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We are a team of dedicated and passionate individuals who want to share the story Mostar with you!

02/12/2024

Mostar is the gateway to Herzegovina - an ideal place from which to base your wider explorations of the region during your stay!

Although online sources suggest that Mostar is merely a brief stop en route to another destination, we suggest otherwise! Unpack your bags and stay a while. From Mostar, so many incredible sites are accessible and within a short drive (or even bike ride) from your doorstep. Rather than spend your days in a car driving long distances with only quick stops, use your time on the ground to discover our landscape, culture, history, and cuisine! Each day can be a new opportunity, another adventure.

Upon arrival, join us for an introductory tour to Mostar’s past and present - we offer both group and private tours. If you schedule a private tour, be sure to let us know if there is something - a site, topic, historical figure, or cultural practice - which interests you. We can customize private tours to suit your interests and integrate activities along our way. Not only will you gain an understanding of the city streets you are traversing, but you will receive plenty of recommendations and local tips for your visit.

After a day in Mostar, continue your adventure with our Herzegovina Day Tour. Join a small group tour or book a private experience tailored to your desires! One essential stop along the journey is nearby Blagaj - a picturesque village situated at the source of the Buna River and which is home to a medieval fortress (Stjepan Grad) which overlooks the valley and the Dervish Tekija (seen here!). The blend of cultural, natural, and spiritual significance you will find in Blagaj is exceptional…and it is only one of many destinations you will surely want to include on your Herzegovina itinerary!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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01/12/2024

The Pomegranate.

The late autumn season is associated with the harvesting of pomegranates and the production of local syrups, jellies, and juices. Vendors stack crates of local pomegranates to press into juice for those passing by. While pomegranates are seen as an exotic and elusive fruit in some places, one can walk down the streets of Mostar (and throughout Herzegovina) and reach up to pluck a pomegranate from a tree hanging heavy with the ripening fruit and indulge in its seeds. Pomegranates are part of our local landscape!

The pomegranate is rich with mythological associations and symbolic meaning wherever it has been historically cultivated. In Mostar, it is no different - considered a symbol of the city, the pomegranate has symbolic and historical significance as well as agricultural value.

The pomegranate is a symbol of resilience, regeneration, and hope - qualities that have become essential in the post-war recovery efforts of Mostar’s community. Traditionally, the pomegranate motif is integrated in locally made art and handicrafts which also reflects the influence of Ottoman and Mediterranean culture in the region. The fertile lands of the Neretva River Valley are home to the cultivation of pomegranates, which contributes to the local economy and ties the community to its Agrarian roots.
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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29/11/2024

Do you participate in walking tours, join excursions, or seek out local experiences while traveling?

Whether your visit to Mostar is brief or you have the luxury of a longer stay, we encourage you to find opportunities to immerse yourself within the local community, culture, and landscape.

Something that can not be replicated by online content or your guidebook, is the direct, authentic human connections that are made possible through travel, both with the members of the communities that you are visiting as well as with other travelers from around the globe.

Forging meaningful connections while experiencing the unfamiliar and engaging first-hand with the diverse cultures and distinct histories the world offers is a miracle of travel. Join Sheva Walking Tours to create connection, discover hidden pathways, and open yourself to new ways of knowing and understanding the world around you. You might arrive as our guest, but when you continue your journey, we will part as friends…already looking forward to your return or perhaps seeing you in another place down the road.
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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27/11/2024

We have had some beautiful fall weather this year that has gently slid into what Mostar describes as winter…cool, mornings with fresh blue skies - an absolute treat! By mid morning, the Old Town will be calling out to you for exploration, followed by afternoons just warm enough to catch a coffee outdoors under the Herzegovina sun.

But don’t stop at the cobblestones! While the Old Bridge will draw you to Mostar, the city, its people, and the incredible landscape will often make you want to postpone your departure and stay a while longer.

Whether with one of the Sheva Walking Tours Team or on your own, keep on walking. There is more of Mostar (both in and out of town) to discover. Get lost in the streets hunting for street art, walk the steps up through the Orthodox Cemetery, or seek out what will become your favorite coffee spot. Get to know Mostar with us!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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24/11/2024

Planning to join one of our group tours and looking for our meeting spot?

