Perast is often described as the most beautiful town in Montenegro — a claim that is hard to dispute. Founded by the Romans and flourishing under Venetian rule, the town reached its peak in the 17th and 18th centuries when it was home to one of the most respected naval academies in the Mediterranean, training officers from across Europe including, famously, Peter the Great’s sailors.

The wealth generated by centuries of seafaring was invested in magnificent buildings — palazzi with grand stone staircases, baroque churches with fine art collections, and a waterfront that still looks exactly as it did three centuries ago. Arriving by boat, as the original residents did every day, gives you the most authentic possible perspective on this extraordinary place.

Barbarosa Boat Tours departs daily from Kotor. Book your Perast Boat Tour today and discover one of the Adriatic’s best-kept secrets.