Kotor: Old Town 1-Hour Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG98043-139905
Category:
Country: Montenegro
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Witness the beautiful palaces and squares of the old town of Kotor and feel the spirit of the medieval times, passing through the narrow streets of the fortified labyrinth protected by UNESCO.
Start this tour from the main gate (also known as 'the Sea Gate'), where you will find yourself at the Square of Arms, the main town square. From there, enjoy a view of the four centuries old town clock tower. In front of the clock tower, there is a medieval pillory where verdicts used to be read and prisoners used to be brought.
Then proceed to the Bizanti family palace, which dates back to the 14th-century, and along the way, you will pass Beskuća Palace with its Gothic portal. Then proceed to Flour Square where you will see Pima and Buća Palaces.
Cathedral of Saint Tryphon is the biggest attraction, with its construction being set between 1124 and 1166. The other notable religious sights are the Church of St. Luke (built in 1195 on the model of similar churches in medieval Serbia) and St. Nicholas Church (built on the site where there used to be the Dominican monastery of St. Nicholas built in 1540).
Highlights
- Visit Armory Square with clock tower
- Discover Flour Square (old trading square where you will find Buca and Pima Palaces)
- Enjoy the view in front of Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (1166)
- Walk to the orthodox churches square (St. Luke and St. Nicholas)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In front of the old town main gates next to the tourist information center.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
