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The 15 Best Podgorica Tours & Wine Trips

51 tours  ·  from $15

The capital is a base rather than a sight: the lake, the canyon of the Cijevna and the vineyards are all within an hour. These 15 cover the wine days, the Skadar boats and the city itself, with prices and pickup notes.

Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat - Lesendro Fortress and the story of Bishops’ Sorrow
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Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat

1.Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

From Virpazar, you’ll cruise Lake Skadar for about two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ana, Nikolai, or Alexander. Expect mountain views, water lilies, Lesendro Fortress, birdlife, a quiet swim stop, and wine, juice, or water on board. The small boat holds no more than 16 people.

“Great value for money, and an excellent way of visiting the beautiful lake. Our guide was great and gave us interesting information as we were going around.”

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Best from our coast (Kotor bay, Budva, Sv Stefan, Skadar lake) - Skadar Lake: a quiet start with a wide view
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Best from our coast (Kotor bay, Budva, Sv Stefan, Skadar lake)

2.Best from our coast (Kotor bay, Budva, Sv Stefan, Skadar lake)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Travel from Podgorica with a private guide through Skadar Lake, the old royal capital Cetinje, Sveti Stefan, Budva, and Kotor. The route includes the dramatic Kotor Serpentine, photo stops, guided walks in Budva and Kotor, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Tanja, Dushan, Stefan, and Slavko are known for flexible timing and strong local knowledge.

“We really had a great time, there wasn’t any dull moment. Weather was good plus we get to see all the great places in Montenegro. Tanja was very informative and delightful to be with.”

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GREAT MONTENEGRO TOUR Cetinje – Njeguši – Kotor – Budva - Bečići - Saint Stefan - Njeguši and the taste of mountain Montenegro
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GREAT MONTENEGRO TOUR Cetinje – Njeguši – Kotor – Budva – Bečići – Saint Stefan

3.GREAT MONTENEGRO TOUR Cetinje – Njeguši – Kotor – Budva – Bečići – Saint Stefan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $205

Travel by private vehicle from Podgorica through Cetinje and Njeguši to Kotor, Budva, Bečići, and Sveti Stefan. Your English-speaking guide handles the mountain roads, shares local history, and includes food tasting. Guides such as Tamara, Dušan, Marko, and Ivan have earned praise for warm service and flexible touring.

“Everything wonderful. The guide Tâmara was lovely. The places are gorgeus. I recommend to anyone. Montenegro os amazing.”

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Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery - Starting in Virpazar, where the lake begins quietly
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Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

4.Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Set out from Virpazar on a small boat for a three-hour cruise through Skadar Lake National Park. See Lesendro Fortress, water lilies, birds, and 14th-century Kom Monastery, then swim in the lake. Guides such as Peter and Braki add local detail, while wine, juice, and warm Montenegrin donuts make the ride feel personal.

“We had an absolutely fantastic time. The boat tour was amazing, the lake is so beautiful. They give you a leaflet that explains everything and provide you with donuts from Montenegro and local wine (lots) which was delicious and you could just help yourself! It is one of the best £13 we’ve ever spent. Plus Braki (our wonderful tour guide - not sure if that’s how you spell it) was the most wonderful person. He found us waiting for the bus and gave us a lift to the train station as the bus stop seemed non-existent. Him and his brother were such lovely people and really engaging. Once again, I…”

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Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva - Meeting your driver at Podgorica Airport
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Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva

5.Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)

Book a private transfer from Podgorica Airport or the city to Budva, Becici, or a nearby address. Mirko handles much of the advance communication, while drivers such as Nikola and Mirko provide airport pickup, luggage help, local tips, air conditioning, and sometimes WiFi or photo stops. The trip takes about one hour to one hour 20 minutes.

“We booked this ride for our transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva. Both Mirko and his brother Nicola were excellent in throughout the entire time. Mirko provided all the details beforehand. Nicola picked up us from the airport on time and gave us a fun and smooth ride to Budva with lots of tips and background information about Montenegro and Budva. At the end, we were very pleased with the service provided. I recommend them to anyone who needs a similar service”

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Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour - Durmitor National Park and the high-country setting
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Durmitor – Black Lake & Tara River Canyon – North Montenegro tour

6.Durmitor – Black Lake & Tara River Canyon – North Montenegro tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $301

Travel north from Podgorica with a private guide such as Vladimir, Dimitrije, or Andry to Durmitor National Park, Black Lake, and Tara Canyon. You’ll see the 150-meter-high Đurđevića Tara Bridge, with optional ziplining, and may add Ostrog Monastery or another route option. Expect a long, scenic day with plenty of driving.

“Andry was a fantastic tour guide, very informative and accomadating. Its a long tour but very worthwhile with beautiful scenery, and we highly recommend the zipline!”

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Podgorica Historic, Safari and Winery tour - Skadar lake and River Crnojevica - Biševina: the tour’s wild-card stop
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Podgorica Historic, Safari and Winery tour – Skadar lake and River Crnojevica

7.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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Private Full-Day Tour in Moraca and Tara Canyons, Durmitor & Biogradska Gora NP - Biogradska Gora and the 3.3-kilometer lake path
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Private Full-Day Tour in Moraca and Tara Canyons, Durmitor & Biogradska Gora NP

8.Private Full-Day Tour in Moraca and Tara Canyons, Durmitor & Biogradska Gora NP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $185

Join Nino of Natour Montenegro for a private 10 to 11-hour journey from Podgorica into Montenegro’s highlands. See Morača Monastery, Biogradska Gora’s old-growth forest, Tara Canyon, and Durmitor’s Black Lake, with time for walking, swimming, or an optional zip line. Park and monastery entrance fees are included.

