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The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Kotor, Kotor Municipality
Located on a beautiful bay on the coast of Montenegro, Kotor is a city steeped in tradition and history, with remarkable scenic views. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the old city was built between the 12th and 14th centuries and is filled with medieval architecture and historic monuments. Extending over four kilometers, the city walls that have protected Kotor for centuries lead up to the fortress of Saint Ivan.
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1. Private half-day tour to National Park Lovcen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
This half day tour is perfect escape from city bustle and noise into beautiful national park. On this tour you will enjoy amazing view from old road with serpentine, you will visit most famous Montenegrin village Njegusi and taste national products, you will visit mausoleum on top of mountain Lovcen and admire the view to over half Montenegrin territory. This tour is 5 hours long.
Inclusions: Tasting of national products at village Njegusi, Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer by air conditioned vehicle, Snacks
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Souvenir purchase
Reviewed By JNaylor_12
I booked this trip via their website and asked for the day trip to the Ostrog Monastery on 15th September. As this was a day out I thought the price very reasonable, considering the current situation, so we had the guide to ourselves! Igor collected us at our apartment and brought us back to the apartment afterwards. Igor is most pleasant, funny and extremely knowledgeable, regarding the history of Montenegro. It is obvious that he is passionate about history and he told us all the stories and legends of all the places that we passed along the way. When we mentioned where we had been and where we were going, he volunteered additional information regarding things to look out for, which he didn't need to do. The monastery itself is magnificent and a lot of the traditions were explained to us and we spent most of our time at the upper monastery, which was built into the rockface! On our way back to Kotor we stopped at a traditional restaurant, where we had knuckle (knee) of beef and lamb cooked the traditional way. This was accompanied by a traditional salad and washed down with homemade wine, which was delicious. Just by the way, lunch is not included in the tour and we were taken there because our conversation about where we had been turned to food and Igor asked if we would like to stop for a late lunch. If you love history and local traditions then this trip is for you!
2. Day tour of Budva and Kotor from Tirana
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will drive past the beautiful coastline as we reach Budva, a popular tourist destination, famous for its beaches, gorgeous nature and old characteristic buildings. The city is separated between an old and new part. On the one hand, in the New Budva, there are many modern buildings, offices, shopping malls, restaurants and bars. On the other hand, in the Old Budva, there is the historical center and many sights to visit. Our second destination for today is Kotor, UNESCO world heritage city. The city is a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets crisscrossing the old town. The intention was to confuse intruders who came to plunder the town, while nowadays it characterizes the city. We will also walk to the San Giovanni fortress from which we will have an amazing view over the city.
Inclusions: Transport provided by the company, Professional tour guide, Hotel pick up in Tirana, Hotel drop off in Tirana, Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites , International car insurance, Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
Exclusions: Lunch, Drinks & Snacks, Souvenirs, Personal spending , Everything that is not mentioned in the included, * Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour guide/driver 5 - 6 Euros per day/person , as an international practice to tip good service.
Reviewed By endria123
Our tour guide, Gezim, was terrific. He had such enthusiasm and knowledge on all aspects of the tour. He encouraged and was able to answer questions of a wide range of questions from everyone on the tour. Highly recommended.
3. Best from our coast (Kotor bay, Budva, Sv Stefan, Tivat, Virpazar)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
If you want a memories for a lifetime, join us on this unforgettable tour. We can say that Montenegro is small country, but country which is full of contrast. Country where less is more, in one day mountain and sea-coast, wild beauty, are just some of synonyms. One is for sure the country where you can get in love in a lot of different ways. On this tour we are visiting our beautiful coast with a lot of spots for enjoying the view. • Learn about history and culture • Private tour guide , charismatic atmosphere and comfortable vehicle • Visiting National Park Skadar lake, panorama view on Sv Stefan, Budva, visiting Tivat, coastal road around Kotor bay and more free time for beautiful medieval old city Kotor •We create memories which will last for a lifetime.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Round-trip private transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By AlegKo
Very exciting and interesting tour that keeps you on your toes and keep wanting you more of it! Tanja was a blast and I could go with her anywhere in the world as a tour guide, she is absolutely amazing and a great host. The lake and the bay are amazing and there is so much to explore. I have enjoyed every second of the trip. Budva is beautiful and Lovcen is magical! Food and wine were perfect and the winery was charming, with very pleasant staff, and great service. I expected a lot from Montenegro but this trip gave me so much more, thank you Montenegro Wonders for this great experience and so much efort to make this trip unforgettable.
