Overview
Kotor is a city and municipality on the coast of the Boka Bay in Montenegro. Situated in one of the most beautiful bays, this town of merchants and sailors has a lot to show. The old Mediterranean archipelago, surrounded by impressive city walls, is very well preserved and included in the UNESCO list of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
The old town of Kotor also has a great number of nicely arranged restaurants and hotels where you can taste traditional specialties as well as varied Mediterranean food, but in this tour you will have cooking class and lunch at the local family home.
Perast is located in the heart of Boka Bay, at a distance of 12 km northwest of Kotor. In Perast, remains of the Neolithic culture (dating back to 3500) are found, before the new era, which speaks of its long unique history of long maritime, churches, palaces.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Recipes of the prepared meals and souvenir to bring home
Boat ride to the island Our lady of the rocks
Licensed tourist guide in English
Driving by sedan, minivan, van or minibus
All the road and parking fees
Cooking class (Lunch made of 3 traditional local dishes + 2 drinks)
Tourist tax
Entrance fee for the museum on the island
Tickets for attractions not mentioned in *Included in price (St. Tryphon Cathedral - 2.50 EUR...)
Food and drink you buy on the road
Other non-program costs
Travel health insurance – optional
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Kotor Old City
10 min
• Transfer from your place/city of accommodation to Kotor.
• Arrival at Kotor.
• Visit Armory Square with clock tower (4 centuries old), the main town square. -
Kotor Old Town
10 min
Discover Flour Square (old trading square where you will find Buca and Pima Palaces).
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10 min
Enjoy the view in front of Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (1166), the biggest attraction.
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10 min
Walk to the orthodox churches square (St. Luke built in 1195 and St. Nicholas built in 1540).
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Cats of Kotor
10 min
Enjoy the Cat Square.
Total time in Kotor - approx. 1 hour. -
Perast
15 min
• Taking ride around unique bay of the Mediterranean – Boka Bay, until we reach Perast – approx. 20 min.
• Arrival at Perast. Easy walk throught this beautiful coastal city. -
Our Lady of the Rocks
45 min
Boat ride to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. Visiting the 15 th century church and museum (total time in Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks island – approx. 1 hour).
• Ride back to Kotor – approx. 20 min. -
Kotor Old Town
3 hours
• Arrival at local family home. You will join Susan in her family home kitchen in Kotor for approx. 3 hours cookery course with final lunch.
• Tasting local wine, rakija brandy or homemade juice… a lot of laugh and nice stories.
• Already on the first step you will feel as a part of family in a company of lovely, outgoing and humorous host who will show you how to prepare food on authentic and traditional way.
• Put on apron and take a chance to prepare 1 or 2 dishes characteristic for the area of Bay of Kotor and have lunch made of starter, main course and desert. Have in mind that, as you are at Adriatic (Mediterranean) coast, most of the traditional food and specialties are based on fish and sea food.
• You will learn the local recipes, that you can later prepare for your family and friends.
• When you finish, it’s time for sitting together, talking and enjoying tasty meal.
• Return to the place/city of your accommodation.
• The end of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Podgorica).
Additional Information
- *The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip due to bad weather conditions.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Kotor City Tour – Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks - Cooking Class
Can I cancel Kotor City Tour – Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks - Cooking Class for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5–6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Recipes of the prepared meals and souvenir to bring home
- Boat ride to the island Our lady of the rocks
- Licensed tourist guide in English
- Driving by sedan, minivan, van or minibus
- All the road and parking fees
- Cooking class (Lunch made of 3 traditional local dishes + 2 drinks)
- Tourist tax
- Entrance fee for the museum on the island
What's not included?
- Tickets for attractions not mentioned in *Included in price (St. Tryphon Cathedral - 2.50 EUR...)
- Food and drink you buy on the road
- Other non-program costs
- Travel health insurance – optional
Which places does it visit?
It visits Kotor Old City, Kotor Old Town, Cats of Kotor, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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