Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

Kotor

Kotor is a tiny walled town of marble squares and Venetian churches, with ramparts zig-zagging up the mountain to the Fortress of San Giovanni.

Kotor: Kotor Old Town Walking Tour
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The city on foot

Kotor was ruled by Venice for nearly four centuries, and its old town still looks Venetian.

The walled town takes minutes to cross; the climb up the walls to the fortress is the main walk.

What makes Kotor distinctive

  • The town walls and fortress climb
  • Venetian squares and churches
  • The Bay of Kotor
  • Cats, the town's mascots

Walking tours in Kotor

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Old Town

    Inside the walls.

  • Dobrota

    A waterside village north of town.

  • Škaljari

    A residential area to the south.

Free self-guided walk

Old town and walls

A free self-guided walk in Kotor, from the Sea Gate through the squares to the cathedral and up the ramparts towards the fortress.

1.4 km · 5 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Old town lanes

    Square to square.

  2. Fortress walls

    Steep steps up the mountain.

  3. Waterfront

    Along the bay.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat inside the walls; very steep up to the fortress.

  • Heat

    Climb the walls early or late in summer.

  • Cruise days

    Check cruise schedules to avoid crowds.

When to visit

  • Spring and autumn

    Best.

  • Summer

    Hot and busy.

  • Winter

    Quiet and rainy.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Tivat Airport is about 8 km away.

  • By bus

    Buses run to Budva, Podgorica and Dubrovnik.

Local transport

  • On foot

    The town is tiny.

  • Buses

    Run around the bay.

Questions travellers ask about Kotor

How many days do I need?

One day for the town, more for the bay.

How hard is the fortress climb?

Steep; allow about an hour up and bring water.

Do I pay to climb the walls?

There is a fee in season.

Kotor: Kotor Old Town Walking Tour
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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.