I took 2 tours with Camil during my stay in Mostar. The first day I took the private walking tour of Mostar and took a tour to see Daorson.... read more Both of these places were really interesting. Being a native of Mostar, Camil provided a wonderful tour of Mostar and showed me so many places in the city that I would have never known about if I had never taken this tour. He even introduced me to some of the divers who dive off of the famous bridge. He provided so many interesting facts about Mostar that no other guide would have mentioned. Afterwards, we visited the ancient megalith of Daorson, which is over 2000 years old. It was extremely interesting and reminded me of a place that would be found somewhere like in Peru and not in a European country. It was less visited than other sites, which made it one of the highlights of my visit to this region of the country. Afterwards, I had a good cevapi at a nearby restaurant.

The next day I took the Mostar to Sarajevo Tour as I needed to get to Sarajevo where I would spend the rest of my trip there. During the ride there, Camil presented me with many more interesting facts about the region. We made a brief stop in Jablanica which was interesting (This tour includes a stop in Konjic, but I decided to skip it as I already visited it earlier). Once we arrived in Sarajevo, Camil showed me around the city and also took me around to see other parts that were less known. He also took a lot of good photos of me by the different landmarks.

Camil was an extremely safe driver, friendly, informative, provided a lot of interesting personal stories, as well as extremely interesting facts about the Herzegovina region. He provided so much interesting information and showed me so many interesting places that I would have never known about if I tried to visit these places alone.

If you are in Mostar and want to visit parts of this region, you will not find any better guide than Camil.

  We were in Mostar back in January 2022 and first, I have to apologize for taking almost a year to write this review. Based on the most recent reviews though,... read more it looks like nothing has changed about how wonderful Herzeg Day Tours is, so I'm here to add my praise to all of the other reviews. Going to Bosnia and Herzegovina was something that had been on my bucket list for a while. I was mostly interested in the history of the area. I remember the Bosnian War from the 1990s, but I was a young tween/teenager at the time. My memory is mostly of watching the news about the war with my parents. But beyond that, being so far away from the reality of war, I didn't know much about it. I knew that the country of Yugoslavia had split up into a bunch of smaller countries, but I was lacking knowledge on anything beyond that.

I have a degree in history, so history is something that always interests me. Bosnia and Herzegovina is unique in that some of their most important history happened only 30 years ago, which means that people who lived through it are still alive to tell us their stories and experiences. I was really interested in taking a tour from a survivor of the Bosnian War. I think its so important for history to be remembered, and the best way to do that is to talk to the people who lived through it. This way their history isn't forgotten.

I contacted Herzeg Day Tours at the last minute, letting them know that my husband and I were interested in taking a war tour of Mostar, and to ask if any tours were available. Camil responded quickly and offered us just a walking tour of Mostar, or an add-on of going into the hills surrounding the city. We chose to do the walking tour plus the ride up into the hills.

Camil is a survivor who fought in the war. He gave us his personal account of what he experienced, along with showing us key points of interest around the city. He showed us some barracks that he lived in and places where he fought. He told us about his family during the war, his opinions about the current Bosnian flag (opinions that seem to be shared by many who were in the war), his opinions about the tensions between the different ethnic groups in the country, where he was at when the bridge fell after being shelled, and lots more. He took us up on Hum Mountain where we also learned about the Bura wind which was blowing REALLY strongly that day. On the mountain, he taught us about both the Bura wind, and about how the hills around the city played a key role in the war. In the city, he taught us about the war, and just the city in general.

We were heading to Sarajevo that afternoon, and he was always mindful of the time. He asked us several times if we needed to stop the tour so that we could get on the road, or if we wanted to see more. Each time we chose to keep walking and seeing more.

Camil is also excellent at knowing exactly where to take photos and videos. He offered to take quite a few photos for us on Hum Mountain, and included a video of us almost getting blown over in the Bura wind. He took quite a few pictures of us by the Stari Most bridge, at several different angles. He's very aware of what tourists want as their souvenir photos.

