Kotor Old Town Walking Tour
Description
This walking city tour of the Old Town of Kotor gives you a great introduction to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you are staying in Kotor for couple of hours only, it is providing a wealth of information in a short period of time. If you are staying several days in Kotor, Perast, Tivat, Herceg Novi or other places around the Boka Bay, it is a good starting point in your exploration of the region. Explore Kotor city with local guides and learn about its history, architecture, culture and cuisine.
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Itinerary
Kotor is situated in the most secluded part of Boka Kotorska (The Bay of Kotor). While it dates from the Illyrian period, Kotor developed into an important commercial and artistic center in the Middle Ages. Many empires battled for control over the city throughout the centuries: from being an autonomous city of the Byzantine Empire, free city of medieval Serbia, then under Venetian or Hungarian states, gaining independence and then returned to Venetian control once again, just to be occupied by France and then Austria, until Kotor finally became part of Yugoslavia. Kotor tour begins at the main gate of the Old Town, also known as the Sea Gate (Morska vrata), where you will meet our guide.
Kotor tour begins at the main gate of the Old Town, also known as the Sea Gate (Morska vrata), where you will meet our guide.
Passing through the Sea Gate the group will spend 5-10 minutes at the Square of Arms, hear the story about the Clock Tower and the Pillar of Shame.
After stop at the Square of Arms, the tour will continue to Beskuca Palace...
The tour leads us to the Pima palace, where we will hear about the life in households of Kotor centuries ago.
The tour leads us to one of the iconic sites of Kotor - St. Tryphon Cathedral with short guided tour of the Cathedral.
Our tour will lead us to The Bokelian Navy Square with Karampana well.
We continue to the Karampana Well...
We arrive at the St Luke Square with St Luke and St Nikola churches.
We arrive at the St Luke Square with St Luke and St Nikola churches.
The tour will take us to Blazena Ozana Church and the Northern Gate.
We will take a quick look at the Northern Gate and the Skurda River, before returning to the Square of Arms where this tour ends.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is an easy city walking tour (although the streets are made of cobblestones so the comfortable footwear is advised).
- Child rate applies when sharing with 1 paying adults; children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum numbers (5 pax) apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered full refund or an alternative (to join a similar tour, the same tour on another date, to pay surcharge for private tour).
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship.
Reviews(375)
This was a short small group walking tour. Our guide, Marja, was engaging, clearly knew her history and enjoyed her work. She was easy to find right outside the Main Gate. The tour is only one hour, as shown in the listing, so it isn't in great depth, but does give you a good feel for this very old city in this new country (Montenegro gained independence in 2006.) At the conclusion, she provided a variety of suggestions of other ways to explore and enjoy the old town area. We would have happily spent more time with Marja.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Marija and found it to be a great introduction to Kotor Old Town. Our guides are handpicked and very passionate about their work, and she will be delighted to read your review! Warm regards, Slavica Montenegro Adventures
Amazing guide. So knowledgeable and friendly. Really brought Kotor to life. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your introduction to Kotor and its fascinating history. It’s great to know that your guide’s knowledge and friendly approach helped bring the town to life. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards, Slavica Montenegro Adventures
Amazing guide. So knowledgeable and friendly. She really brought Kotor to life.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour; your reviews are what keep our guides highly motivated. Creating memorable and engaging experiences for our guests is always our goal. Warm regards, Slavica Montenegro Adventures
Danilo was a great tour guide - he was very friendly and informative.
Thank you for your kind review, Cristalina! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Danilo. We truly appreciate your feedback! Warm regards, Slavica Montenegro Adventures
Kotor old town is a nice place to take the walking tour. We enjoy all the sights, food, wine and history there.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Kotor Old Town. Its unique blend of history, culture, local cuisine, and beautiful surroundings makes it a special place to explore. Warm regards, Montenegro Adventures Team
Jelena was a fantastic guide - knowledgable and interested in the people on the tour. My wife and I had a great time and highly recommend this tour everyone.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a great time exploring Kotor Old Town with Jelena. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Montenegro in the future!! Warm regards, Slavica Montenegro Adventures
We had a wonderful time with our fantastic tour guide Jelena who helped us learn about the rich history of Kotor’s Old Town.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering the rich history of Kotor Old Town with Jelena. Warm regards, Slavica Montenegro Adventures
The old town of Kotor is a wonderful destination. It deserves a visit. Beautiful historic city, well-preserved, and friendly people. It is a medieval walled city on the Bay of Kotor with mountains in the background. It is pedestrian-only with narrow cobblestone streets and alleys. The city walls are enchanting and add to the atmosphere.
Thank you for your beautiful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the charm and atmosphere of Kotor Old Town. Warm regards, Slavica Montenegro Adventures
The guide I think her name was Karla was great! Loved Kotor, would visit it again and go up the stairs next time.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time in Kotor and that our guide helped make your visit memorable. The climb up the famous stairs is definitely worth it for the views, so we hope you’ll return one day to experience it too! Warm regards, Slavica Montenegro Adventures
Very informative and casual. The tour is not strenuous for older walkers . Guide Danielle was quite knowledgeable .
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so pleased to hear that you found the tour informative, relaxed, and comfortable to enjoy at an easy pace. Our guide will be happy to know that her knowledge helped make your visit to the Old Town of Kotor enjoyable and memorable. Warm regards, Slavica Montenegro Adventures
