A four-minute cable car ride from just behind the Old Town up to the 412m summit of Mount Srđ for the definitive bird's-eye view of the walled city and the Elaphiti islands beyond.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
Couples
Solo travellers
Photographers
Romantics
Depends
Nature lovers
The genuinely curious
Not for
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Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and families with kids.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The four-minute ride delivers the definitive aerial view of the walled city with Lokrum floating offshore.
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It gets you to the best panorama in town with zero climbing, an effortless win.
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Sunset is the most-photographed slot and consequently mobbed, with long lines for the cabin.
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Around €27 return is a lot for a four-minute ride when a free hiking trail covers the same ground.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Multigenerational
Ideal for mixed-ability groups since nobody has to walk, and the summit is easy to enjoy.
As a couple
A romantic sunset perch if you can tolerate sharing it with a crowd.
With kids
The short ride is a thrill for children and the view holds their attention briefly.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
~€27 return
Time
1–1.5 hours incl. queue
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Go an hour before sunset for the light without the densest crush, or midday for shorter lines.
Getting there
Lower station is a short walk uphill behind the Old Town's Ploče side.
Booking
Buy return tickets online in peak season to skip the longest queues.
Accessibility
Fully accessible cabin and stations; the summit terrace is mostly level.
An adult round-trip cable car ticket to Mount Srđ is €30; one-way is €17, and children 4–12 pay €8 round-trip. dubrovnikcablecar.com ↗
The cable car climbs to the 412m summit of Mount Srđ in about four minutes for an aerial view over the Old Town and offshore islands. dubrovnikcablecar.com ↗
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