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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Montenegrin, Serbian, Croatian, English, Italian
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: Europe/Podgorica
- Population: Approximately 13,500 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is late spring to early autumn for pleasant weather.
- Visa Requirements Citizens of the EU, UK, and the US can enter Montenegro visa-free for short stays, typically up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Many other nationalities also enjoy visa-free access or can obtain a visa on arrival. E-visa options are available for some countries. Visitors generally need a valid passport, proof of accommodation, and return or onward tickets.
About Kotor
Kotor is a stunning coastal town in Montenegro, renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture and breathtaking natural setting along the Bay of Kotor. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and crystal-clear waters, Kotor offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features narrow cobblestone streets, ancient churches, and impressive city walls that climb steeply up the hillside. Visitors are drawn to Kotor for its charming atmosphere, rich maritime heritage, and vibrant cultural scene. The town also serves as a gateway to exploring the spectacular fjord-like bay, one of the most beautiful in Europe. Whether wandering through historic squares, hiking up to the fortress for panoramic views, or enjoying fresh seafood by the waterfront, Kotor provides a memorable experience that combines relaxation with adventure.
Top Attractions
1. Kotor Old Town – A labyrinth of medieval streets with historic churches, squares, and shops, showcasing Venetian architecture. 2. St. Tryphon Cathedral – A Romanesque cathedral dating back to the 12th century, notable for its intricate interior and art. 3. Kotor City Walls and Fortress – Climb the ancient fortifications for breathtaking views over the bay and town. 4. Maritime Museum – Exhibits on Kotor’s seafaring history and naval traditions. 5. Bay of Kotor – The scenic bay itself, perfect for boat tours, kayaking, and admiring natural beauty.
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Popular Activities
Visitors can hike the fortress walls for panoramic views, take boat cruises around the bay, explore the Old Town’s historic sites, enjoy kayaking or swimming in the bay, and attend local cultural events. Adventure seekers can hike nearby mountains or explore hidden caves. Food lovers can join culinary tours to sample Montenegrin specialties.
Kotor Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Adriatic Coast
- Duration Range:
Visitors can hike the fortress walls for panoramic views, take boat cruises around the bay, explore the Old Town’s historic sites, enjoy kayaking or swimming in the bay, and attend local cultural events. Adventure seekers can hike nearby mountains or explore hidden caves. Food lovers can join culinary tours to sample Montenegrin specialties.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For:
The best time to visit is late spring to early autumn for pleasant weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets and hiking. Respect local customs by dressing modestly when visiting religious sites. Carry some cash as smaller shops may not accept cards. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen during summer. English is widely spoken, but learning a few Montenegrin phrases is appreciated.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $180
503 Available Tour Excursions in Kotor
Whether you’re a business traveler, tourist, or local, our private boat tours in Kotor offer an unforgettable way to explore Montenegro’s stunning coastline. With Limitless Speed Tour Kotor, you customize your experience — choose how many hours to cruise with a private skipper, deciding where to swim, dive, relax, or sightsee. Our flexible hourly pricing lets you tailor your trip perfectly: 1 Hour: Visit Our Lady of the Rocks (20 mins) + Kotor Bay sightseeing (40 mins) 2 Hours: Explore Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast Old Town (30 mins each) + Kotor Bay sightseeing (40 mins) 3 Hours: Panoramic views of Kotor, Tivat & Herceg-Novi Bays (2 hrs), Blue Cave swim (30 mins), submarine tunnels (5–10 mins), Our Lady of the Rocks (20 mins) 4+ Hours: Fully customize your tour with additional stops and activities. Experience Kotor’s best with a private speedboat — personal, flexible, and designed around you.
Price: $106.93
Duration: 1-10 hours
Following our route through Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks, we navigate through the bay's narrowest stretch, Verige, before proceeding along the Gulf of Tivat and Herceg Novi. Along the way, we'll explore the notorious Mamula Island, once a prison, providing a view that will simultaneously quicken your pulse with its history and captivate you with its natural splendor. The tour continues with a brief stop at the historic submarine bases.
Price: $58.81
Duration: 3 hours
We start with a captivating trip along the waters of Kotor Bay, enabling our guests to examine its magnificent coastline, which is adorned with multiple ancient fishermen villages, lavishing vegetation, and other natural and architectural wonders. a nice dip inside the Blue Cave, a natural phenomenon that's been created by waves crashing for thousands of years at the Lustica peninsula. We will make a brief stop next to Mamula Island, on which the prison was made in 1853. We continue to one of the three submarine tunnels used during the Second World War to hide and repair submarines. And at the end, we will see the island Our lady of the rocks. This is a man-made islet, built upon a crag that bore the icon of the Holy Mother Mary. We'll make sure that you have the best possible time with us and bring home amazing memories!
Price: $308.62
Duration: 3 hours
This tour offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and unforgettable experiences. From the expansive waters of Lake Skadar to the tranquil setting of Lake Biograd, you'll explore two of Montenegro's most iconic lakes. Along the way, you will enjoy authentic local flavors, connect with Montenegro's history, and take in the country's dramatic landscapes on a journey you will never forget.
