Best Kotor shore excursions
The top-rated independent excursion in Kotor is "From Kotor: 3-Hour Blue Cave Cruise, Swimming & WWII Tunnels" (4.7★ from 2,662 reviews, from $36). The biggest saving against the ship is food & tasting: $119 per person less than NCL. Prices and ratings checked November 2026.
Ranked from real traveller ratings: each tour's star rating weighted by how many reviews it has, so a 4.9 with 3,000 reviews beats a 5.0 with 25. Only tours we matched to a tour type in Kotor are included.
Top-rated independent excursions
| # | Tour | From | Rating | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From Kotor: 3-Hour Blue Cave Cruise, Swimming & WWII TunnelsNature / waterfall / park | $36 | 4.7★2,662 reviews | 4/5 |
| 2 | Kotor: Old Town Walking Tour via Sea Gate & Flour SquareCity / island tour | $28 | 4.8★270 reviews | 4/5 |
| 3 | Kotor: Old Town Walking Tour of 6 Historic SquaresCity / island tour | $25 | 5.0★90 reviews | 4/5 |
| 4 | Kotor: Jeep Tour to Hidden Stone Village & Food TastingATV / buggy / jeep | $96 | 4.8★80 reviews | 4/5 |
| 5 | Azure Wonders Kotor: 4h Blue Cave with Our Lady of the RocksNature / waterfall / park | $56 | 4.7★88 reviews | 4/5 |
| 6 | Bay of Kotor: 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour of Villages & PalacesKayak / paddle | $56 | 4.8★60 reviews | 4/5 |
| 7 | Kotor: 3-Hour Blue Cave Swim & Lady of the Rocks TourNature / waterfall / park | $50 | 4.6★48 reviews | 4/5 |
| 8 | Kotor: Boka Bay Boat Tour, Blue Cave & Our Lady of the RockNature / waterfall / park | $45 | 4.5★41 reviews | 4/5 |
| 9 | Kotor Bay: 3-Hour Blue Cave Swim & Lady of the Rocks TourNature / waterfall / park | $50 | 4.4★28 reviews | 4/5 |
Best value against the ship
| Tour type | Line | Ship | Independent | Saving for 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & tasting | NCL | $325 | $206 | $476 |
| City / island tour | NCL | $133 | $33 | $399 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | NCL | $148 | $50 | $391 |
Where the ship is cheaper
- Kayak / paddle on NCL: $89 on the ship vs $94 independent.
Without a tour: near the pier
- Kotor Old Town: ~5 min walk (184 m).
Only one or two ships can berth, so larger ships often tender. The walled Old Town is right by the landing.
Questions
What is the best excursion in Kotor?
On ratings, "From Kotor: 3-Hour Blue Cave Cruise, Swimming & WWII Tunnels" leads with 4.7 stars from 2,662 reviews. On value, food & tasting saves the most against the ship ($119 per person).
What is the cheapest well-rated excursion in Kotor?
"Kotor: Old Town Walking Tour of 6 Historic Squares" from $25 per person (5.0★, 90 reviews).
What can you do in Kotor without booking an excursion?
Within about 20 minutes of the pier: Kotor Old Town (~5 min walk).