Private Old Town Walk, 1.5 Hours

Kotor: Private Guided Walking Tour. Rated 4.8 across 147 reviews. Runs 1.5 hours. From $52.

Overview

This is a 90-minute guided walk through Kotor's walled Old Town with a professional tour guide, starting at the Sea Gate, the city's main entrance. Kotor has more than 2,500 years of history behind it, and the tour is built around the merchants, sailors and noble families who shaped the place.

The route stays inside the walls and moves between the main squares and churches. You pass through Arms Square, see the Baroque palaces of the Bizanti and Beskua families on Flour Square, and visit the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, consecrated in 1166. From there the walk continues past Karampana Square to the Church of Saint Luke's, which also houses the Maritime Museum, and takes in the Church of Saint Mary, built in 1221 on the remains of a 6th-century basilica.

The tour suits first-time visitors who want history and architecture explained rather than just seen. Travellers who booked it often mention restaurant recommendations and tips for exploring the town afterwards, so it also works as an introduction before you wander on your own.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at the Sea GateThe group meets at the Sea Gate, Kotor's main gate. There is no hotel pickup on this tour.
2. Arms Square and Old TownThe guide leads you into the Old Town and through Arms Square, introducing the city's long history along the way.
3. Flour Square palacesYou see the Baroque palaces of the Bizanti and Beskua families and hear stories about the noble families who lived there.
4. Cathedral of Saint TryphonThe walk stops at the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, consecrated in 1166.
5. Saint Luke's and the Maritime MuseumPassing Karampana Square, the route reaches the Maritime Museum Church of Saint Luke's. Entrance to the Maritime Museum is included in the tour.
6. Church of Saint MaryThe final stop is the Church of Saint Mary, built in 1221 on the site of a 6th-century basilica.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the walk.

• What to bring. The listing recommends comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat, a camera and water. The whole tour is on foot, so shoes matter more than anything else on the list.
• Dress code. The listing states that short skirts are not allowed, and pets are not permitted either. Check the not-allowed list on the booking page before you set off.
• Tailored pace. Several travellers said their guide adapted the tour to the group's interests.
• Local tips. Multiple reviewers highlighted the restaurant and sightseeing recommendations their guides gave. It is worth holding onto those tips for the rest of your stay in Kotor.
• Timing around crowds. One reviewer found a late afternoon start much quieter, with most cruise ship and day visitors gone.
• Paper map. A map of the city is included. Keep it handy for exploring the lanes on your own after the tour ends.

Common issues. There is no hotel pickup, so you need to make your own way to the Sea Gate meeting point. Food, drinks and souvenirs are not included. Pets and short skirts are not allowed.

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