Square of Arms

Architecture

Feel like you're stepping back in time as you pass through Kotor's Sea Gate, the main entrance to the enchanting Old Town. Meet your guide and begin exploring Kotor's historic wonders. Delve into the city's rich tapestry of history and architecture as you visit the Square of Arms and Clock Tower. Take in the hustle and bustle of the square and admire the mix of Gothic and Baroque architecture on the Clock Tower. Next, wander through Flour Square, adorned with the stately Pima and Buca palaces. Marvel at the intricate beauty of St. Tryphon Cathedral and take a guided tour of the inside. Afterward, continue moving along the Old Town's charming streets to discover hidden gems like the Boka Navy Square with the iconic Karampana monument. See the serene St. Luke Square with its ancient churches. Return to the vibrant Square of Arms at the end of your tour.

Start this tour from the main gate (also known as 'the Sea Gate'), where you will find yourself at the Square of Arms, the main town square. From there, enjoy a view of the four centuries old town clock tower. In front of the clock tower, there is a medieval pillory where verdicts used to be read and prisoners used to be brought.  Then proceed to the Bizanti family palace, which dates back to the 14th-century, and along the way, you will pass Beskuća Palace with its Gothic portal. Then proceed to Flour Square where you will see Pima and Buća Palaces. Cathedral of Saint Tryphon is the biggest attraction, with its construction being set between 1124 and 1166. The other notable religious sights are the Church of St. Luke (built in 1195 on the model of similar churches in medieval Serbia) and St. Nicholas Church (built on the site where there used to be the Dominican monastery of St. Nicholas built in 1540).

Enjoy our walking tour of the Kotor's old town which will last up 1.5 to 2 hours and is perfect if you only have a short time visit from a cruise or if you are visting for a few days and would like to to have the first hand introduction and insight from your guide, while learning about our heritage and culture. Your licensed your guide, professional and fluent in English will meet you by the port entrance or Old town main entrance. After meeting your guide you will enjoy walking through the maze of Kotor's medieval quarter, its bustling market and among beautiful Renaissance buildings. The tour provides an excellent orientation to Kotor and optional visits St. Tryphon Cathedral and the Maritime Museum if you wish to pay for the entrance. Otherwise a nice introduction of our mayor building in town. After your visit you will have enough time to enjoy the town without rushing back on board the cruise ship 1 Kotor Old City Kotor is situated in the most secluded part of Boka Kotorska (The Bay of Kotor). While it dates from the Illyrian period, Kotor developed into an important commercial and artistic center in the Middle Ages. Many empires battled for control over the city throughout the centuries: from being an autonomous city of the Byzantine Empire, free city of medieval Serbia, then under Venetian or Hungarian states, gaining independence and then returned to Venetian control once again, just to be occupied by France and then Austria, until Kotor finally became part of Yugoslavia. e 7 St. Tryphon Cathedral The tour leads us to one of the iconic sites of Kotor - St. Tryphon Cathedral with short guided tour of the Cathedral. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included 8 Maritime Museum Our tour will lead us to The Bokelian Navy Square with Karampana well. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included 9 Karampana Well We continue to the Karampana Well... 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free 10 Church of St. Luke We arrive at the St Luke Square with St Luke and St Nikola churches. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included 11 Church of St. Nikola We arrive at the St Luke Square with St Luke and St Nikola churches. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included 12 Church of Blazena Ozana The tour will take us to Blazena Ozana Church and the Northern Gate. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included 13 Northern Gate We will take a quick look at the Northern Gate and the Skurda River, before returning to the Square of Arms where this tour ends. 5 minutes

