Best Things to Do in Mostar 2026: Stari Most, Bazaar and Day Trips

Mostar is compact enough that you can hit the core sights in half a day, but 1–2 full days lets you slow down, watch bridge divers, and fit in a short day trip to Blagaj, Počitelj, or Kravica. The Old Town, riverfront cafés, and main bridges are all within a 10–15 minute walk of each other.

Top Attractions

1. Stari Most (Old Bridge) — the city’s heart

The 16th-century UNESCO-listed Ottoman bridge spanning the Neretva. Destroyed in 1993 and rebuilt using original stones, reopening in 2004 as a symbol of reconciliation. One of the most photographed sites in the Balkans.

• Walking the bridge area/tower museum: approx. 5–7 BAM (≈2.5–3.5 €)
• Best time: Early morning or late afternoon — midday is very busy with tour groups

2. Bridge Divers

Young locals have revived the centuries-old tradition of diving from the high side of the bridge into the Neretva. Free to watch from the riverbanks. Best in summer afternoons. The west bank cafés give the classic bridge-plus-minarets backdrop.

3. Old Town and Bazaar (Kujundžiluk)

The pedestrian strip just off the main square near Stari Most: cobbled streets, souvenirs, metalwork, ceramics, and traditional cafés. Free. Combine with coffee or a light snack.

4. Koski Mehmed-Pasha Mosque — minaret climb

17th-century mosque on the west bank. Pay to climb the minaret for panoramic views over Stari Most, the river, and the surrounding hills.

• Minaret: approx. 3–5 BAM (≈1.5–2.5 €); courtyard usually free

5. Kriva Ćuprija (Crooked Bridge)

A small Ottoman bridge just off the main bazaar — quieter than Stari Most, equally photogenic with its single arch. Free.

6. Ottoman Houses (Muslibegovic and Kajtaz House)

Several Ottoman-style houses in the Old Town converted into small museums offering a glimpse of traditional interiors.

• Entry: approx. 5–8 BAM (≈2.5–4 €) per person

7. Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992–1995

A sobering museum documenting the conflict. approx. 5–7 BAM (≈2.5–3.5 €) entry.

8. Fortica (Citadel) Viewpoint

Hilltop fortress above the city with sweeping panoramic views over the Neretva and the surrounding hills. approx. 4–6 BAM entry.

9. Street Art and the Sniper Tower

Mostar has an active street-art scene around the university area and the abandoned Sniper Tower along Alekse Šantića Street. Free to walk and photograph.

10. Lucki Most (Lucky Bridge) and Hidden Viewpoints

A less-famous bridge upstream that offers a quieter view of Stari Most in the distance. Fortica paths give elevated city views without main-bridge crowds.

11. Bruce Lee Statue and Park

A quirky, beloved local monument near the river and Old Town. A quick stop on a riverside walk.

12. Peace Bell Tower and Church of St Peter and Paul

Associated with messages of reconciliation between communities. Usually free to view from outside.

Tours from Mostar

Walking Tours

• Old Town and Stari Most walking tour: 1.5–2 hours; 10–20 BAM (≈5–10 €); tip-based free walking tours also operate
• Jeep and rural-adventure tours: approx. 60–120 BAM (≈30–60 €) for a half-day

Day Trips

Destination	Distance	Highlights	Tour price
Blagaj	12–14 km	Dervish tekke, Buna spring	60–100 BAM incl. transport
Počitelj	approx. 30 min	Hill-perched Ottoman town, views	Combined in Blagaj tours
Kravica Waterfall	approx. 45 min	Turquoise waterfall, swimming	60–90 BAM incl. transport
Medjugorje	approx. 30 min	Marian pilgrimage site	Half-day trip

1–2 Day Itinerary

1 day in Mostar (classic)

Morning: Early walk over Stari Most; visit Koski House/Kajtaz House and Koski Mehmed-Pasha Mosque (minaret climb). Midday: Wander Old Bazaar, lunch at a local café or grill; watch bridge divers (if in season). Afternoon/evening: Visit Fortica viewpoint or Lucki Most; relax at a riverside café for sunset.

2 days in Mostar

Day 1: Follow the 1-day plan above. Day 2: Morning day trip to Blagaj (Dervish tekke, Buna spring) combined with Počitelj; afternoon Kravica Waterfall tour if time allows.

Practical Tips

• Visit Stari Most at dawn or dusk — the early-morning quiet is worth the effort
• Dress modestly for mosque visits (covered shoulders and knees; head covering for women if requested)
• Cobbled streets require comfortable walking shoes
• Ask at your hotel or hostel for current bridge-diver schedules in summer