Departure Location: Sarajevo City Hall or Pick-up at your hotel/apartment
Departure Time – in all languages: 08:00 AM – All year round
Around 10 hours
Full-day tour with a licensed tour guide
Transportation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if required)
❎ Food and beverages
❎Other private expences
👉Minimum number of people for the tour is 2
👉Payment is at the end of the tour in cash
👉Cancelation is free-of-charge
- Gain a deeper understanding of the Srebrenica Genocide, the gravest atrocity in Europe since World War II
- View the powerful video and photo exhibition at the Potočari Memorial Center
- Pay your respects at the Potočari Cemetery, the final resting place of over 8,000 genocide victims
- Visit the town of Srebrenica to reflect on its history and resilience
What to expect?
“Srebrenica Genocide Tour” is a deeply moving day tour from Sarajevo to Srebrenica. This visit aims to provide comprehensive insight into the tragic events of July 1995, including the genocide in which over 8,000 innocent civilians, including women and children, were brutally murdered. By visiting the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Center and key sites in the area, we strive to ensure that these crimes against humanity are never forgotten.
The word “genocide” is just letters on paper until you confront its reality. On July 11, 1995, the people of Srebrenica endured unimaginable suffering during the ethnic cleansing that became the worst genocide in Europe since World War II. To truly grasp the magnitude of these atrocities, you need to witness the Potocari Memorial firsthand. Here, rows upon rows of over 8,372 graves silently testify to the horrors of those days, serving as a stark reminder of the cost of hatred and intolerance.
The tour begins with a drive from Sarajevo to Srebrenica, during which your guide will provide historical context about the war in Bosnia and the events leading up to the genocide. Upon arrival, we will visit the Potocari Memorial Complex, where you will have the opportunity to view authentic videos, photographs, and exhibits that document the genocide. These materials provide an unflinching look at the realities of war and the devastating impact on the innocent.
A particularly poignant part of the visit is meeting a survivor of the Srebrenica genocide at the Memorial Center. Hearing their personal story brings a profound human dimension to the historical facts and leaves an indelible impression on all who listen.
After spending time at the Memorial and paying respects at the cemetery, we will proceed to the town of Srebrenica. Here, you will have a chance to reflect on the day’s experiences over lunch in a quiet setting before beginning the journey back to Sarajevo.
This tour is not only an opportunity to learn about the Srebrenica genocide but also a chance to honor the memory of its victims and reaffirm the importance of tolerance, empathy, and understanding in preventing such tragedies in the future.
