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Tito’s Bunker Tour (Combo: Utopia of Yugoslavia and Siege of Sarajevo) – Day Tour from Sarajevo

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10 Hours
Availability : Every Day
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Tour Overview

Step into the world of Yugoslavian social-communism and uncover its fascinating history, from its golden era to its tragic downfall. This immersive tour takes you on a journey through the highlights of Yugoslavia’s past, guided by stories from locals who lived through the Siege of Sarajevo.

Titos Bunker in Konjic
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Begin in Konjic, a charming town where you’ll explore Tito’s Nuclear Bunker, a top-secret Cold War relic and a testament to Yugoslavia’s “soft communism.” Discover its hidden corridors, elaborate designs, and the vision of a nation prepared for a nuclear future.

Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to Sarajevo, where you’ll visit the War Tunnel Museum and hear firsthand accounts of survival during the longest siege in modern history. Learn about the dramatic breakup of Yugoslavia and its impact on the region.

Venture to the Igman Mountain, an essential site during the 1984 Winter Olympics, where you’ll see the Olympic Ski Jumps and the abandoned Hotel Igman, a haunting reminder of Sarajevo’s war-torn past. Finally, ascend to Trebević Mountain to explore the iconic Olympic Bobsled Track, now a canvas for street art, and enjoy stunning views of Sarajevo.

This small-group tour combines history, culture, and nature, offering a unique perspective on Yugoslavia’s complex legacy and Sarajevo’s resilience.

Useful NoticeIn just 9 to 10 hours, experience a cost-effective and immersive journey that combines Tito’s Bunker with other essential sites like the War Tunnel Museum, offering a comprehensive understanding of Yugoslavia’s history and the Siege of Sarajevo.

Why book multiple tours with added expenses when you can explore these incredible landmarks in one seamless, all-inclusive experience? This unique tour ensures you see it all while maximizing your time and value, making it the perfect choice for history and culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Maximize your experience with a comprehensive full-day tour that delves into the history of Yugoslavia, the Bosnian War, and the Siege of Sarajevo.
  • Uncover the mysteries of Yugoslavia, from Cold War paranoia to the factors leading to its fall and the devastating consequences for the region.
  • Explore Tito’s Nuclear Bunker, a Cold War marvel designed to withstand a 20-kiloton nuclear blast. Learn about its top-secret construction, where workers were blindfolded to maintain secrecy.
  • Visit Olympic Mountains Igman and Trebević, reliving the glory of the 1984 Winter Olympic Games and witnessing the resilience of these iconic sites.
  • Experience storytelling like never before, guided by a local survivor who shares firsthand accounts of the Siege of Sarajevo and the city’s endurance.
  • Discover the War Tunnel Museum, along with other significant locations that reveal the full story of Sarajevo’s wartime struggles and ultimate triumph.

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What's Included

INCLUDED
  • English speaking local-expert guide and driver.
  • Free of charge pickup.
  • All tour transfers are provided by Funky Tours.
  • Tito’s Bunker (20 BAM ~ 10 EUR) and Sarajevo War Tunnel (15 BAM ~ 7.67 EUR) ticket included. No hidden costs. VAT 17% included in the price.
  • All government taxes & entrance fees.
  • Cancellation Flexibility. Cancel 24hrs before departure for full refund or change dates.
  • Tour is available throughout the year.
  • Pay safely online with a credit card. We accept payments for all types of credit cards.
NOT INCLUDED
  • Personal travel insurance is not included. Please buy it at home country.
  • Tips are not included in the tour costs. If you receive excellent service, please consider tipping.
  • All tours are shared, unless specifically booked as private.
  • This tour does not include food or drinks.

Departure Times & Starting Points

Departure Times Daily at 8 AM.
Pickup Locations If you are staying in the old town of Sarajevo meet us at our office. If you are bit away from us, please let us know and we can organise advance pickup.

