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Photos: Jocelyn Erskine-Kellie from London, UK, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Palaeontolawgist, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 I would appreciate being notified if you use my work outside Wikimedia. More of my work can be found in my personal gallery., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Kotor fortress and the Ladder of Kotor
Your local guide
Milica Vuković
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Highlights
- The old mule track up to the fortress
- Chapel of St John on the climb
- San Giovanni fortress walls at 260 metres
- A hillside view over the whole bay
- The descent along the fortress walls
About this tour
This session follows Kotor's fortress walk, from the old mule track known as the Ladder of Kotor up through the walls of San Giovanni fortress. The guide climbs in real time, pointing out the chapel on the route and the view over the Bay of Kotor from height. It is a look at the fortification that has watched over the town for centuries.
The call opens with a quick sound check before the climb begins, then moves stop by stop up the fortress route, pausing to catch breath and answer questions along the way. Near the top, the guide leaves room for questions about the walk itself, and sends a short list of practical notes afterwards.
This suits anyone who enjoys a good climb with a view at the end, whether planning the walk themselves or happy to watch from a chair. It also works for anyone curious about how a medieval hill fortress is built into a mountainside.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 10 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Kotor before heading out.
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Old mule track, the Ladder of Kotor 21 min
The camera starts at the foot of the old mule track that locals call the Ladder of Kotor, the same stone path traders once used to move goods between the town and the hills above.
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Chapel of St John 21 min
Partway up, the camera pauses at the small Chapel of St John, one of several way stations built into the fortress route, and the guide explains how the climb was used for defence as well as trade.
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San Giovanni fortress at 260 metres 21 min
Near the top, the guide shows the walls of San Giovanni fortress climbing the hillside above Kotor, roughly 260 metres above the bay, and points out how the fortification follows the shape of the rock.
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Descent and views over the bay 21 min
On the way down along the fortress walls, the camera holds on the whole mountain-ringed Bay of Kotor spread out below, often compared to a fjord, before dropping back into the old town streets.
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Your questions 18 min
Time to ask anything about Kotor: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 8 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Njeguški pršut smoked ham and Old Town, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Podgorica time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Kotor, showing you Bay of Kotor and Kotor Old Town live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Kotor live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Podgorica time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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