answered all of our many questions. I’ve taken a lot of tours while traveling and Samra truly leads a great tour and one we learned a lot and will remember. Thank you!

Samra is THE ROCK STAR of Sarajevo! She created the most personal and memorable experience for us throughout each guided tour. Our historical walk through the City Center showcased the... read more blended cultures that make Sarajevo so unique. We visited the Freedom Tunnel and the award-winning Children's Museum, which Samra prepared us for with her own childhood stories of life during the war. We thoroughly enjoyed our hike up the beautiful trails of Knjeginjac and our serene stroll through the parks and Springs of the Bosna River. I wish I could post every FABULOUS photo we took together on our 3-day private tour. Our senses were stimulated and our hearts were warmed. Samra is absolutely the BEST!

We loved our tours with Samra, and hope to see her again! She is not only a tour guide, but a cultural ambassador. We toured downtown Sarajevo, the Tunnel... read more of Hope, and then a day trip to Tito’s bunker and Mostar. She is an expert tour guide, and adept at coordinating and working on the move. Even where the group was split in terms of preferences, she was able to accommodate.

Samra was incredibly kind and knowledgeable - not a rare combo in Bosnia and Herzegovina but Samra went above and beyond. Also hearing her lived experience added yet another dimension... read more to an already cool tour. Highly recommend.