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!

  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.

  For those who enjoy learning about an area from a native, this is the tour for you. Samra provided excellent information about the history and culture of Sarajevo, and she... read more did it from the perspective of someone who has lived through some of the city's most dramatic events. This tour provided an education about Sarajevo on so many levels. Highly recommended.

  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.

  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.

  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

  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.