Tunnel of Hope Tour

During the Bosnian War, an 800-metre long underground structure was built for people to escape from the capital, Sarajevo. Discover its history on this tour of the Tunnel of Hope.

Tunnel of Hope Tour

We'll meet at the indicated time at Zelenih Beretki 30, and then we'll head towards one of the most impressive places in the capital.

The road will take us through the Sniper Avenue, which was one of the most dangerous places in the city during the war. Then we'll pass by the Markale market, where a significant massacre occurred during the siege of Sarajevo.

Next, we'll see the Presidency building, a key point in the political organization during the war, and the RTV Dom, the television building that kept the population informed during emergencies. As we make our way through the city, we'll discuss the design of communist neighborhoods and how these suburbs reflect Sarajevo's contemporary history.

After learning about these events, we'll arrive at the entrance to the Sarajevo Tunnel, located 5 meters (16 feet) underground and built in 1993 to escape the city during the Bosnian War. This 800-metre-long (2,624 feet) underground passageway, also known as the Tunnel of Hope, provided food, medicine and a connection to the outside world. Inside the museum, we'll explore the secrets of its construction and hear stories from those who lived through this time. Visitors had to wear a mask to pass through it due to the lack of ventilation.

Finally, we will return to the meeting point and say goodbye after a 2.5 hour tour.