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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Montenegrin, Serbian, Albanian, Bosnian, English
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: Europe/Podgorica
- Population: Approximately 200,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is from May to September for warm weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, and many other countries can enter Montenegro visa-free for short stays, typically up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Some nationalities may require a visa, which can often be obtained as an e-visa or on arrival depending on the country of origin. US, EU, and UK citizens generally do not need a visa for tourist visits but should check the latest regulations before travel.
About Podgorica
Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, offers a unique blend of modern urban life and rich historical heritage. Nestled at the confluence of several rivers, it serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the country. Unlike many European capitals, Podgorica is known for its relaxed atmosphere and friendly locals. Visitors are drawn to its mix of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian architecture, alongside contemporary developments. The city is a gateway to Montenegro’s stunning natural landscapes, including nearby mountains and lakes. Podgorica’s vibrant café culture, lively markets, and diverse culinary scene provide an authentic experience of Montenegrin life. Its compact size makes it easy to explore on foot, while offering a range of museums, galleries, and historical sites. Whether interested in history, outdoor adventures, or simply soaking up local culture, Podgorica is a compelling destination that combines the charm of a small city with the amenities of a capital.
Top Attractions
1. Millennium Bridge – An iconic modern suspension bridge spanning the Morača River, symbolizing Podgorica’s contemporary development. 2. Ribnica River Bridge – A historic Ottoman-era stone bridge offering picturesque views and a glimpse into the city’s past. 3. Clock Tower (Sahat Kula) – A well-preserved Ottoman clock tower located in the old town, representing Podgorica’s multicultural history. 4. Natural History Museum of Montenegro – Showcases the country’s biodiversity and geological heritage with engaging exhibits. 5. King Nikola’s Castle – Ruins of a historic fortress providing panoramic views over the city and surrounding landscapes.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy walking tours through Podgorica’s old town to explore its cultural heritage, sample local cuisine in traditional restaurants, and relax in riverside parks. Outdoor enthusiasts can take day trips to nearby mountains for hiking, cycling, or rafting on the Tara River. The city also offers vibrant nightlife with bars and clubs, as well as cultural events such as music festivals and art exhibitions. Shopping in local markets and artisan shops provides a chance to buy authentic Montenegrin crafts.
Podgorica Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Montenegro
- Duration Range: Visitors can enjoy walking tours through Podgorica’s old town to explore its cultural heritage, sample local cuisine in traditional restaurants, and relax in riverside parks. Outdoor enthusiasts can take day trips to nearby mountains for hiking, cycling, or rafting on the Tara River. The city also offers vibrant nightlife with bars and clubs, as well as cultural events such as music festivals and art exhibitions. Shopping in local markets and artisan shops provides a chance to buy authentic Montenegrin crafts.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is from May to September for warm weather. Pack light clothing for summer and a jacket for cooler evenings. Respect local customs, such as greeting with a handshake and dressing modestly when visiting religious sites. Podgorica is safe, but keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas. Euros are used, and credit cards are accepted in many places, but carrying some cash is advisable. Learning a few basic Montenegrin phrases can enhance interactions.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $220
218 Available Tour Excursions in Podgorica
All our wehicles are in perfect shape, clean, comfortable and air conditioned. Our drivers are english speaking. If you are not satisfied with our service at the end of the ride, you are not obligated to pay the transfer.
Price: $89.53
Duration: 1-1 hours
Grape growing and wine making family is providing the unique experience of homemade wines, spirits and snacks tasting on the terrace of their traditional winery which belongs to the family for 14 generations now. This is opportunity to enjoy the glass of wine in the cradle of the Montenegrin wine and to listen interesting stories about long history and rich tradition of this region. Hosting winery is situated in the Historical Site of the Godinje village, inside the Skadar lake National Park, just 5 km distant from Virpazar. The tasting tour lasts 1,5 hour.
Price: $50.50
Duration: 1 hours
The most interesting locations in Podgorica, you would visit with us. At the beginning we go to ancient settlement of Roman city Doclea, which is now in ruins. There you would enjoy in panoramic view on Podgorica from Trijebac hill. Later we go to the Temple of Christ's resurrection, which is one of the biggest in region and even if it is new, already have important history role. Than we continue to Monastery Dajbabe, built inside small cave, an amazing nature wonder. Our coffee break would be to the local Niagara falls, an old dam on Cijevna canyon, there is a nice restaurant now. After that we would visit winery Plantaze, one of the biggest vineyard in Europe and have wine tasting in Sipcanik tunnel, which is abandoned military air base under the hill. Last destination is Old town, were are ruins of Nemanjica city, Clock tower and Old bridge Skaline, as well there is monument of King Nikola Petrovic. A lot of historic information and nice views, will make this journey memorable.
