Top Podgorica Historical Tours

Explore Montenegro's coastal attractions on this tour from Podgorica. As you visit locations such as Sveti Stefan, Virpazar, Kotor, Donji Stoliv, and Tivat, you'll enjoy views of the Bay of Kotor, the Adriatic Sea, Lake Skadar, villages, medieval architecture, and more.

Tour Montenegro is recommended to everyone who wants to see the best of Montenegro in only one day. During the tour you will meet fascinating nature, history, tradition, cultural heritage old for a millennium, traditional food, but even modern architecture and urban life style.

Monasteries in Montenegro are part of Christian Orthodox church and they represent unique structures which are hardly to be seen anywhere else. We choose for you those which extract themselves with authentic beauty, architecture, spirituality and stories of turbulent past.

Get acquainted with Montenegro's capital city on a guided walking tour of Podgorica. The historical complexities of the city—from the arrival of ancient Romans to the bombings during World War II—makes exploring with a guide imperative for first-time visitors. In addition to learning about the city’s past, a guided tour enables you to learn your way around the city without worrying about getting lost.

Discover one of Montenegro’s most spiritual places during this private tour from Podgorica to the Ostrog Monastery. Venture through the countryside to reach this cliffside structure that was built in the 17th century and learn about the pilgrimage site which is dedicated to St. Basil of Ostrog. Drive through the countryside on the way back to Podgorica, stopping at villages or scenic lookouts along the way.

Perched high upon a cliff, rising 900m above the Zeta valley stands Ostrog, the most important site in Montenegro for Orthodox Christians, attracting up to a million visitors annually. This religious attraction is not without its fair share of legends and stories. The monastery has been carved almost entirely on an impossibly vertically positioned mountain cliff and is the pride of Montenegrin spirituality. Constructed in 1665 within two large caves, it gives the impression that it has grown out of the very rock. On Ostrog monastery tour, you will hear many stories and legends about how it was built, about the monks who reside here and above all, you will hear about St Basil – the miracle worker, whose bones were laid to rest in the Upper Monastery. Another highlight of this trip is that you will visit a local household that reflects how old Montenegro is kept alive in modern days. Enjoy in traditional Montenegrin treats prepared by the local hosts.

We can say that Montenegro is small country, but country which is full of contrast. You can find on a lot of forums explanation as a “country where less is more”, “in one day mountain and sea coast”, “wild beauty”. One is for sure the country where you can get in love in a lot of different ways. We have made this three days tour as an idea to show you as much as possible, but still trough the eyes of locals with authentic spirit and spontaneous flow. We introduce creative travelers to a new way of enjoying culture, food and lifestyle in Montenegro. If you want to change activities on our tour be free to contact us, all our tours are Tailor made.

The most important location in Podgorica you can visit bay easy car trip. We start from city center or your hotel. At first we go to Monastery Dajbabe which is built inside cave, amazing nature wonder. Later we go for coffee next to local Niagara falls, which is an old dam on Cijevna canyon. After that you would visit one of the biggest vineyard in Europe and have vine tasting in Sipcanik tunnel, the old military air base under the hill. After that we are going to visit ancient settlement the old Roman city Doclea, which is now just in ruins. From this place we are going to visit the Temple of Christ's resurrection which is one of the biggest and most beautiful in region. Later we will visit Petrovica castle which is now art gallery and than we would travel around city center to see 3 monuments of greatest Montenegrin rulers of Petrovic family. Our last destination is Old town and ruins of Nemanjica city, where tour ends up. We can left you in restaurant or take you back to hotel.

DESCRIPTION: Cetinje – old capital of Montenegro – city which preserved Montenegrin cultural and historical heritage. Architecture dates back to XVIII and XIX centuries. The settlement of Rijeka Crnojevića is located on the bank of the river of the same name. It was named after Ivan Crnojević, former ruler of Montenegro.

