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Kotor Old Town Walking Tour

The Kotor Old Town in Montenegro is like Dubrovnik for Croatia. Small historical place packed with tourists, more than it can handle. The only coastal road through the city gets blocked by cars before you can even enter. No, where to park. On top of that, there comes the ocean-cruizer already seen in Dubrovnik 3-days ago, bringing even more people.

It looks like everything is free.

To enter the Old Town, you have to pay for the ticket. But you wait in line. The line is not different from the crowd. It is sunny, hot, and crowded.

The main attraction in the city is the fortress on top of the hill. The only way up there is countless stairs. Bring water. You can buy water on the way, but the price of the same flask rises the higher you go. No, not a dream goes up with the altitude. From the top is a spectacular view of Old Kotor Bay.

Be careful what you wish for when you reach the top. At that time, I did not know the wishes may come true. So I have to climb the stairs again. The third time's the charm. I guess.

If you are a first-time traveler to Kotor, get a local guide. It will save you all the hustle and bustle.

The Tour

The main town square is the Square of Arms. In front of the fortress door known as The Sea Gate. There is also a tourist information point where you’ll meet your guide. Throughout the gothic Sea Gate, you can already see the clock tower.

The price of the tour luckily includes the entrance fee and other taxes. Food and drinks are not included.

In front of the clock tower is a medieval pillory where they read verdicts to the prisoners.

Along the way to Flour Square are Beskuća Palace and Bizanti Palace.

The guide will stop at the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, the biggest attraction, with its construction between 1124 and 1166. It stands on the Market of holy Triumph. The Churches of St. Luke and St. Nikola are on the other side of the Old Town.

From the church of St. Nikola toward the hill is the entrance to the fortress. Just in case you want to visit. On your left side is a Square of Wood. There you’ll see a drinking fountain. It is Behind the church of St. Mary. You may need it for refreshments.

On the button below you can make a reservation for the family-friendly tour.


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