Four advices for a more complete experience of Sarajevo

Cofee and visiting others

In Sarajevo, people meet for coffee at any time of day. Drinking coffee is a kind of ritual and it is a reason for friends or family to come together and chat. If you’re invited to someone’s home, your host will offer coffee right away! Before entering a house, it is a custom to remove your shoes. It’s also a nice gesture to bring a small gift for your host.

Tipping

Tips are not included in bills. There are no set rules for tipping, but it is recommended to give a tip as a sign of appreciation for good service. In cafes, the balance is rounded up to the nearest amount (in KM), but in restaurants it is enough to tip 10%.

Visiting places of worship

In Sarajevo, places of worship are open to visitors, but one should be dressed appropriately. When visiting mosques, women should wear pants or a long skirt; it would also be best to wear a long-sleeved garment and they should wear a headscarf. For men, a t-shirt would be sufficient and pants should come to below the knee. Shoes must be taken off before entering a mosque. It is inappropriate to take photographs in places of worship during the times of prayer, but any other time is fine.