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Private Kotor Walking Tour - Rick Steves Recommended

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Kotor, Montenegro
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Caryn_C ·
Nov 2025
Great overview of Kotor and Montenegro history. Our ship tender situation made us run late, but our guide was flexible and very kind about rescheduling to a time that worked for us. Great sense of humor and very knowledgeable about the Montenegro history. Highly recommend.
· Lori_M ·
Oct 2025
We enjoyed this tour and the past and present history provided by our guide. Since this was our first time in Montenegro, it was the perfect introduction. It was the perfect thing to do. before dinner.

Overview

Discover the fortified town of Kotor on a private walking tour through the Old Town. Walk ancient streets stopping at landmarks like the Square of Arms, the 12th-century Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, and the Maritime Museum. Your guide provides context on Kotor's vibrant history and Montenegro's culture for a personalized experience.
  • Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Kotor’s Old Town
  • Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore
  • Choose from several tour times to suit your schedule
  • A private tour means a personalized experience recommended by Rick Steves

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees to Maritime Museum
  • Admission Fee - Admission fee
  • Grautities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Sea Gate
    CQF9+VVQ, Kotor, Montenegro

    Our local guide will be waiting for you in front of the Main Gate, Sea Gate, of Kotor Old Town. He'll be holding a sign with your name, ensuring you can easily spot him.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Kotor Old Town

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great information and history

Caryn_C, Nov 2025
Great overview of Kotor and Montenegro history. Our ship tender situation made us run late, but our guide was flexible and very kind about rescheduling to a time that worked for us. Great sense of humor and very knowledgeable about the Montenegro history. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time with Djuka — he truly loves sharing Kotor with visitors, and it’s heartwarming to know you connected so well. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words; he’ll be thrilled to know! Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Nice experience

Ying_C, Oct 2025
The tour guide was flexible to accommodate our slight time change. She guided us through best part of old town and also provided good recommendation for us to visit within our limited time.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Traveler, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re glad to hear our guide was able to accommodate your schedule and help you make the most of your time in Kotor. It’s great that you enjoyed exploring the highlights of the Old Town and appreciated the recommendations. Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Kotor through the Life of a Local!

Lori_M, Oct 2025
We enjoyed this tour and the past and present history provided by our guide. Since this was our first time in Montenegro, it was the perfect introduction. It was the perfect thing to do. before dinner.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that it served as the perfect introduction to Montenegro. It’s wonderful to know you appreciated the stories and insights from your guide — and that it fit perfectly before dinner! We hope to welcome you back to Kotor again soon. Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Excellent tour

John_R, Oct 2025
Rajan was an excellent guide. Having been born and raised in Kotor he had exceptional knowledge of the old town and fortress. A trip well worth doing g

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Rajan. His local insight and passion for Kotor truly make the experience special. We’re glad you found the trip worthwhile and hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Springboard to a Perfect Day in Kotor

Michael_B, Sep 2025
The Private Kotor Walking Tour - Rick Steves was the perfect introduction to Kotor. Our local guide, Ivan, possessed all of the attributes deserving of a five-star rating: punctuality, knowledgeable, flexibility, and friendliness. Everything promised in the tour description was delivered in a timely manner and at a leisurely pace. The tour focused on Old Town Kotor and was the perfect springboard for our port of call in Montenegro.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that Ivan provided you with such a warm and knowledgeable introduction to Kotor. His punctuality, flexibility, and friendliness truly embody the spirit of our team, and it’s wonderful to know that the tour delivered everything promised at a comfortable and enjoyable pace. We’re glad this experience served as the perfect springboard for your time in Montenegro, and we hope to welcome you back for even more discoveries in the future. Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Nice Tour Around Old Town Kotor.

Steven_M, Aug 2025
Bruna was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She toured us around old town at a nice pace. She was very open to our questions. The maritime museum was interesting.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Traveler, We are delighted to read your kind review. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the tour of the old town and the maritime museum. Thank you for your recommendation — we look forward to welcoming you back to Kotor in the future. Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Paul was a great guide...

lm6687, Aug 2025
Paul was a great guide for us in Kotor. We managed to see almost the entire walled city and learn all sorts of interesting facts and history along the way. Paul was eager to answer any questions and gave us a wonderful tour. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear traveler, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Kotor and that Pavle (Paul) made your visit both informative and memorable. He truly loves what he does, and it's always rewarding to hear that his enthusiasm and knowledge left a great impression. We're grateful for your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Montenegro someday! Warm regards, Miro & Sons team

A great tour of the Old Town, with a wonderful guide

Thanassis_P, Aug 2025
We had a wonderful guide, who gave us exactly the right amount of information on what the Old Town of Kotor had to show, as well as some general information on Montenegro. The duration is just right, allowing you to get a feeling about the area, and then allowing you to further explore whatever you felt like getting more details on. I would definitely recommend this Tour !

