Montenegro · WALKING TOURS
Old towns on this coast are built for feet and hostile to anything else. These 15 walks cover Kotor, Perast, Budva and Cetinje, priced by length, with a note on which ones involve real stairs.
Meet at Kotor’s Sea Gate for a one-hour introduction to the walled Old Town. Guides such as Jelena and Ana Marija explain the city’s layered past while you see the Clock Tower, palaces, St. Tryphon Cathedral, churches, wells, and the Northern Gate. Cobblestones, a 30-person maximum, and extra entrance fees matter.
“Very nice and pleasant tour of the old city. Such a unique history and guide was amazing in sharing stories”
Walk Kotor with a private local guide such as Jelena, Ivan, Nikola, or Bruna, then taste market specialties, smoked ham, cheese, olives, rakija, wine, and seafood. The relaxed two-hour route blends monuments, daily life, and a generous local meal.
“We had a wonderful time walking the streets of Athens, exploring the market, eating delicious local cuisine. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and a delight to spend the time with in Athens.”
Meet your English-speaking guide beside Kotor’s Tourist Info Point and walk the Old Town’s main squares, palaces, churches, and monuments. Guides such as Jelena, Ana, Petra, and Ivana are praised for clear storytelling, local insight, humor, and useful food tips. Cathedral admission is not included.
“Very informative with lots of good humour Thoroughly recommend!”
Walk Kotor’s walled Old Town for about two hours with a licensed English-speaking guide. Meet at the port or Old Town entrance, then see Sea Gate, St. Tryphon Cathedral, and the Maritime Museum. Guides including Liset, Nela, Daniel, and Vera add local stories, history, and practical food tips.
“Liset was an amazing guide! Her knowledge of the city and its history was fantastic. She did such a great job sharing it in little tidbits and stories that were digestible. My kids (12&14) and I loved it! She kept the children engaged and responded thoughtfully to our questions. Would recommend for anyone wanting to know more about this beautiful city.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Kotor’s Sea Gate for a private one-hour walk through the Square of Arms, Saint Tryphon’s Cathedral, Flour Square, and the Orthodox churches. Guides such as Ivana and Mili add local stories, restaurant tips, and practical advice. The route is wheelchair accessible.
“Our guide Mili was very friendly, answered any questions we had and gave us a great insight into the history of this beautiful, old City. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour despite the rain and would highly recommend it.”
See the Bay of Kotor from an open-top bus, stopping at storybook Perast and Orahovac beach before a guided walk through Kotor’s Old Town. Your one-day ticket includes audio commentary, beach access and towels, plus discounts for the Maritime Museum and Our Lady of the Rocks boat trip.
“Great tour, specifically very comfortable if you coming from a cruise, the starting point is at the port, and the finish is at the port, with excellent audio guide content. Perast and the island are like something out of a fairy tale. Orahovac is a hidden gem, with a beautiful view on bay. the old town Kotor full of historical content with the guide was short and sweet, just the right amount. Everything is close and convenient!”
Start at Kotor’s Old Town gate for a one-hour guided walk through Armory, Flour, Cathedral, and Maritime Museum squares. An English-speaking guide such as Ivana, Vuk, Sophia, or Alex may lead the tour, sharing local stories, history, customs, and practical tips in a small group of up to 10.
“Great excursion! We booked it after we were already in Old Town, very last minute. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and flexible with what we wanted to see.”
Spend 90 minutes with a private English-speaking guide in Kotor’s walled Old Town. Visit the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, Maritime Museum, and Orthodox churches, then get local advice on food and free-time plans. Guides include Bruna, Jelena, Marina, Nikola, and Djuka.
“This was one of the best walking tours we have taken! Our tour guide, Jelena, was awesome! She was so knowledgable about her city. She provided us with lots of inside information and even recommended some restaurants for us to eat. Wear good walking shoes for the cobble stone walkways, water and cool clothing as it get hot. This tour is a great way to get to know Kotor. The town is small so there is not a lot of walking but the roads are uneven. Make sure you have cash on hand for any incidentals, many vendors do not take Credit Cards. I would recommend this highly, especially Jelena…”
Spend two hours with an English-speaking local guide such as Marina, Bogdan, Jelena, or Bruna. Walk Kotor's UNESCO-listed Old Town, visit the market when open, then sit down for smoked ham, cheese, spreads, mussels, black risotto, bread, and local wine.
“Marina was the best guide ever and we feel fortunate that she was the person to spend time with. Her passion and knowledge of the town, the history, and the culture was amazing. We are considering a future vacation there to explore more. Marina is a rock star, she made our day!”
Leave Budva with guide Petar for a private, two to three-hour visit to Praskvica and Rustovo monasteries. You’ll see church interiors, hear local stories, meet nuns at Rustovo when possible, and stop above Sveti Stefan and Budva Bay for memorable photos.
“very nice trip and host for visiting a few places outside of busy Budva beaches - highly recommended!”
Walk Kotor with a private English-speaking guide such as Lisette, Liset, DeJana, or Daniel, then sample market produce, prosciutto, cheese, olives, rakija, wine, and mussels in buzara at a local restaurant. The tour lasts about two to three hours and begins at the Main Town Gate.
“This was a great tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable and deftly navigated us through all the alleys. We enjoyed the tasting at the end of tour.”
Walk Kotor’s old town with Vanja, an English-speaking local guide who brings its squares, palaces, churches, cats, and sieges to life. You’ll visit the Sea Gate, St. Tryphon’s Cathedral, the northern wall, and more. The tour lasts 1.5 hours and includes a short climb of 20 stairs.
“The guide was excellent. It was a very informative 90 minutes.”
Walk Kotor’s medieval quarter with a licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide, meeting at the port or Sea Gate. You’ll see the main squares, palaces, churches, three gates, and the Skurda River, with optional paid entry to St. Tryphon Cathedral and the Maritime Museum.
“the tour was interesting and we got alot of informatuon by vijera the guide. she gave historical review of yugoslavia, montenegro and kotor. it was so intresting that we didn't felt the time passing by. vijera gave us recomondations of more places to visit and where to eat in the city.”
Meet a private guide at Kotor’s Sea Gate for a brisk tour of the Old Town. Guides including Marko, Petra, Jelena, and Ana explain the city’s stories, churches, palaces, and squares. Add time for St. Tryphon Cathedral, the Maritime Museum, or the city walls if you want more than a quick orientation.
“We had the pleasure of having Petra as a tour guide. Her deep knowledge of the area and likable personality made for a very pleasant tour. Would highly recommend.”
Start at Independence Square and walk with an English-speaking guide through Podgorica’s modern center, river crossings, Stara Varos, the Clock Tower, and key monuments. Guides including Petar, Ana, and Diana add stories, local context, and practical suggestions for the rest of your stay.
“Our walking tour with Peter was the best we have done - after travelling to over 10 European cities together. We learned so much about Podgorica, from multiple different time periods. Petar went above and beyond to answer our questions, and even took us to a special church afterwards! We would recommend this walking tour as a must for anyone visiting Montenegro who wants to learn about its history.”
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