Top Bosnia and Herzegovina Arts & Design

Sarajevo has a strong subcultured street art scene. Historicaly, after the 1995 siege of Sarajevo, the city was 95% damaged and remained depresively uncolored. The first color renaissance was actually provided by street artists through street art, graffiti scene and various murals. Every picture on the wall describes our society and the city itself. Different interpretions, various expressions and many colored areas will be met on the tour. Let's see Sarajevo through a unique perspective, guided by local artists and certified tour guides. Join us on this cool street art tour!

Sarajevo may not be known for its conceptual art—where the idea overrides the subject—but it bristles with modern galleries and art born from the wreckage of the 1992-95 Bosnian War. Skip finding these hotspots yourself, and access and understand them more easily with a guide. Highlights include a contemporary gallery that serves beer, the Sarajevo “roses”—bomb scars turned into flower shapes; and exhibitions showcasing local artists.

Save hassle in Sarajevo by prebooking admission to its Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide. With your ticket secure, you can visit when you wish on your chosen day without worrying about lines or on-the-day payment. Explore independently: viewing photos, videos, and artifacts that chart the war crimes of the 1990s Bosnia war. Events covered include torture, concentration camps, and Srebenica’s mass killing; making the museum unsuitable for children.

The Museum of War and Genocide Victims is one of Mostar’s most important museums, focusing on the events of the Bosnian War. With this admission ticket, visit the museum at a time that suits you and spend as long as you like inside. Learn about the armed conflicts that took place between 1992 and 1995 and the many tragedies that occurred, hear personal accounts and statements from victims, and discover some of the harrowing realities of war.

Make the most of your time in Mostar or Blagaj by prebooking admission to the Authentic Antique Museum. This private house-turned-museum captures everyday Bosnian and Herzegovinian home life through traditional furnishings and artifacts. Wander the rooms and garden; view the antiques and effects; ask questions of the hosts, and gain an authentic picture of local life. Upgrade for traditional Bosnian coffee and snacks during your visit for a complete experience.

Skip having to research and reach Sarajevo’s top street art locations independently on this small-group tour. With a guide to show you around, you’ll be free to focus on the murals at places such as Sarajevo’s communist-era “parrot” building and Mt. Trebevic’s graffiti-coated 1984 Winter Olympics bobsled circuit. Learn the stories behind the main murals from your guide and finish by painting your own art at a specially chosen location.

From the 15th to 19th century, Bosnia-Herzegovina was part of the mighty Ottoman Empire and traces of its legacy can be found throughout its historic cities. On this walking tour, discover Mostar’s Ottoman history with a local guide, admire the Ottoman-era architecture and landmarks, and stop at a local café to sample traditional Bosnian coffee.

A bit of a different city tour: hike through Sarajevo's history and get to know the Jerusalem of Europe from above: The route leads through old Ottoman neighbourhoods, so-called mahalas, past Austrian villas, synagogues, villages and illegal settlements to the city's most beautiful vantage points.

Svrzo’s House represents the lifestyle of an urban Muslim family in the late 18th and throughout the 19th century.

The uniqueness of this tourist route is the unrepeatable experience of walking and narration by the creators of the festival. You will find out all the details about the process of the festival, the murals with first-hand stories about the place of artistic meetings in the beautiful city of Mostar.