Private Full-Day Tour to Kotor and Perast from Dubrovnik — Bay of Kotor Highlights
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable on-your-feet fitness for walking on cobbles, climbing short flights of stairs and standing during short walks; no special endurance required.
Overview
Cross the border from Dubrovnik for a private day among the stone lanes of Kotor and the baroque calm of Perast. This full-day trip delivers medieval streets, seaside viewpoints, and the tiny chapel island Our Lady of the Rocks — all in one well-paced day.
Private Full-Day Tour to Kotor and Perast from Dubrovnik — Bay of Kotor Highlights
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Morning light peels across the Adriatic as your driver eases out of Dubrovnik and the road begins to wind toward Montenegro. The coastal highway narrows, stone villages slip by, and the bay opens like a folded map — dark water cupped by limestone cliffs. By the time the bus eases into Kotor, the old town’s stone walls loom close and the air smells faintly of salt and grilled fish. You step onto cobbles that have felt thousands of feet before yours and the town’s quiet stories begin to surface.
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Adventure Tips
Bring your passport and photocopy
Border controls between Croatia and Montenegro are routine and can take time—keep your passport accessible and a photocopy stored separately.
Wear sturdy shoes
Kotor’s streets are steep, uneven and often slick; supportive shoes will make alleyways, staircases and the optional fortress climb far more comfortable.
Plan extra time for the islet
Boat trips to Our Lady of the Rocks are arranged locally and take additional time and cash—factor this into your day if you want to go ashore.
Carry small euro notes
Perast and small coastal cafes may prefer cash; keep small euro notes for tips, coffee, or museum entries.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Common bottlenose dolphins in the Bay of Kotor
- Peregrine falcons and gulls along the cliffs and waterfronts
History
Kotor’s walls and palaces reflect centuries of Venetian maritime power; Perast prospered as a seafaring town under Venetian rule and still displays Baroque architecture.
Conservation
The Bay of Kotor is an ecologically sensitive fjord-like estuary; avoid single-use plastics, stay on marked paths, and support local businesses to reduce tourism pressure.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Good traction and support for uneven cobblestones and staircases in Kotor and Perast.
Passport and any visa documents
Required for the international border crossing into Montenegro; keep them handy.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Direct sun on exposed promenades and waterfronts can be intense in summer.
summer specific
Light waterproof shell
Coastal weather can shift quickly in spring and fall; a packable layer keeps you dry and warm.
spring specific