2 Day Sarajevo Itinerary With Map

Planning just two days in Sarajevo? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. From walking tours and rooftop coffee spots to local food like burek and cevapi, our 48-hour itinerary hits all the city’s highlights without rushing. Whether you want to dive into Sarajevo’s fascinating history, soak in the views from Mount Trebević, or simply enjoy the vibrant street life, our guide helps you make the most of every hour.

Here’s your 2-day Sarajevo adventure, mapped out step by step so you can explore like a local while ticking off the city’s must-see sights.

• 2 Day Sarajevo Itinerary
  • 48 Hour Sarajevo Itinerary Map
  • Day 1 – Free Walking Tour & Fall of Yugoslavia Tour
  • Day 2 – Museums & Free Time
  • Where We Stayed in Sarajevo
  • Day Trips from Sarajevo

2 Day Sarajevo Itinerary

48 Hour Sarajevo Itinerary Map

Day 1 – Free Walking Tour & Fall of Yugoslavia Tour

Morning – Free Walking Tour

Start your day with a traditional Bosnian coffee at Caffe Divan.

As always, we love to explore a new city with a free walking tour. The tour will bring you to all the Sarajevo must-see places like:

• Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures.
• The Baščaršija region with the Pigeon Square and Old Town Bazaar.
• The Orthodox and Catholic Cathedrals as well as the Bey's Mosque.
• Latin Bridge.
• The Sarajevo sign in front of the town hall.

Lunch – Burek Sarajevo

You’ll have around 1 hour break in between the two tours. That is just enough time to eat the best Burek in town at Buregdžinica Bosna.

Afternoon – Fall of Yugoslavia Tour

In the afternoon, visit three of the top attractions in Sarajevo:

• The Yellow Fortress is more of a viewpoint than a fortress but we really loved the vista.
• The Tunnel of Hope is a must-see if you want to learn more about the latest war.
• The Olympic Bobsleigh Track is great for street art lovers.

Travel Guides

Honest Fall of Yugoslavia Tour Review

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Evening – Cevapi and Brewery Sarajevo

We wouldn’t be Germans if we didn’t recommend a delicious draft beer at Sarajevo Brewery.

They also serve food but the reviews were kind of mediocre so we opted for tasty cevapi at Ćevabdžinica Željo before the beer.

Day 2 – Museums & Free Time

Morning – Coffee with a View and Museums

Start your day 2 in Sarajevo with a coffee with a view at Hotel Hecco Deluxe. If you know us, you know that we are suckers for rooftop bars and this one was surprisingly inexpensive with friendly service.

Afterwards, learn more about the history of former Yugoslavia. There are two places we recommend to visit:

1. Museum Of Crimes Against Humanity And Genocide to learn more about the Balkan wars in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992-1995.
2. Gallery 11/07/95, an art gallery dedicated to preserving the memory of the Srebrenica genocide.

Lunch – Traditional Bosnian Aščinica Food

An Aščinica is a buffet-style restaurant that serves traditional Bosnian dishes for lunch. We were recommended ASDŽ Aščinica but as it was closed on the day of our visit, so we went to Aščinica H.E.M.. The lady was super friendly although she didn’t speak any English and value for money was out of this world.

Afternoon – Some Prompts for Your Free Time

One size does not fit all so and two days is a limited amount of time. Here are some ideas on what to do in Sarajevo on your second afternoon:

• If you like shopping, stroll across the markets. In the Ottoman part of town, don’t miss Coppersmith Street and the covered market (Gazi Husrev-Begov Bezistan). Don’t forget the Austro-Hungarian part of town. Markale Market is definitely worth a visit.
• For great views, hop on the cable car and head back up Mount Trebević.

• Avaz Twist Tower gives you a different vantage point.
• Head to more of the many museums in town like the War Childhood Museum.
• If you want to get seriously off the beaten path, head to Ciglane to ride the funicular and hunt for street art.
• Take a tram to Ilidza. Here, you can stroll down Velika Aleja, a tree-lined alley that leads to the spring of River Bosna.
• Stroll along along Milijacka River.
• If you have a sweet tooth, sit down in a cafe and enjoy some baklava.

Evening - More Cevapi and Beer

You can not not eat cevapi when you’re in Bosnia. Today, our quest for grilled minced meat brings us to the Austro-Hungarian part of town. The cevapis at Ćevabdžinica Nune were amazing and the hospitality even more so.

End the day at Zlatna Ribica, a bar with a super cool retro vibe.

Where We Stayed in Sarajevo

We stayed at Hostel Vagabond and were happy with the location as well as the value for money.

Day Trips from Sarajevo

In case Sarajevo is your only stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina, these are the tours from Sarajevo we recommend.

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