---
title: "Local guides.
A city that remembers."
url: "https://roses.ba/about-us"
description: "Meet the local licensed guides behind Roses of Sarajevo, a focused war tour through the history and memory of the city."
---

Roses of Sarajevo is a tailored, personal war tour based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. We focus on the 1992-1995 siege and the cultural memory that still shapes the city.

The tour visits museums, historic neighborhoods and landmarks — including the Tunnel of Hope, Sniper Alley and the memorial roses that mark the streets — with licensed guides deeply connected to this history.

We aim to give visitors an immersive, authentic account: not a list of dates, but memory, told on the ground.

We're always happy to hear from you. Whether you have questions about the tour or you're ready to book a date, we're here to help.

-   ✓A unique tour experience
-   ✓Friendly, licensed local guides
-   ✓English and French
-   ✓Fact-proven storytelling
-   ✓On-site local insight
-   ✓Peace of mind support
-   ✓Your satisfaction comes first

The agency

## Art and Tours

Art and Tours Sarajevo is a tailored and personalized travel agency based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. We offer various guided tours that explore the rich cultural heritage, history and nature of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

These tours often include visits to museums, historical sites, landmarks and impeccable nature, providing travelers with insights into the diverse cultural tapestry of the region.

At Art and Tours, we're always happy to hear from our customers. Whether you have questions about our tours or you're ready to book your next adventure, we're here to help. With us, you travel like a pro!

![Mak, founder of Roses of Sarajevo, explaining a Sarajevo siege danger zone](/_astro/2-A%20tour%20guide%20explaining%20a%20Sarajevo%20siege%20danger%20zone.eoZ0U9Bx_Ze3Bly.webp)

The founder

## Mak

The founder of Art and Tours Sarajevo, and the Roses of Sarajevo tour. Mak is a passionate Sarajevo guide dedicated to preserving and sharing the city's wartime stories. Through his work, he aims to present Sarajevo's history with authenticity, respect, and a deeply human perspective.

He is a young war-survivor, Master of Diplomacy, official tour guide on English and French language, with 10+ years of experience that guided many celebrities as Sting, Cass Pennant, Julian O'Reilly, and Michael Murphy.

For Mak, this tour is more than a profession — it is a way of keeping memories alive and helping visitors understand the resilience, courage, and spirit of Sarajevo.

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Walk with us

## Ready to see Sarajevo with a local guide?

Small groups, personal stories, and the time to understand every place along the way.

[Book the Tour](/book)