The 13 Best Old Town Tours in Montenegro

1.Kotor Fast-Track: Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Take a two-hour speedboat ride across Kotor Bay, stop at Our Lady of the Rocks, then walk Perast’s old waterfront street. Guides such as Marco, Alex, Banio, and Sam have been praised for friendly explanations, though the Perast visit is mostly unguided. Bring a jacket, sunscreen, and €3 for church entry.

“It was a great tour. We loved it . The boat ride was so fun. The view was so Beautiful . Highly recommended!!!”

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2.Kotor Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 357 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kotor’s Sea Gate for a brisk tour through the medieval Old Town. You’ll see the Clock Tower, Pima Palace, St. Tryphon Cathedral, churches, wells, and the Northern Gate. Guides such as Jelena, Ana Marija, and Petra are known for clear storytelling, humor, and local advice.

“Very informative guide in a group of only 6. Glad we did the late afternoon tour because the crowds had already gone back to their cruise ships. We were in old town in the morning, and it was flooded with large tour groups.”

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3.Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk Kotor’s walled Old Town with a licensed English-speaking guide for about two hours. Meet at the port or Sea Gate, then visit St. Tryphon Cathedral and the Maritime Museum area while learning local stories, customs, and history. Guides have included Liset, Nela, Daniel, Elia, Vera, and Leila.

“Our guide was very good and even though we had been in Kotor a week, our guide still took us to places we hadn't seen.”

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4.Private Kotor Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $66

Start at Kotor’s main gate with an English-speaking guide, then walk through Armory, Flour, Cathedral, Maritime Museum, and Orthodox church squares. Guides such as Ivana, Vuk, Sophia, and Boyanna bring local stories and history to the route. The small group, capped at 10, suits families and cruise visitors needing a compact introduction.

“Thorough viewing of the sights of old town. The guide was happy to answer questions and change the tour to suit us.”

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5.Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $248

Start at Kotor’s Sea Gate with a private English-speaking guide such as Filip, George, Dasun, or Vuk. Visit the Old Town, St. Tryphon Cathedral, and Municipality before cooking at Susana’s home. Prepare local dishes, then share a three-course lunch with drinks on the terrace.

“We had such a wonderful time with Filip and Suzana. We first met with Filip and had a great walking tour. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Then we had a great time making stuffed mushrooms and gnocchi on Suzana’s patio. Suzana was great and we learned so much. We had such a wonderful experience and highly recommend to anyone visiting Kotor.”

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6.Lady of the Rocks & Perast Old Town Private Tour (up to 5 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Leave Kotor by private speedboat for Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast. Your multilingual skipper, such as Chris, Nicolai, Igor, or Marco, shares local stories while you enjoy the bay, take photos, and possibly snorkel with provided gear. The two-hour trip suits couples, families, and small groups of up to five.

“It was so nice to be able to get out on the water and take a ride to Lady of the Rocks and Perast. Our driver was kind and helpful - made the two hours very enjoyable. Plus beautiful sites to see made this tour well worth the time and money!”

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7.Kotor & Budva Old Towns & Panoramic Views from Podgorica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $225

Travel by private vehicle from Podgorica to Kotor and Budva with an English-speaking local guide. Expect Kotor’s medieval lanes, Budva’s coastal walls, Njegusi, the Kotor Serpentine, and photo stops above the bay and Budva Riviera. Some bookings may follow a Skadar Lake option, so confirm your route before departure.

“Thank you Excellent Guide and excellent guide have five stars.The places are wonderful the country are so beautiful”

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8.Cable Car Lovcen & Kotor Old Town / W Local Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $306

Spend 4 to 5 hours with a local licensed English-speaking guide, walking Kotor’s UNESCO-listed old town before riding the cable car toward Lovcen National Park. Expect Venetian palaces, churches, market streets, mountain views, free time at 1,300 meters, and an optional visit to the Njegos Mausoleum.

“The best part of our trip to beautiful Montenegro for sure.”

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9.Private Speedboat Tour to Lady of the Rocks and Perast Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a private speedboat from Kotor’s Park Slobode to Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast. You’ll have time for the church and museum, a short Perast walk, bottled water, WiFi, and snorkeling gear. Guides may include Mirko or Milos, with music, local stories, and flexible service.

“We had an excellent day on the bay. A private tour with my family was so easy and flexible. The kids learned a lot and felt like they had the place to themselves. I definitely recommend taking the private trip.”

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10.Private Kotor Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Meet your English-speaking guide at your Old Town hotel, port, or the main gates, then spend about 90 minutes tracing Kotor’s squares, palaces, churches, and seafront. You’ll see St. Tryphon Cathedral, the Maritime Museum area, Karampana Fountain, and the town’s famous mountain views. A minimum of four people is required.

“Kotor was delightful thanks to our charming and knowledgable guide who shared little secret corners, fascinating history and the best gelato shops with us!”

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11.Kotor Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Walk Kotor Old Town with Ivana on a private English-language tour lasting about 50 minutes to one hour. You’ll trace the city’s medieval streets, see Pima and Beskuća palaces, visit St. Tryphon Cathedral, pass the Maritime Museum and Karampana well, and finish among St. Luke and St. Nicholas churches.

“The guide was excellent with great local knowledge and lots of personality. Would definitely recommend this tour”

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12.Lady of the Rocks and Perast Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel by private boat from Tivat through Boka Bay to Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast. You get about 20 minutes at each stop, bottled water, music, and a captain such as Marko or Darko. Church and museum admission costs extra. The $208.23 price covers your whole group of up to six.

“I cannot say enough positive remarks about my experience with Sea Tours Montenegro! If you have a special occasion, definitely call these guys!”

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13.Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Book a private transfer from Portonovi or Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town for up to three people. Concord Limousines provides pickup, professional drivers, mobile tickets, and a ride lasting about one to two hours, depending on traffic. Driver Milos is known for safe driving, humor, and attentive service.

“Milos was our driver, who dressed up like a 007 to fulfill his mission. He is smart, polite and friendly with great sense of humor. We were taken care of with wonderful hospitality and decent service.”

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