Our group tours gather in front of the Hamam, centrally located at the entrance of Old Town! This location offers a large open plaza where it is easier to spot our team member at tour time even during the busy season! The Hamam is also located near to a few parking lots that are convenient for visitors arriving by car just prior to the tour. For those guests staying overnight (highly recommended!), it is in easy walking distance from many of the most popular accommodations in and around the UNESCO zone!

Through winter, catch us in front of the Hamam at tour time! Remember, reservations required - let us know you are coming so that a member of our team is ready to greet you!

Sheva Original Free Tour (2.5 hours)
November - March: 11 AM, daily

Sheva’s Heart of Mostar (1.75 hours)
November - March: 2 PM, Saturday & Sunday
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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24/11/2024

Although crisp winter weather has arrived in Mostar (still mild by many guests’ standards!), it was less than a month ago that we were walking around in short sleeves!

Although we are only coming toward the end of November, the Sheva Walking Tours Team is already planning for next season and the arrival of Spring! We have a feeling that time will fly and the winter months will have passed by before we know it.

Contact us to schedule your winter visit or to start planning your travels to Herzegovina for the upcoming year!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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13/11/2024

A group on a recent autumn day paused to take a group photo at Karadoz Beg Mosque. Although outside of the cobblestone area of the UNESCO zone, Karadoz Beg Mosque should be on your radar when visiting Mostar!

Completed in 1557, Karadoz-Beg Mosque is an exceptional example of religious Ottoman architecture, boasting Mimar Sinan - still one of the most revered architects - as its designer. The mosque complex includes a sadrvan, soup kitchen, madrasa, and library. These features served the needs of the local community.

Like most monuments of cultural and religious significance, Karadoz Beg Mosque was heavily damaged during the wars of the early 1990s. The complex underwent extensive reconstruction and was reopened in 2004. Today, it is used by the local community for daily prayers and visited by members of our global community. When visiting, please be sure to respect prayer times and dress according to local custom if entering the interior space!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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08/11/2024

It is time to catch your bus (or plane…) to Mostar! In recent years, Mostar (and the entirety of BiH) has been highlighted as a compelling travel destination that remains slightly off the beaten path and has a quality that delights all those who do take the opportunity to visit. The people, landscape, history, atmosphere…all combine to create something magical in Mostar.

In order to truly experience and understand the essence of Mostar, we recommend unpacking your bag for a day or two. Whether a few hours or few days longs, our guests are so enthralled during their stay that they only wish they could spend more time with us! We hear repeatedly from guests who stop in Mostar on a last minute whim that they wish they could extend their visit so that they could do, see, and experience more of Mostar and the region. These same guests also promise to return in order to more fully immerse themselves in the region - and many of them do!

The team at Sheva Walking Tours & Travel understands how overwhelming sifting through the online noise can be in order to see what Mostar is and has to offer for travelers and vacationers on the ground. We are here to make your travel experience to Mostar unforgettable and in tune with your needs, interests, and desires. Contact us to plan a memorable visit and learn about all the possibilities that Mostar and its surroundings have to offer. Time to catch your ride to Mostar!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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08/11/2024

Our newest guide and member of the Sheva Walking Tours Team, Divna, was caught in action on a recent tour! If you join us for our Heart of Mostar Tour, you will likely have the pleasure of meeting Divna in person!

One of our stops during both our group tip-based tours and private tours that include the UNESCO zone of Old Town, Mostar is Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. One compelling reason to visit this site is that visitors are able to climb the minaret for a breathtaking view of the Old Bridge and the surrounding town. In fact, this activity (climbing the minaret) is listed by Conde Naste Traveller as one of the essential 50 things to do in Europe! The burn you feel walking up the narrow stone steps is well worth the exceptional view!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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01/11/2024

We are feeling the ebb and flow of the seasons in Mostar at the moment! While some in this recent evening group are still holding on to their summertime shorts and sandals…little by little the sweaters are coming out of closets (or luggage bags!).

The busy season for visitation is slowly drawing to a close, the leaves are changing color, and soon we will be encountering the fragrance of chestnuts roasted by street vendors. It is a wonderful time of year, when we move a little slower and wonder at how quickly the last months went!

