Montenegro · GUIDED
The good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A 3-hour guided boat ride on Lake Skadar to Kom Monastery, with traditional channels, water lilies, wine, and a possible swim.
“petar was an excellent guide and made everyone feel like family for the day. absolutely recommend him personally and the tour”
2 hours on Lake Skadar by traditional wooden boat from Virpazar. Birdwatching, Lesendro ruins, wine, and a refreshing swim.
“Absolutely amazing day trip. Beautiful scenery and a nice touch being given unlimited wine on the boat. Probably our favourite excursion we did in the whole of Montenegro.”
Full-day Kotor Bay cruise from Tivat or Kotor: Our Lady of the Rocks, Herceg Novi fortresses, Miriste swim stop, Blue Cave option.
“Awesome trip at a great price. The guide provided lots of interesting information and all the staff were friendly and helpful. We received clear instructions at each stop including prior to boarding. Although after making our initial reservation, we were not 100% sure that folks boarding from Kotor would have free ground transportation from Tivat to Kotor (since the final destination was Tivat), we did have free taxis provided for us. Highly recommend this tour.”
2-hour boat tour on Skadar Lake from Virpazar with birds, water lilies, Lesendro fortress, and a swim, plus drinks for $25.
“Our guide was Awesome!! Thank you Peter! ✨the place itself is magical as well❤️🔥”
A 1-hour guided trip to Lipa Cave from Budva area, with a train ride underground, rock halls, underground river, and cool cave air.
“Very good side trip, host was pleasant, friendly and very knowledgeable which added to the tour. Maybe a wishing well would enhance what already the already excellent experience. 5 star guy who showed us around.”
A 2-hour guided Skadar Lake cruise from Virpazar with bird spotting, lotus reed channels, local wine, and a swim in the open water.
“Awesome cruise! Our guide and boat captain were excellent. Highly recommended!”
Guided Lipa Cave tour from Cetinje with a scenic road-train ride, karst halls, and a 600 m underground walk. 1 hour, English guide.
“This was very interesting experience. the lady guide was awesome, very good EN, interesting facts. The view from the gathering place is beautiful as well, good for photos. There is a toilet, mini market, restaurant, good parking. The trip with tourist train to the lipa cave was nice as well.”
Private or group Skadar Lake boat tour from Virpazar. Birds, Lesendro Fortress, swim near a monastery, drinks. 1 to 2 hours.
“Really enjoyed it! They were very flexible when I needed to reschedule the booking at the very last minute. The guide was so lovely. He took us to places with great photo opportunities and was patient while we took photos. He also took great photos of us!”
Lake Skadar guided boat cruise from Virpazar with English guide, drinks, fortress sights, wildlife binoculars, and a swim stop.
“Embarking on a journey with Boat Milica was the highlight our tour!! . Led by a wonderful family, every moment of the tour was filled with warmth, laughter, and a genuine love for the land. I was captivated by the beauty that surrounded us. From the majestic mountains to the vibrant birdlife, every sight seemed to be straight out of a painting. What truly made the experience unforgettable was the sense of connection fostered by the Boat Milica family. With their stories and insights, they made us feel like old friends rather than just tourists. It was evident that they were not just sharing their home with us, but their…”
Boat to Lady of the Rocks, wander Perast, then ride the Kotor cable car for huge bay views, all in a guided half-day.
“Nikola our guide was amazing. He made the tour come alive for us by telling us all the relevant facts for our tour. It was so good!!!”
Small-group speedboat from Kotor to Our Lady of the Rocks, WWII submarine tunnels, Mamula, and the Blue Cave, with swim time.
“This was a small boat with 9 people so be prepared for that type of excursion. Swimming in Blue cave is a must.”
2-hour English guided boat tour on Lake Skadar from Virpazar, with birdlife, a swim stop, history, and local wine.
“Excellent experience. We had such a great time and thought Ana was amazing. Our family loved it and will never forget the experience.”
2-hour Lake Skadar sunset cruise from Virpazar on a wooden boat with wine and juice, Fort Lesendro, and a short swim.
“Great boat tour, beautiful scenery, wine on board was a nice touch.”
Paddle Kotor Bay on a guided 3.5-hour kayak tour with a Prčanj temple stop, UNESCO storytelling, and swim time.
“Great! Lots of information about the history. Great tour guide.”
One-day guided Budva to Boka Bay tour, bus to Kotor, three-deck cruise with Miriste Lagoon and Blue Cave swim, Herceg Novi fortresses.
“Adorei o passeio. A guia é um amor, tem um grande conhecimento e tira todas as dúvidas. O roteiro vale a pena e a comida do barco é excelente e não é cara!”
The bay, the lake, the mountains — and the best of each.