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Traveler, Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the balance of information and free time just right. It’s wonderful that the experience gave you a great overview of Kotor and Montenegro while leaving room for further exploration. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Great private tour of Kotor with Nikola!

Janet_K, Aug 2025
Nikola was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and easy to talk to. We learned so much about Kotor’s history, culture, and both past and present politics, giving us a deeper perspective on the city and Montenegro. Arriving by tender was dramatic, and the first view of this cool medieval city was unforgettable. Even a sudden downpour couldn’t spoil the experience—Kotor’s unique beauty, clean streets, and friendly people made it feel magical. Highly recommend Nikola for a personal, insightful, and memorable tour! Nikola’s passion for his hometown was clear, and his easygoing nature made the experience even more enjoyable. We left with not only a richer perspective on Kotor and Montenegro, but also some great recommendations for the rest of our trip. Highly recommend booking a tour with Nikola if you want a personal, insightful, and memorable experience!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Traveler, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that your tour with Nikola was engaging, insightful, and memorable. Even the rain couldn’t take away from the magic of Kotor, and we’re glad you felt the passion and knowledge we aim to share with every guest. Your kind words mean a lot, and we truly appreciate the recommendation. Warm regards, The Miro & Sons Team

Explor old city with fabulous guide!

Kim_T, May 2025
Helen was amazing! Knowledgeable and spoke English beautifully. Told us lots of stories was personable and answered our millions of questions!! Highly recommend- place gets crowded so to have a guide was fantastic!!

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear you loved touring with us in Montenegro. Jelena is an invaluable part of our team, and we're delighted to have her. Warm regards, The Miro & Sons Team

A Charming Old Town—must see!

Colene_A, Nov 2024
Our private tour guide, Marina, was fluent in English and being a local was very knowledgable about KOTOR. It’s a charming walled city. Her stories, particularly about the post in the center square, were enjoyable to learn. At the end of our tour, Marina gave us some great advice about trying a couple of local pastries that were amazing!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear you loved touring with us in Montenegro. Marina is an invaluable part of our team, and we're delighted to have her. Warm regards, The Miro & Sons Team

The best tour so far.

Betty_R, Oct 2024
Pavil, our tour guide has so far been the best. he was very knowledgeable and went into details about the history. All of our group learned a lot from him.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear, Thank you for your lovely words. It has been a pleasure to host you in here! Pavle is truly a great part of our team and we are thrilled to have him! Kind regards, Miro & Sons

Fantastic

Brit_F, Oct 2024
The tour guide Marina was very knowledgeable and had very good English. The town was fascinating and one of our favorites of our 10 day cruise.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are happy to hear you loved your time spent in our town with Marina. Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Informative and Entertaining - thank you Bruna.

Brian_W, Oct 2024
Highly recommend this tour especially if you're able to book with Bruna as your guide. She shared many insights that kept us engaged and entertained. Thank you.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are happy to hear you loved your time spent in our town with our lovely Bruna. Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Good tour of Kotor

Peg_M, Oct 2024
Bruna our guide was delightful! Being a local she had wonderful info on Kotor. Even though it was cold and rainy she gave us a good look into the city’s history and customs. She was engaging, knowledgeable, and very nice to be with Always nice to start a stay with a walking tour to get your bearings.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear, Thank you so much for such lovely review! We are more than happy to hear we were your hosts in Kotor and that you loved spending your time with our beloved Bruna. She is a great asset to our team and we are grateful she is our ambasssador of our country! Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Montenegro History and Much More

Paul_Y, Aug 2024
Marina was the perfect guide. Personable and very knowledgeable, with flawless English. We learned as much about Montenegro culture and daily living as we did about the history of Kotor and the country. An excellent experience.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear, Thank you so much for such a thorough feedback! We are more than happy to hear that our guests loved spending time with our knowledgeable guides on the tours. It makes us so proud! Kind regards, Miro & Sons

Informative and helpful

kh4bcy4z72, Jul 2024
Duka made the tour experience interesting while being careful to keep us in the shade on a very hot sunny day. His knowledge and enthusiasm along with his likable personality made our tour very memorable.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear, Thank you for the lovely feedback! Djuka is a wonderful ambassador of our country and we are glad you loved your time spent with him. Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Fantastic tour of Kotor!