Join us in Mostar for the autumn colors and the delights of the season. Our daily tours move to 11 AM with more options on the weekend! For customizable experiences, ask us about private tours! Contact Sheva Walking Tours directly for bookings and more details about what Mostar and the greater region of Herzegovina has to offer!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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31/10/2024

Off-season travel has officially kicked off!

For all of those fantastic travelers who will seek us out during the upcoming months, our seasonal schedule has arrived! Check out our daily group tour schedule and contact us directly (Email, Whatsapp etc.) to make a reservation. Reservations are required!

If you are interested in booking a private tour, day trip, or local experience, contact us for details! Already planning your 2025 getaway to Mostar and surrounding region? Contact us for bookings or to plan a customizable itinerary for you and your travel companions.

Winter Season Free Tour Schedule

Sheva’s Original Free Walking Tour of Mostar
Length: about 2.5 hours
November - March: 11 AM, Daily

Sheva’s Heart of Mostar Free Walking Tour
Length: about 1.75 hours
November - March: 2 PM, Saturday & Sunday
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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22/10/2024

The majority of visitors arriving to Mostar orient their explorations around the city’s famous Old Town. As a meticulously restored World Heritage Site, it is easy to understand why. Anyone who has the opportunity to visit us will agree!

But did you know that around every corner in Mostar and up every stone stairway, there seems to be a hidden view to discover? Whether a gorgeous vantage point or a particularly stunning garden in full bloom, there is more to behold throughout the city as well as beyond our urban center throughout the region of Herzegovina. Let us be your guide!

Join us to explore all our favorite local spots and hear the stories embedded in the landscape and which give meaning and significance to the locals who call Mostar their home! We look forward to welcoming you.
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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20/10/2024

Spotted on tour during a beautiful October day. While the summer season will always attract the most crowds, there is so much to say about traveling during the off season.

Not only do the fall months offer some gorgeous weather that is ideal for those that prefer more moderate temperatures (the high today was 23 C or 73 F), but the summer crowds start to diminish. This creates a more relaxed atmosphere with less demand on the relatively confined area of Mostar’s Old Town but with the availability of all of the same attractions and experiences. Visiting in the off season is a great contribution to enabling a more sustainable tourism economy for local communities.

Outside of the Old Town, there is an entire city to explore…and the region of Herzegovina is at your feet. With so many towns, fortresses, and hillsides to discover, Mostar is perfect getaway before the arrival of winter (a season which offers its own charms!).
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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30/09/2024

With days as stunning as today - perfect blue skies, sunshine, and fresh air - it is difficult to believe that tomorrow is the first day of October. Summer vegetables and fruits have given way to fresh pomegranate juice, hearty warming stews, and perhaps soon, hot spiced wine and roasted chestnuts will be on the way!

From October 1st, we are on a new schedule. The sun might still be warm, but the daylight hours are getting shorter. To make the best use of our Herzegovina sunshine and explore during the golden hour just prior to sunset, we are shifting our evening tour to 4 PM. Perfectly timed to work up an appetite exploring Mostar, followed by dinner of traditional fare. Remember, reservations are required!

For those joining us on a walking tour or day tour, we recommend layering your clothes! While it can be warm underneath the Autumn Herzegovina sunshine, you will likely need to reach for a jacket when the winds pick up or the sun drops behind the surrounding hills. Stay comfortable all day long and bring an extra layer along with you!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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24/09/2024

The changing seasons can sometimes mean some moody weather in Mostar! Don’t worry though, because our team can get creative to help keep everyone dry during our walking tours…even if it means adapting our tour routes a bit along the way! During the summer, we might know the best spots for shade….but as we move into the fall season, we know where to take cover during passing storms! Lucky for us, after a rainy morning in town, we already see some blue skies peeking through the clouds. Time to get out and explore!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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23/09/2024

New Guide Alert! Be on the lookout and welcome our newest team member, Divna! Divna has a background in teaching, making her a perfect fit for guiding our guests through Mostar and leading engaging, informative, and entertaining tours. We are thrilled to have her join the Sheva Walking Tours Team!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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12/09/2024

We are soaking up the September sunshine in Mostar. I often say, in order to truly experience a place, it is necessary to experience a full turn of the seasons. Each season offers different light, a distinct ambience, an energy all its own. Every season is my favorite while I am in it.