Price: $81.98
Duration: 13 hours
This unique and highly active adventure starting at Kotor. Get the very best first impression about beautiful Montenegro with a delightful sight-seeing driving through Boka Bay. Your guide will escort you to the boat ride to manmade Island Our Lady of the Rock. Legend has it that seaman who swore an ancient oath created the island, and that after each voyage, returning sailors would lay a rock in the bay until the islet emerged from the sea. After you have toured the church, you will back to Perast. Free time to stroll the town’s narrow streets to view the Baroque manor houses and palace. Driving back to Kotor where you can stretch your legs with a walk through Kotor, a town noted for its medieval history and architecture. NO SINGLE TRAVELERS, TWO IS A MINIMUM!
Price: $172.28
Duration: 4 hours
You are going to explore one of the most interesting adrenaline attraction in Montenegro. Canyon Skurda is hidden in the place that no one would expect. Tour starts from Old town Kotor, just behind Kotor walls. At the beginning you would have to hike for 1 hour to come at the starting position for canyoning. We would adjust your equipment and prepare you for adventure. In the canyon you would enjoy in spectacular shapes of rocky cliffs and waterfalls up to 25 meters. Canyon has a lot of challenges like crossing slippery rocks, jumping to the pools or and rappelling down the rope. Canyon is available for passing most of the time. In the summer the water stays just in the pools, but in rest of the year it has big waterfalls. Water in the pools is not much cold in the summer, so you need just light clothes, but when is a big water we give you neoprene suite. Passing trough the canyon is about 3 hours and it ends up just behind Kotor old town. This would be unforgettable adventure.
Price: $166.34
Duration: 3-4 hours
Black Pearl Speedboat Private Tour – Explore Boka Bay Make your vacation unforgettable with a private tour on our Black Pearl speedboat! Discover the jewels of Boka Bay: Blue Cave: Swim in crystal-clear waters and explore magical caves. Our Lady of the Rocks: Visit the iconic church and museum on this historic island. Submarine Tunnels: Step into WWII history with these unique structures. Mamula Island: Enjoy panoramic views of this fortress island. Experience the wild beauty of Boka Bay with stops at hidden lagoons, pristine caves, and snorkeling spots. For an added thrill, try our Underwater Scooter SUBLUE for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure (available for an additional cost). Customize your journey! On the way to the Blue Cave, we can stop at top Boka Bay restaurants for a taste of local cuisine. Book Your Adventure Now! Enjoy a private speedboat and create lasting memories. Follow us on social media: Black Pearl Perast.
Price: $329.11
Duration: 3 hours
The most famous Montenegrin village Njegusi is perfect opportunity to get familiar with history and tradition of Montenegro, as well to enjoy beautiful nature. You will visit family house of one of the local hosts for tasting of national product - smoked ham and cheese and homemade wine and local brandy and enjoy fresh air and beautiful scenery of the village. You will see dryer to learn how these products are prepared in traditional way. Part of our hosts home is over 100 years old and there you can see some items that were used in traditional households in this area. To get to Njegusi village you will have scenic ride up the 25 serpentine road above Kotor. Along the way you will have few stops for sightseeing and taking photos. From the road you can see Kotor, Perast, Tivat, Herceg Novi and open sea. Guide will tell you all about the places that you can see from the road.
Price: $178.22
Duration: 3 hours
This is true and unique private experience in Kotor. You will visit typical Montenegrin family, engage with our interesting lady host, and prepare local food that you can not find in restaurants nearby. It is experience for all your senses. You will see most beautiful Old town, hear local and family stories, enjoy cooking and food as at your friends house. At the end of the day you will feel rewarded and you will take great memories with you :)
Price: $246.12
Duration: 4 hours
Discover the timeless charm of Montenegro on a scenic speedboat ride to two of the Bay of Kotor’s most iconic gems — the island of Our Lady of the Rocks and the UNESCO-listed town of Perast. Cruise across the calm Adriatic waters as your skipper shares stories and legends from the region. Step onto the famed artificial island and explore its centuries-old church and museum, rich with maritime history. Then enjoy a peaceful walk through Perast, a baroque town frozen in time, filled with stunning architecture and coastal views. This 2-hour experience blends history, beauty, and relaxation — all in one unforgettable boat tour.
Price: $178.22
Duration: 2 hours
The word ‘unique’ is often overused. It is, however, the best way to describe our Blue Cave tour. A tour that’s unique in its story, approach, setting, and spirit. We start from Kotor, and our first attraction out of 5 of them is Island Our Lady of the Rocks. On our way to this Island we will panoramicly show you one of the oldest parts of Montenegro which is Perast. After we show you those two, we will proceed to Submarine Base which was used during World Wars, and only way coming here is by boat.We will go inside for 100 meters and tell you about history of our country.Then we will go to Blue Cave which is most wanted attraction out of all, and if you ever imagined or watched movies about hidden caves and blue water, this is it! In one word, eveything here is magnificent, turquoise deep clean sea watter with small fishes swimming around make everyone fall in love at first sight. After this, on our way back we will show you Mamula Island which was used as a prison during World Wars.
