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There are many things to see and do in Kotor and the Bay of Kotor, such as old town Kotor, Our Lady of the Rocks and the Blue Cave. You can also take day tours such as the Montenegro Full-Day Tour and Durmitor, Tara and Ostrog Day Trip from Kotor to see other attractions around Montenegro.
- A Brief History of Kotor
- Where to Stay in Kotor
- When to Visit Kotor
- Top Things to Do in Kotor
- Day Trips from Kotor
The Old Town of Kotor dates back to Roman times, first being mentioned in 168 BC. Occupying a strategic position on the Adriatic Sea, it has been fortified since the Middle Ages. Over the centuries, the town has been occupied by Illyrians, Serbians, Hungarians, Venetians, Austrians, and the French. The town has also been subjected to numerous earth...
Spending the night in Kotor means you get to enjoy crowd-free streets and a more romantic vibe in the evening when all the cruise ship tourists have cleared. If the noise will bother you (the streets of Kotor Old Town are so narrow that even talking from the streets, not to mention music from the restaurants and bars, funnels up to every window), c...
In summertime Kotor and other famous places in Montenegro like Budva are packed and have a party vibe, with bars pumping music until the middle of the night. The weather can also be unbearable hot for sightseeing. We strongly recommend visiting in the shoulder seasons of late spring or early autumn. We went in October, and the weather was absolutel...
The following places to see in Kotor are listed roughly in order of what you absolutely must see while in town. Also be sure to pick up a detailed map of the Old Town from the Kotor Tourist Information Center, which is located just outside the Sea Gate (the main entrance to the Old Town).
Kotor is also a convenient base for doing day trips to surrounding areas. Here are some of the best day trips from Kotor.
- Explore Kotor Old Town (Stari Grad) on foot. As mentioned, the Old Town in Kotor is a beautiful sight and the city’s main attraction. The area is made up of white stone walls, laneways and staircases that create a maze of passages and hidden courtyards.
- Hike up to Kotor Fortress for a view. One of the highlights of visiting Kotor is the Kotor Fortress hike. The walk is extremely popular among visitors thanks to the incredible views you get from the top.
- Walk the Old City Walls. The heart of Kotor is enveloped by stone fortifications, with most of what still stands today built in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Venetians.
- Visit the stunning Cathedral of Saint Tryphon & Kotor’s old churches. If you’re a fan of historic churches, then you’ll love the religious architecture in Kotor.
- Climb to San Giovanni Fortress. If you only have time to do one thing in Kotor, make it this: climbing to San Giovanni Fortress offers absolutely spectacular views of both the city and the Bay of Kotor, and the fortress itself is tons of fun as well!
- Get lost in the Old Town. Kotor’s Old Town is a delightful place to wander aimlessly: its small size means that it’s basically impossible to get extremely lost, but it’s very easy to lose track of exactly where you are–which is delightfully fun in a place like Kotor, Montenegro!
- Pay a visit to the Cat Museum. What would a trip to the Balkans be without a visit to a quirky museum or two? READ NEXT. 21 Epic Hidden Gems in Europe: Secret Spots + Offbeat Highlights.
- Peek inside St. Nicholas’ Church. Kotor’s local Serbian Orthodox Church is pretty enough from the outside, but its real showstopper is stepping inside.
- Trek The Ladder Of Kotor. By far, our favorite thing to do in the town of Kotor, Montenegro is to hike the Ladder of Kotor. The Ladder of Kotor is an 8-mile hike that takes you to the top of Boka Bay.
- Climb the Fortress Walls. Another one of the best things to do in Kotor, Montenegro is to climb the Fortress Walls. The San Giovanni Fortress located on the side of the fjord was built in 1518 and it’s a popular tourist attraction in this town.
- Stroll Through Old Town. Famously known for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town is bustling with tourists, locals, stores, and cathedrals. Whether you’ve come to old town to climb the Fortress Walls or to eat at a local restaurant, you’ve come to the hub of Kotor.
- Find As Many Cats As You Can. Cats are well-respected and plentiful in Kotor. Although I’m personally not a cat person, it was neat to see how these cats interacted with the locals and ruled the streets.
Mar 26, 2024 · TABLE OF CONTENTS. Kotor Map. When to Visit Kotor. 1. Hike the Vrmac Ridge Trail. 2. Watch the Sunset at the Kotor Old Town Viewpoint on Vrmac. 3. Visit the Old Town of Kotor. 4. Hike up to the Kotor Fortress and Church of Our Lady of Remedy. 5. Walk the Kotor City Walls: North Gate to South Gate. 6.
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From climbing to San Giovanni Fortress to visiting the Blue Cave, these are the best things to do in Kotor, Montenegro on your next trip.
