Private and Tailor-Made Balkan Tours

The Balkans with Your Own Driver-Guide

A tailor-made Balkan tour lets you see several countries in one trip without a group, a fixed schedule or the stress of border crossings, rental cars and hotel bookings. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver-guide, and we arrange the hotels, local guides and entrance tickets in every country.

We are based in Sarajevo, in the middle of the Balkans, and we know these routes from the ground. We plan trips through Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia, and further on request, from Serbia to Romania.

Ideas for your private Balkan tour

• 7 days, UNESCO highlights: Sarajevo, Mostar, Dubrovnik and Kotor. Based on our 7-Day UNESCO Balkan Tour.
• 7–10 days, five countries: Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia, including Tirana and Lake Ohrid. See our 7-Day Balkan Tour and 10 Days Western Balkan Tour, or read our 10-day Balkan itinerary.
• 8–9 days, Slovenia to Montenegro: Lake Bled, the Adriatic coast, Mostar and Kotor. See the 8 Days Balkan Tour and the 9-Day Western Balkans Tour.
• 15 days, the grand tour: six countries from Slovenia to North Macedonia on our 15 Days Balkan Tour.

Why travel the Balkans privately

• Start where you like: Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Ljubljana or another city.
• One driver for the whole trip, who knows the history of every place you pass and handles the border crossings.
• Hotels in the right places: inside or next to the old towns, chosen to match your budget.
• Room for spontaneous stops: a roadside lamb restaurant, a 2,000-year-old olive tree, a viewpoint you did not know about.
• Muslim-friendly travel on request, with halal restaurants and prayer breaks. See our Muslim-friendly tours.

How it works

1. Tell us your dates, countries and interests.
2. We send a day-by-day plan and a price within 24 hours.
3. We adjust the plan together, then you confirm and we book everything.

What our guests say

“Muris was our driver from Sarajevo all the way until we departed from Skopje. In effect, we had a knowledgeable guide travelling with us throughout the entire journey. Contact Elvis. No need to keep searching.” – Mohd Amaluddin Yusoff, Google

“We especially appreciated your prompt responses to all our messages and flexibility in accommodating our requests. Zulfo was with us from Sarajevo to Bucharest.” – Robin Wulff, Google

“Even tho is was a last minute plan Tour Mage made it very easy for us and we had the best driver and guide, Edis.” – Orainab Ansari, Google

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private Balkan tour cost?
It depends on the number of days, travellers, countries and hotels. Send us your plans and we will reply with an exact price.

Can a solo traveller book a private Balkan tour?
Yes. Private tours work for one traveller as well as for families and groups.

Do you handle border crossings?
Yes. Your driver knows every crossing on the route. You only need a valid passport and, depending on your nationality, any visas required for the countries you visit.

Can the tour start or end in another country?
Yes. Many trips start in Dubrovnik, Split or Ljubljana and end in Sarajevo, Skopje or elsewhere.

What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour starts.

Helpful reading

• Luxury private tours and transportation
• How to Plan a Tailor-Made Balkan Trip
• The Balkans with a Private Driver: 5 Classic Routes
• The Balkans with Kids: A 10-Day Family Itinerary