Kotor & Budva Day Trip from Dubrovnik: UNESCO Bay & Medieval Towns
Two countries in one day: Dubrovnik to the Bay of Kotor and back
You leave Dubrovnik before dawn, cross into Montenegro, and spend the day in the Bay of Kotor: a UNESCO site with medieval towns, limestone cliffs, and islets with churches. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an air-conditioned minibus and a guide who knows the history. Plan for a full day out and back. The drive is part of what makes both Kotor and Budva fit into one trip.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Kotor Bay and Budva Town
- Travel from Dubrovnik to Bay of Kotor
- Visit Perast and nearby islets
- Tour Kotor Old Town and cathedral
- Explore Budva old town and beaches
- Bay of Kotor 10m
- Our Lady of the Rocks 30m
- Kotor Old Town 2h
What’s included
- Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubrovnik, transport in an air-conditioned minibus with a driver-guide, stops in Perast, Kotor Old Town, and Budva with time to walk and explore, and photo stops along the Bay of Kotor.
- The 3 euro tax to enter Kotor Old Town is paid separately on the day.
- Infant seats and wheelchair accessibility are available upon request.
Times
- Every day except Thursday and Saturday 06:45
Last departure this season: 11 Nov
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The experience
Most people stay put in Dubrovnik. You cross the border before breakfast. The minibus picks you up from your hotel before 6:45 am (exact time comes by message the day before), and heads south into Montenegro, where the Adriatic narrows into the Bay of Kotor. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the reason becomes obvious the moment the limestone cliffs rise up around you. The bay has been inhabited since antiquity, and the medieval towns clinging to its edges (Kotor, Perast, Risan, Tivat) still look like they did when Venetian merchants ran them.
The guide drives the minibus (8 or 16 people depending on the day) and narrates as you go, pointing out photo stops and the history that sticks. You'll stop in Perast first, a small fortified town a few kilometres northwest of Kotor, famous for the two islets just offshore, St. George and Our Lady of the Rocks, both with churches that draw pilgrims. Then into Kotor Old Town itself, where the streets wind so tight you understand why they built walls around it. The Cathedral is Romanesque, the Maritime Museum covers local seafaring, and there's time to walk the narrow squares before heading to Budva, further down the coast. Budva is younger, louder (sandy beaches, Venetian stone walls, the Church of Santa Maria in Punta from the 9th century), and if you brought a bathing suit, the water is there. The drive back to Dubrovnik takes the afternoon, and you're dropped at your hotel by evening.
A few logistics: you need a valid passport or EU ID to cross into Montenegro (Indian passport holders need a multi-entry Schengen visa). There's a 3 euro tax per person to enter Kotor Old Town, paid on the day. The tour won't wait for anyone late to pickup, so the message with your exact time matters. In the off-season, the operator needs a minimum of 4 people to run the tour, so book early if you're traveling in winter. The minibus is air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible, and can fit infant seats if you need them.
Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see Montenegro's UNESCO Bay of Kotor and two medieval towns without arranging your own transport or border crossing: the early pickup and full-day schedule are what fit both Kotor and Budva into one trip from Dubrovnik.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 17 years); Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What time does the tour start?
Pickup begins before 6:45 am from your hotel. Your exact pickup time is sent by message the day before.
Do I need a passport to go to Montenegro from Dubrovnik?
Yes. A valid passport or EU ID is required. Indian passport holders need a multi-entry Schengen visa.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned minibus transport, and the guide. The 3 euro tax to enter Kotor Old Town is paid separately on the day.
How many people are in the group?
Small groups of 8 people in a van or up to 16 in a minibus. The driver is also the guide.
Can I swim in Budva?
Yes, if you bring a bathing suit. Budva has sandy beaches and time is built in for swimming.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The minibus is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.
What if I'm late for pickup?
The tour cannot wait for guests who miss their pickup time. Confirm your exact time the day before and plan to be ready.
Is this a private tour or group tour?
It's a group tour with 8–16 people. In the off-season, a minimum of 4 people is needed to run the tour.
Kotor & Budva Day Trip from Dubrovnik: UNESCO Bay & Medieval Towns
10h · EN · at your hotel
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