Response from Sheva Walking Tours Team
There is a saying that you can not be all things to all people, and we are ok with that. While we do offer other tours which are lighter on content (great for families and those less interested in history), the Sheva Original is intentionally designed for an in depth understanding of the local history - it visits more locations than nearly all walking tours available in town. Not all the locations are equally beautiful, but they do help to narrate Mostar’s story.
Our tours, however, are based in extensive research and review of resources; the narratives are known for being well-balanced (look at our reviews). Our guides, when comfortable, share their lived experiences during the recent war. While personal experiences are, by their nature, subjective and personal, we do not question or deny the atrocities that our guides have experienced first hand (regardless of their diverse individual backgrounds). These experiences include expulsion from their home as a result of ethnic cleansing, the loss of family members through military violence, and being drafted into military service before adulthood…just for starters. Their experiences are not only relevant, but humanize the history we present during tour. Our guides capacity to tell their story is an indication of their courage, strength, and resilience following experiences no human should have to live through.
Thanks for sharing a review of your perspective of the tour experience, Michael. We appreciate it. All the best and safe and enjoyable travels.
