Hiking Kotor's Ancient City Walls

From $75

View this ancient city from below and above when you hike the stone walls of the city's towering fortress.

Perfect for active and history buffs alike, this guided hike along Kotor's medieval stone walls goes all the way up to St. John's Fortress, reaching over 918 feet above sea level. From high up, you'll get unparalleled views of Kotor's Old Town, the 3.1 miles of stone walls built around it over the centuries, and the glittering waters of Boka Bay begging for a pic. So grab your most comfortable hiking shoes, and start walkin'.

Energy Level

Duration

3 Hours

Type

ENERGETIC

Accessible

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Shore Thing Highlights

Reach St. John's Fortress, the trail's highest point, and get rewarded with a fantastic view over Kotor and Boka Bay
Grasp the magnitude of Kotor's stone walls by seeing them from an elevated perspective
Hike 3.1 miles along Kotor's ancient city walls built by the Venetians from 1420 through the middle of the 18th-century

Need to know

Approximately 1-hour hike to the top of the City Walls, 1-hour and 30-minute break, and 1-hour hike back to town
This Shore Thing is strenuous as it includes over 1350 steps each way
Sailors should bring a refillable water bottle
Closed-toed shoes are required
Sailors should be in good physical condition to participate
Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
This Shore Thing is weather dependent
Sailors booked on Shore Things through Virgin Voyages do not need to book a tender ride
Tender rides can add up to 30 minutes each way to the duration of a Shore Thing — please plan accordingly
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Hiking Kotor's Ancient City Walls

View this ancient city from below and above when you hike the stone walls of the city's towering fortress.

Shore Thing Highlights

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