Price: $105.74
Duration: 5 hours
We organize half day tour to the peak Zekova glava. We are going from your hotel in Kolasin from 10 o’clock towards Ski resort Kolasin 1450, then continue to the village (katun) Vranjak, where we can tell you more about katuns and what is the way of living in them. We are continue our trip with beautiful landscapes of peaks of the mountain Bjelasica, more then 2000 m high ( Zekova glava, Troglava, Crna glava ). From the peak Zekova glava 2117 m e can see beautiful viewpoint on The Pesica lake, one of the most beautiful lake on Bjelasica. Depends of wishes and dinamic, guests will get recommendations for best restaurants. This is about 3h long tour and about 30 kilometers.
Price: $254.85
Duration: 3-6 hours
Set sail on an unforgettable adventure at Skadar Lake, where jaw-dropping landscapes and crystal-clear waters await! Hop on a guided boat tour and prepare for some serious bird-watching—these feathered locals know how to put on a show! And what pairs better with stunning scenery than a glass of the region’s finest wine? Sip, relax, and let nature's beauty—and the wine—leave you absolutely buzzed with joy!
Price: $17.82
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy a comfortable ride from Podgorica to the charming town of Virpazar, accompanied by an English-speaking driver. Stroll through its quaint streets, taste local flavors, or simply relax by the shores of Skadar Lake. Choose between two options: free time only or a boat trip on the lake. Our boat trip option includes a 1-hour cruise followed by 1 hour to explore the town, have lunch or a drink, or enjoy ice cream by the water, on your own. The tour is customizable via message to match your interests.
Price: $85.54
Duration: 3-4 hours
On our excursions you can see beautiful parts of the lake, different bird species, carpet of lotus flowers, fortresses, fishermen’s villages, beaches… We will take you to discover the beautiful nature of the lake and we can suggest you the most enjoyable places that we can visit together. Cruising begins through a beautiful little channel surrounded by various plants and birds, after which we come to a bigger part of the lake. By boat we pass under the bridge. Then you will see peninsula and fort Lesendro which is an example of the long lasting struggle of the Montenegrin people for independence. We round up our tour with cruising around small islands Mala and Velika Cakovica. This extreme contact with the nature will make you fall in love at first sight of these beauties you are going to see. You can enjoy yourself in swimming and even to drive a boat with guide instructions. Here you will experience our local way of life and find out more about places that are in our hearts.
Price: $17.82
Duration: 2 hours
One of best selling tours last years and one of the most popular and funniest activities. Join us on this beautiful tour where we will first meet you with our history and than with wine tradition around Skadar Lake. Local wineries produce wine according to traditional recipes of the old masters. It is also a precious tradition that locals have been passing over from one generation to the other. • Old Royal Capital Cetinje, old village Njegusi, panoramic view on Kotor bay, Lovcen and Skadar lake National parks • Wine tasting in village Rvasji, family winery • We will have snacks food and 6 sorts of wine tasting ( white semi-dry, barirque, red dry and red semi-sweet), as well as 10 more additional products which are offered by this family. This is optional. • Learn about history and culture • Private tour guide , charismatic atmosphere and comfortable vehicle • We create a memories which will last for a lifetime
Price: $271.88
Duration: 6 hours
This is a short tour near Podgorica great to meet our history, culture and tradition. We will visit one of the most beautiful view point on Skadar lake National Park , Pavlova strana from where lake looks like fjord. Let's enjoy tasting organic wines in a great atmosphere . We will learn traditional way of making wine and liqueurs and this family really have the experience since they have a lot of golden medals. Our travelers also have opportunity to visit monument from Communism period which tell about classless country ruled by principles of socialism, a population of ethnic equality all bound together by feelings of 'brotherhood and unity'... - All transfers - Wine tasting (6 sorts of wine, shots, grrapa and snacks) - Charming guide and good atmosphere
Price: $178.22
Duration: 3-4 hours
This is a private tour during which you will see untouched nature and have a boat only for you. During the tour you will be served with drinks (water , juice, local wine). As someone who was born in National Park Skadar Lake, captain, who is also a guide, will give you some information about the lake and surrounding area. You will be able to hear stories from first hand. During summer days, stop on the open lake for swimming, which we call wild swimming, will be one of the best moments during the tour. Furthermore, on the lake there are 281 kind of birds, and you will be able to see some of them near. IMPORTANT: DEPARTURE TIME DEPENDS ON AVAILABILITY OF THE BOAT.
Price: $118.81
Duration: 2 hours
At Flow & Co., we offer a unique experience that combines nature, gourmet food, fine wine, kayaking, and creativity. Your all-inclusive pricing ensures you enjoy every moment of your time with us, with no hidden costs.
Price: $59.41
Duration: 5 hours
In this tour to remember we will enjoy 3 famous Montenegrin attractions and different Montenegrin regions. Skadar lake national park, St. Stefan island & Milocer park, the old town of Kotor, and its surroundings enlisted as UNESCO cultural heritage. During the ride, you will enjoy spectacular views of the largest Balkan lake -Skadar lake, Montenegrin coast, towns of Budva, Kotor, and Petrovac, as well as hills and mountains. You will have the opportunity to enjoy fish delicacies in some of the taverns on the seashore or in the old town of Kotor, to taste the famous Kotor cream pie or some of the best Montenegrin wines.
