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Attraction · Dubrovnik

Cable Car to Mount Srđ

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

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.
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What we checked

  • 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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