The 8 Best Wine Tastings in Podgorica

1.Podgorica Historic, Safari and Winery tour – Skadar lake and River Crnojevica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $118Our pick

From Podgorica, guide Milija or Marko takes you through Crnojević history, wild-horse country, Virpazar, Pavlova Strana, and fishing villages around Skadar Lake. The final stop at Mrkan Winery includes several wines, spirits, cheese, pie, ham, vegetables, and a relaxed family-style meal.

“Our tour guide Milija was excellent and very knowledgeable. Enjoyed every bit of our tour listening to his excellent explanation.”

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2.Podgorica Car Trip – Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $106Top rated

Join guide Milija for a private, English-language drive through Podgorica’s past and present. See Doclea, the Resurrection Cathedral, Dajbabe Monastery, Niagara Waterfall, and the old town, then taste Montenegrin wine in a former military air base.

“Amazing tour guide taught us so much about Montenegro. Always a good atmosphere throughout the tour Amazing. Thank you so much”

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3.National parks and wine tasting (NP Lovcen, NP Skadar lake, Cetinje, Njegusi)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $274

Travel privately from Podgorica through Cetinje, Lovcen National Park, Njegusi, and Skadar Lake. See the famous Pavlova Strana bend, visit Karuc and Rijeka Crnojevica, and add an optional tasting of six wines, eight liqueurs, and five brandies with a homemade Montenegrin plate.

“Myself and my friend had the best day out with Tanja. She showed us Montenegro in a way we would never have thought possible. Her local insight and raw charm make for an excellent adventure. I can’t recommend her tours enough.”

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4.Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $180

Join guide Tanja for a private 3 to 4 hour outing from Podgorica to a family winery near Lake Skadar. Taste six premium wines, brandy, liqueurs, and jams, then see Pavlova Strana, the Barutana WWII monument, and Niagara Falls, with pickup arranged at your address.

“Nice private tour. Tanja was great. Lots to sample. The owners are dedicated to their craft. .......”

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5.Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Lipovac Winery near Podgorica with a guide such as Artiom, Kiril, Tom, or Andre. Walk through the vineyards, see the bottling hall, underground cellar, qvevri, and amphoras, then taste four wines with prosciutto, cheese, and olives.

“A memorable experience. Amazing staff and great wine options 😍 This is an adventure for wine lovers especially. Loved every it of the experience even the scary mountain drive 😂”

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6.Podgorica Historic, Safari and Winery tour – Skadar lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Zabljak Crnojevica, Virpazar, Skadar Lake, Rijeka Crnojevića, and Karuc. Look for wild horses at Bisevina, pause at Besac Fort, admire Pavlova viewpoint, and finish with food and wine at small organic Mrkan Winery.

“A brilliant day trip with great photo stops and lots of information. Milija was very knowledgeable, and took us to lots of places we never would have visited on our own. The highlight of the day was the visit to the winery!! Would 100% recommend.”

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7.Skadar lake boat ride through “Montenegrin Amazon”, wine tasting & Niagara falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $234

Tanja and Igor take you from Podgorica into Montenegro’s quieter side: Pavlova Strana, a Lake Skadar boat ride, the fishing village of Karuc, family wine tasting in Rvaši, and Cijevna’s small Niagara Falls. Expect local food, personal stories, and a private day with pickup included.

“Where do I start?! Tanja and Igor were both fantastic! Tanja contacted me prior to the tour via whatsapp to confirm food and timings. As I follow a vegan diet she arranged the most incredible lunch for me and my friend. The tour was so personal, Tanja was giving us her authentic experiences of Montenegro - which is so important when visiting another country and soaking up another culture. And as a bonus, she's hilarous too! So much to learn from her. And Igor equally - we went to Igors house on Skadar lake and had some fresh springwater - it was incredible to see the house he's building from…”

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8.Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $117

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Doclea, Trijebac Hill, the Christ’s Resurrection Temple, Dajbabe Monastery, Niagara Falls, and Šipčanik’s old military wine tunnel. Pickup is free anywhere in Podgorica, with wine tasting, water, coffee, transport, and entrance fees included.

“The guide was fantastic he took us to some really cool places, acted as not only a guide but as a photographer too! He stopped where ever we suggested and after we asked for lunch which was not part of the trip took us to the most beautiful local restaurant for great food and wine. Can’t fault the whole day it was amazing! Would definitely recommend!”

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