Kotor: Old Town Walking Food & Wine Tour with Market Tasting

Summary

Walk Kotor’s winding streets, taste local wine and cheese, chat with vendors and feel the old stones under your feet

You’ll stroll Kotor’s Old Town with a local guide, tasting fresh cheese and prosciutto at the bustling market before settling down for mussels and wine in a cozy square. Expect laughter with vendors, stories from your guide, and flavors you’ll remember long after leaving Montenegro.

What’s the experience like?

“You have to try this one,” our guide Maja said, handing me a slice of something smoky at the market in Kotor Old Town. I’d barely gotten my bearings when she was already introducing us to her favorite vendor—an older man with a sunburned nose who grinned every time someone tried his rakija. The whole place smelled like olives and bread, with that salty tang you only get near the sea. I tried to say “hvala” (thank you) but probably butchered it; he just laughed and poured another tiny glass.

I didn’t expect to like the cheese so much—soft, creamy, a little grassy? Maja explained how it came from a village up in the hills above Kotor Bay. She pointed out St. Tryphon Cathedral as we walked between tastings, telling stories about weddings and storms she remembered as a kid. There were always people calling “Ciao!” across the square or waving from doorways. It felt like everyone knew each other here, or maybe they just wanted to know what we thought of their tomatoes.

After wandering through narrow stone alleys (I lost count of how many times I tripped on uneven steps), we ended up at a small restaurant tucked behind some laundry lines. Lunch was mussels in buzara sauce—garlicky, messy, perfect with local white wine. We talked about Montenegro’s history and what it’s like living at the end of the bay. The sun kept shifting through old shutters onto our table. I still think about that view sometimes—just food and laughter echoing off ancient walls.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Kotor Old Town and local flavors

• Meet local guide in Kotor
• Walk through Kotor Old Town
• Visit St. Tryphon Cathedral and St. Nicolas Church
• Explore local Farmers Market
• Taste prosciutto, cheese, olives, and rakija
• Enjoy Montenegrin delicacies at local restaurant
• Sample homemade sauces, olive oil, and local wine
• Try mussels in buzara sauce
• Chat with guide about culture and lifestyle

Top questions

How long is the walking tour in Kotor?

The walking portion lasts about 1 hour before heading to tastings.

Is there food included on this Kotor tour?

Yes, you’ll sample prosciutto, cheese, olives, sauces, bread, and have lunch with mussels in buzara sauce.

Do I get to try Montenegrin wine?

Yes, a glass of local white or red wine is included along with beer options.

Are vegetarian options available?

The main inclusions are local cheeses, vegetables, bread and sauces; however mussels are served as the signature dish.

Is pickup included for this Kotor food tour?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet your guide in Kotor Old Town.

Can children join this walking food tour?

Yes, infants and children are welcome; strollers are allowed.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, most areas are accessible for wheelchairs and prams.

What if I book an afternoon slot?

If you join after 3pm when the market closes, tastings will be held at another location nearby.

What’s included

Your day includes meeting your professional guide in Kotor Old Town for a walk through historic streets and squares before sampling local prosciutto, cheeses, olives and brandy at the marketplace (or alternative spot if afternoon). You’ll sit down for lunch featuring homemade sauces with bread and olive oil plus mussels in buzara sauce paired with Montenegrin wine or beer—and there’s always time for coffee or juice if you prefer something non-alcoholic.