We are slowly moving into Mostar’s Autumn season. The pace has slowed, the lighting has become more dramatic, and the air fresh with the scent of the recent rain and the grape harvest. It is the perfect time to visit us.

Contact us to learn more about what a Herzegovina holiday can look like. Whether you join us for a walking tour of Mostar, a day tour through Herzegovina, or a multi-day tour of the region, we are certain your experience will be unforgettable…and you may just find yourself returning to visit during another season.

Daily Tour Schedule
September

Sheva Original Walking Tour
Length: 2.5 hours

Time: 930 AM & 5 PM

Sheva’s Heart of Mostar Walking Tour
Length: about 1.75 hours

Times: 12 Noon

MEETING POINT:
In front of the Hamam Museum
Old Town Mostar

Contact us to make a reservation for our daily group tours! Email or message us (you can connect with us via Whatsapp and Viber). Provide your name, date of visit, preferred tour time, and how many are in your group! We will send you confirmation!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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01/09/2024

September! The coming of Autumn!?

Possibly a perfect time to visit Herzegovina. The summer might be gradually ebbing as students are looking at a return to school and the day light hours may be shrinking a bit, but it remains warm and sunny in our little piece of paradise. It is still an ideal time to explore our city and the many sites surrounding, splash in waterfalls, and indulge in our local cuisine.

So, if you are thinking about a visit to Mostar, do not put it off! Join us on one of our daily tours of the city or schedule a private tour with Sheva Walking Tours. Want to venture outside of the city? Ask us about our day tours - you will soon see that Mostar is the gateway to all of Herzegovina! Let us be your guide.

Don’t know where to start planning for an unforgettable holiday in Herzegovina? Contact us - we can help you plan your perfect getaway!

Sheva Original Walking Tour
Length: 2.5 hours

Time: 930 AM & 5 PM

Sheva’s Heart of Mostar Walking Tour
Length: about 1.75 hours

Times: 12 Noon and 7 PM

MEETING POINT:
In front of the Hamam Museum
Old Town Mostar

Contact us to make a reservation for our daily Free Walking Tours! Email or message us (you can connect with us via Whatsapp and Viber). Provide your name, date of visit, preferred tour time, and how many are in your group! We will send you confirmation!
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Sheva Walking Tours
🌐www.mostarfreewalkingtours.com
📧[email protected]
☎️+387 63 866 498
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Experience the Local - Walk With Us!

Sheva Walking Tours is a team of dedicated Mostarians who want to share our home and experience with you! Our tip-based Free Walking Tour of Mostar is our most popular tour and we also offer Private Tours focused on specific aspects of Mostar’s history, culture and landscape. In addition to exploring the history and culture of Mostar, our tours include our favorite anecdotes and stories about Mostar and provide you with an insider’s perspective on food and entertainment that should not be missed while you are in town!

Sheva’s Free Walking Tour of Mostar was inspired by the stories and history Ševko (head guide and owner) shared with his partner who relocated to Mostar permanently from the U.S. The tour developed in response to what we felt was a gap in the walking tours offered to visitors in Mostar, many of which do not directly address the recent events of the last three decades or discuss today’s socio-political context in a critical and informed manner.

Sheva’s Free Walking Tour operates year-round and provides an affordable opportunity for both groups and individuals of all ages and backgrounds to come together to encounter Mostar from a local perspective. We believe it is essential to provide a tour that does not erase Mostar’s difficult past and instead, contextualizes it so that you can better understand not only what occurred in Mostar, but what locals have experienced. The best way to understand Mostar’s present, is to understand the region’s history.

We strive to create a unique experience during each tour that responds to guests individual interest and questions about Mostar and the wider region. We won’t shy away from difficult questions or topics and because we are independently operated, our tours are not scripted. We do not have any personal political motivation – our only agenda is to leave you with a well-rounded understanding of Mostar’s past, present and future through a compelling 2 hour tour. Because of Mostar’s recent tumultuous history, we believe it is our responsibility to provide our guests a well-balanced and objective perspective while also retaining our personal approach.