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Kotor: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour with Local Food and Wine Tasting
Kotor: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour with Local Food and Wine Tasting
4.9
(45 reviews)
Explore Kotor Old Town and discover its rich history before indulging in a tasting of Montenegrin delicacies: smoked ham, cheese, spreads, and seafood paired with local wine or beer in a charming restaurant
From €85 / person
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Tested by Benoit at Wandr
This tour is the complete opposite of the big cruise ship groups that flood the Old Town every day. Instead of just ticking off the main sights, Stefan takes you through local market stalls to taste regional specialties and brings the city’s history to life with stories that are both captivating and easy to follow. You finish the tour with a lovely shared meal at a restaurant, and it genuinely feels like having dinner and conversation with an old friend. What I loved most was how personal and authentic the whole experience felt, and I'm sure you’ll feel the same!
Great storytelling
The host does not just share facts but turns history and local life into engaging, memorable stories
Small group
Intentionally limited group size for real interaction and questions
Off-the-beaten-path
Stops and routes beyond the standard tourist trails
Highlights
Explore Kotor's Old Town
Experience Kotor’s rich history through the eyes of a local having guided travelers for 18 years
Taste local produce
Visit the open-air market and taste regional specialties from local vendors
Stop for lunch
Sit down at a traditional restaurant for lunch while chatting with your guide in a relaxed setting
Enjoy a full traditional menu
Savor smoked ham, cheese, olives, and spreads together with mussels in buzara sauce, black risotto, and a glass of local wine or beer
Full description
Begin your private experience at the Sea Gate of Kotor Old Town, where your guide will greet you and lead you through the charming stone alleys of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Kotor’s layered history, medieval architecture, maritime legacy, and the cultural stories that shaped the Bay of Kotor.
After this hour-long walking tour, you’ll explore Kotor’s famous marketplace, where he will introduce you to authentic Montenegrin products. Taste olives, local cheeses, prosciutto, and more straight from the vendors.
Then, head to a beloved local spot in the Old Town for a tasting menu of traditional bites. Enjoy smoked ham, cheese, olives, fresh local spreads, and black risotto, along with freshly baked bread and two glasses of wine, beer, or soft drinks. In season (May to September), you’ll also taste mussels in Montenegro’s famous “buzara” sauce.
With Stefan (or one of his colleague) by your side, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, chat about Montenegrin life, and soak up the friendly local atmosphere.
Meeting point
Sea Gate, Main Gate of Kotor Old Town
The guide will be waiting for you at the Sea Gate (main gate facing the port)
(Exact location details will be provided after booking)
About your host
Stefan
Hi, I’m Stefan, and guiding is in my blood! I grew up exploring the hidden corners of Kotor’s Old Town. With over 18 years of family experience in hosting travelers, my team and myself love sharing the stories, legends, and traditions that make Kotor so unique. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just love a great local tale, we’ll make sure you experience Kotor like a true insider!
Hi, I’m Stefan, and guiding is in my blood! I grew up exploring the hidden corners of Kotor’s Old Town. With over 18 years of family experience in hosting travelers, my team and myself love sharing the stories, legends, and traditions that make Kotor so unique. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just love a great local tale, we’ll make sure you experience Kotor like a true insider!
Things to know
Includes
- Professional, licensed local guide
- Private walking tour of Kotor
- Visit to the local market
- Food tasting in a local restaurant including smoked ham, cheese, olives, 5 traditional local spreads, black risotto (or mussels in buzara sauce between May and September), and two glasses of wine/beer/soft drink
- Transportation to / from meeting point
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Good appetite!
- Your camera 📸
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Customer reviews
Christina_D
If I could give this tour 100 stars, I would! Marina was absolutely incredible as a guide! She introduced me to the city of Kotor and told me all about the foods I was trying, the landmarks I was seeing, and all sorts of interesting facts about the city. If you're thinking about booking this tour, don't hesitate. You won't regret it!
Philip_R
Excellent tour of Old Town Kotor! Just the right amount of history, culture, food and wine!! Olives, Mussels, oh my!! Nikola was a terrific and helpful guide!
Linda
Alex was very easy going, answered all questions and was very personable. She explained the history of the area and also oriented us on what we could do for remainder of our day. Food tasting started at local market. Tour ended with what I would consider to be a meal, more so than tasting which was a pleasant surprise.
Katherine_G
We met our guide for a private tour for just the two of us. I was expecting it to be a small group and initially I felt intimidated as I couldn’t blend in. While our guide didn’t spend a lot of time explaining and touring us around the city, we had a fabulous conversation over a huge and delicious spread of food. We didn’t follow a leader hearing information about buildings, but rather sat down with a local and talked to him about life. He was a very passionate man with many interesting stories and perspectives. What a unique experience. I will remember this more than any regurgitated facts.
Arti
My guide Jelena was so lovely, friendly & very knowledgeable. She gave me a lot of historical & fun information about old town & answered all my questions. The food was amazing & very plentiful & Jelena’s company was lovely I will recommend this tour to my friends