4. Private Full-Day Montenegro Budva and Kotor Tour from Tirana
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
In this Private Tour of Montenegro from Albania, you will have the chance to visit 2 of the most charming cities of the country. Part of the Riviera, both Budva and Kotor are characterized by a rich history and architectonic values with their stone structures. During this tour, we will be introduced also to the history of Montenegro, local living and what makes these places so special. Kotor, marvelously situated on the Bay of Kotor is one of the most typical coastal cities of the Rocky Adriatic. On the other hand, Budva is smaller but definitely a place to be at least ones while you are in the Balkans.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Exclusions: Lunch, Drinks and Snacks
Reviewed By princelaurent
I didn't have any expectations regarding Krujë, but the national museum Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu inside the castle felt very epic and turned out to be one my favorite ones so far in Albania. It amazes me how knowledgeable Andi is about everything you ask him, even specific details! We adjusted the itinerary a little bit on my request, which is always convenient if you're running out of time.
5. Great Montenegro Tour-Lovcen NP,Mausoleum Lovcen,River of Crnojevic,Sveti Stefan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 332 reviews
It’s a full day tour where In just 12 hours you are going to visit Njegusi village, Lovcen NP with Njegos Mausoleum, Cetinje (Old Royal Capital), River of Crnojevic that is part of Skadar Lake NP, Sveti Stefan and pass through Budva! Unique tour during which you can see some spectacular viewpoints, incredibly beautiful places, historical monuments.
Inclusions: English or Russian speaking driver/guide, Transportation, Boat ride on River of Crnojevic
Exclusions: Entrance fees (national parks and mausoleum - 12 EUR in total), Food and drinks, Tour Guide Tip
Reviewed By LeonidKhamrin
My heart is full of the gratitude for the amazing experience! Pava and Slavko did their best to provide me with the perfectly customized tour. Despite COVID-related restrictions and public holidays (I travelled to Montenegro in this early January) I visited a lot of interesting towns, museums and art galleries. When some place turned out to be closed because of the new restrictions Pava and Slavko would promptly found some other interesting nearby attraction. The culmination came while visiting the Lady of the Rock church. Especially for me Slavko managed to call the only employee and he kindly interrupt his Christmas holiday to provide us with the boat and sail to the island. He opened doors and I couldn't believe my eyes seeing all this rich and beautiful interior. No shortcomings, no regrets, no fail: again, my experiences were only positive.
6. The Great Montenegro Tour from Kotor
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 37 reviews
Do not miss the opportunity to discover the most important parts of Montenegro, when it comes to culture and history. This tour starts from Kotor. Drive along the exciting 25 Serpentines road from Kotor to reach the village of Njegusi. Learn about life in the Montenegrin countryside, meet a local family, and taste the national snacks like smoked ham and cheese, plus a glass of local wines or brandy. After a short rest, we driving to to National Park Lovcen, through the rocky mountains, where we will visit Njegos"s Mausoleum. Driving to Budva, stop for walking tour, and free time. Driving back to Kotor. NO SINGLE TOURS, TWO IS A MINIMUM.
Inclusions: Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Tips
Reviewed By Frka123
After Croatia, our trip has spread over Montenegro-Perast, and it was an amazing experience. I would recommend these guys, because they have an amazing transportation and quide service.