Itinerary

Activity Note: The tour is adapted to all ages and is not physically demanding. Due to the distance of the locations, we use vehicles during the tour.

Meet & Greet

Meet your guide at our office, or be picked up directly at your address in the morning hours. Your guide is experienced, knowledgeable and open-minded person who is a direct siege survivor so, along the way, be sure you will hear some intriguing stories and personal experiences while involving some mind provoking and interesting debate with a small group of like-minded people.

Konjic Old Town

On the way to Tito’s Nuclear Bunker in nearby town of Konjic, we will observe the Markale Massacre sites, the Bosnian Presidency building, Sniper Alley, Marshall Tito Barracks, the Bosnian Parliament and some other sites crucial for understanding the irreversible crash of Yugoslavia and Sarajevo under the siege.

Drive will continue the ride through suburbs of Sarajevo and areas of central Bosnia until we pass Ivan Mt. and enter the region of Herzegovina. As soon as in Herzegovina, we’ll start descending as region of Herzegovina is generally on lower altitudes and is totally different climate, so you’ll notice dramatic natural, environmental and usually climate change.

First stop of the day is a short visit to old part of unique, prehistorically inhabited Konjic, town famous for its 17th century 6-arch Old Bridge, looming over turquoise Neretva river, usually very sunny place and a home to one of the most expensive Yugoslavian projects – Tito’s Nuclear Bunker, or also called: Facility D-0, Atomic War Command (ARK).

We pass by:

  • Markale Markets (largest massacre sites in Sarajevo during the 1992-1995)
  • Eternal Flame (memorial dedicated to the victims of the WW2)
  • Children Memorial (memorial dedicated to 1601 killed child in Sarajevo during the 1992-1995)
  • Presidency (Bosnian Presidency house)
  • Parliament (Bosnian Parliament building)
  • Holiday Inn Hotel (Built for the 1984 Olympics, and used by journalists and reporters during the Siege)
  • National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Home to famous  for Sarajevo Haggadah among other exhibits)
  • US Embassy
  • Ex Marshall Tito Military Barracks (Home to JNA troops at the beginning of the Siege)
  • Neighbourhoods of Pofalići, Grbavica, Nedžarići, Alipašino Polje, Stup, Ilidža  and Butmir
    Suburbs of Sarajevo such as Hadžići, Pazarić, Tarčin and Bradina

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Tito’s Nuclear Bunker

It took 26 years to build this 6500 m2 miracle of construction with a purpose of withstanding a possible nuclear war and providing a shelter to over 350 Yugoslav leaders and army generals.

We will wander around this amazing structure and venue for a biennial of contemporary art while discovering the labyrinth of Yugoslavia mysteries, cold war fanaticism and communists paranoia while discussing the possible reasons of fall of Yugoslavia and it’s rigid consequences.

As a third most expensive JNA military project with spendings of cca. 4.6 billion USD, facility D-0, Tito’s atomic war command (ARK), was built to accept, accommodate and protect 350 people and enable successful management and command over the armed forces in case of nuclear warfare.

Sarajevo War Tunnel was dug in July 1993 and used to be main supply route to Sarajevo during the Siege

Igman Olympic Mountain with Ski Jumps and Igman Hotel

Later we will head towards Sarajevo and follow up the story of besieged city and harsh position its citizens went through in a barbaric bargain for life. Initial visit will be Igman Olympic mountain and its Olympic heritage in shape of Olympic Ski Jumps. Take photos at Olympic podium or climb the ski jumps and imagine the atmosphere from 1984 Olympics.

Also structure we can not miss at Igman mountain is, Igman Olympic hotel. As Yahoo Travel wrote: “Built in a spirit of optimism, unity, and teamwork for the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, the 162-room Igman Hotel was a showplace for mountain luxury but was brutally torn apart, along with the rest of the city, during the Balkan War and siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s.”

Surely place not to miss.

