Kotor Walking Tour with Audio Guide on Your Smartphone

The audio guide is a convenient mobile companion for a self-guided walk around Kotor. The tour is designed specifically for getting to know the city in a relatively short timespan of 1–1.5 hours. Follow the route on the app's map, from the Sea Gate to the Gurdić Bastion, passing by the city's main sights. Highlights include: The Cats Museum, The River Gate and the Sea Gate, The Church of St. Luke, St. Tryphon's Cathedral, The Clock Tower, Let Me Pass Street. The tour features 20 points of interest. All stories are crafted by professional journalists and historians, with humor and passion for travel. Once the tour is downloaded, you can access it offline. We recommend using headphones for better sound quality. Enjoy engaging stories and legends at your own pace, without a need to keep up with a group. Feel free to pause anytime to take a break at a café or wander down a picturesque alley before continuing your exploration.

1. 1

   Sea Gate

   10 min

   The Sea Gate, known locally as Vrata od Mora or Morska vrata, is the main entrance to Kotor’s Old Town. Built in the 16th century during Venetian rule, it opens from the waterfront into the historic centre. Its stone arch, defensive structure, and inscriptions reflect Kotor’s maritime position and its long connection with the Adriatic and the Venetian Republic.

2. 2

   Clock Tower

   10 min

   The Clock Tower, known locally as Sat Kula or Kula od sata, is one of the main landmarks of Kotor’s Old Town. Built in the early 17th century, it stands on the central Square of Arms near the Sea Gate. Its stone structure, clock face, and slightly leaning form reflect the urban life, Venetian influence, and long history of the fortified Adriatic town.

3. 3

   Napoleon Theatre

   10 min

   Napoleon’s Theatre, known locally as Napoleonovo pozorište, is a historic building in Kotor’s Old Town connected with the period of French rule in the early 19th century. Opened in 1810, it is considered one of the earliest theatre buildings in the region. Its presence reflects Kotor’s cultural life beyond its walls, churches, and maritime traditions.

4. 4

   Bay of Kotor

   10 min

   The Bay of Kotor, known locally as Boka Kotorska, is one of the most dramatic landscapes on the Adriatic coast. Its deep blue waters, steep mountains, medieval towns, and old seafaring settlements create a setting shaped by both nature and maritime history. The bay reflects centuries of trade, defence, navigation, and cultural exchange between the Balkans and the Mediterranean.

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   Stop 5

   10 min

   The River Gate, known locally as Sjeverna vrata or Riječna vrata, is one of the historic entrances to Kotor’s Old Town. Built in the 16th century, it opens toward the Škurda River and the northern side of the fortifications. Its stone arch, defensive position, and Venetian-era inscription reflect Kotor’s walled structure and the city’s long military history.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10 min

   The Church of St. Mary Collegiate, known locally as Crkva Svete Marije Koleđate or Sveta Marija od Rijeke, is one of Kotor’s important medieval churches. Built in the 13th century on the site of an earlier basilica, it reflects Romanesque architecture and the city’s deep Christian heritage. The church is also linked with Blessed Osanna of Kotor, whose relics are kept inside.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   “Let Me Pass” Street, known locally as Pusti me proć, is one of the narrowest and most curious passages in Kotor’s Old Town. Its humorous name reflects the tight scale of the medieval street network, where stone houses, hidden corners, and tiny lanes create an intimate urban maze. The passage captures the compact character and everyday charm of the walled city.

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   Church of St. Luke

   10 min

   The Church of St. Luke, known locally as Crkva Svetog Luke, is one of the most distinctive medieval churches in Kotor’s Old Town. Built in the late 12th century, it was originally Catholic and later also served the Orthodox community. Its modest stone architecture, Romanesque form, and dual religious history reflect Kotor’s layered spiritual and cultural heritage.

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   Cats Museum

   Pass by

   The Cats Museum, known locally as Muzej mačaka, is a small museum in Kotor’s Old Town dedicated to the city’s long affection for cats. Its collection includes postcards, prints, coins, photographs, and decorative objects connected with feline imagery. The museum reflects Kotor’s playful local identity and the special place cats hold in the everyday life of the walled city.

10. 10

    Stop 10

    Pass by

    The Maritime Museum of Montenegro, known locally as Pomorski muzej Crne Gore, is one of the main cultural institutions in Kotor’s Old Town. Housed in the historic Grgurina Palace, it presents the seafaring heritage of the Bay of Kotor. Ship models, portraits, weapons, maps, and naval objects reflect centuries of trade, navigation, and maritime life on the Adriatic.

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    Pima Palace

    10 min

    Pima Palace is one of the elegant historic residences in Kotor’s Old Town. Built by the noble Pima family, it reflects the city’s Venetian-era aristocratic culture. Its stone façade, balcony, courtyard, and mix of Renaissance and Baroque details show the refined urban life of Kotor’s wealthy maritime families.

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    St. Tryphon Cathedral

    10 min

    Saint Tryphon’s Cathedral, known locally as Katedrala Svetog Tripuna, is one of the most important landmarks of Kotor’s Old Town. Consecrated in 1166, it reflects the city’s medieval Catholic heritage and its strong ties with the Adriatic world. Its Romanesque structure, twin towers, relics, frescoes, and treasury connect Kotor with centuries of faith, trade, and local identity.

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    Old Kotor Prison Building

    10 min

    The Old Kotor Prison Building, known locally as Stari zatvor, is a historic structure within Kotor’s walled centre. Its plain stone façade reflects a more austere side of the old city, connected with law, punishment, and public order. The building adds another layer to Kotor’s history, beyond palaces and churches, showing the everyday institutions that shaped urban life.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The audio guide is available through a special mobile app for iOS and Android
• Admission tickets to the attractions are not included. Please buy them separately in advance
• The tour doesn’t cover all sights in Kotor
• This is a self-guided tour. You will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map. There is no human guide provided

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.