Kotor Cable Car: The 9 Best Tickets & Rides

1.Epic 25 Turns Downhill Bike Descent w/ Panoramic Cable Car Ascent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Start near Kotor, ride upward by van and panoramic cable car, then coast down Montenegro’s famous 25 Turns on a Giant hybrid or mountain bike. Guides such as Rafa, Armando, and Simon set the pace, manage traffic, and stop for photos. You need solid bike-handling skills, but little climbing is involved.

“Great experience, our family had an incredible time biking all the way down from the cable car. Rafa was an excellent guide and SO SO kind for waiting on us!! He was so calm and looked out for our group while navigating through all of the traffic. His employer is so lucky to have him!! Highly recommend and ask for Rafa!!”

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2.Private Tour Cable car -Kotor- Perast- our Lady of the Rocks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

You’ll travel by private car from Kotor to Perast, cross by boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, ride the cable car from 65 to 1,350 meters, and explore Kotor’s old town. Guides such as Vasilije, Vuk, Nikola, and Luka are praised for local insight, flexibility, and help with tight cruise schedules.

“It was nice being able to be picked up by private transfer right from the port. Nikola met us on arrival and we were able to start the tour early. He first took us to the cable car and accompanied us. He was friendly and informative about his native country. From there we drove to the village of Perast where we then boarded a boat for a short ride to Our Lady of the Rocks. We then had time on our own to tour Kotor once we were back in the port.”

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3.Ticket Tour: Kotor Bay Cable Car, Budva, Sveti Stefan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $222

Spend 4.5 hours seeing Budva’s Old Town, Mogren Fortress, Sveti Stefan, Jaz Beach, and Kotor Old Town with a private English-speaking guide. Pickup is available from hotels, the port, and airport. The cable car is part of the tour title, but its ticket costs extra, so confirm the plan before booking.

“Visite agréable de Perast, de l'ïle de la Dame du Rocher, Tivat, et Budva avec un excellent chauffeur Mrijana et Dalibor guide très instructif que nous avons vraiment appréciés.”

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4.Cable car + Electric MTB from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $198

Take a cable car from Kotor to 1,300 meters, then ride an electric mountain bike through Lovćen National Park to Njegoš Mausoleum and panoramic viewpoints. Your guide leads the route, with transport, bike, helmet, water, park admission, mausoleum entry, and cable-car tickets included. A zip line and meal are optional extras.

“Incredible experience and a must to do when visiting Montenegro. Our tour guide was knowledgeable of the regiona history, friendly and very accommodating. Definitely value.”

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5.Hidden Montenegro by E-Bike, via The Kotor Cable Car to 1300M

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

Start near Kotor, ride the cable car to 1300 meters, then descend by Cube e-bike through mountain roads, the abandoned village of Majstori, and Fortress Gorazda. Guides such as Armando, Rodrigo, Molly, and Jeffrey lead small groups of up to six. Good off-road biking skills are required.

“Armando was a great guide! The e-bikes allowed us to cover a lot of ground and see some amazing views of Montenegro. He even called us in the morning to tell us to bring a sweatshirt because it would be could at the top of the mountain. Unfortunately we didn’t get the message until we were off the ship. It was cold, but we survived! Highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Express Cable Car ascent & 25Turns Epic Bike Descent.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Start near Kotor, ride the cable car 1,300 meters up to Lovcen National Park, then descend by Giant or Cube bike for 90 to 120 minutes. Guide Rafi fits your bike, leads the safety briefing, and keeps the group together on the smooth, moderate road. National Park fees, helmet, transport, and cable car ticket are included.

“Fantastic day with a great guide, we loved it. We did struggle a little to find the meeting point and only 1 persons phone from the party worked in Montenegro so we were a little bit worried at the start, but don’t let that put you off. The meeting point is by the wire fencing to the left of the Idea supermarket - the traffic was crazy on the morning of our trip so he was 10 mins late, which also worries us. Nonetheless when Rafi arrived we jumped on the van and headed off to the cable car - it’s about a 10 minute drive from town. We were…”

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7.Cable Car Lovcen & Kotor Old Town / W Local Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $306

Start in Kotor’s Old Town with a licensed English-speaking guide, then ride the cable car about 3,900 meters to Lovćen at roughly 1,300 meters above sea level. You’ll have free time at the top, with an optional visit to the Njegoš Mausoleum. This private tour lasts about four to five hours.

“The Lovćen Cable Car offers an incredible experience, connecting Kotor with the peaks of Mount Lovćen. During the ride, visitors can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Bay of Kotor and the surrounding mountains. At the top, in Lovćen National Park, they can explore natural beauty and visit the famous Njegoš Mausoleum. The cable car ride is a perfect blend of nature and adventure, providing unforgettable views of one of Montenegro’s most beautiful regions.”

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8.3H Guided Kotor & Cable Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Spend about three hours with a local guide in Kotor Old Town and on the Lovcen cable car. Guides such as Krsto, Bruna, and Dukan bring the town’s stories to life, while private transfers handle the route to the cable car station. Expect a small group of no more than 10 people, free time for views and refreshments, and a return to Sea Gate.

“Wonderful tour with Kristo. We started by taking a van to the cable car station (not walkable). We had priority access to board the cable car, avoiding a long line. The view on the way up and at top is amazing. We had no idea we were going that high! Very nice facilities at the top and walking paths.”

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9.Ride the Kotor Cable Car ( Njegusi, Lovcen and Kotor Cable car)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $260

Travel from Kotor up the 25-switchback road to Njeguši, taste prosciutto and cheese, visit Lovćen Mausoleum, then ride the cable car from 65 to 1,350 meters in 11 minutes. Your private tour includes transport, an English or Russian-speaking driver-guide, park fees, the mausoleum, and cable-car ticket.

“I have a great tour with great tour guide Marko Milovic, trip from Tivat to Skadar lake nacionak park stopped at some beautiful spot on the way, the guide knows a lot about the country and the region. Had a lot of fun for a tour, sightseeing on the lakr with a great lunch after.”

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