1. An optimum season to plan a visit to Sarajevo is considered to be a period from May to September as during these months the weather is the most favorable for city exploration and sightseeing. Rainfalls are rather rare so tourists should not worry about bad weather interrupting the program and plans for vacation.
2. To show respect to local folks tourists are recommended to learn several phrases in Bosnian as this language is the most widely spoken in the city. One third of local residents give preference to speaking Serbian meanwhile a major part of locals speaks Croatian as their master language.
3. In communication with locals tourists are not recommended to touch upon the political order domain as well as to criticize inter-ethnic relations and multiculturalism. Local folks are rather hearty and welcoming people being ready to help and assist tourists. However city guests should observe local traditions.
4. Central streets of the city are safe for walking even in the late evening meanwhile the remote areas of the city should better be explored with a guide. Tourists should keep to the basics of safety rules and keep an eye on private things in crowded public areas.
6. Tourists wishing to buy objects of art or pieces of antiques as a keepsake should take care of necessary documents in advance as otherwise the things can be confiscated by customs.
7. The city of Sarajevo is convenient to cruise on foot. The most popular means of transportation in the city is a bus being the cheapest way of cruising the territory meanwhile travelling by underground will be a bit more expensive. Tourists should keep in mind that the city of Sarajevo offers quite high rates for taxi service.
Academy of Fine Arts Sarajevo, National Theatre, Asim Ferhatoviс - Hase, Ferhadija Mosque, Church of St. Anthony of Padua, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Sarajevo … Open
9. Tips are welcome for almost every service almost in all places of the city. The amount of tips commonly reaches 10% of the cost of the rendered service.
Bosnia And Herzegovina: travelling advices
3. Screaming in the streets also seem uncivilized to locals.4. It is not polite to ask Bosnians about their professional activities. The country has a high unemployment rate, and this kind of question may be regarded as a faux pas.
5. Most cars in Bosnia and Herzegovina are old, roads cannot be called ideal, and drivers are not very attentive. Therefore, in large cities, one needs to be especially careful when crossing the road.
6. Do not approach homeless animals, nor pet them - there are a lot of them in Bosnia. They can be aggressive or sick with some kind of infection. … Open