Debbie_B, Jul 2024
Our guide, Bruna, was excellent. Very knowledgeable and personable. Would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants a more personalized experience.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear, Thank you so much for such a thorough feedback! We are more than happy to hear that our guests loved spending time with our knowledgeable guides on the tours. It makes us so proud! Kind regards, Miro & Sons

The best guide in Kotor

MichaelPatrick_D, Jun 2024
Viator always provide excellent guides and Djuka was no exception - he must be the best guide in Kotor and maybe the best guide in all of Montenegro. Wonderful English and a good sense of humour One point to bear in mind if you are booking this as part of a cruise holiday; if you are told you'll be met at the sea gate it is NOT the main gate out of the terminal, it is a gate in the town wall, roughly 100 metres away (through an underpass to cross the busy road and then straight ahead - look for a cream opening in the old town wall. It's easy to find but the name is misleading

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear, Thank you for the lovely feedback. It was our pleasure to host you in Kotor and share amazing local stories with you. Djuka is a true gem to our team and we are thrilled to have him be ambassador of our country! Sea Gate is the meeting point right outside the walls, and the correct location is pinned once you book the tour, so that there is no misunderstanding. Kind regards, Miro & Sons

Kotor old town is beautiful

Karen_C, May 2024
Bogan was very informative, enthusiastic and friendly. Kotor old town is beautiful and I highly recommend this tour

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear, Thank you for your lovely feedback! It was a pleasure to host you in Kotor and Bogdan is a true gem of our team! Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Amazing! Fantastic!!! Highlight of our cruise!!!

cssmith11302, Oct 2023
Incredible tour. Learned so much about the country history and the town. Great communication from the tour operator. Nikola our guide was unbelievable!!! So knowledge, friendly and interesting. Made us feel like family. We passed many large tour groups. It was so nice and worth it to have our own personal tour guide. Thank you Nikola!!!!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear, Thank you very much for this lovely review! We are happy to hear that you loved your time spent with Nikola on our private tour! Thank you for choosing us. Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Kotor

Janice_F, Sep 2023
Bruna was fun and very knowledgeable. The pace was perfect, visiting the museum very interesting. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Dear, Thank you for this lovely words! It makes us so happy to hear that you bring incredible memories while touring with us. We are grateful you have chosen us in exploring Kotor! Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Kotor at it's best!

Kerry_K, Aug 2023
We were impressed. The tour agency accomodated us as our ship ported late. The guide was there waiting for us. With him being from Kotor he knew so much and had so much pride in his home town. Thank you!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear, Thank you for this lovely words! It makes us so happy to hear that you bring incredible memories while touring with us. We pay great attention in providing our customers the best tour guides, efficiency and comfort! We are grateful you have chosen us in exploring Kotor! Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Charming City

Carol_H, Aug 2023
Djuka was both informative and funny! He did a great job of showing us his city and sharing it's history. It was great!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear, Thank you for your feedback! It makes us so happy to hear that you bring incredible memories while touring with us. Djuka is one of our most exquisite tour guides and we are thrilled to hear you loved your time spent with him. We are grateful you have chosen us in exploring Kotor! Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Personal and informative

Jodi_B, May 2023
Our family of five…two teen boys and young adult daughter, my husband and I really enjoyed this tour with Jelena. She was very kind and informative about the history of Montenegro. Would definitely recommend for cruise ship guests looking for a personal experience with a local resident!

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear, Thank you so much for these lovely words! We are more than happy to hear that you loved the time spent with us in Kotor! :) Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Great walking tour in Kotor

Scott_P, Jul 2022
This was one of the best walking tours we have taken! Our tour guide, Jelena, was awesome! She was so knowledgable about her city. She provided us with lots of inside information and even recommended some restaurants for us to eat. Wear good walking shoes for the cobble stone walkways, water and cool clothing as it get hot. This tour is a great way to get to know Kotor. The town is small so there is not a lot of walking but the roads are uneven. Make sure you have cash on hand for any incidentals, many vendors do not take Credit Cards. I would recommend this highly, especially Jelena as your tour guide.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear, Thank you for these lovely words. It fills our hearts with joy when we receive such wonderful feedback. Jelena is truly a gem of our team. :) Kind regards, Miro & Sons Team

Great Tour of Kotor

Mary B, Nov 2019
We enjoyed the walking tour of Kotor. Bruna is a treasure and wonderful guide. She is so cheerful and provided us a wonderful overview of the city. I would recommend this tour to anyone with limited time in Kotor!

Response from Host, Jan 2020

Dear, Thank you. We are happy to hear that you loved our tour with Bruna! She is amazing and we are thankful to have her in our team! We will keep on working hard, hoping we will have more wonderful guests as you are :) If you ever happen to visit Montenegro, we are here! :) Kind regards, Miro & Sons team

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