Food and wine in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Stone-cool cellars, slow village lunches, and evening coffee rituals set the pace here. This hub gathers the best tasting routes, food walks, and cellar visits so you spend less time deciding and more time at the table. Browse all themes on the experiences hub.

Curated food and wine tours

Trebinje wine cellars and Tvrdoš tasting

Monastery stone cellars, Žilavka and Blatina, and countryside pauses for bread and cheese.


Herzegovina wine route from Mostar

Small producers near Ljubuški and Čitluk, Počitelj viewpoints, and an optional late swim at Kravica in season.


Sarajevo food walk and coffee culture

ćevapi with somun, burek from a pekara, bosanski lonac, and a kahva set in Baščaršija.


Home-hosted cooking in the hills (Konjic or Trebinje)

garden herbs, hand-stretched dough, and a long terrace lunch.


Evening flavours in Mostar

trout by the river, local cheeses and sweets, and bridge light after sunset.

Browse food and wine tours

Start with Recommended, then use filters for tastings, food walks, home-hosted lunches, and evening routes. Many tours include hotel pick up and free cancellation.

How to plan great food and wine days

Pace your tastings

Two to three cellars is enough; spitting is normal.

Eat early

Pair the second cellar with a light plate or bakery stop.


Share the wheel

Use a guided tour or a designated driver; drivers do not drink.


Respect spaces

Modest clothing for monastery interiors; ask before photos in cellars.

Relevant guides

Tvrdoš Monastery wine cellars

stone-cool rooms, local varietals, and church etiquette.


Baščaršija Old Bazaar

Coffee houses, copper sets, and sweets that pair with a city food walk.


Počitelj fortress and walled town

A short climb for river light between cellar stops.


Kravica Waterfalls

Shaded terraces and marked swim zones after warm vineyard hours.

Etno Selo Stanišići

Traditional plates beside stone bridges on the Sava plain.

Travnik flavour notes

Small cakes by Plava Voda and classic ćevapi.


Jablanica roast tradition

Riverside lamb plates on the Neretva route.

Blagaj riverside

Trout lunches beside the Buna spring after a cellar morning.

Best bases for this theme

Trebinje

Vineyards, Tvrdoš cellars, and calm old-town evenings.


Mostar

Short hops to Počitelj and the Herzegovina wine belt; Kravica in season.


Sarajevo

Markets, coffee culture, and an easy day to Konjic or Travnik.


Banja Luka

Vrbas cafés and a Semberija-side farm route via Bijeljina.

Seasons at a glance

  • Late spring to early autumn: cellar tastings, vineyard picnics, and river evenings.

  • High summer: start tastings before midday, keep Počitelj or a Kravica swim for late shade.

  • Winter: slow stews, market stops, and warm cafés; vineyards run shorter hours.

Inspiration stories

  • Cellars and cliffs: a Trebinje morning at Tvrdoš, then Vjetrenica cool air.

  • Old bridge, young wines: Mostar lanes, Počitelj light, and a Kravica pause.

  • Coffee and copper: Sarajevo food walk, a coppersmith lane, and a sevdah evening.

FAQs

Is this suitable for families?

Yes. Food walks and home-hosted lunches suit many ages. Cellars welcome children; bring water and snacks between stops.

Are there non-alcoholic options?

Yes. Cellars offer water and soft drinks. Coffee houses serve traditional kahva and teas.

What about dietary needs?


Vegetarian plates are common in cities; village menus can adapt with notice. For halal needs, Sarajevo is the easiest base.

How many wineries in a day?

Plan two to three with a viewpoint or short village walk between them to keep the pace relaxed.

Do I need a car?

A guided tour is simpler. If you drive, choose a designated driver. Distances are short, but rural roads are slower than they look.

Pick a tour above, set your date, and we will shape the day around the weather and your pace.