9 Montenegro Day Trips from Dubrovnik to Build a Day Around

1.Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in Perast and Kotor, with Budva included on the small-group option. You’ll have free time to explore, an optional €10 boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, and guides such as Niko, Bo, Robert, and Adnan helping with the long border-crossing day.

“It’s a full day bus tour. Left by 7am and returned around 5:30. It’s a scenic ride and you have time to wander the towns on your own. It was an easy way to get a taste of Montenegro.”

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2.Full-Day Tour Bay of Kotor Perast Kotor and Budva small group from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 821 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $110

Leave Dubrovnik early for Montenegro with a driver-guide such as Darko, Andrew, or Ivo. Visit Perast, Kotor, and Budva in about 10 hours, with time to explore independently. The early start helps with border queues and crowds. Expect a long day on the road, optional boat costs, and extra entry taxes.

“This tour is an early start but don’t let it put you off! It’s a great way to see parts of Montenegro, including some stunning scenery. Darko was our guide - he was so knowledgable, accommodating and passionate about the area. Would definitely recommend this to anyone.”

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3.Private Tour: Montenegro Day Trip from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 495 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $296

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro with a private English-speaking driver, stopping at Perast, Kotor, and Budva. You can add a boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks for about €10, explore at your own pace, and return by ferry across the Bay of Kotor. Guides such as Zach, Ivan, Teo, Milko, and Dejan are praised for safe driving and local insight.

“We had a wonderful tour with our guide Luka! Montenegro was beautiful and we loved all of the stops. Luka was a wonderful guide and driver and was very helpful. He gave us great background on the country’s history and was very helpful with recommendations. I definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.Montenegro Private Full Day Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Dubrovnik with Filip, an English-speaking driver-guide, across the Adriatic coast and into Montenegro. See Perast, Kotor Bay, and the UNESCO-listed old town of Kotor, with a private walking tour, photo stops, free time, and optional boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks. Pickup, transport, and a Kotor guide are included.

“We had an amazing tour to Montenegro with Filip. It was first class all the way. Filip is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge and the stops were second to none. Montenegro is a beautiful country and Filip had all the best places for taking amazing photos. We had lunch at a hidden gem...the food was fabulous and the grounds were incredible. If you want to visit Montenegro this is the only way to go!”

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5.Best of Montenegro – Kotor Bay with Boat Ride (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · from $137

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor in an air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, WiFi, and a maximum of 19 people. Visit Perast and Kotor, stop at Verige, and choose the short boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks. Guides such as Matej, Jelena, and Gabriel are praised for friendly, clear guidance.

“Great communication in advance. The driver was informative, helpful and approachable, there was great itinerary and they thought of everything very well! Nice comfy air conditioned van with USB outlet as well to charge phones. A really great way to see Montenegro!”

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6.Kotor Bay Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Boat Ride to Lady of the Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 278 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $168

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by air-conditioned minivan or coach, stopping in Perast, boating to Our Lady of the Rocks, and exploring Kotor with a local guide. Hotel pickup, English or Spanish commentary, and return transport are included. Bring your passport, expect border delays, and allow a full 10 to 12 hours.

“TJ and the driver did a great job. Also, our local guide at Kotor was great. The whole trip experience was really good.”

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7.Montenegro Private Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel by private air-conditioned minivan from Dubrovnik through Konavle into Montenegro. With guides such as Marijan, Igor, or Boris, you can see Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, Kotor, and Budva, then tailor the day to your interests. The tour lasts about nine hours and includes hotel pickup and return.

“Marjan was a superb guide and was happy to customise for us, including a side visit to Bosnia. Note that there are extensive major road works between Kotor and Budva, resulting in wasted time plus Budva was only ok at best. Therefore we recommend skipping Budva altogether”

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8.Montenegro: Bay of Kotor Day Trip from Dubrovnik English -Español

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 188 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about 10 hours crossing from Dubrovnik into Montenegro, with time in Kotor and Perast and an optional boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks. English service is advertised, though some departures combine English and Spanish commentary. Guides such as Drazen, Joanna, Carmen, and Amela have been praised for making the long day more enjoyable.

“Tour guide was amazing her name is Carmen kudos to her she made it awesome experience. Totally recommend”

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9.Montenegro Coast Small Group Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 179 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Leave Dubrovnik early for Montenegro’s Boka Kotorska bay. Visit Kotor’s old town, Perast, St. Tryphon Cathedral, and Our Lady of the Rocks by boat. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned transport are included. Group size can vary, so confirm whether your departure uses a minibus or a larger coach.

“Had a great time. Our minibus was able to go around the big tour buses at the border and get going. The small boat trip to the island was nice and interesting. Time spent in town was plentiful, you could leisurely stroll inside the town or hike up on the walls. Before getting there, there is a mall coffee stop with a huge supermarket. great experience, lovely scenery. Would love to return.”

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