TL;DR: This Kotor private tour combines the richest and most beautiful places on the Montenegrin coast – Perast and Kotor – in culture and history (up to 4 hours) with an optional Budva visit (additional 2 hours).
Just a few kilometers away from Kotor, we reach the town of Perast, enjoy its magnificent architecture, take a quick boat ride to the island of Our Lady of Rocks, and visit a church and a museum there.
A relaxing ride along the Bay takes us back to Kotor, where we walk around the city squares and discover the Maritime Museum and St. Nicholas Church.
Welcome to the Kotor, Perast, and Budva private tour!
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| DURATION | Up to 6 hours |
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| INCLUDED | Transportation by car, mini-van or mini-bus, English-speaking tour guide, boat ride to the island, entrance fee to the church and museum, map of the city, entrance fee for the Maritime museum in the Old Town, bottle of water – 0.5l per person |
| NOT INCLUDED | other drinks or souvenirs, tips for the guide |
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| PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF | Pick-up and drop-off service is available for those staying in Budva and Tivat |
This private tour connects three places that define coastal Montenegro:
Kotor, Perast, and Budva, each of which shows a different layer of the country. Maritime power. Baroque elegance. Coastal energy. Together, they tell the full story.
Perast is small, quiet, and precise. Stone palaces line its waterfront with mountains rising directly behind them. Despite its size, Perast developed a refined urban structure. Proportion and rhythm matter here. The town grew from the constant dialogue between land and sea, island and wave. Sometimes calm. Often demanding. Always defining.
From Perast, we take a short boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, the most famous island in Montenegro.
According to legend, local sailors found an icon of the Madonna and Child on a rock in the bay on July 22, 1452. After each successful voyage, they placed a stone at that spot. Over centuries, the island slowly emerged. That tradition still exists.
Every year on July 22, locals gather for Fašinada, rowing out at sunset to throw stones and reinforce the island. This is not folklore for tourists. It is still part of local life.
On the island, you’ll visit:
After returning to shore (sometimes before the island visit), we walk through Perast’s main square, home to St. Nicholas Church and its 55-meter bell tower – the tallest one on the Montenegrin coast. The pace is slow. This part of the tour is about observation, not rushing.
The Kotor walking tour begins at the Main Gate.
Inside the Old Town, the route follows a logical historical flow:
The walk ends at the North Gate, built after the Ottoman attack of 1539, overlooking the Škurda River, the shortest river in Montenegro.
Budva is Montenegro’s most visited summer destination. It is louder, faster, and openly social. Beaches, nightlife, palm trees, and history exist side by side.
Budva’s Old Town sits on a small peninsula surrounded by the sea. Its structure reflects centuries of influence:
During your Budva walking tour, you’ll see:
Budva offers a clear contrast to Boka Bay. Same coast. Different rhythm.
This route is not about ticking boxes. It’s about understanding how Montenegro fits together.
Perast shows discipline and tradition. Kotor shows structure and resilience. Budva shows movement and modern energy.
Seen in one day, they explain the coast better than any guidebook.
See you on your Kotor private tour!
In culture and history, this Kotor private tour combines the richest and most beautiful places on the Montenegrin coast - Perast and Kotor (up to 4 hours) with an optional Budva visit (an additional 2 hours).
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