“Nino is really nice and has a lot of knowledge about Monténégro. The excursion was really interesting and you can see many places in one day !”

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Skadar Lake & Crnojevića River: Swimming, Snacks & Wine - Starting in Virpazar at 11:30 am
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Skadar Lake & Crnojevića River: Swimming, Snacks & Wine

9.Skadar Lake & Crnojevića River: Swimming, Snacks & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Set out from Virpazar at 11:30 am for a three-hour English-language boat trip across Lake Skadar National Park. Expect water lilies, mountain views, Lesendro Fortress, birdlife, swimming stops, wine, rakija, juice, and priganice with cheese and honey. This is a scenic nature cruise, not a land tour of Rijeka Crnojevića.

“During 4 hours, boat trip in the "Amazonia" Skandar lac. A lot a different bird species (for instance ibis) and possibility to swim 2 times into the lake. Captain and her assistant provides drink and food during the cruise. Additional comments around history from the crew would have been appreciated.”

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Wine and food tasting in the traditional winery

10.Wine and food tasting in the traditional winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Meet an English-speaking agronomist and wine producer at Winery Garnet in Godinje. Over 90 minutes, you’ll taste three wines with homemade snacks, then sample fruit liqueur or traditional brandy. The setting is a historic stone village, 5 kilometers from Virpazar, with four daily start times.

“L’hôte était très gentil, à l’écoute et disponible. Super moment passé en amoureux ! Je recommande 🙂”

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Ostrog Monastery tour - Leaving Podgorica at 9:00 am
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Ostrog Monastery tour

11.Ostrog Monastery tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $142

Travel from Podgorica to Ostrog Monastery in a private WiFi-equipped vehicle with guide and driver Dragan. Expect hotel pickup, a scenic mountain drive, stories about Saint Basil and Montenegro, time to explore the rock-built monastery, and a relaxed coffee stop nearby. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours and returns to Podgorica.

“Memorable day, made even better by Dragan's company. Easy way to visit the monastery. Had a coffee break after. Nice and educational to talk to Dragan. Highly recommended.”

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2 Hour Group Boat Trip in Skadar Lake - Water lilies, reeds, and the bird reservation
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2 Hour Group Boat Trip in Skadar Lake

12.2 Hour Group Boat Trip in Skadar Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Set out from Virpazar with an English-speaking boat crew for a two-hour ride across Skadar Lake. You will pass Lesendro Fortress, bird habitats, water lilies, reeds, and Moraca River channels, then stop near Cakovica islands for wild swimming. Bottled water, juice, local wine, binoculars, and bird books are included.

“We had a very entertaining and enjoyable boat ride on Lake Skadar and would highly recommend this excursion to others!”

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MONASTERY TOUR - Impressive Montenegrin Monasteries - Podgorica’s Cathedral of Christ’s Resurrection
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MONASTERY TOUR – Impressive Montenegrin Monasteries

13.MONASTERY TOUR – Impressive Montenegrin Monasteries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $132

Spend about seven hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Tamara, Ivan, Moawyah, Lidia, or Darko, visiting Dajbabe, Podgorica’s Resurrection Cathedral, Ždrebaonik, and Ostrog. Hotel pickup is offered, departures can be arranged from Podgorica, Kotor, or Budva, and the day includes air-conditioned transport with time for a meal break.

“The Private Monastery Tour of 5 Montenegrin Monasteries was fantastic. My tour guide Moawyah was also my driver. He was very friendly and very cautious driver. I learned a lot about the history of Christianity in Montenegro, and we were able to see in great detail the fabulous monasteries of Dajbabe, upper Ostrog and lower Ostrog monasteries, as well as the convent of Zdrebaonik, and then the modern but richly decorated Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Podgorica (Saborni Hram Hristovog). I had a great day with Moawyah , who is a great conversationalist in many topics, which made the trip even more memorable.”

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Ostrog monastery and Niagara waterfalls - Adding Skadar Lake and Virpazar
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Ostrog monastery and Niagara waterfalls

14.Ostrog monastery and Niagara waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $160

You’ll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide to Ostrog Monastery and Niagara Waterfall near Podgorica. Guides such as Dimitrije and Vladimir are praised for their history, driving, and personal service. An optional Skadar Lake add-on includes Virpazar and a one-hour boat ride, with a €5 park fee.

“Had somewhat mixed feelings about giving this tour a five as was leaning towards a four the guide made that pretty clear. A few things why I thought it was not a five. While we had a private tour when it came to the boat ride it was not private, we had another couple join us. Also the "Niagara" was not really worth it as it added unnecessary time, as the trip to the Monastery is pretty long and was more of a point of the tour. The guide on the other hand was absolutely amazing and not to mention his driving skills and knowledge of both history and the…”

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Private Tour in Ostrog Monastery, Doclea and Nature Park Zeta - Ostrog Monastery and the climb to the upper church
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Private Tour in Ostrog Monastery, Doclea and Nature Park Zeta

15.Private Tour in Ostrog Monastery, Doclea and Nature Park Zeta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Travel from Podgorica with guide Nino to Roman Doclea, dramatic Ostrog Monastery, and Zeta Nature Park. This private six-hour outing includes hotel pickup within 8 km of central Podgorica, flexible photo stops, and local touches such as homemade juice, wine, figs, or a family meal when available.

“Nino was a wonderful guide whilst I was on my solo travelling in Montenegro and made it much more authentic even during the stormy weather of that particular day. Nature park Zeta especially, is an amazing sight and a lovely part was Nino taking me to visit his parents house who happen to live within the park and being able to try some of their homemade wine and dried figs. Nino is very knowledgeable with the history, geography and religious aspects of Montenegro which was great to learn about. One of the best experiences and private tours i’ve been on.”

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