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Sarajevo: 1914 Archduke Assassination Tour
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Sarajevo: Franz Ferdinand Assassination & the Start of WWI

By Sarajevo Insider City Tours & Excursions
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is ¥5,676 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Stand at the exact location of the assassination near the Latin Bridge.
  • Visit the Museum 1878-1918, with original items from the Austro-Hungarian time
  • Learn about Gavrilo Princip and the Young Bosnia movement.
  • Walk through key Austro-Hungarian landmarks that shaped Sarajevo.
  • Gain insight into the political tensions that led to World War I.

Activity location

    • Sarajevo
    • Sarajevo, Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Zelenih beretki 30, Sarajevo 71000, Bosna i Hercegovina | Sarajevo Insider Office, Zelenih beretki 30, Sarajevo 71000
    • Sarajevo, Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Sarajevo: 1914 Archduke Assassination Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
¥5,676 x 1 Adult¥5,676

Total
Price is ¥5,676
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional, English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee to the Museum of the Austro-Hungrian Period

What you can expect

Tour Overview

Step into the past and relive one of the most defining moments in world history—the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. This pivotal event set off a chain reaction that led to the outbreak of World War I, forever altering the course of history.

On this tour, you’ll explore Sarajevo during the Austro-Hungarian era, unravel the political tensions of 1914, and understand the motives behind the Young Bosnia movement. Through expert storytelling and historical insights, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the power struggles of the time and how a single gunshot reshaped the world.

What You Will Learn

• The political climate in Europe leading up to World War I.
• The motivations and actions of Gavrilo Princip and the Young Bosnia movement.
• The significance of the Austro-Hungarian occupation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• How the assassination of Franz Ferdinand sparked a global conflict.
• The lasting impact of the assassination on modern European history.

What Sets This Tour Apart?

Unlike conventional history tours, this experience transports you to 1914 Sarajevo, bringing history to life through authentic sites, expert narratives, and exclusive access to key locations linked to the assassination. Perfect for those who want to explore the fine details of the event that started World War I.

Location

Activity location

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    • Sarajevo
    • Sarajevo, Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Zelenih beretki 30, Sarajevo 71000, Bosna i Hercegovina | Sarajevo Insider Office, Zelenih beretki 30, Sarajevo 71000
    • Sarajevo, Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine, Bosnia and Herzegovina