Tour Overview Start at the Sea Gate We being our adventure at Kotor’s main entrance, the Sea Gate. Here, your guide will introduce you to the city, highlighting the strategic benefits of its location within the Bay of Kotor. You'll gain a quick yet insightful overview of Kotor's development over the centuries, setting the stage for the tour ahead. Square of Arms Our first step is the Kotor’s main hub, the square of arms. Here you will discover the stories of the city's skilled craftsmen and clockmakers while admiring the impressive Prince’s Palace, the Guard Tower, the historic Old Arsenal, and the Clock Tower. Square of flour Next, we visit the Square of flour, where you’ll learn about Kotor’s noble families and their legacy. This square is home to the Pima Palace and the Buća Palace, showcasing the Kotor’s aristocratic past. Square of St. Tryphon At the Square of St. Tryphon, we’ll discuss the life and legend of St. Tryphon, Kotor’s protector. You’ll get a closer look at the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, an architectural gem and the city’s most iconic landmark. Squares of Boka Marine and St. Luke Moving on, we’ll visit the Square of Boka Marine and St. Luke’s Square. Here, we’ll uncover the city’s maritime traditions, which remain an integral part of life in Kotor, and learn about its deep Christian roots, reflected in the hidden layer of early Christian architecture still present today. Square of Timber At the Square of Timber, you will hear about the life of Blessed Ozana, a significant figure in Kotor’s history. You’ll also see the Skurda River flowing beneth the River Gate, connecting the city to its natural surroundings. Northern Wall and River Skurda Then we will take a short walk up the Northern Wall, under which the Skurda River flows, forming Kotor’s natural moat. Here, we’ll delve into the city’s most dramatic historical moment: the siege by one of history’s most successful pirate and undefeated admiral. Return to the Square of Arms The tour concludes back at the Square of Arms, where your guide will provide recommendations for dining, cafes, and activities tailored to your interests. You’ll leave equipped with practical knowledge to continue exploring Kotor on your own. Why This Tour? This tour is designed to give you a deeper understanding of Kotor’s heritage while offering practical tips to enhance your visit. Whether you’re interested in history, architecture, or just exploring at your own pace, this experience will make Kotor come alive in new ways.

Embark on an enchanting private walking tour of Kotor's historic old town, commencing at the iconic Main Gate. Following a brief yet captivating introduction to this UNESCO-listed gem, our journey unfolds towards the vibrant Square of Arms. Let the charm of Kotor’s squares and aristocratic family homes transport you back to the golden age of this coastal town. As we weave through the narrow, storied streets, we’ll arrive at the magnificent Cathedral of St. Tryphon, a splendid relic from the 12th century that stands as a testament to Kotor’s rich heritage. Known for its long-standing maritime traditions, Kotor's tale continues as we venture to Museum Square, where a visit to the Maritime Museum awaits. Our exploration then leads us to the revered orthodox churches of St. Nicolas and St. Luke, each narrating its own significant chapter in Kotor’s history, completing our comprehensive story of the town. By the end of this memorable Kotor Walking Tour, you'll have a profound understanding of how this vibrant coastal town breathes, its essential landmarks, and the everyday rhythm of life for its locals.

Explore the highlights of the Bay of Kotor on a guided tour. Visit the UNESCO-protected town of Kotor, the sunniest town in the bay, Perast, and the artificial island of Our Lady of the Rock. Begin your tour in Herceg Novi. I will pick you up in front of your hotel. Travel by car to Kotor, a town from the 6th century A.D. under the protection of UNESCO. In front of the old town, your guide will tell you a short history of it and then you'll enter the Marine gates, the main ones of three gates of Kotor. There are 9 squares of the town, go around and finish the sightseeing here at the largest one, the Square of Arms. Then, go to Perast, the sunniest town in the bay, with two picturesque islands ahead of it. Perast was a simple fishermen's village from the 13th century, which has flourished at the end of the 17th century, thanks to the maritime trade. Visit one of those two islands, the artificially made Our Lady of the Rock. The local guide will tell you the real story about it and the love story which became a legend. In the church's museum, see some masterpieces of the culture of the local community, including a famous embroidery from the 19th century. Return to the mainland and have lunch in an excellent fish restaurant. After lunch, go back to Herceg Novi.

This specially designed tour is meant to combine discovering the stunning Kotor Old Town with its newest attraction that will leave you breathless – cable car ride from Kotor to one of the tops of Lovcen Mountain. The tour starts with a warm welcome of one of our professional local tour guides and a mesmerizing walk through Kotor's cobblestone streets, stopping at its many squares and discovering captivating tales kept tight in its long walls. While enjoying this 1-hour walking tour, you will get acquainted with Kotor's history, tradition and local people who will proudly shout Ciao! when they see you strolling with our guide. To make this experience unique, we take you on a breath-taking cable car ride to Lovcen mountain, in just 11 minutes! This way you will be able to grasp the beauty of Montenegrin mountains, its intact nature and enjoy the views of both Adriatic pristine sea and steep Lovcen mountain. When we arrive at the top, you will have some free time to enjoy the views, have a refreshment or try local delicacies in an authentique way! After descending back to Kotor, our guide will escort you back to old town Kotor, so you can enjoy it on your own a bit more!

