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.

  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!

  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 came along with my Wife and her colleagues on this tour and didn't think it was going to be anything special... until we met up with Samra and... read more she took us through Sarajevo and pointed out not only about a war I barely knew anything about, but also the sites of the bullet holes and shrapnel throughout the buildings that I never really noticed before on my own. And the personal stories she shared really made this a very outstanding tour. I was amazed as we went to and through a part of the Tunnel of Life and when we watched some of the movies afterwards... it brought this big Hawaiian guy to tears. Thank you Samra for a very personal and outstanding tour! Much aloha from Hawaii! Kevin

  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!

  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!

  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!

  Sarajevo is a fascinating city, with a mix of cultures and a long history of political and social conflicts. Our guide Samra brought this lovely city to life for us,... read more weaving the stories of the ancient cultures into the modern conflict that shaped the city into one of the most interesting and colorful cities of Europe. Samra did not spare us the horrifying details of the most recent, modern war, but she also brought to life her culture, the local art and architecture, the stories of surviving in chaotic times. She also knows the best local restaurants and the best places to shop. She is gracious, energetic, and highly knowledgeable about her city, past and present. If you want more than a superficial viewing of this fascinating city, spend some time with Samra.