The 15 Best Montenegro Day Trips from Dubrovnik

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 Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,804 reviews · from $66

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro by air-conditioned coach, cruise Kotor Bay, tour Kotor with a local guide, and visit Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks. Guides such as Hana, TJ, Carmela, and Saki have led this outing, which mixes guided sightseeing with free time. Expect a long day, border waits, and superb bay views.

“I had an amazing day trip from Dubrovnik to Kotor! The scenery along the drive was absolutely breathtaking, especially as we approached the Bay of Kotor. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing interesting facts about the region’s history and culture. Kotor itself is a charming old town with beautiful medieval architecture and plenty of time was given to explore. Everything was well organized and stress-free. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Dubrovnik and want to see a bit of Montenegro!Read more”

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3.Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise

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

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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4.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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5.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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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.Full-Day Group Tour of Montenegro Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 142 reviews · 9 hours · from $58Best value

Spend nine hours crossing from Dubrovnik into Montenegro, with a guided visit to Perast and Kotor, panoramic Bay of Kotor views, and optional boat access to Our Lady of the Rocks. Guides may speak English or Spanish. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but food and the island visit cost extra.

“We had an amazing experience with this tour company. We booked two tours from Dubrovnik: one to Montenegro and the other to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and both were excellent. We loved Annette and the entire team. Their professionalism and dedication made this tour smooth, safe, and truly memorable. Annette is caring, motherly, and truly passionate about what she does. She quickly felt like a long-time friend. Our driver was amazing: professional, smooth driving, made us feel completely safe during the trip. Pick-up and drop-off were seamless, and the team made sure everything went smoothly. We were delighted to see Annette and our driver again the very next day for our…”

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8.Private Full-Day Tour to Montenegro

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 56 reviews · 8 - 11 hours

Travel from Dubrovnik in a private luxury vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. See Perast, Kotor, and Budva, with time to adjust the day to your interests. Guides such as Ivan, Viktor, and Marijo have helped visitors manage border crossings, choose restaurants, and make the most of limited time.

“This is definitely a splurge experience, but for our family traveling with two young children, it was worth every penny! The ride was very comfortable and our guide, Viktor, was fabulous. He gave us tons of information about the areas we were visiting, and where it was a private tour, we had options for what to do and see. It was also so nice to not have to deal with the borders ourselves. Highly recommend!”

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9.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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10.From Cavtat Full Day Tour Montenegro Perast and Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 13 reviews · from $85

Travel from Cavtat along Montenegro’s coast to Perast and Kotor in an air-conditioned van, minibus, or coach. See Perast’s churches and palaces, take an optional boat to Our Lady of the Rock, then explore Kotor’s Old Town and St. Tryphon’s Cathedral. Bring your passport and confirm pickup details by WhatsApp, Viber, or email.

“There weren’t any really long driving stints which was great. I enjoyed everything and the novelty of the car ferry on the way home was lovely. I couldn’t hear the guide in Kotor so I nearly missed the free access to the wall.”

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11.Montenegro, Kotor City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · from $81

This full-day trip from Dubrovnik takes you by bus and ferry along Montenegro’s dramatic Bay of Kotor, then into Kotor’s medieval Old Town. A local guide leads the city walk and St. Tryphon Cathedral entrance is included. English tours are available, with guides such as Tony and Sonia noted for clear, attentive service.

“It was pouring rain, so I couldn't do much sightseeing. However, traveling along the coast of Montenegro by bus was a wonderful experience.”

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12.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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13.Montenegro Highlights Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 10 hours · from $91

Spend 10 hours crossing from Dubrovnik into Montenegro, with stops in Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, Kotor, and Lepetane. An English-speaking guide handles the route, while a local Kotor guide adds context in the old city. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and the island visit are included. Bring your passport and leave large bags behind.

“Lovely tour guide but sitting on a coach for hours is not our thing.”

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14.Private Full – Day Tour: Kotor & Perast from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro with an English-speaking driver, stopping in walled Kotor, baroque Perast, and the island of Lady of Our Rocks. The private tour costs $586 for up to three people and includes pickup, drop-off, and air-conditioned transport. Driver Vinko has helped some groups move quickly through the borders.

“Our driver, Vinko, was punctual, very pleasant to talk to and took us to some good look out points to take good pictures. Thanks to his knowledge of the borders we also managed to avoid spending hours at border crossing which went very smoothly and we were in an out of Montenegro within minutes each way. Overall we had a very comfortable and memorable experience. Puno Hvala vam Vinko!”

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15.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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