The 15 Best Walking Tours in Montenegro

1.Kotor Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 357 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Our pick

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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2.Private Walking tour with Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $113

Start at Kotor’s Sea Gate with a private guide such as Jelena, Nikola, Ivan, or Bruna. Walk the Old Town, sample prosciutto, cheese, olives, and rakija at the farmers market, then sit down to local specialties with wine or beer. The private format gives you time for questions and personal stories.

“Wonderful tour with Ivan, learning about the history of Montenegro and Kotor and trying delicious local delicacies. Would highly recommend!”

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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.Private Kotor Walking Tour – Rick Steves Recommended

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

This 90-minute private walk begins at Kotor’s Sea Gate and covers the Old Town, Square of Arms, St. Tryphon Cathedral, Maritime Museum, and Orthodox churches. Guides such as Djuka, Bruna, Marina, Nikola, Jelena, and Pavle bring local stories, restaurant tips, and flexible help for cruise-port schedules. Museum entry is included.

“Our guide, Bruna, was excellent. Very knowledgeable and personable. Would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants a more personalized experience.”

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

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

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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7.Food, wine and the best private walking tour of Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Kotor’s Main Town Gate for a 2 to 3 hour walk through the old town, farmers market, and local cuisine. Guides such as Lisette, DeJana, and Daniel lead the experience, which ends with Montenegrin wine or beer, regional specialties, and mussels, clams, or shrimp in sauce.

“Excellent tour, plenty of history with a little humour. Daniel our guide was a great personality, he made the tour interesting, he was friendly and was helpful.”

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8.Private Kotor Walk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $61

Walk Kotor’s old town privately with an English-speaking guide, beginning at the Sea Gate and visiting palaces, St. Tryphon Cathedral, the Maritime Museum, historic churches, and the North Gate. The 90-minute route ends with complimentary charcoal coffee at Letrika. Guides such as Radosav tailor the pace and answer questions.

“Our guide was the ABSOLUTE BEST. Knowledgeable, charming, was able to gage exactly what my family wanted, needed on this tour. What really stood out was how many of the locals knew our guide, including the highest ranking Priest in KotRead more”

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9.Private Kotor City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 55 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $54

Spend about an hour with a private English-speaking guide in Kotor’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. See the Sea Gate, Clock Tower, Pima Palace, St. Tryphon Cathedral, historic churches, and Northern Gate. Guides such as Marko, Petra, Jelena, and Ana can adjust the walk, and add-ons include cathedral, museum, and city-wall visits.

“Marko was an exceptional guide! He was so informative, charismatic, and wonderful. He gave us much history and insight about this gem of a place! Would highly recommend Marko, through Montenegro Tours, as your guide if it is possible!”

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10.Private Podgorica City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Explore Podgorica privately on foot with guides such as Ana, Petar, or Slavko. In 90 minutes to two hours, you’ll connect Independence Square, the National Theatre, Millennium Bridge, Ottoman Stara Varos, the Clock Tower, and the Ribnica confluence. Expect history, photo stops, practical local advice, and a route that can be adjusted to your interests.

“A swift walk around the old & new streets of Podgorica, with details of the history of Montenegro. It was very easy to talk to the man with the great beard - Slavko, he was great company, very knowledgeable. Tour ended at local restaurant ‘Lanterna’ where I tried out some local dishes.”

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11.Budva 1 hour Private walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $85

Spend one focused hour inside Budva’s old town with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Ballerina monument, Land Gate, Poets Square, unusual sea-facing entrances, two neighboring churches, Saint Sava, Saint Maria in Punta, the Citadel, Ancient Necropolis, and marina. Guides Vuk and Djordje are named in guest feedback.

“Excellent tour in a hour. Thanks to our guide we get feeling of old Budva and all times it went through.”

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12.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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13.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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14.Olive oil farm to fork experience & short walking tour of Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Join guides Daniel and Lisette for a short Kotor walking tour, then visit a family olive estate in Lustica. See a 150-year-old mill, modern oil production, nearly 1,000 trees, and enjoy homemade cheese, prosciutto, olives, bread, and local drinks. Private groups of up to six return to Kotor in about five hours.

“Daniel was an amazing tour guide! He gave us a short walking tour through the old town, and then drove us to this lovely villa where a family produces delicious olive oil! We were then treated to a delicious homemade lunch. We have been to Kotor in the past, and this was the best tour we've ever done. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kotor either for a day, or any extended stay.”

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15.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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