Montenegro · Walking Tours

Podgorica City Walking Tour

2 Hours Round trip from Podgorica Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk through the heart of Podgorica with a local guide
  • 02 See landmarks including Independence Square and the Millennium Bridge
  • 03 Explore Stara Varos, the oldest preserved quarter of the city
  • 04 Visit the Clock Tower and Starodoganjska Mosque
  • 05 Cross the Moraca River and enjoy views from the bridges
  • 06 Learn how Podgorica was shaped by Roman, Ottoman and modern history

Discover Podgorica on a relaxed walking tour through the capital of Montenegro, where layers of Roman, Ottoman, socialist and modern history come together. Over the course of two hours, you’ll explore key landmarks and lesser-known corners while gaining a deeper understanding of how the city has evolved through the centuries.

From Independence Square and the Montenegrin National Theatre to the Moraca River, Millennium Bridge, Stara Varos and the Clock Tower, this route combines major sights with stories of local history, culture and identity. It’s an easy-paced introduction to the city, ideal for travellers who want to get their bearings and see Podgorica beyond the surface.

Discover Podgorica on a relaxed walking tour through the capital of Montenegro, where layers of Roman, Ottoman, socialist and modern history come together.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Podgorica
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Trg Republike, Novaka Miloseva, Podgorica, Podgorica Municipality Monteneg

Our meeting point is at the centre of Podgorica – Independence Square (formerly Square of the Republic), at the fountain. In case of rain, the guide will be positioned by the Societe Generale Bank, under the eaves surrounding the square. 

We will pass by Municipality building, briefly stop in front of the statue of Marko Miljanov, one the famous generals and writers from the end of the 19 century. 

Montenegrin National Theatre, Ulica Stanka Dragojevica 18, Podgorica, Podg

From the Bokeska street, we will pass by the National Theatre, and continue towards the statue of Petar II Petrovic Njegos, a famous prince-bishop, writer and philosopher. 

Moraca River, Near Rzaca Mountain, Podgorica, Podgorica Municipality Montenegro

We continue our journey via one of the bridges over Moraca River, which flows through Podgorica. 

Millennium Bridge, Bul. Ivana Crnojevica, Podgorica, Podgorica Municipality Montenegro

Our tour leads us over the Moraca river, via one of the pedestrian bridges, and from here we will have an excellent view of the Millennium Bridge, one of the recognizable landmarks of Podgorica.

Vladimir Vysotsky Monument, Jovana Tomasevica bb, Podgorica, Podgorica Municipality

We will also make a brief stop at the statue of Vladimir Vysotsky, a Russian poet, singer and songwriter, who died young, but who lived in Podgorica for a while.

Blazo Jovanovic Bridge, Moraca bb, Podgorica

We will cross the river Moraca again, at Blazo Jovanovic Bridge and continue towards Sastavci (or Skaline), at the confluence of the rivers Ribnica and Moraca. 

Sastavci, Moraca Ribnice, Podgorica, Podgorica Municipality

Sastavci or Skaline is a very picturesque site, but admittedly uncared for. Above the confluence stand barely visible ruins of the fortress of Ribnica. These are known as Nemanjin grad, as it was here that Stefan Nemanja who subsequently founded Nemanjic dynasty, was born. We will cross an old picturesque stone bridge on our way to Stara Varos, the oldest preserved quarter of Podgorica, dating back to the Ottoman rule. 

Starodoganjska Mosque, 42 Gojka Radonjica, Podgorica, Podgorica Municipality

At Stara Varos we will briefly stop at the Starodoganjska Mosque, built in 15th century and for a long time maintained by the traders from the nearby shops. 

Clock Tower, Trg Becir Bega Osmanagica bb Stara Varos, Podgorica, Podgorica Municipality

Sahat Kula (The Clock Tower) is one of the important landmarks of Podgorica. It stands at the edge of the Stara Varos, facing the socialist apartment blocks across the street. Built in the 18th century by Adzi Pasha Osmanagic. 

Monument to A.S. Pushkin and N.N. Goncharova, Boulevard of St. Peter of Cetinje, Podorica Municipality

Located on the corner of Njegoseva street, it portraits the famous Russian poet Pushkin reading poetry to his wife Natalija Gonchareva. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Podgorica 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guiding services

What's Not Included

  • Food & drinks
  • Transportation
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Gratitudes

Know before you go

  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • This is an easy city walking tour, but Podgorica can be very hot during summer and a small part of the tour is leading to streets made of cobblestones so the comfortable footwear is advised). The tour operates almost in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Minimum numbers (3 pax) apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered full refund or an alternative (to join a similar tour, the same tour on another date, to pay surcharge for private tour).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Podgorica, ME
Tour start
Podgorica, ME
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Podgorica.

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