Local Insight:The word “ćejf” (pronounced ‘cheyf’) is a Bosnian philosophy with no direct translation. It describes the art of savoring life’s small pleasures—like the perfect sip of coffee, a shared meal, or a long conversation. Every food & drink tour here is a lesson in finding your ćejf.

Sarajevo’s food scene is a living map of its history. In the Baščaršija bazaar, Ottoman-era recipes like ćevapi and burek have been served for 500 years, just steps away from Austro-Hungarian cafes where the coffee culture tells another chapter of the story.

The best somun (Sarajevo’s iconic bread) is baked for only 20 seconds in a centuries-old wood-fired oven. It’s so light and fluffy that it’s meant to be eaten immediately, often used to scoop up juicy ćevapi. Finding the bakery that masters this timing is a rite of passage.

In Sarajevo, sharing food and drink is how stories are told and friendships are made. Whether it’s the first sip of homemade rakija or breaking somun bread with strangers, these tours are your invitation to the table—to taste, to listen, and to connect.