Price: $142.57
Duration: 9-10 hours
In just a few hours, you will experience the extraordinary wild beauty of Montenegro. Private driving.
Price: $451.49
Duration: 6-8 hours
A city walking tour that will introduce you to Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, and it's administrative, cultural and economic centre. The wider area has been inhabited since the Stone Age, but its urban history starts with the arrival of the Romans in the 2nd century B.C. Dating from the period of Illyrian-Roman wars, Podgorica was always at the crossroads for Greek travellers, Roman legionnaires, Byzantine messengers, Serbian noblemen, Venetian merchants, Turkish invaders, Montenegrin warriors... More than 70 bombings in the Second World War have wiped out many buildings and monuments from the previous centuries. During our 90 minutes walk, we will pass by some of these remaining traces of the previous centuries but will also take a look at the way the city was rebuilt during the communist period and in the later decades.
Price: $26.14
Duration: 1 hours
All our wehicles are in perfect shape, clean, comfortable and air conditioned. Our drivers are English speaking.
Price: $146.48
Duration: 1-2 hours
Biogradsko Jezero is a lake in Kolašin municipality, in northern Montenegro. It is a glacial lake, located on the Bjelasica Mountain, within Biogradska Gora national park. Biogradsko Jezero is located in the heart of Biogradska Gora national park, on an altitude of 1,094 meter. It is the biggest and most attractive lake of 7 glacial lakes scattered across the national park.
Price: $225.74
Duration: 6 hours
With this 5-6 hours long tour we intend to introduce you to the most important cultural and historical heritage of the Capital City: the remains of millenniums old Illyrian and Roman settlements, the monumental heritage from socialist period, churches from both medieval and modern age, the fortress and the old town dating back to Ottoman period as well as with famous city locations and details of modern Podgorica. The tour is designed as a combination of walking and driving so that we can have the best look into everything planned within the tour. A visit to the museum of Marko Miljanov, a celebrated Montenegrin warrior, writer and philosopher, would be a memorable experience. While on this tour we will have a chance to enjoy the view from one of the nearby lookouts, to take a ride down the slopes of Kuci Mountain Massif and we surely won’t miss the opportunity to dip our hands into clear waters of Cijevna river and enjoy walk along its very interesting riverbed.
Price: $100.99
Duration: 5 hours
Discover Montenegro’s cultural gems and breathtaking mountain landscapes on a flexible day trip. We start in Cetinje, the charming Old Royal Capital, then ascend to Lovćen National Park. At the top, you’ll have 2 hours of free time to choose one of two options: 1. Monte 1350 Bar & Alpine Coaster – Relax at a mountaintop terrace with spectacular views, enjoy a drink, and, if you wish, add some adrenaline with a thrilling Alpine Coaster ride. OR 2. Njegoš Mausoleum – Visit the famous mountaintop mausoleum, climb the 461 steps, and enjoy 360° views over Boka Bay, Lake Skadar, and the surrounding mountains. For guests who love photography and nature, the return route can include an optional stop at the Pavlova Strana Viewpoint—the postcard-perfect horseshoe bend of the Rijeka Crnojevića River.(Option +Horseshoe bend scenic ride) Details of your preferred option will be confirmed with you before the tour via message, ensuring the perfect day tailored to your interests.
Price: $198.95
Duration: 5-6 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Podgorica’s cuisine reflects Mediterranean and Balkan influences, featuring fresh local ingredients. Signature dishes include ćevapi (grilled minced meat), kacamak (cornmeal and potato mash), and fresh seafood from the Adriatic coast. Traditional stews and grilled meats are popular, often accompanied by local cheeses and bread. Dining customs emphasize hospitality and sharing meals. Noteworthy restaurants include Pod Volat for traditional Montenegrin fare and Restoran Laguna for a mix of local and international dishes.
Getting Around
Podgorica is accessible via Podgorica Airport, which connects to major European cities. The city has a network of buses for local transport, and taxis are widely available. Walking is convenient within the city center due to its compact size. For regional travel, buses and car rentals are common. Transportation costs are generally affordable compared to Western Europe.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is from May to September for warm weather. Pack light clothing for summer and a jacket for cooler evenings. Respect local customs, such as greeting with a handshake and dressing modestly when visiting religious sites. Podgorica is safe, but keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas. Euros are used, and credit cards are accepted in many places, but carrying some cash is advisable. Learning a few basic Montenegrin phrases can enhance interactions.
Culture & Customs
Podgorica’s culture is a blend of Slavic, Ottoman, and Mediterranean influences. Social customs include warm hospitality and respect for elders. Important festivals include the Podgorica Cultural Summer, featuring music and arts events. Religious holidays, mainly Orthodox Christian, are widely observed. Visitors should be polite, avoid loud behavior in public, and dress appropriately when visiting churches or mosques. Punctuality is appreciated in business settings.
