Srebrenica Genocide Memorial: A Historical Day Tour from Sarajevo
A historical tour focused on the Srebrenica genocide in the 1992–1995 war; we travel from Sarajevo to Srebrenica and Potočari to visit the Potočari Memorial Centre, the memorial cemetery, the former Dutch battalion base with exhibitions, meet survivors, and see the town’s mineral springs and present-day life.
Basic Information
Total time
9h
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
Adults 13+: 70 EUR
Meeting point
Gazi Husrev Begova 75 Nearest public transport: Katedrala tram stop; Latinska ćuprija tram stop
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Meet Bosnia guides.
❗Minimum number of participans for Srebrenica tour is 2
About the tour
In Srebrenica, you will visit the Potočari Memorial Complex — the resting place of thousands of victims and the site of Europe’s worst atrocity since World War II. Walking through the cemetery and exhibitions inside the former Dutch Battalion base, you’ll gain an understanding of what happened here and how the community continues to live with the memory of loss.
This experience is not only about history, but also about strength, resilience, and remembrance. Meetings with survivors can be arranged to hear their stories first-hand — stories that remind us of the importance of empathy and truth. The tour also visits Srebrenica’s town centre, its healing water springs, and nearby medieval remains, revealing a place of deep history and quiet hope for the future.
Highlights
- 1
Gazi Husrev-begova Street
16th-century commercial artery shaped by the massive endowments of Sarajevo’s greatest Ottoman benefactor, bustling with traditional shops.
- 2
Srebrenica Genocide
Learn about the 1995 massacre, the largest genocide in Europe since World War II.
- 3
Potočari Memorial Centre
Visit the memorial and cemetery dedicated to the more than 8,000 victims of the genocide.
- 4
Former UN Dutch Base
See exhibitions with original photos and footage documenting the tragic events that took place here.
- 5
Meeting with Survivors
Hear powerful firsthand accounts and personal stories from survivors of the 1995 massacre.
- 6
Modern Srebrenica
Witness how the town is rebuilding its future while coping with its tragic past.
- 7
Bosnian War History
Understand the broader context of the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FAQ
Map
Gazi Husrev Begova 75 Nearest public transport: Katedrala tram stop; Latinska ćuprija tram stop
