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.

  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 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

  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 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.

  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.

  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.

  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!