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Kotor, Montenegro

Things to Do in Kotor

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks

Most booked tours and tickets in Kotor

Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks

Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks

4.83,187 reviews3h
Kotor 3-Hour Boat tour to Blue Caves and Kotor Bay Adventure

Kotor 3-Hour Boat tour to Blue Caves and Kotor Bay Adventure

4.71,343 reviews3h
Blue cave, Mamula island, Submarine tunnels and Our lady of the Rocks (3h)

Blue cave, Mamula island, Submarine tunnels and Our lady of the Rocks (3h)

4.8699 reviews3h
Kotor: Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Island - Every 2 Hours

Kotor: Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Island - Every 2 Hours

4.8696 reviews2h
Great Montenegro Tour-Lovcen NP,Mausoleum Lovcen,River of Crnojevic,Sveti Stefan

Great Montenegro Tour-Lovcen NP,Mausoleum Lovcen,River of Crnojevic,Sveti Stefan

4.9689 reviews11h
Exclusive Blue Cave Kotor Swim, Mamula&Lady of the Rock 3 Hour

Exclusive Blue Cave Kotor Swim, Mamula&Lady of the Rock 3 Hour

4.8598 reviews3h
North Montenegro, Durmitor, Tara & Ostrog Tour

North Montenegro, Durmitor, Tara & Ostrog Tour

4.8485 reviews13h
Kotor Bay Escape: Blue Cave, Beach & Swimming Time

Kotor Bay Escape: Blue Cave, Beach & Swimming Time

4.9483 reviews5h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Kotor's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Kotor

  1. 1Kotor Old Town
  2. 2St. Tryphon Cathedral
  3. 3Fortress Wall Climb
  4. 4Bay of Kotor Cruise
  5. 5Cats of Kotor
  6. 6Our Lady of the Rocks Island
  • A UNESCO Masterpiece Without the Overcrowding: Experience a perfectly preserved medieval old town with Venetian palaces, Romanesque churches like St. Luke's, and charming squares like Arms Square, but with far fewer tourists than its famous Croatian neighbor, especially in the early morning or evening.
  • Epic, Rewarding Panoramas: Conquer the legendary climb up the City Walls to the Fortress of San Giovanni for arguably the most breathtaking view in the Adriatic—a dizzying vista of the entire bay snaking between towering limestone mountains.
  • A Nautical Adventure in a Dramatic Fjord: The Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska) is a stunning flooded river canyon. Take a small boat cruise to the tranquil blue cave, the artificial island church of Our Lady of the Rocks, and the picturesque town of Perast.

Tickets and passes in Kotor

Kotor Jeep Tour: Hidden Stone Village & Food Tasting

Kotor Jeep Tour: Hidden Stone Village & Food Tasting

5.058 reviews2h 30m
Kotor Off road buggy adventure: mountains, fortresses & vistas

Kotor Off road buggy adventure: mountains, fortresses & vistas

5.023 reviews3h
Kotor & Tivat Jeep Tour: Fortress Trails & Local Picnic

Kotor & Tivat Jeep Tour: Fortress Trails & Local Picnic

5.021 reviews2h 30m
Kotor ATV Adventure Vrmac Mountain and Fort Gorazda

Kotor ATV Adventure Vrmac Mountain and Fort Gorazda

5.04 reviews3h

Food and drink experiences in Kotor

Kotor: Blue Cave 3-hour GROUP boat tour with modern speedboat

Kotor: Blue Cave 3-hour GROUP boat tour with modern speedboat

4.8202 reviews3h
3 Hour Kotor Food Tour - Rick Steves' Recommended

3 Hour Kotor Food Tour - Rick Steves' Recommended

4.960 reviews3h
Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home

Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home

5.053 reviews3h 30m

Hidden gems in Kotor

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Gurdic Spring & Bastion

A secluded, leafy area just outside the South (Gurdic) Gate of the Old Town, featuring an old freshwater spring, a crumbling Venetian bastion, and a small, quiet beach.

Church of Our Lady of Remedy

A small, 15th-century church located about halfway up the climb to the San Giovanni fortress.

The 'Secret' Beach at Hotel Forza Mare

A tiny, concrete swimming platform and ladder tucked below the luxury Hotel Forza Mare in Dobrota.

Risan Mosaics

In the nearby, sleepy town of Risan (a 15-minute bus ride north), you'll find the remains of a Roman villa with exceptional, well-preserved floor mosaics.

Kavač Village Viewpoint

A tiny, almost abandoned mountain village high above the bay, accessible via a rough but drivable road from near the Krstac pass.

Day trips from Kotor

Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks

20 min by car or bus, 45 min by scenic coastal road bike

This elegant, sleepy baroque village is the jewel of the bay. Its stunning waterfront is lined with palatial homes, and from here you can take a short boat ride to the iconic man-made island church of Our Lady of the Rocks.

Lovćen National Park & Njeguši

1 hour by car (a rental is essential)

A dramatic journey into Montenegro's mountainous heart. Drive the serpentine Kotor-Lovćen road to the village of Njeguši, birthplace of the nation's rulers, then continue to the summit for the stunning Njegoš Mausoleum with panoramic views.

Budva

30-40 min by car or frequent bus

For a contrast to Kotor's medieval charm, visit Budva's vibrant old town and famous beaches. It's the Montenegrin center of summer nightlife but retains a historic core within its walls.

Plan your Kotor trip

Things to do in Kotor: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Kotor?+

Top sights include Kotor Old Town, St. Tryphon Cathedral, Fortress Wall Climb and Bay of Kotor Cruise. Away from the crowds, try Gurdic Spring & Bastion and Church of Our Lady of Remedy.

What are the most popular tours in Kotor?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks (4.8 stars, 3,187 reviews); Kotor 3-Hour Boat tour to Blue Caves and Kotor Bay Adventure (4.7 stars, 1,343 reviews); Blue cave, Mamula island, Submarine tunnels and Our lady of the Rocks (3h) (4.8 stars, 699 reviews).

How much do tours in Kotor cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €28 and €310 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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