Sarajevo Cable Car

Sarajevo War Tunnel Museum

Later we will visit the Sarajevo War Tunnel where we will explore the museum exhibition and see many interesting exhibits directly associated with Siege of Sarajevo, watch a short movie about the urgent need for building this essential underpass, followed by going through the Tunnel itself.

Sarajevo Olympic Bobsled Track at Trebevic Mountain

Trebević Mountain & Olympic Bobsled

After the Tunnel museum, we will head towards the famous Olympic Mt. Trebevic while passing through the Olympic Village Dobrinja. We will hear additional stories about 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games and visit Olympic Village Dobrinja with its Olympic story and its painful but heroic war story. Learn about besieged neighbourhood in a besieged city.
Our next location will be Trebević, Olympic Mt. which by vast majority of its length was a first line during the Siege and place of many battles on many battlefields.
At the site we have the opportunity to see where the real destruction appeared such as Zlatište, Osmice, Sarajevo Bobsleigh from the period of 1984 Winter Olympics (today featured at the top of the Worlds most beautiful abandoned places lists), Trebević Vidikovac and many other destroyed facilities and sites.
 
We shall see the remains of bunkers, minefields, tank caterpillar traces, tranches, bullet and grenade shrapnel and many many other interesting sites of destruction, which today, at the present time, haven’t yet being repaired or restored. They just stand there like the 22 years after the war haven’t even passed already.

Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

The tour is very much enriched with great panorama views, especially from the very top of Trebević mountain where you get the real feeling what the great mice and cats game had been played, and how the Republic of Srpska forces (VRS) with such a great advantage never got the real chance to take over Sarajevo city.
 
Upon return to the city last stop of the day will be Jewish Cemetery, known for its historical importance as it is one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Europe, but during the Siege of Sarajevo was the main front line and sniper nest of the Republic of Srpska army.
 
Drop off at any place in Sarajevo you want with a high recommendation of having a cold beer or warm coffee at famous Tito caffe.

Important Notice

If you only plan to visit Tito’s Nuclear Bunker at Konjic, without other stops in our itinerary, that is fine and we can easily modify this tour for you.

However, most of the tour offer on the market does cover Tito’s Bunker, but usually as solo visit from and back to Sarajevo. Funky Tours alternatively, offers several other stops which are on the way, and which crucially maximise your time, understanding of the topic and your money.

Why visiting Sarajevo War Tunnel, Olympic Bobsled, Igman hotel, Olympic ski jumps or Tito’s Nuclear Bunker in two or even three different days, when you can put everything easily into one day, and still get much more.

We believe that mix of stories covering utopia and breakup of Yugoslavia, in combination with Siege of Sarajevo chronology is the best way to spend a day.

History Timeline

1945-1980

  • Utopia of Yugoslavia
  • Understand Tito’s Yugoslavia. Who Tito was, Hero or a Dictator? Communism or Socialism? Golden Era of Yugoslavia.

February 1984

  • 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo
  • The brightest moment of history of Sarajevo and pride of Yugoslavia

1980-1991

  • Downfall of Yugoslavia. Death of Tito, economic breakdown, nationalism and Milošević ideas of Greater Serbia. Wars in Slovenia and Croatia.

1992-1995

  • Siege of Sarajevo & Bosnian War
  • Learn first-hand detailed story about Siege of Sarajevo & understand Bosnian War

1995-1996

  • End of Bosnian War and Dayton Peace Accord
  • Srebrenica Genocide, NATO bombings and role of US / International Community

1996 – Present

  • Balkans and Bosnia Today
  • Aftermath of wars and life today

Learn more among our carefully chosen articles about Yugoslavia and story of Siege of Sarajevo.

What to Bring

What Do I Need to Bring?