Montenegro is a small country in southeast Europe, in the west of the Balkans, but very famous about its incredible nature beauties. In this arrangement, ’’Monte Mare Travel’’ agency brought together wonderful cities at the seaside and mountain towns in the north, as well as the cruising on the largest lake in the Balkans – Skadar lake and visits to the most famous monasteries. In order to meet our customers, we have arranged a package where you will be able to see and experience the best of Montenegro for 7 days.

We are starting the trip to Skadar Lake National Park and Virpazar town. Skadar Lake is a paradise for fishermen, bird lovers, nature lovers and devotees of culture and historical monuments. The boat ride here is really spectacular here. To full feel your senses we will visit the family winery and taste three kinds of wine, rakija-grappa, homemade bread, prosciutto, cheese, and more dishes of the home and learn about it by the local winemaker. People here are proud of their products and you will see (taste) why. This tour will leave you with the strong impressions of Montenegrin nature food and lifestyle.

Budva the beautiful coastal town of Montenegro. Back in the days, it was a quiet town, now is the Miami of Balkans, the main touristic city of Montenegro. Also, Budva is a town of outstanding beauty. The old town of Budva is more than 2500 years old. Moreover, the old town is considered as “the place to be seen”. In this tour of Budva, you can find from designer clothes to souvenirs to take with you as a memory. In the middle of the town is situated the Citadel. Soak up the amazing views of Sveti Stefan, one of the most amazing islets of Budva. This town is one of the most attractive coastal cities of Montenegro and the old part of the city is the jewel on the crown. As an illustration of that, you will feel the Italian presence around the city as the walls surrounding the old town of Budva are of Venetian influence. Moreover, you will get to visit the museum of Budva, which is a gem as in it there you can find very important and informative artifacts.

In this arrangement by help of ‘Monte Mare Travel’ you will be able to see unique beauties of Montenegro for only 5 days. From Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro we will go to the North of the country and visit Žabljak – the highest town in Balkan and ski center, National park Durmitor (1980. included in UNESCO), Black lake and Đurđevića Tara bridge. Then, through ‘Montenegro tour’ you will visit Cetinje – Old Royal Capital, village Njeguši with tasting national traditional specialities, then drive along Serpentines – road tourist attraction, to the Kotor – one of the top 10 Europe destinations under UNESCO protection and Budva – metropolis of Montenegrin tourism. For the last day, it is predicted tour by train with a view on a canyon Platije that persists through the vertical rocks and cliffs, which climb high and up to 1,000 meters above sea level. You will also be able to see Kolašin, National Park Biogradska Gore, Biogradsko lake, Botanic garden, Morača monastery(est. 1252).

You can enjoy in private driving, clean and comfortable cars with refreshment and wi-fi on board. English speaking drivers.

On the Podgorica panoramic walking tour, you will visit the most important historical and cultural parts of Podgorica. Your tour guide will first take you on the walking tour between the new and the old part of the town where you will get to see the old Ottoman town remains, Old Town Ribnica’s remains, the place where Podgorica’s two rivers meet, and the city’s famous parks, bridges and institutions. At this point of the tour, you will be transported by car to the best vantage point in all of Podgorica on top of a hill. From here, you will be able to see all of Podgorica, and its valley, surrounded by the high hills and mountains. This will bring us to the last part of this tour, where you will ride through the most modern part of the city, including the visit to King Nicola’s summer house and park, and we will finish the tour with a visit to the Orthodox temple of Resurrection of the Christ.

For those who want to get acquainted with the tradition, culture, history and spectacular landscapes of Montenegro. Our guide will present you the old royal capital of Montenegro – Cetinje, the sleepy village of Njeguši, the rocky mountain Lovćen, enchanting Bay of Kotor and the medieval old town of Kotor.

DESCRIPTION: Budva, the tourist metropolis of Montenegro is about 2500 years old and is one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic coast. The coastal area, known as the Budva Riviera, is the centre of Montenegrin tourism and is famous for its well-preserved medieval town, sandy beaches and diverse nightlife.

