Sheva’s Original Walking Tour of Mostar: Explore the Past, Understand our Present
Sheva’s Original Walking Tour of Mostar traverses 600 years of Mostar’s history on foot. The tour covers many aspects of Mostar’s complicated distant and more recent past including local customs, language, politics, architecture, and cuisine. In addition, the tour includes favorite anecdotes and stories about Mostar and provides you with an insider’s perspective on food and entertainment that should not be missed while you are in town!
Tour price
On request
Length
2,5 hours
Distance
4 kilometers
Language
En, It, Ba
Intensity
Easy
Meeting point
See here
Before returning to the Old Town, your guide will lead you down what was once the front line of the wars that devastated Mostar following the establishment of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s independence in 1992. Hear a local perspective on just how the wars of the 1990s have impacted and continue to shape Mostar’s community and the current socio-political context.
If you have any questions about booking Sheva’s Original Walking Tour of Mostar: Explore the Past, Understand our Present walking tour, feel free to contact us.
Length: about 2.5 hours
Distance: about 2.5 miles/4 kilometers
Intensity: Moderate
Ages: All ages are welcome (children should be accompanied by adult or guardian)
Please note that this tour includes coverage of difficult themes such as war, violence, and genocide.
Meeting Point: in front of the Hamam Museum, Old Town Mostar (unless other arrangements are made)
Please note: this tour covers more substantial ground than the Heart of Mostar walking tour, about half of which is cobblestone. Please wear suitable footwear and, if necessary, bring a cane or walking sticks for support. Your guide will do their best to find shade or cover as well as places to sit along the way.
Inclusions:
- Guided Tour of Mostar, both Old Town areas and surroundings
- Licensed Guide
- Supplemental Materials, including historic photographs and maps
- Time for questions
- Recommendations for local handicrafts, restaurants, cafes, and attractions
- Local Taxes
Exclusions: Entrance to local museum or attractions (this can be added to customize your tour). The landscape serves as an open-air museum. Tips for individual guides are not included. If you receive quality service, consider providing a tip.
Tour Price: based on number of tour participants
Customize your tour with the following activities:
- Entrance inside Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque and Minaret (+15 minutes)
- Entrance to Old Bridge Museum (seasonal) (+45 minutes)
- Traditional Coffee Tasting at local heritage café (+20 minutes)
- Wine Tasting (+ 60 minutes)
- Traditional Musical Presentation and Performance (+60 minutes)
Languages Available: English, Italian, Local Languages
Group Prices for larger organized international tour groups are available upon request. Multi-day tour providers and group leaders should contact us directly to schedule a tour. Provide us the date of travel, number of persons, and any additional information (i.e. mobility limitations etc.) to help us create the appropriate tour experience for your group.
“Highlight of our trip to Mostar”
“Sevko’s walking tour was the highlight of our trip to Mostar. He is incredibly knowledgable and loves to answer any and all questions about his home. Having grown up in Mostar, Sevko is able to share his personal photographs and stories to bring Mostar’s history to life for those who get the privilege of taking his tour. On top of that you can tell that he is loved by people all over the city as he is stopping to greet friends throughout the tour. His tour lasted 2 hours! The best I have ever taken in a city. On top of that, he helped us in a completely unrelated situation the following day. We asked a lot of him and he had zero hesitation. Do yourself a favor and do not miss this opportunity. Thank you, Sevko!!!!!!”
– Elizabeth DiRenzo (San Francisco, USA)
“Highly recommended for anyone coming to Mostar”
“Absolutely the highlight of our time in Mostar! Sevko was an absolutely fantastic guide. He has an intimate knowledge of Mostar and its history – from ancient times until present day. He was charming and open to questions… Highly recommended for anyone coming to Mostar. You will certainly get a more authentic and informative experience than going with one of the many other tour groups in Mostar. The small size of the tour and the quality of the guide made this the highlight of our entire trip!”
– Robbie Ellenhorn (Washington, USA)
