Overview
This tour highlights Cetinje’s important historical and cultural heritage and its rule through Montenegro’s difficult medieval period. You will come across old Montenegrin institutions that today represents museums of an era gone by and the ancient monasteries.
Our tour guide will take you to the monastery of Cetinje also known as monastery of Petar I Petrović. This was built in the early 18th Century. You will visit castles from the 19th Century such as the new castle, Biljarda, dedicated to our ruler and poet Njegoš.
From here you will continue walking towards the King Nicholas palace, which is today a museum. It showcases trophies from different battles, and you can walk through the rooms where King Nicholas used to live with his family. After the visit to the castles, our tour guide will take you to the old parliament building that is today the National Museum. This museum holds one of the most important relics of Christianity, Our of Virgin Filermosa.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entrance to the National museum
Entrance fee to Biljarda museum
Entrance fee to king Nikola's museum
Licensed tour guide
Guide in other languages - up to request
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We meet our guests in front of Old British embassy, or anywhere on the short walking distance
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Njegos Museum Biljarda
30 min
You will visit the "new castle" and museum. Biljarda was the castle first used by our famous poet and ruler Njegos, and was named after his favorite game - Billiard. Today it is used as a museum dedicated to Njegos.
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Museum of King Nikola
30 min
King Nicola's palace today serves as a museum to one of the most interesting figures in Montenegrin history - Nikola Petrovic.
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National Museum of Montenegro
1 hour
We will visit the national museum at Cetinje, seeing some very interesting pieces of history. The most interesting piece to see here is Our Lady of Philermos, a Byzantine icon of the Theotokos, dated to the 11th or 12th century. Originally kept at Phileremos Monastery in Rhodes, the icon was long venerated as the patroness of the Knights Hospitaller, and kept at Rhodes and Malta. It is now kept in the Museum of Art and History at Cetinje, Montenegro.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Podgorica).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Cetinje Walking & Museums Tour
Can I cancel Private Cetinje Walking & Museums Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–3 hours.
Where does it start?
We meet our guests in front of Old British embassy, or anywhere on the short walking distance
What's included?
- Entrance to the National museum
- Entrance fee to Biljarda museum
- Entrance fee to king Nikola's museum
- Licensed tour guide
What's not included?
- Guide in other languages - up to request
Which places does it visit?
It visits Njegos Museum Biljarda, Museum of King Nikola, National Museum of Montenegro.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Montenegro Travel Club
