Kotor: Electric Tuk Tuk Bay Tour & Perast Islands

Three Hours on a Silent Tuk Tuk, Watching the Narrowest Strait in the Adriatic

You ride in a silent electric tuk tuk along the UNESCO-protected Bay of Kotor, stopping at Our Lady's Temple in Prcanj, the Verige Strait viewpoint overlooking Perast's islands, and Porto Montenegro for a break. The private route lets you absorb the bay's sounds and smells without the noise of a regular tour bus, and you control the pace. Pickup is next to Kotor Old Town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Boka Bay by Tuk Tuk

• Meet guide near Old Town Kotor
• Pass Tre Sorelle Palace, hear story
• Visit Our Lady's Temple in Prcanj
• Photo stop at Verige straight
• Leisure time in Porto Montenegro
• Photo stop above Kotor Bay

The experience

"Wait, this thing is electric?" The driver smiled and pointed to the tuk tuk idling silently next to Kotor Old Town: no engine rumble, just the soft hum of the motor as you climb in. That quiet is the whole point. On a regular tour bus, you'd miss the smell of salt water mixing with pine, the sound of fishermen calling from the docks, the way the light hits the limestone cliffs as you wind along the bay. This is a private tuk tuk ride around the Bay of Kotor, and the silence lets you actually hear and feel the place instead of just looking at it through a window.

The route follows the winding road that hugs the water, starting from Old Town and moving through the maritime villages that line the bay. You'll pass the Tre Sorelle Palace (your guide will tell you the story behind this small, oddly-placed building), and then stop at Our Lady's Temple in Prcanj, the biggest monument of its kind in this part of the Mediterranean. It's a working church, not a museum, so you step inside and stand where centuries of sailors came to pray before heading out to sea. After that comes the photo stop at Verige Strait, where the bay narrows so tight that Tivat and Kotor almost touch, and the baroque islands of Perast sit in the middle like they were placed there on purpose. This is the moment people actually gasp.

You'll have time to stop in Porto Montenegro for coffee or a walk (long enough to sit down, not rushed), and then there's another viewpoint above Kotor on the way back, where you can see the whole bay laid out below you. The whole thing takes three to four hours, and because it's private transportation, the pace is yours. You're not waiting for anyone else to finish their photo or their gelato. The tuk tuk itself is fully electric, which means no fumes and almost no noise, so you're not that tourist shouting over an engine to be heard.

What’s included

Your tour includes private electric tuk tuk transportation, pickup next to Kotor Old Town, entry to Our Lady's Temple in Prcanj, photo stops at Verige Strait and above Kotor, and leisure time in Porto Montenegro for refreshments or a walk.

Options for this experience

2 options

Montenegro Tuk Tuk Tour: Splendid Boka BayGuide in English · 09:00 and 17:00

Tuk tuk and Kotor Old TownGuide in English · 17:00A 45-minute guided walk through Kotor Old Town with a local guide. Total duration: 3 hours 55 minutes, beginning with a 2.5-hour tuk tuk tour followed by 45 minutes of exploring the Old Town with a local guide.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 17:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Montenegro Destinations DMC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to explore the Bay of Kotor without driving yourself or waiting for a group tour to move: the private tuk tuk and the silence mean you actually absorb the bay instead of rushing past it.

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Top questions

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.

How long is the tuk tuk tour around Bay of Kotor?

The tour takes 3–4 hours total, including stops and leisure time in Porto Montenegro.

Where does the tuk tuk pickup happen?

The guide meets you next to the vehicle across the street from Kotor Old Town.

What is included in the Bay of Kotor tuk tuk tour?

Private transportation, stops at Our Lady's Temple in Prcanj, Verige Strait photo point, and Porto Montenegro, plus a viewpoint above Kotor on the return.

Is the tuk tuk electric?

Yes, the tuk tuk is fully electric and silent, so you can hear the sounds of the bay and surrounding villages.

Can I stop for food or coffee during the tour?

Yes, you have leisure time in Porto Montenegro to grab coffee, walk around, or get ice cream.

Is the Bay of Kotor UNESCO protected?

Yes, the Bay of Kotor is a UNESCO-protected site recognized for its unique natural beauty and historical heritage.

What is Verige Strait?

Verige Strait is the narrowest point in the Bay of Kotor, where the towns of Tivat and Kotor nearly meet, with the baroque islands of Perast in between. It's a major photo stop on the tour.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Check with the operator about your specific needs.