Kotor is situated in the most secluded part of Boka Kotorska (The Bay of Kotor). While it dates from the Illyrian period, Kotor developed into an important commercial and artistic center in the Middle Ages. Many empires battled for control over the city throughout the centuries: from being an autonomous city of the Byzantine Empire, free city of medieval Serbia, then under Venetian or Hungarian states, gaining independence and then returned to Venetian control once again, just to be occupied by France and then Austria, until Kotor finally became part of Yugoslavia. Kotor tour begins at the main gate of the Old Town, also known as the Sea Gate where you will meet our guide. The guide will have an identification mark. The duration of this tour is 1 hours and 30 minutes. After the introductory words and presentation, a tour of the inner city squares and streets would follow (Weapons Square, Flour Square, St. Blessed Ozana of Kotorska, gate from River Skurda) Square from the Cathedral, the most narrow street etc. From the Skurda River Gate, following the craft street, otherwise the longest street within the old town, you would reach the Gurdic River Gate. After that, a walk through the city's Citadel with a couple of photo breaks would follow.

This Kotor perfectly tailored walking tour starts at the Main Gate in the Old Town. After a short introduction to the history of this UNESCO World Heritage town, we proceed towards the main square called the Square of Arms. The charm of Kotor's museum squares and old family homes of local aristocracy is like a travel through time to the golden age of Kotor. After getting familiar with the life of the locals and strolling through the narrow streets, we will reach the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, one of the best-preserved monuments from the 12th century that we are going to visit. Kotor is also known for its long seafaring tradition, so after the Cathedral, we will visit the Maritime Museum and enjoy the rich and well-preserved collection of weapons, models of vessels jewelry, and more. The guided city walking tour will continue towards the flour square, where we will learn about the orthodox churches of St. Luke and St. Nicolas, and this will be the final touch that will make the story about Kotor complete. After this Kotor Walking Tour, you will be able to say that you know how this coastal town breathes, what its most important parts are, and how the locals spend their time living here. Highlights: Guided Tour of Kotor: Explore the scenic beauty and cultural landmarks of Kotor with an expert local guide. Gourmet Experience: Savor traditional Montenegrin dishes and artisanal cheeses. Wine Tasting: Enjoy a curated selection of premium wines from renowned local vineyards. Local Insights: Learn about Kotor's culinary history and wine-making traditions from passionate local producers. Join us for an unforgettable gastronomic adventure in the heart of Montenegro. Perfect for food lovers and wine enthusiasts alike! TOUR ITINERARY 00:00 - 00:20 Introduction to Kotor's rich history, its fascinating walls and cobblestone streets with stops at the most important squares 00:20 - 00:40 Visit of Kotor's most special monument - St. Tryphon Cathedral 00:40 - 01:00 Visit of Maritime Museum, situated in one of the famous palaces of Kotor 01:00 - 02:00 Time in the local wine bar reserved for chatting, food and wine tasting ( glass of wine, platter of local delicacies, homemade bread, olive oil) * 00:00 - is a symbolic time of the tour beginning, and it just shows the tour duration. The tour can start at the time we agree about.

Our first stop on this beautiful tour will be Kotor. We will have a walk and see this beautiful medieval town, we will get to know Kotor history, heritage, walls and gates, and we will have some free time when you`ll be able to experience Kotor on your own or to climb to the highest point of Kotor, St. Giovanni fortress, and admire the majestic view. Our second stop will be Perast, where we will go for a walk and discover everything about this beautiful city. After the walk, you will hop on a short boat ride to island of Our Lady of the Rocks island and St. George island, the most famous islands in the whole Kotor Bay. 09:00 Meeting in front of your hotel in Budva or Kotor *Tour is also available from other cities, just let us know 09:00 - 09:45 Driving to Kotor 9:45 - 10.45 Getting to know Kotor, the walls of Kotor, the numerous gates, river, the Square of Arms, the Duke’s palace (XVII century), The watch tower (VIII century), Cathedral of St. Tryphon (XII century), Church of St. Luka (XII century), Napoleon’s Theater (XIX century) and many of Kotor Palaces Bizanti, Beskuća, Buca, Pima 10:45 - 12:15 Free time to explore Kotor on your own or optional climbing 1350 steps to St. Giovanni Fortress 12:15 - 12:40 Driving to Perast 12:40 - 14:00 Optional lunch at the most amazing, historic place in Perast, short walk in Perast 14:00 - 15:00 Boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, entrance to the cathedral and the museum 15:00 - 16:00 Driving back to Budva 16:00 End of the tour