7. Full-Day Tour Bay of Kotor and Budva from Dubrovnik
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 15 reviews
This is a small-group tour with 8 seater minivan very flexible and with a personal touch to customers. The Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, so you will enjoy the tour. The guide will tell you a lot of interesting facts about the history and show you great photo stops.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions:
Reviewed By reyesglobetrekkers
We visited Dubrovnik in early May 2021; the COVID pandemic was still very much restricting tourism, which made the tours scarce and prohibitively expensive. Most operators were only conducting private tours which could cost up to 4 times the normal rates. Andrea, was positively keen in restarting tourism and went out of her way to tailor itineraries that suited places we intended to visit (which included some of the islands in Dubrovnik and some walking tours ) and matched it against other prospective participants to reduce cost and made the tours reasonably affordable yet very enjoyable. Andrea, was very informative on impending restrictions and helpful in facilitating PCR testing, border crossings and transfers. We wish Smile Dubrovnik all the best in the future. Thank you Andrea and Ivo for making our stay in Dubrovnik memorable.
8. North Montenegro, Durmitor, Tara & Ostrog Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 108 reviews
This tour is designed for all nature and adventure lovers made to combine all the places that make Montenegro wild and wonderful – beginning with the beautiful coastline of Kotor and Risan Bay; driving up to the high elevations of the Durmitor Mountains; admiring the deepest canyon in Europe - the river Tara; hiking around Black Lake and visiting the most famous and mysterious spiritual spot in the Balkans – the Ostrog Monastery. An overall memorable travel experience!
Inclusions: Full day transport by mini-van or mini-bus, Professional tour guide in english, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Entrance fees (3€ for Durmitor NP), Food and drinks ( 3.5€ breakfast, 7-10€ lunch, Tour Guide Tip
Reviewed By LeonidKhamrin
My heart is full of the gratitude for the amazing experience! Pava and Slavko did their best to provide me with the perfectly customized tour. Despite COVID-related restrictions and public holidays (I travelled to Montenegro in this early January) I visited a lot of interesting towns, museums and art galleries. When some place turned out to be closed because of the new restrictions Pava and Slavko would promptly found some other interesting nearby attraction. The culmination came while visiting the Lady of the Rock church. Especially for me Slavko managed to call the only employee and he kindly interrupt his Christmas holiday to provide us with the boat and sail to the island. He opened doors and I couldn't believe my eyes seeing all this rich and beautiful interior. No shortcomings, no regrets, no fail: again, my experiences were only positive.
9. MONTENEGRO TOUR Cetinje–Njeguši–Kotor–Budva-Bečići-StStefan-Petrovac-Skadar Lake
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 10 reviews
Tour Montenegro is recommended to everyone who wants to see the best of Montenegro in only one day. During the tour you will meet fascinating nature, history, tradition, cultural heritage old for a millennium, traditional food, but even modern architecture and urban life style.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Food tasting, Guide
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tip for guide
Reviewed By 244jeanne
This was a great tour, and our guide, Darko, was exceptionally knowledgeable. We would strongly recommend this tour. Our only issues were that we needed more bathroom breaks, and those in the backseat had considerable trouble hearing the guide while he was driving. Regardless, we would recommend this to all Montenegro travelers. Wear/take layers - can be chilly!
10. Private Tour- Kotor, Perast, Our Lady Of The Rock, Budva
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 99 reviews
Private Kotor tour that combines, in culture and history, richest and most beautiful places on the Montenegrin coast - Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks church and isle, Kotor (up to 4 hours) with optional Budva* visit (additional 2 hours)
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Professional tour guide in English or Spanish language, Boat ride from Perast to Our Lady of the Rocks, Bottle of water .5L per person, Private tour, Entrance fees Our Lady of Rocks and Maritime Museum
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tour Guide Tip
Reviewed By DaveAH6HY
Had Slavko as our small tour leader, wonderful guy, very friendly and knowledgeable and is clearly proud of his country, which always makes for the best guides. Several hundreds of kilometers of driving, but it's a fantastic way to see a big chunk of Montenegro in a single day. Breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and plenty of photo stops along the way so you're never in the car for too long. First major stop is at the Tara River Canyon, the largest canyon in Europe, where it's possible to walk across the high bridge for fantastic views of the gorge below. You can also go ziplining here. Onward to Durmitor National Park and the absolutely stunning mountain scenery at Black Lake. Finally to the amazing Ostrog Monastery, built in the 17th century into a high vertical cliff. Bring extra camera batteries or a power bank for you phone because you will take a lot more pictures than you realize! :)
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