The 15 1-Day Tours in Montenegro That Earn Their Price

1.From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,807 reviews · 11 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro with an English-speaking guide such as Niko, Nikolas, or Adnan. Stop in Perast, choose a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, then spend three hours in Kotor. Small-group options may also include two hours in Budva.

“❤️ Milko took care of group of seven on 27 January to Montenegro. Milko made the best of the day despite a problem before trip started. Once resolved after nearly one hour, rest of the day was problem free. Still group returned to Dubrovnik before 6pm. Border passport control was smooth and rather quick. Like Dubrovnik, Kotor and Perast are quiet in winter season, without crowds. Got to fully appreciate buildings in comfort. Down side: few shops, restaurants are open, shorter operating hours for most tourist attractions or not open at all. Shopkeepers are courteous and pleasant. Suggest Company to improve communication when pick up is later than as agreed,…”

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2.From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,331 reviews · 11 hours · from $62Best value

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro with hotel pickup, a guided stop in Perast, a boat cruise across Kotor Bay, and a visit to Our Lady of the Rocks. A local guide leads a 30-minute walk in Kotor, followed by about 2.5 hours of free time. Guides such as Andrea, Anna, and Olya have earned warm praise.

“Great sight-seeing trip. I would definitely recommend to take the option with a boat cruise through the Kotor Bay. We also had a great guide, who was actually from North Macedonia, but she was very knowledgeable. This trip is definitely good value for money.”

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3.From Dubrovnik: Perast, Kotor & Budva Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 731 reviews · 11 hours · from $100

Travel from Dubrovnik in an eight-seat minivan with guides such as Darko, Andrew, or Ivo. Visit Perast, Kotor, and Budva, with time for a boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks, old-town walks, lunch, and possibly the beach. Bring your passport and allow for border delays.

“Our trip was great, Andrew was really friendly and a fun guide.”

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4.From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 616 reviews · 11 hours · from $68

Cross from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by air-conditioned coach, visit Baroque Perast and Kotor’s old town, and add a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks. Guides such as Hana, Luca, Sandra, and Oli have led recent departures, with free time for lunch, shopping, and the city walls.

“In general, was a good experience, the landscape is amazing.”

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5.Montenegro Day Trip & Kotor Bay Short Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 11 hours · from $80

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Dubrovnik or Cavtat into Montenegro, then see Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, and Kotor by boat and on foot. English-speaking guides such as Sandra, Ana, Hana, and Marija provide history along the way. Expect a large group, border checks, and about 2.5 hours to explore Kotor.

“A truly fabulous trip. A visit to Kotor is a must and the best way to arrive there is by water. WOW. Perast and the island were gorgeous too. Our guide was a little difficult to understand but we still loved the whole trip.”

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6.From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Coast Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · 11 hours · from $64

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Dubrovnik into Montenegro, circling the Bay of Kotor before exploring Perast and Kotor. You get guide commentary, free time, and a short local walking tour. Guides such as Maria, Sandra, Johnny, and Luka have led past departures, with border waits the main variable.

“Wonderful tour! Rosa our guide was fantastic! Many thanks!!”

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7.Lake Skadar and Biograd Day Trip & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 172 reviews · 13 hours · from $74

Spend 13 hours crossing Montenegro by air-conditioned minibus, from Sveti Stefan and Lake Skadar to Biogradska Gora and Moraca Monastery. English-speaking guides such as Slavko, Davor, Igor, and Nadja add local stories, while the two-hour lake cruise includes scenic views, drinks, and a possible summer swim.

“Our guide Milosh was informative, funny and helpful but the trip is long for approx 13 hours but it was worth it especially who likes nature same as me. Highly recommended.”

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8.Kotor & Perast: Guided Day Trip From Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro by minivan or coach, stopping in Perast and Kotor. Expect a guided Kotor walk, free time, dramatic Bay of Kotor views, and an optional boat visit to Our Lady of the Rocks. Guides speak English or Spanish.

“Driver was exceptional as was hostess.. no complaints what-so- ever! Perfect day & well worth the experience- ... recommend it highly!”

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9.Podgorica Highlights, Ostrog and Zeta nature park day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 7 hours · from $124Top rated

Travel with English-speaking guide Nino on a private seven-hour outing from Podgorica. Visit Roman Doclea, dramatic Ostrog Monastery, peaceful Zeta Nature Park, and Cijevna’s Niagara Falls, with time for rural scenery and optional local food at your own expense.

