Kotor Food Tour, Rick Steves Pick

3 Hour Kotor Food Tour - Rick Steves' Recommended runs through Miro & Sons Montenegro Tours. Rated 4.9 across 60 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From $160.

Overview

This three-hour walking tour pairs two things Kotor does well: Old Town history and a series of tastings spread across the town. You meet a local guide at the Sea Gate at midday and work through the town's lanes, stopping at the farmers market first, then settling into tastings that cover brunch, snacks, wine, coffee or tea, and bottled water. The tour carries the Rick Steves' Recommended label, and Miro & Sons Montenegro Tours runs it with a cap of 10 travellers per group.

The route is compact. Stops include the Kotor Farmers Market, Trg Sv. Tripuna, and stretches of the Old Town itself, with admission fees folded into the price where they apply.

It suits travellers who want context with their calories: solo visitors, couples, and anyone after a guided introduction to Kotor's food and its past at the same time. Come hungry. Multiple reviewers said they were full or stuffed by the end.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at the Sea GateThe guide waits in front of the Main Gate, the Sea Gate, of Kotor Old Town, holding a sign with your name. The tour starts at 12:00.
2. Kotor Farmers MarketA 15-minute stop at the market, free admission.
3. Kotor Old Town first walkA 15-minute walk through the Old Town with admission included.
4. Trg Sv. TripunaA 30-minute stop at Trg Sv. Tripuna, free admission.
5. Old Town tasting stopsTwo further 30-minute stops inside the Old Town, both free admission.
6. Tour endsThe walk finishes back at the Sea Gate meeting point, around three hours after the start.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape the day, drawn from the listing and from what past travellers repeatedly said.

• Come hungry. Treat the tour as a meal, not a snack.
• Check the menu fit. One reviewer reported that the tastings leaned heavily toward seafood, and that some of the group who were not fond of seafood were left with little to eat.
• Lots of walking. The tour is on foot through the Old Town for its full three hours. Wear comfortable shoes.
• History alongside food. Nearly every review praises the guides for the history and cultural context, not just the food. Expect commentary on Kotor's past and present Montenegro between stops. Reviewers found the guides personable and willing to answer questions.
• Small group feel. The tour caps at 10 travellers, and the listing notes a minimum number must be met for it to run. One reviewer reported ending up with what felt like a private tour, with personal attention from the guide.
• Alcohol for adults. Wine tastings are included but restricted to travellers aged 18 and over. Coffee, tea, and bottled water are also provided, so non-drinkers have options. Gratuities are not included.

Common issues. The tour requires a minimum number of travellers; if the minimum is not met it can be cancelled, in which case you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. One reviewer found the food selection disappointing, with an ink risotto and mussels that fell short, and some of the group who were not fond of seafood were left with little to eat. Another reviewer visited on a Sunday when shops were closed, which affected part of the experience. Full refunds need a cancellation at least 24 hours before the start time, and hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way to the Sea Gate.

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