5 Historical Tours in Montenegro to Build a Day Around

1.Exciting And Historical Perast – Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $173Our pick

Travel from Kotor by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Perast and the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks, then walk Kotor Old Town with your guide. Mira and Sanja are named guides associated with the tour. Pickup is available from hotels, airports, and the port, and the route can be adjusted to your interests.

“Mira was wonderful. He showed and explained everything. He was very good in explaining the war in. 1991. The Cyrch of the Rocks was great. He’s a keeper!”

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2.Podgorica Historic, Safari and Winery tour – Skadar lake and River Crnojevica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $118

From Podgorica, your private guide takes you through Crnojević country, with wild horses at Biševina, Virpazar, river views, old fishing villages, and Pavlova Strana. The tour ends at Mrkan Winery for wine, spirits, cheese, pie, ham, and vegetables. Guides such as Milija and Marko add history and local stories.

“It was our pleasure to be on this tour of Podgorica. Marko was one of the funniest guide we have had so far. Best part of the tour was Mrkan Winery. If you are coming to Podgorica, we recommend you do this tour.”

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3.Great tour of coastal monasteries in Budva – Walking on the path of history!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Leave busy Budva behind for a private, English-language tour of Praskvica and Rustovo monasteries. Guide Petar brings Montenegro’s past and local customs to life, with time inside both monasteries, a visit to Čelobrdo, and sunset views over Sveti Stefan. Pickup is arranged at an agreed location, and the tour usually lasts two to three hours.

“It was a very enjoyable experience. Praskvica monastery is one of the most beautiful places which I have ever seen. I learned a lot about Montenegro and its culture. I would recommend this tour to everyone.”

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4.Podgorica Car Trip – Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $106

Spend five hours with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Doclea ruins, Podgorica’s great Orthodox cathedral, Dajbabe cave monastery, a Plantaže wine cellar, Niagara Waterfall, and the old town. Guide Milija is praised for adapting the pace and adding useful stories. Hotel pickup in Podgorica is free.

“Super guide, très intéressé par la culture du pays qui adore partager son savoir et a beaucoup de petites anecdotes sur l'histoire du pays. Il est capable de s'adapter aux clients et leurs envies, tout comme il l'a fait pour nous en se libérant le lendemain de notre visite afin de nous guider lors d'une nouvelle visite qui n'était pas prevue.”

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5.Heritage on a Plate Kotor’s Walking & Gastronomic Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $363

Explore Kotor with licensed guide Milos, visiting the fortress, Old Town squares, St Tryphon Cathedral, city gates, and an Orthodox church. The 3 to 4 hour private tour adds a traditional Montenegrin lunch at a family-owned restaurant. Vegetarian meals are available with advance notice.

“Milo’s was a good tour guide. I was disappointed we didn’t get to do the tasting part of the trip at a home in Kotor. We had a nice lunch in the Old Town. Price of tour was expensive for what we did.”

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