Kotor Shore Excursion: Budva, Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks

Medieval streets, an island church, and two bays in one morning or afternoon

A private shore excursion from Kotor Cruise Port for cruise passengers, visiting Budva Old Town, Kotor Old Town, and (on the extended option) the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks via taxi boat from Perast. The tour includes photo stops above Kotor Bay and runs 4 to 6 hours, timed to fit your ship's schedule, with a professional English-speaking guide and pickup from your hotel or port.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Bay of Kotor20m · entry included
2. Kotor Old Town1h · entry included
3. Our Lady of the Rocks1h · entry included

Explore Budva, Kotor, and Perast highlights

• Visit Budva Old Town
• Photo stop above Sveti Stefan island
• Scenic drive via Trojica Hill viewpoint
• Explore Kotor Old Town
• Visit Perast and taxi boat to Our Lady of the Rocks

The experience

How do you fit the Adriatic coast into the hours between ship departures? This tour leaves directly from Kotor Cruise Port and moves through two old towns and a working island church, with the route and timing built around your vessel's schedule. You choose between a 4-hour version that covers Budva Old Town, Kotor Old Town, and a photo stop above Sveti Stefan, or a 5- to 6-hour extended option that adds a taxi boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, where you walk through the island church and its museum before returning to Perast.

The drive itself is part of the itinerary: you travel via Trojica Hill, stopping at a viewpoint above Kotor Bay where the mountains and water frame the whole coast at once. Budva Old Town sits on the water with medieval walls and narrow streets. Kotor's UNESCO-listed center is larger, with ancient churches and squares that climb toward the city walls. On the extended tour, the taxi boat to Our Lady of the Rocks is included, and you get time to walk the island or sit in Perast before heading back. A professional guide travels with you throughout, and hotel or port pickup is part of the booking.

The tour is private, so the pace and stops stay yours alone. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and the operator notes the experience suits all fitness levels. Return to your ship is guaranteed on the schedule you book.

What’s included

• Photo stops at the viewpoint above Kotor Bay and at Sveti Stefan.
• private tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• taxi boat from Perast to Our Lady of the Rocks island (extended option only).
• access to the church and museum on Our Lady of the Rocks (extended option only).

Options for this experience

3 options

1. Kotor-Budva-Sv. StefanUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 15 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:30Lasts 4 to 4.5 hours. Covers Kotor Old Town, Budva Old Town, photo stops above Sveti Stefan and Kotor Bay. Perast is not included in this option. Pickup is included.

2. Kotor-Budva-Gospa-PerastUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 15 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:30Lasts 5 to 6 hours, depending on traffic. Includes Budva, Kotor, Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks island. Pickup is included.

Up to 6 per booking15 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:30

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 98 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Mont Travelers Montenegro FIT & Bespoke Travel Experience

Is this one for you?Choose the 4-hour option if your ship's schedule is tight and you want Budva and Kotor's old towns without the island detour. Pick the extended 5- to 6-hour version if you have the time and want to step onto Our Lady of the Rocks and see the island church up close.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is Budva Old Town like compared to Kotor?

Budva Old Town sits directly on the water and is known for its medieval history and narrow streets that draw visitors from across the Balkans. Kotor Old Town is larger, UNESCO-listed, and built higher up with ancient churches, historic squares, and views from the old city walls that overlook the bay.

Do I actually get to go inside Our Lady of the Rocks, or just see it from the boat?

On the extended option, the taxi boat takes you to the island itself. You walk on Our Lady of the Rocks and can explore the church and its museum before returning to Perast.

How much free time do I have in each town?

The itinerary includes time to explore Budva and Kotor's old towns and streets. On the extended tour, you also have free time in Perast after visiting the island.

What happens if my ship leaves earlier than expected?

The tour is timed to your ship's schedule, and return to the ship is guaranteed. When you book, you specify your ship's departure time, and the guide coordinates the route and stops to get you back on time.

Is the viewpoint above Kotor Bay a long walk?

The photo stop above Kotor Bay is a pause during the drive via Trojica Hill. You stop for photos of the panoramic views, then continue by vehicle to the towns.