Price: $427.72
Duration: 3 hours
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.
Price: $207.92
Duration: 5 hours
We start the tour by getting into a comfortable vehicle and head toward the Budva riviera. We are going to have a short break on a hill above the Jaz beach. Then we continue to Sv. Stefan, a unique city hotel in the world, a resort of rich and famous people. We will climb the place above Sveti Stefan and take panoramic photos from there. After this, we are going to visit the Old Town in Budva which is 3500 years old. After the break, we go back to Kotor and stop on the hill above the Old Town to take panoramic photos of the Kotor Bay. Next, we are going down to the town of Kotor, pass through and along the coast, we will reach the most picturesque and most beautiful town on the East Adriatic coast – the baroque Perast. First, we are going to visit the Church of Our Lady of the Rock. After that, the boat is going to take us to Perast where we are going to have a short walk. You will have some free time of 30 minutes to do what you want.
Price: $297.03
Duration: 1-5 hours
A delightful 30-minute scenic boat ride will take you to the extraordinary, manmade island known as Our Lady of The Rock. Once ashore, your guide will captivate you with the fascinating story of its creation, sharing intriguing tales of this enchanting place. You'll also explore the special museum nestled on the island. After your island adventure, our boat whisks you away to the delightful village of Perast for a leisurely walking tour. Here, you’ll discover the well-preserved baroque stone palaces, admire the tallest bell tower in the bay, and soak in the incredible charm that makes Perast one of the most picturesque spots in Montenegro. With your heart full of Perast's beauty, embark on a return boat journey to Kotor, this time taking in the sights from the opposite side of the bay. Upon arrival, enjoy a captivating walking tour in Kotor, where your guide will wrap up the mesmerizing narrative of this beautiful part of our little country.
Price: $605.94
Duration: 4 hours
What makes this tour unique is not just tasting domestic wine and food, its more enjoying wine and food and domestic rakija. Beside that, the road to a family winery is full of highlights of Boka Bay, so during the tour travelers will enjoy Montenegrian highlights, and after montenegrian food and wine at sunny valley of Nudo wineyards.
Price: $281.59
Duration: 3-6 hours
Step aboard our speedboat and you will be thrilled and amazed on this tour. Whether you are a couple, family, or group, our speedboat tours will give you a very special and unforgettable experience, suitable for people of all ages. We offer a range of high quality tours of varying lengths departing from Herceg Novi, exciting on-water sightseeing experiences, authentic experiences in areas that can only be accessed by boat. See you on-board!
Price: $594.06
Duration: 3 hours
We start the tour by getting into a comfortable vehicle and head toward the Budva riviera. We are going to have a short break on a hill above the Jaz beach. Then we continue to Sv. Stefan, a unique city hotel in the world, a resort of rich and famous people. We will climb the place above Sveti Stefan and take panoramic photos from there. After this, we are going to visit the Old Town in Budva which is 3500 years old. After the break, we go back to Kotor and stop on the hill above the Old Town to take panoramic photos of the Kotor Bay. Next, we are going down to the town of Kotor, pass through and along the coast, we will reach the most picturesque and most beautiful town on the East Adriatic coast – the baroque Perast. First, we are going to visit the Church of Our Lady of the Rock. After that, the boat is going to take us to Perast where we are going to have a short walk. You will have some free time of 30 minutes to do what you want.
Price: $435.65
Duration: 1-5 hours
If you want to feel like home book this tour and be the part of our family business. We will do our best to represent Montenegro in a beautiful way that it is.
Price: $524.20
Duration: 3 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Kotor’s cuisine is Mediterranean with strong influences from Italian and Balkan traditions. Signature dishes include fresh seafood like grilled fish and calamari, Njeguški pršut (smoked ham), and cheese. Local specialties also feature hearty stews and olive oil-based dishes. Dining customs emphasize fresh, seasonal ingredients and relaxed meals. Noteworthy restaurants include Galion and Konoba Catovica Mlini, known for their authentic flavors and bay views.
Getting Around
Kotor is accessible by road from Podgorica and Dubrovnik, with bus services connecting major cities. The nearest airport is Tivat Airport, about 8 km away. Within Kotor, the Old Town is best explored on foot due to narrow streets. Local buses and taxis are available for travel around the region. Costs are generally affordable, with walking being the most convenient option in the historic center.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is late spring to early autumn for pleasant weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets and hiking. Respect local customs by dressing modestly when visiting religious sites. Carry some cash as smaller shops may not accept cards. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen during summer. English is widely spoken, but learning a few Montenegrin phrases is appreciated.
Culture & Customs
Kotor’s culture reflects a mix of Mediterranean and Balkan influences with strong maritime traditions. Social customs include warm hospitality and respect for elders. Important festivals include the Kotor Carnival and the Bokeljska Noć, celebrating local heritage with music and dance. Visitors should greet with a handshake and be punctual for appointments. Modest dress is advised in churches, and tipping around 10% is customary in restaurants.
