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.

  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 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.

  Travelers who want a true insider's tour of Sarajevo would be wise to trust your time to Samra. She offers pure heart and soul in her tour and knows enough... read more to satisfy both the novice and the scholar, offering it all with confidence and good humor.

She's clever, funny, and infinitely patient. Interested in history? She's got answers that reflect a thousand plus years of it. Curious about shopping? She's got advice for both practical needs and souvenirs. Want to try the local cuisine or visit sites off the beaten track? Samra knows those places, too, and how best to get there.

We took her war tour and Old Town tour. We are fairly well traveled and have read a lot of history about this region, and with Samra as our guide, we felt that history come alive. She's not going to white-wash the past, so prepare yourself for strong stuff. Sarajevo isn't for sissies, after all.

She's a vibrant, charismatic, witty, smart young woman who knows her stuff inside and out. Well worth her fees, and a big fat tip!

Cathy, Lori, Cynthia, and Max

  This was a memorable tour. Samra has a deep knowledge of the history and culture of Sarajevo, and her tours are engaging and accessible to all. She is enthusiastic about... read more her subject and provides great variety in the tour. I highly recommend her.

  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.

  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.