The 14 Best Wine Tastings in Montenegro

1.Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $167Our pick

Travel privately from Kotor to Njegusi with a guide such as Dragan or Igor, stopping for Bay of Kotor views before visiting a family smokehouse. Learn how prosciutto is made, taste cured meats, cheese, wine, and brandy, and meet the people behind the food.

“This was a lovely experience! Communications about our pick up from the hotel were excellent and Dragan, our tour guide was very companionable, accommodating, and proud to share his knowledge of local history, his family business and village life in Njegusi. We had several stops along the Serpentine road for the breathtaking views of Kotor bay and to take photos. Dragan introduced us to his father, showed us around the smokery, explained the process for producing their prosciutto, and their rajika distillery. The tasting was delicious! Sitting outside with scenic views was quite special. Apparently, the air in Njegusi is so pure, it is the 'true air spa' where the…”

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

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

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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3.Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $210

Spend five private hours above Kotor with guides such as Dragan, Alex, or Slavko. Ride the 25 switchbacks to Lovcen National Park, climb 461 steps to Njegos Mausoleum, stop for Boka Bay views, then taste family-made prosciutto, cheese, wine, grappa, and cherry brandy in Njegusi.

“Absolutely a high for our trip in so many ways. Just when you think you have driven as high up as possible, you continue up. Incredible views! Slovko was an amazing tour guide. Everything was wonderful including prosciutto, cheese and sherry tasting at a local smokehouse. Book this tour, you won't regret it.”

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

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery

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

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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8.Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $301

From Kotor, Budva, or Tivat, your English-speaking guide takes you over historic Njegusi Road to Cetinje and Skadar Lake. The day ends at a family winery near Rvasji, with six wines, sweet liqueurs, brandies, and a generous Montenegrin snack plate. Guide Tanja has earned warm praise for her personal, friendly approach.

“Tanja from Montenegro Wonders Team was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed her Montenegro inside information and view. She took us up the mountain to a family farm and winery that was more than we ever expected. Tanja was personable, friendly, and a great guide! My girlfriends and I had the most wonderful time!”

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9.The largest winery in Montenegro: private tour & transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Travel by private car from Podgorica to Plantaže, Montenegro’s largest winery, with guide Simona or another English or Serbian-speaking guide. Visit the striking Šipčanik cellar, taste four wines, and enjoy prosciutto and cheese in a private setting.

“lovely .Simona was in contact with all the time.The tour wsd very educating and very very tast the food and specially the wine tasting and the splandid cave”

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10.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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11.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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12.Skadar Lake Guided Tour to Vranjina Monastery & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Join an English or Serbian speaking guide in Virpazar for a three-hour private boat trip through Lake Skadar's narrow channels. Visit Vranjina Monastery, walk to its hilltop church, taste local wine on the Morača River, and swim if weather permits.

“We were the only people on the tour and the only people on the lake so it was very peaceful and nice to get photos. However because it was cold we didn’t do the swimming aspect, so we were just in the boat for a lot longer which was a bit draining and long. On top of this, we paid €70 each for this. When looking at future bookings it only costs €20, and when we arrived you could book a later tour also for €20. We’ve been extremely ripped off considering what was being offered at other times.”

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13.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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14.Panoramic Wine Tasting & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Best value

Spend about two hours at Purple Eye Estate Camp & Winery near Podgorica, where the Sekulić family serves local Vranac, Kratošija, schnapps, honey, cheese, salami, and prosciutto. Tour the estate, walk beside Matica Creek and Purple Eye Lake, and enjoy the rooftop view.

“This family owned vineyard serves the high quality organic wine, rakija, only available to taste on site. It was one of a kind, memorable, experience while we were in Podgorica, Montenegro. The wine tasting was well-prepared with delicious snacks & various cheeses. The host pleasantly shared the family history as a 4th generation winemaker & educated us with his rich knowledge on the wine productions. Location was surrounded by the serene nature & light-filled green space, it was very healing, I personally longed the tranquility for a long time. We took time to take a walk on the meadow, along the stream and purple eye lake. The fish & barbeque…”

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