“I came to Montenegro with a friend, only for a few days. We hit the jackpot when we got Nino as our guide. He is knowledgeable, interesting, fun and was interested in what we wanted to do . We saw Roman ruins, monasteries, art galleries, the most beautiful natural landscapes, and had the most delicious and memorable lunch by the river. I couldn’t recommend Nino more. We will definitely come back to Montenegro after that one amazing day Neeta and Carly”

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10.From Tirana: Group Day Trip to Budva & Kotor in Montenegro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 11 hours · from $212

Travel from Tirana or Durrës to Montenegro with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Sveti Stefan before guided walks in Budva and Kotor. Guides such as Engjell and Daniel add local stories, photo help, and flexible comfort stops. Expect a long day, border delays, and limited free time.

“Fortunately it was only me and my brother on this trip, no other tourists. Our tour guide was Engjell whon we also met on our previous tour. His knowledge on the history of the places he showed was absolutely fantastic. The car was comfortable and air conditioned. The only thing we didn’t like was the crazy trafgic of Montenegro. It was a rainy day, there waa crazy traffic and too many people. Despite all these, we definitely had the feel of medieval times in Budva and Kotor. Definitely worth a visit, just be aware that the tour can take longer than expected due to crazy traffic.”

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11.Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip by Bus and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by bus, then cruise the Bay of Kotor with lunch aboard. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks and Kotor’s old town, with time for Saint Tryphon Cathedral and the Maritime Museum. English-speaking guides may include Ines or Darko, depending on the departure.

“The trip was more than I expected and our guide (Ines) was perfect!”

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12.From Shkodra: Budva & Sveti Stefan (Montenegro) Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 10 hours · from $100

Travel from Shkodra to Montenegro with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Sveti Stefan for photos and Budva for free time. Guides such as Klajdi and Dave have led recent departures. Expect a long day, border formalities, scenic roads, and independent exploring rather than a guided city walk.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — Great Day Trip from Tirana to Budva. Our day trip from Tirana to Budva was fantastic! The driver arrived on time and was extremely helpful throughout the journey, especially during the border crossing, which made the trip smooth and stress-free. He was friendly, supportive, and made sure we were comfortable the entire way. A special highlight was our stop at Sveti Stefan, which offered stunning views and photo opportunities. Highly recommend this trip for anyone traveling between Albania and Montenegro”

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13.Tara Canyon: One Day Tara Kayaking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Meet at Rafting Camp Divlja Rijeka, collect your gear, and ride 30 minutes to Brštanovica. After a safety briefing, paddle 17 km through Tara Canyon with English-speaking guides, photo stops, swimming, rapids, and rock jumps before returning to camp.

“The local organizers were very helpful. We were coming from Montenegro to the meeting point, but unfortunately, there was a huge traffic jam at the border crossing. We called the contact person, and they sent a car to pick us up. We parked our car just before the border. On the way back, they drove us back the same way. It was a very flexible group and a cheerful atmosphere. The kayaking was a once-in-a-lifetime experience — we had never paddled on such an exciting whitewater before. I recommend it to everyone!”

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14.Dubrovnik to/from Kotor: Day Trip or One-Way by Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $64

Take a modern catamaran between Dubrovnik and Kotor with an English-speaking guide and a panoramic sail through Kotor Bay. Book one way for a practical transfer, or return the same day with time for Kotor’s old town, Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, fortress, cable car, and local food.

“Spectacular scenery like the Norwegian Fjords. Plenty of room on the sun deck. Best way to get to Montenegro without the big delays travelling by bus.”

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15.From Podgorica: NP Skadar lake, St. Stefan & Kotor day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $165

Travel from Podgorica with English-speaking guide Nino to Skadar Lake, Sveti Stefan, and Kotor. Enjoy lake viewpoints, Miločer Park, and Kotor’s Venetian old town in one private eight-hour outing, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and time for lunch included in the schedule.

“Nino will go down as one of the best tour guy I’ve ever experienced, he is such a nice person and more importantly very professional and knowledgeable of the Area we booked 2 tours with him and absolutely loved it. He took us to Ostrog monastery he made that experience smooth and enjoyable. He took us to duclea, Skadar lake, Niagara Falls just to name a few. I would say that he didn’t rush us at all and made sure we enjoyed the views, food… and was very happy to take our photos. He even went as far as giving us recommendations on night life in Podgorica, recommendations on convenient…”

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