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Does this tour include entrance fee to Titos Bunker and Sarajevo War Tunnel?
    Yes, the tour covers the costs of the entrance fees.
  2. Can I start this tour from some other point rather than Sarajevo? 
    Yes, in case you are staying somewhere else besides Sarajevo please contact out team and we will go above and beyond to find a convenient option.
  3. Can I book as solo traveller?
    Yes you can. Significant number of our fellow travelers are solo.
  4. How much should I tip?
    Tips are not included in the tour costs, nor they are heavily expected in Balkan culture. However when you receive excellent service, we recommend tipping.
  5. Can I book a private customised trip based on this one? 
    Yes, you can. Custom-tailored trips are our speciality. Please contact our team with your preferences and we will be happy to work on it accordingly and suggest some amazing options. 
  6. Can I book this tour in other than English language?
    Tours are possible to book in other than English languages in private option. Do contact our team for further information.
  7. How much in advance I need to book this tour?
    It is recommended to book at least 15 days in advance but our team will go above and beyond to confirm the trips even 24 hrs before the supposed departure. 
  8. Is the prepayment necessary? 
    Prepayment is not obligatory. You can easily pay on a day of departure.
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iowacityia

Couple Traveller

Tuesday, September 24th, 9am tour.

My wife and I were on the 9am tour. Our meeting point was at the Funky Tours office, about a 2 minute walk from our hotel. There we met Amela. We had a very nice visit with her while we waited for 2 others that would be on the tour with us, and the guide.

We all met minutes later. Harm was our guide for the day. Let me just say that he was a great guide, and driver. We were driven around in a comfy van, with good visibility out the windows.

We visited the tunnel of hope first. Harm was our own personal guide too. From there we drove to the Tito bunker. We arrived right at noon, and began the tour immediately.

After that we started our drive back to Sarajevo, with a quick lunch break snack. Then a drive to the Olympic ski jumps, and then on to the medal presentation stand at the base of the ski jump area.

All of this was super cool. And the drive from Sarajevo proper, to the ski jumps was quite lovely. Along the Way we could make stops for pictures. From there it was off to the bobsled track. Another fun drive to get there.

Harm dropped us off at a cool section of the track, then offered to us that we could walk downhill a ways, on the track, and meet him and the van at that point. A fun walk, and very scenic. Heading back down in to Sarajevo we made a stop at the abandoned Olympic hotel, and an abandoned restaurant, perched above the city, used and destroyed in the war.

We were then dropped off in town, walking distance to our pickup point. This was a full day of touring. I think we got back between 5-6pm. We loved this tour, and I would do it again if I had the chance. Harm made the tour so enjoyable.

October 4, 2024

Emmysmomlori

Couple Traveller

Funky Tour of Tito’s Bunker and Siege of Sarajevo.

Excellent tour! Highly recommend it. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable and he shared his personal perspective of fighting in the war. A highlight of our vacation!

September 8, 2024

André W

Group Traveller

Fascinating and well paced day excursion.

What a fascinating and varied day trip! It also included the 1984 Winter Olympics sites.

Besides the day excursion e booked, Funky Tours went out of their way giving us tips on restaurants and typical Bosnian cuisine.

Our guide Mustafa was great! Very knowledgeable and a great sense of humour. The pace and value for money of the day excursion was good.

We can highly recommend Funky Tours!

May 1, 2024

Yu Ting S

Group Traveller

Awesome Free Walking Tour with Almir

Almir is an amazing guide, and one of the best we have ever had – he seamlessly weaves in his personal history of having lived and fought during the war, and his breadth of knowledge across various topics, including history, politics and psychology, that enhances our experience of the tour.

His easy-going personality also made it seem like we are going on an adventure to explore abandoned places like the Igman Hotel, and the Olympic bobsled track.

Highly recommended over exploring these places on your own 🙂

April 28, 2024

Jonathan B

Couple Traveller

Absolutely brilliant!

This tour was incredible – Mustafa was a brilliant guide and shared some incredible stories, he really brought some of the sights we saw in museums etc to life. Cannot recommend this enough.

April 28, 2024
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