Kotor: Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour

Kotor Municipality, Montenegro



You will have an opportunity to enjoy a walking tour with a licensed tour guide and cooking class in the local family home! Learn traditional recipes characteristic for Bay of Kotor!

Kotor Old Town Walking Tour and Cooking Class with Local Host

This experience in Kotor, Montenegro suits travelers interested in history, local culture, and cooking traditional Bay of Kotor dishes.

Highlights

  • Explore Kotor Old Town and its UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • See the city through a local’s perspective
  • Prepare and enjoy a homemade lunch with your host
  • Taste local wine, beer, or homemade juices in a family home setting

Description

Discover Kotor on a short walking tour through its narrow streets, visiting landmarks such as the Squares of Arms with its Clock Tower and palaces. You will see the oldest Catholic Church in Montenegro, dedicated to Saint Tryphon, and notable Orthodox churches including Saint Luka’s and Saint Nicholas. Other stops include the Maritime Square and Cats Square.

A few minutes from the old town’s Main Gates, you will enter the home of a local family. Here, you will be warmly welcomed by your friendly and humorous host. Enjoy sampling local wine, rakija brandy, or homemade juices, creating a relaxed atmosphere before the cooking begins.

Join your host in the kitchen to prepare two traditional dishes from the Bay of Kotor region. The lunch includes a starter, main course, and dessert, with the dessert prepared by the host in advance. The cooking class focuses on authentic Adriatic (Mediterranean) cuisine based mainly on fish and seafood, with influences from other regional cultures offering meat specialties as well.

You will learn local recipes to take home and replicate for your friends and family. After cooking, enjoy the meal together on the terrace with conversation and additional drinks.

Includes

  • Walking tour with licensed guide
  • Cooking class experience
  • Appetizer, main course, and dessert
  • Two alcoholic drinks (wine, beer, rakija) or juices, plus coffee
  • Kotor city tax

Excludes

  • Souvenirs available from the local host
  • Transfer to Kotor

Important Information

  • The tour operates rain or shine
  • Access to the host’s home requires climbing up to 20 stairs

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for walking and stairs, and bring an appetite for cooking and tasting local cuisine.

Frequently Asked Questions

The activity includes a guided walking tour of Kotor Old Town and a traditional cooking class in a local family home, followed by enjoying the meal with local wine or beer.
The cooking class is hosted in a local family home within or near Kotor's UNESCO Old Town in Montenegro.
The walking tour and cooking experience are led by a local host who shares insights about Kotor's history and cuisine.
The total duration typically ranges from 3 to 4 hours, combining walking and cooking time; check the website for exact details.
Yes, most hosts can accommodate dietary restrictions if informed in advance during booking.
Yes, the walking tour involves strolling through Kotor's narrow streets with light walking, suitable for most fitness levels.
You will prepare traditional Montenegrin dishes using local ingredients, often including seafood and regional specialties.
Yes, participants can enjoy local Montenegrin wine or beer as part of the meal in the cooking class.
This activity is available year-round, but check the website for current availability and seasonal schedules.
The activity is generally suitable for older children who can participate in walking and cooking; confirm age requirements on the booking site.

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.2M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again