Montenegro · Cooking Tour

5-Hour Kotor Old Town History and Cooking Tour with Local Meal

5 Hours Round trip from Put do Svetog Ivana Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous St. Tryphon Cathedral in Kotor Old Town
02 Explore medieval palaces, main squares, and the old caravan road
03 Learn about local traditions, including each family's "slava"
04 Cook and enjoy a scrumptious homemade local meal with a professional chef

Step into Kotor's amazing medieval Old Town, where the story of the city began in the 1st century AD. Learn about its seafaring legacy, historic palaces, museum, and Catholic and Orthodox landmarks, including St. Nicolas Orthodox Cathedral and other churches, as you stroll through its atmospheric streets. Gain insight into local history and traditions, including the "slava" of each family's patron saint, discover what lies beneath the Old Town even today, and round off the experience with a culinary event at a local restaurant.

Step into Kotor's amazing medieval Old Town, where the story of the city began in the 1st century AD.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kotor

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kotor Old Town History Walk and Culinary Experience

Meet your Kotor tour guide in front of the port or at an agreed-upon location, then walk towards the Old Town in about 5-6 minutes.
Proceed on a guided tour of Kotor Old Town for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, strolling around the main squares. Visit and learn about the medieval palaces, the Clock Tower, St. Tryphon Cathedral, the Maritime Museum, St. Nicolas Orthodox Cathedral, and St. Luke Orthodox Church. Continue to the Northern Gate, where you will see the river and bridge - once a drawbridge - overlooking the old caravan road.
Walk to a local traditional restaurant in about 7-8 minutes. Learn from the local chef and participate in preparing local meals. Then taste the food you have cooked and enjoy a scrumptious meal at the restaurant for about 3 hours to 3 hours and 15 minutes. The food will be local and homemade.
Head back to the port with your guide, with a walk of about 7-8 minutes.

Where this trip takes you

Kotor Old Town, St. Tryphon Cathedral, the old caravan road

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Put do Svetog Ivana 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Kotor tour guide
Kotor Old Town tax
A culinary event with a professional chef
A full meal with 1 drink included: a soft drink, water, beer, or a glass of wine, plus a starter
Option 1: Grilled fish with a side dish (Dalmatian cooked vegetable mix)
Option 2: Grilled local sausages and cevapi (traditional minced meat sticks) with a side dish (potatoes baked in a traditional Dutch oven). All tour participants have to pick Option 1 or Option 2. Please inform the guide if you are a vegetarian or intolerant to any food item, and another meal will be prepared for you.
Dessert: traditional local krempita cake
Montenegrin plate (local smoked prosciutto, dry cheese, olives, and homemade bread)