Sarajevo Food & Craft Tour | Taste & Tradition in the Heart of Sarajevo
Overview
What to expect from the Sarajevo Food & Craft Tour
This authentic Sarajevo food and craft experience gives you the opportunity to explore some of the city’s oldest streets, taste delicious Bosnian specialities, and learn about traditional crafts passed down through generations.
The tour begins at a tucked-away bakery in the Old Town, a true institution known for its fresh pastries. As you stroll through the narrow alleys of Baščaršija, your guide will share stories behind the shops and workshops that shaped Sarajevo’s artisan culture.
You’ll visit a centuries-old slipper shop, learn about Bosnia’s traditional carpet-making, stop by a cult bakery for somun, and taste local favourites like boza, burek, sogan dolma, and handmade baklava. The tour also includes visits to workshops for brush-making, coppercraft, and coffee grinder production. It ends with Bosnian coffee and dessert, offering a full sensory journey through Sarajevo’s flavours and traditions.
Included/Excluded
- Tasting portions of food
- Tasting portions of drink
- Licensed guide
- Professional support
- Friendly access
- Learning about Bosnian cuisine and tradition
- Private expenses
- Additional food and drinks
Tour Plan
Baščaršija
Start at a hidden bakery in the historic centre where you’ll try fresh goods from one of Sarajevo’s oldest institutions. Then walk down a street built during the time of Gazi Husrev Bey, once home to over 60 shops. Visit a traditional slipper shop run by a family for nearly 200 years.
Poricanin Bakery
Head to the cult bakery on Safet Beg Bašagić Street to try somun, a traditional bread with deep cultural roots, especially during Ramadan.
Stari Grad (Old Town)
Stop at a beloved pastry shop to try boza, a unique non-alcoholic drink made from corn, yeast, and sugar.
Kovači
Visit a shop where coffee grinders have been handmade for over 120 years. This rare craft is preserved by a family dedicated to traditional methods.
Kazandžiluk
Wander down Sarajevo’s coppercraft street where artisans have been working since the 15th century. This is an excellent place for authentic souvenirs.
Bravadžiluk
Taste traditional pies, including the famous burek. For locals, burek is not just food but a ritual enjoyed any time of day.
Čizmedžiluk
Meet Sarajevo’s last brush craftsman and watch how brushes are still handmade today, crafted to last for decades.
Čurčiluk Mali
Visit a renowned restaurant serving dishes like sogan dolma and sarma in traditional dishware. Learn about these classics while enjoying their flavours.
Gazi Husrev-begova
Stop by a goldsmith’s shop working with the National Museum. Discover replicas of royal jewellery once worn by Bosnian queens and kings.
Ferhadija
End the tour at the local market, a national monument, where you’ll try smoked meats, cheeses, and traditional products prepared with centuries-old recipes.
Final stop: Baklava in Baščaršija
Finish your experience with the best handmade baklava in the city, served with a cup of rich Bosnian coffee.
- Visit Baščaršija
- Poricanin Bakery
- Sarajevo Old Town
- Kovaci
- Kazandziluk Street
- Bravadziluk Street
- Cizmedziluk Street
- Curciluk Mali Street
- Gazi Husrev-begova Street
- Ferhadija Street
- A private tour can be organized on request
- Tour can be customized on request
- Price depends on number of people
- Minimum required number of people for the tour is 2
- A private tour can be arranged for 1 person