Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Kotor's medieval Old Town
- Visit the iconic Our Lady of the Rocks island
- Enjoy panoramic views from the Cathedral of St. Tryphon
- Discover the rich history of Kotor's city walls
- Experience the scenic beauty of the Bay of Kotor
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Kotor Old Town
- Visit to Our Lady of the Rocks island
- Optional boat trip in the Bay of Kotor
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: The tour starts in Dubrovnik
Pass by: Admire the views of the Bay of Kotor on your way to Perast and Kotor.
According to legend, the local seamen made an oath to the icon of Madonna and Child which was found on a rock in the sea. They laid a rock in the Bay upon return from each successful voyage, and over time the small island emerged.
Today, you can find the Church of Our Lady of the Rocks on the island. The church contains over 70 works of art, among them the ten-meters long, The Death of the Virgin. The island is accesible by a short boat ride. Alternatively, feel free to explore the town of Perast during your free time here.
Enjoy free time to explore the Kotor Old Town on your own. Explore the narrow streets and attractions such as St. Tryphon Cathedral and the Square of Arms. After, relax and enjoy the sights on the return to Dubrovnik.
Visit the charming town of Budva, famous for its walled Old Town and some of the best beaches Montenegro has to offer. Take up to 2 hours to explore the town before returning to Dubrovnik. This stop is included only in the small group option: Perast, Kotor and Budva.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the availability of the optional boat trip in the Bay of Kotor.
- Confirm the tour's departure time and location in Dubrovnik.
- Be aware of the tour's duration and plan accordingly for meals and rest.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring Kotor's Old Town.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection during the boat trip.
- Carry a valid passport for border crossing into Montenegro.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- You MUST check and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- Minimum numbers 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 an alternative or full refund. The minimum number of passengers to run the tour is 6
- Your pick-up time may differ from the advertised start time. This is because pick-up times are regulated around the core of the Old Town.
- Hotel pick-up within a 20-minute drive outside Dubrovnik is only available for the small group tour option. For the standard group tour, hotel pick-up is only available for Dubrovnik hotels.
- Visitors who don't hold an EU passport or resident permit need a multi-entry visa to re-enter Croatia after the tour
Traveler reviews
Amazing Tour!
We had an amazing Montenegro tour and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Our tour guide, Drazen, was excellent – friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about this country. His English was very clear and easy to understand, which made the tour even more enjoyable. He shared fascinating insights, gave us plenty of valuable tips for our stay and was always happy to answer questions. Everything was perfectly organized and we never felt rushed. Thank you, Drazen, for making this such a memorable experience. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Montenegro! 🇲🇪😊
Use the tour as transportation
Montenegro is stunning and definitely worth the day trip! We had Niko and I’m sure all guides do this, but the recommendations are terrible. We were wrong to trust him. He recommended the boat ride in Parast. It was 15 euro to the tiny island. He didn’t mention it on the way there. We all just lined up and were told once we were at the boat. You only have 20 mins on the lady of the rocks island, you have no guide and it’s absolutely packed. You’re maneuvering around all of these other tour groups with their guides and you have no idea what the heck you’re looking at. In Kotor Niko went on and on about this restaurant Konobo Alistik that was absolutely not worthwhile. It was subpar at best. He led the whole group there to get this free map. Don’t do it. Use your phone. You don’t need a map-Kotor is tiny. Back to the restaurant, it has a good view and that’s about it. Niko recommended the octopus which was rubbery and chewy. They offer a free shot to start and dessert. The mains came quickly and they brought out the bill and we paid. To make it worthwhile we waited for dessert. The server kept saying he was going to bring it but never did. I asked for the dessert to go on the way out. The dessert was the best part of the meal. The restaurants in the walls aren’t that much more. You only get three hours in Kotor and we felt like we wasted an hour at that restaurant. If you just use the tour as a mode of transportation and you stick to just Parast and Kotor you’re golden. Forget the guide’s recommendations. They’re just in it for the kickbacks.
Nice trip but maybe go with another provider (and be aware of how long the border takes) **Don't go in the recommended restauran
Montenegro is beautiful and the places are interesting. Kotor has plenty to see either in the old town or if it's not to hot and you are up for it you can hike up the side of the mountain. DO NOT GO IN THE RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT IN KOTOR. We were told it was much cheaper than the old town, this is lie from the guide - it's more expensive, unremarkable and so so slow you lose a third of your time. This seems to be common complaint from others so suspect it's a deal they have going on. Just go your own way - it's amazing they think people won't see they've been taken for chumps. Be aware the border crossing back can be slow, typically 3 hours wait, we had 5 and half. Can't blame the tour operator as it's out of their control but with our extended wait they didn't allow use of the toilet. They did kindly offer emergency water - if you paid for it. The trip is worth visiting but I'd try and check out some alternative providers.
Montenegro day trip
It was a perfect trip very organized and comfortable. We enjoyed our destination very much and the scenery was out of this world Our guide Nico was very informative and we actually followed all his tips, so we managed to enjoy the experience to the max We would definitely recommend the trip to our friends
Day trip to kotor
All was very good but an extra hour in kotor would have been excellent cause 3 hours is too short