12 1-Day Tours in Montenegro to Build a Day Around

1.Montenegro Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,807 reviews · 11 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in Perast and Kotor, with Budva added on the small-group option. Guides such as Niko, Nikolas, Adnan, and Milko share local stories and keep the day moving. You get free time to explore, plus an optional boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks for about €10.

“Although we booked the large group tour, we were upgraded to a small group (8 people) tour. Our driver was our guide. He was great fun and a fantastic driver. Times at borders were really quick. He brought us back through a smaller border crossing which saved an approximate 2 hour wait at main crossing. Drive through Bay of Kotor was stunning at every turn. Prevast & Kotor were beautiful. Although I would imagine they get overcrowded in peak season. If you are staying in Dubrovnik and have the time, book this tour!”

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2.Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 884 reviews · from $60Best value

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro by air-conditioned bus, visit Perast, cruise Kotor Bay, stop at Our Lady of the Rocks, and explore Kotor with a local guide. English-speaking guides such as Sandra, TJ, Kimberly, and Lora have been praised for clear history, humor, and helpful local advice. Bring your passport, cash, and comfortable shoes.

“Good trip. only small suggestion is add comfort stoo either before or after the border crossing on the way back as the toilets at the border are not the best other than that an amazing trip well worth booking”

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3.Perast, Kotor & Budva Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 731 reviews · 11 hours · from $100

Travel from Dubrovnik in an eight-seat minivan with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Perast, Kotor, and Budva, with free time for a boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks, Old Town walks, lunch, and a possible beach stop. Guides such as Darko, Andrew, and Ivo are known for history, local tips, safe driving, and humor.

“I liked going to another country with such ease. We saw three beautiful cities in Montenegro. Our driver was prompt to pick us up,he was friendly, he had a great sense of humor and best of all…he got us through the border quickly and effortlessly.”

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4.Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 584 reviews · from $66

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro by air-conditioned coach, stopping in Perast and Kotor. Choose the boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, then enjoy a guided Kotor walk and 2.5 hours of free time. Guides such as Sandra, Luca, and Oli are praised for clear organization and useful local advice.

“Very enjoyable day trip Be prepared for lengthy waits at the boarders - we had about an hour way either side but was told it can take 3+ hours in peak times We got picked up from hotel Bus was clean and well air conditioned, felt very safe with our driver ‘Mickey’ and Sandra was our guide for the day who was very knowledgeable The drive to Kotor Bay was about an hour after the boarder crossing, very picturesque Good amount of time in Kotor but I suggest if wanting to climb to the fortress top starting that straight away so you have time for drinks / shops after Perast…”

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5.Montenegro Day Trip & Kotor Bay Short Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 305 reviews · from $77

Travel from Dubrovnik or Cavtat into Montenegro for an 11-hour guided day. Visit Perast, cross Kotor Bay by boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, and explore Kotor’s UNESCO-listed old town. English-speaking guides such as Marija, Luca, Patricia, and Rosa have been praised for their local knowledge and care, but border delays can affect the schedule.

“We had a fabulous day exploring Montenegro. Our guide had so much information on history and the area. A great day trip from Dubrovnik.”

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6.Montenegro Coast Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · from $62

Travel from Dubrovnik, Cavtat, or Župa Dubrovačka into Montenegro by air-conditioned bus. Visit Perast, spend three hours in Kotor, and take in the Bay of Kotor from the road or by boat, depending on your booking. English-speaking guides such as Petra, Tiana, Johnny, and Davor have led this route.

“Very much enjoyed this trip well worth it! lovely tour guides and lovely views would really recommend this trip whilst in Dubrovnik!”

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7.Kotor & Perast: Guided Day Trip From Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 40 reviews · from $62

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro for a full day around the Bay of Kotor. You’ll have one hour in Perast, two hours in Kotor, an English or Spanish-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and optional access to Our Lady of the Rocks. Bring your passport or ID card.

“Perast and Kotor are very pretty little towns that are well worth visiting. The trip and the time spent in Kotor were perfect, although Perast is a bit short.”

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8.1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $129Top rated

Leave Kotor early for Perast, homemade breakfast in Pošćenje, and a 4-kilometer rocky hike through Durmitor National Park. Guide Pava leads the route, with views of Škrčki Pogled, Jablan, Black Lake, Prutaš, and Crvena Greda. The day lasts about 13 hours and suits hikers with moderate fitness.

“This hike was more difficult than I had expected but our guide, Pava, was amazing. She was so experienced, capable and kind and made sure I was safe and ok (even with my fear of heights) the entire time. It turned out to be a spectacular expRead more”

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9.Montenegro Day Trip by Bus and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Travel from Dubrovnik by bus, cross into Montenegro, then cruise the Bay of Kotor with lunch aboard. Stop at Our Lady of the Rocks and explore Kotor, including Saint Tryphon Cathedral. English-speaking guides lead the day, with pickup and return included. Border delays and limited time in Kotor are the main concerns.

“Start um 08:00 morgens im Hafengebiet von Dubrovnik ( Gruz ). Per Bus ca. 2 Std. Richtung Montenegro, Passieren der Grenze, dann weiter bis zum Hafen im kleinen Ort Bijela. Dort Wechsel aufs Schiff und Rundfahrt ( inkl. Lunch ) in der Bucht von Kotor mit Stopps auf der Insel Maria vom Felsen ( Gospa od Skrpjela , Weltkulturerbe ! ) und in Kotor ( Altstadt! ). Rückkehr per Boot nach Bijela ca. 18:00. Bus zurück im Hafen von Dubrovnik ca. 20:30 Sehr kompetente und äusserst hilfsbereite Tourguides, Vortragssprache fliessend Englisch und Französisch, vermitteln gute Fach-, Geschichts- und Kultureindrücke ! Besatzung an Bord ebenfalls sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.”

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10.Montenegro & Bosnia 2 Countries in 1 Day Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews

Spend one long day crossing from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. Guide Ivan Kekez or another English-speaking guide takes your small group to Trebinje, Perast, and Kotor, with time for local food, markets, churches, and optional boat access to Our Lady of the Rocks.

“Our guide Ivan Kekez was very professional, knowledgeable and informative on our recent tour to Bosnia and Montenegro. He was flexible with our schedule to visit areas of interest. We went off the beaten path, so we got a taste of each country. Also he new alternate routes to minimize wait times at border crossings. Thank you Ivan for an amazing day!”

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11.Perast & Kotor – Day Trip from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $88

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Dubrovnik to Montenegro, stopping in Perast and UNESCO-listed Kotor. Your English-speaking escort explains Montenegro’s past, while you get free time for the Church of Our Lady of the Rocks, St Trypho Cathedral, and Kotor’s old town. Expect a long day, possible border delays, and a required passport.

“The border and traffic were not cooperative, for the large bus this day. Beyond their control. But had about 1 hour in perast and 2 in the old town Kotor for over 11 hours travel. Our stop for bathrooms and break had no water that day, so no chance to relieve ourselves. The trip coordinator was very focused and hustling, but was more controlling as things went awry and apologetic for the challenges this trip.”

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12.Private Tour: Montenegro Day Trip from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 11 hours

You’ll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Dubrovnik to Perast, Kotor, and Budva with an English-speaking driver-guide. Expect about 11 hours on the road, free time in each town, a possible boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks, and a ferry crossing on the return.

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