Sheva's signature tour shares Mostar's history, culture, and identity. The tour blends visits to the UNESCO-listed Old Town with stories from the city's more recent past, following Mostar's journey from medieval and Ottoman times to life today.
Sheva's Original Free Walking Tour gives you a well-rounded introduction to Mostar by exploring both the historic Old Town and the city's more recent history. You'll see how medieval trade, the Ottoman Empire, Austro-Hungarian changes, socialist Yugoslavia, the 1990s conflict, and post-war rebuilding have all shaped Mostar into the city it is now.
We start our walk on the cobbled streets of the Old Town, visiting key sites like the UNESCO-listed Old Bridge, Kujundžiluk, Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Kriva Ćuprija, and the Neretva River. Along the way, you'll learn about local traditions such as coppersmithing, bridge diving, Bosnian coffee culture, and customs passed down through generations.
After that, we leave the UNESCO area to see how Mostar changed under Austro-Hungarian and Yugoslav rule, then move into its more recent history. Instead of focusing only on the 1990s conflict, we put these events in a wider context and show how they still shape the city's buildings, communities, and daily life.
Whether Mostar is your first stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina or just one part of your trip, this tour gives you the background and local insight to see the city beyond its well-known sights. By the end, you'll better understand Mostar's history, culture, and identity, as well as the many layers that make it one of the Balkans' most remarkable cities.
