Hire a local driver to explore Sarajevo, Bosnia's Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian heritage, mountain landscapes, and the hidden villages that no bus route reaches.
Sarajevo is a city where East meets West — Ottoman bazaars, Austro-Hungarian boulevards, socialist-era apartment blocks, and modern glass buildings all within walking distance. The old town (Baščaršija) is walkable, but everything beyond it — the Tunnel of Hope, the Olympic mountains, the medieval fortress towns — requires a car.
Public transport in Bosnia exists but is unreliable outside city centres. There's no train to Travnik, no bus to Lukomir village (Europe's highest permanently inhabited village), and getting to Jajce's waterfall by public transport takes 4+ hours with connections. A private driver turns each of these into comfortable day trips.
Sarajevo is also a practical base for reaching the rest of Bosnia — Mostar is 2 hours south through the stunning Neretva gorge, Višegrad and its Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge (the Nobel Prize novel setting) is 3 hours east, and the Una National Park with its emerald waterfalls is 4 hours northwest. None of these are realistic by public transport in a single day.
Each itinerary is fully customisable. Tell your driver what interests you and they'll adjust on the fly.
The road from Sarajevo to Mostar is one of the most scenic drives in Europe. It follows the Neretva River through dramatic gorges, passing Konjic (home to Tito's secret nuclear bunker, now an art gallery) and Jablanica (where the famous WWII Bridge on the Drina battle took place). In Mostar, explore the reconstructed Stari Most, dive into the coppersmith bazaar, and eat ćevapi at local spots your driver recommends. Add Blagaj's Dervish monastery at the river source and Počitelj's medieval hilltop village on the way back.
Travnik was the seat of Ottoman Bosnia's viziers for 150 years. Its fortress overlooks the valley, the colourful mosque row along the river is photogenic, and the ćevapi here rival Sarajevo's (locals argue they're better). Then on to Jajce, where a 20-metre waterfall crashes into the centre of town — one of the few urban waterfalls in Europe. The Pliva Lakes above Jajce have a row of Ottoman-era water mills that look like a fairytale.
A sobering but important journey. The Srebrenica Memorial Centre at Potočari tells the story of the 1995 genocide through personal testimonies, photographs, and the vast memorial cemetery. Your driver provides respectful context on the drive. In Višegrad, see the 16th-century Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge — the setting of Ivo Andrić's Nobel Prize-winning novel 'The Bridge on the Drina'. Andrićgrad is a nearby cultural complex built by filmmaker Emir Kusturica.
Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics, and the mountains are still there — now with abandoned bobsled tracks covered in graffiti (a popular photo spot). Bjelašnica has panoramic viewpoints at 2,000m, and from there a rough mountain road leads to Lukomir — Europe's highest permanently inhabited village at 1,495m, where women still weave traditional kilims. In winter, both mountains are active ski resorts just 30 minutes from the city.
Minimum 4 hours. Add extra hours as you go at the same rate. No fixed schedules.
Local professionals who know the history, the restaurants, and the hidden spots tourists miss.
Picked up at your hotel, cruise port, or airport. Dropped off wherever you want.
Fuel, tolls, parking, and driver's meals included. The price you're quoted is the price you pay.
Sedan hire starts from €25–35/hour (prices are lower in Bosnia than Croatia). Minivan from €40/hour. Full-day rates (8+ hours) offer better value. Cross-border trips carry a small surcharge (€20–30).
Yes, but they're long days — Dubrovnik is 4 hours, Split is 4.5 hours. We recommend combining sightseeing with a one-way transfer instead: explore Herzegovina on the way and end your day at the coast.
The old town (Baščaršija) is walkable, but for the Tunnel of Hope, Olympic mountains, or any day trip outside the city, a driver is essential. Public transport barely covers Sarajevo's suburbs, let alone the countryside.
Completely safe. The memorial site is well-maintained and welcoming to visitors. It's an important place for understanding Bosnia's recent history. Our drivers are respectful and knowledgeable about the context.
The Convertible Mark (KM/BAM), pegged to the euro at roughly 1.95 KM = €1. Many tourist businesses also accept euros, but you'll get change in KM. ATMs are everywhere in Sarajevo.
Yes, all our Sarajevo drivers are fluent in English. Many also speak German or Turkish. They know the city's history intimately — Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Yugoslav, siege, and modern.
“Our driver took us to Lukomir village — a place we'd never have found alone. The road was terrifying but the village was unforgettable. He even arranged coffee with a local family.”
“We hired a driver for the Srebrenica memorial. Having someone who lived through the war and could explain everything made it so much more meaningful than going alone.”
“The Travnik-Jajce day trip was the highlight of our Bosnia visit. Our driver knew every viewpoint, every good restaurant, and the history of every town.”