Learning about the war from someone who experienced it is so different than reading about it in a history book. I would recommend that anyone who is interested in Yugoslavian history take a tour from a war survivor. And Herzeg Day Tours would be my go-to place for that tour. It makes the information so much more tangible and real. Especially when there are still so many physical scars from the war left in the city itself. Listening to Camil's stories while looking at the buildings that are still covered in bullet holes or walking through a cemetery that was once a park and used when they ran out of places to bury people, brings a sense of realness to the history that once seemed so far away.

This company offers other tours, unrelated to the war, and we'd love to come back one day and take some of those tours. Bosnia and Herzegovina is a beautiful country with so much to do and see. When we planned our trip we didn't plan nearly enough time in Mostar or in BiH in general. We really want to come back in the very near future to experience more of Mostar and the surrounding areas. I'd absolutely recommend Herzeg Day Tours to anyone looking to learn about the history of Mostar. And Camil was such a great guide that I would imagine that the other tours he offers would also be wonderful.

  Camil was an excellent guide with first hand knowledge of the history, sites and hidden gems of Mostar. He was considerate (my husband had some walking difficulties), punctual, and... read more accommodated our needs based on the short time we had in Mostar.

  I went on the most wonderful private Hercegovina day tour with Ćamil in October, at the end of the season, in the most glorious weather (but guess I can't give... read more him credit for that!) and it's one of the highlights I've had travelling anywhere so far.

His knowledge of the area, its natural environment and its history are encyclopaedic, and he's kind (I fell over because that happens to me a lot and there was great care - more than I'm accustomed to! - to ensure I was okay), good company, and has a good rhythm of guiding and allowing his guidees (if that's a word) to slope off and explore at their own pace for a while.

I'd 100% (more!) recommend Ćamil and Herzeg Day Tours to anyone who wants to discover more of this magnificently beautiful place - there really is no substitute for a guide who knows and loves this region.

  What started as a two-day private hiking trip, turned into a week of discovering this amazing region with Herzeg Day Tours. Both my sister and I ended up changing our... read more travel plans to stay longer in Mostar after we got a taste of the region’s natural beauty and the local culture and cuisine. Ćamil (also the founder of Herzeg Day Tours) is the best guide you can ask for. He is a local who knows every corner of the region and a professional who prioritizes safety first being a seasoned outdoor adventurer himself. First and foremost, however, he’s generous with sharing his love and passion for this beautiful country and its people, for their history and culture. After spending a week with him and his partner Samira, my sister and I resonate with and share in that passion. As for the experiences it offers, The Herzeg Day Tours does an impeccable job with logistics and operates with high quality equipment and vehicles. We packed a lot in a week. We hiked the peaks of Cvrsnica and Prenj mountains, did a Blagaj Via Ferrata, Mostar city tour, a historic tour through Herzegovina, and several gastro tours to explore the region’s cuisine, wines and olive oil. Still, we barely scratched the surface of what this stunning region has to offer. I highly suggest you stay more than a day or two and leave the rest to Ćamil. You’ll be so very glad you did.

  We had the best time exploring hidden gems of Bosnia’s cleanest and most beautiful rivers. Camil is very knowledgeable and passionate about nature, preservation and history. Truly the best kind... read more of adventure that you need to see and experience. 10/10

  I spent two days with Camil plus a transfer from Dubrovnic Airport. I've spent a lot of time traveling around the Balkans and indeed the world. Not sure... read more I've had a better tour guide -- very accommodating, wealth of knowledge, keen expertise of the area. So very impressed. Very highly recommend!

  I had my first ever Via Farrata experience with Čamil and it was AMAZING. He is a great instructor and historian as well. The experience was really nice and I... read more am already planning on the next one with them.
At thebstart there was some easy tries to get familiar with the idea and thebequipment and then we had two bigger climbs (still level B). After the Via Farra we did a small hike and explored an ancient fortress. Čamil really knows the history very well and it was a pleasure doing the full experience.
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  We went on the Vjetrenica Cave day tour in Southeastern Herzegovina and it was absolutely fantastic. Čamil was our guide and what a day it was. Čamil was... read more great at communicating via WhatsApp prior to our tour and then for an entire day he provided us with such great insight into the region, both with historical and some personal stories. Beyond the caves we had the opportunity to see so much more, we got a great feel for the region with Čamil. Whatever tour you decide to take with Herzeg Day Tours you’ll be very impressed and you’ll 100% not regret it!!