01Walking through town and climbing the city wallsThe walk leads through the streets and squares of the Old Town, while the climb along the walls follows the steep hillside above the houses. The first option allows time to linger in the town centre, while the second involves climbing and returning down stone steps.
The walk leads through the streets and squares of the Old Town, while the climb along the walls follows the steep hillside above the houses. The first option allows time to linger in the town centre, while the second involves climbing and returning down stone steps.
An independent walk through the Old Town
Entering through Morska vrata, you reach Trg od Oruzja, then continue from this larger square into narrow stone passages. Smaller squares and streets form a compact pedestrian area where you can choose which lanes to follow and pause by facades, shop windows or views towards the hillside. This kind of walk gives you time to explore the spaces between monuments, without having to visit every church or museum.
You choose the pace and length of the walk. Entering individual buildings is a separate visit with its own conditions. When you want to learn more about a place behind its facade, the attractions guide describes its particular features and visiting options. For a break during the walk, see our selection of places to eat in Kotor. Trg od Oruzja, starting point for the independent walk on Google Maps.
Climbing the city walls to Sveti Ivan Fortress
From the streets of the Old Town, you take the stone steps that follow the walls towards Sveti Ivan Fortress. As you gain height, the view over the rooftops widens to take in the harbour and inner bay. This option involves a climb up a steep hillside and a return down the steps, so it takes more effort than walking between the town squares.
The official entrances are Parilo, behind the Church of Sveta Marija Koledjata, and Skaljarska pjaca, near Trg od Salate. A valid ticket is required, and the published entry hours in October and November are 08:00-17:00. The Kotor City Walls website also publishes the schedule for other parts of the year. The time needed for the climb and descent depends on your pace and breaks. The Kotor attractions guide explores the history of the fortifications. Sveti Ivan, destination of the climb along the city walls on Google Maps.
02Marine exhibits and a film eveningThe aquarium in Dobrota lets you explore at your own pace. An evening at Kino Boka in the Old Town is tied to a particular film and screening time.
The aquarium in Dobrota lets you explore at your own pace. An evening at Kino Boka in the Old Town is tied to a particular film and screening time.
Watching marine life at Boka Aquarium
At Boka Aquarium, you can linger by the display tanks and watch fish and other marine organisms move behind the glass. Direct contact is allowed in the touch pool, following staff instructions. The other display tanks must not be touched, and feeding the animals is prohibited.
The aquarium is at the Institute of Marine Biology in Dobrota, at I bokeljske brigade 68. A standard adult ticket costs 10 euros. The published opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00-17:00, with the aquarium closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The visiting schedule and Boka Aquarium rules set out the conditions for a visit. The attractions guide explores the different parts of the marine displays. Boka Aquarium in Dobrota on Google Maps.
A film screening at Kino Boka
Kino Boka in the Old Town shows films according to the Cultural Centre's schedule. Among the upcoming titles is the thriller U dubinama (Whalefall), in which a diver tries to escape from a whale's stomach as his oxygen runs out.
The Cultural Centre has announced screenings of this film on 15, 16 and 17 October 2026 at 20:00, in 2D, with tickets costing 3 euros. The film itself runs for 106 minutes. The Cultural Centre's current film schedule helps you choose a film and screening time for the date of your stay. The quoted price and running time apply to this screening, while other films have their own conditions. Kino Boka in the Old Town on Google Maps.
03Paddling on the bay and riding towards KukOn the kayaking trip, you paddle alongside a guide, while the gondola offers views as it carries you towards the mountain. The guided paddling requires a booking, and the cable car requires a separate journey to the lower station.
On the kayaking trip, you paddle alongside a guide, while the gondola offers views as it carries you towards the mountain. The guided paddling requires a booking, and the cable car requires a separate journey to the lower station.
Guided kayaking towards Prcanj
With a Kotor Bay Tours guide, you paddle from Kotor towards Prcanj after preparing the equipment and receiving initial instructions on the shore. During the break in Prcanj, you can choose between a short guided walk and relaxing by the water, with the option of swimming. You then return towards Kotor by kayak.
The organiser lists a 3.5-hour programme, a price of 30 euros per person and a group of up to 16 participants. The guide, kayak, paddle, life jacket, waterproof bag and initial instructions are included. Previous experience is not required, but you need basic physical fitness for paddling. The meeting place is listed by the Port of Kotor, followed by a walk to the kayaks. You arrange the exact meeting point and departure through the programme description and booking page. Prcanj, paddling programme area on Google Maps.
A panoramic cable car ride from Dub to Kuk
In a gondola on the Kotor-Lovcen cable car, you ride up from the lower station at Dub to Kuk, with views towards the bay, coast and mountains inland. During the ascent, you see the town's waterfront from an increasing height, and you can extend the outing by spending time at the upper station.
The operator gives a one-way ride time of 11 minutes. Dub is outside the Old Town, so the whole outing includes getting to the lower station, waiting, time at Kuk and the return journey. You can reach Dub using your own transport or the offered transfer, described in the directions for getting to the cable car. Operations may be suspended because of weather conditions at the top. For your visit date, check the operator's updates on cable car operations and the applicable ticket conditions. Dub, lower cable car station on Google Maps. Kuk, upper cable car station on Google Maps.
04More excursions and itineraries
For more ideas, see our guides to drives and day trips from Budva. These excursions start in Budva and describe visits, stops and driving times. If you are staying in Kotor, Kotor itineraries and travel plans combine visits in town and outings to the surrounding area into a schedule for one or more days. You can choose other excursions and activities from these plans or combine them with the suggestions in this guide.