On this Medieval Montenegro tour, you will visit the never conquered old royal capital of Montenegro, Cetinje, and learn about its heritage and interesting way of life. You will be taken to the Falcon heights of the Lovćen Mountain and National park that played a great historical role in shaping key events in Montenegro. Abundantly rich in flora and fauna, Lovćen is an important reserve for many of Montenegro's native bird species, and around 1200 varieties of plants. On the second highest top of Lovćen you can find the highest mausoleum in the world dedicated to Petar II Petrovic Njegos, a famous Montenegrin leader and poet from 19th century.

Take 3 days to explore the “Wild Beauty” of the northern part of Montenegro. Take walks around the splendid lakes such as Skadar, Black and Biograd lake. Hear the legends and stories connected to the folklore of the country. Taste the gastronomical diversity of the north. Try local dishes as: cicvara, kacamak, traditional roast meat, kajmak and mountain cheese. Take part in activities as: rafting, mountain biking, via ferrata, canyoning or just relax during long hikes. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and good night sleep in luxury mountain houses or 4* hotels.

On Adriatic oriental tour (Bar & Ulcinj City tour), you can experience the stunning views of this part of the Adriatic coast. Combining Bar and Ulcinj, create one of the loveliest tours Montenegro has to offer! Explore Bar characterized by wide boulevards and lush Mediterranean vegetation and its interesting old town. Where ever you go, you will see reflections of the Roman and Ottoman influences in the landmarks against a backdrop of tangerine and olive tree fields. Lastly, how about the antique town of Ulcinj, with its picture perfect narrow, curving streets, stone houses decorated by elements of the Renaissance and Baroque, and a dramatic, indescribable natural beauty.

Explore the city, its dynamic history and present life with one of our knowledgable guides. Our guide will be dedicated to you only, so you will be able to choose the pace that suits you the most, and ask all questions that would enable you to learn your way around the city.

Vranovo hill is located outside of Perast in Boka Kotorska bay. The top of Vranovo hill - Fortress St. Andrew is one of the most beautiful views of the Montenegrin coast, overlooking the Kotor Bay. St. Andrew is an Austro-Hungarian fortress, built on Vranovo hill in the period from 1882 to 1886. In the Austro-Hungarian documents it was run under the name of Fort Vranovo hill. Its purpose was to close the direction that leads from Čevak to Donji Orahovac, Perast and Risan, as well as to control the region of Gornji Orahovac - village Stepen - Donji Orahovac. From Perast to this fort there is a serpentine road 2 m wide.

Podgorica is the capital of an unbelievably beautiful country Montenegro. Do you know that once Podgorica was part of the Ottoman Empire? Can you believe that this city was bombarded more than 70 times in its history? In the company of your local guide, you will take a walking tour of the Old Town of Podgorica during which you will be immersed in the history and stories behind Podgorica’s major sights. Why the remains of the Ribnica Fortress is so important for the locals? It stands at the crossroad of the Ribnica and Moraca rivers and attracts with incredible views. Was the Ribnica Bridge built in Roman times? Do you know that the Clock Tower was built in the 17th century? You will visit Millennium Bridge, some of the most important monuments dedicated to Podgorica’s rulers during the long history, Orthodox cathedral third biggest in Balkans.

Montenegrin history is amazing. Tour starts from hotel by car pickup and goes first to the village Karuc, an old fisherman village which is now touristic place. There is and old abandoned house of St Petar Cetinjski, and nice restaurant for morning coffee. From this place we would continue to one view point where you can see one of the most amazing picture in Montenegro and late we go to touristic village River Crnojevica, one of the first Montenegrin settlement where now lives just few families. From this place we continue to Macalov brijeg, small bar with view point on Skadar lake and have short break for domestic juice or drink. After that we continue to the village Virpazar, visit fort Besac and have story about National park Skadar lake. After short visit we would continue to village Zabljak Crnojevica, where is the abandoned castle of first Montenegrin ruling family Crnojevici and later to have lunch in local restaurant. When you get ready we will take you back to your hotel.