Dubrovnik Day Trip from Split: Old Town & Cable Car Views

A driver picks you up before dawn to chase Dubrovnik's light

You're picked up from Split in the early morning and driven to Dubrovnik, where you walk the Old Town with a local guide through its main landmarks, then have 2.5 hours to swim, eat or wander on your own. After that, a panorama drive takes you to the cable car viewpoint, Ombla River and the bridge overlook before returning to Split in the evening. The fixed schedule means you don't arrange transport, entry or timing yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sveti Jakov Beach5h
2. Dubrovnik Cable Car2h · entry included

Day trip from Split to Dubrovnik

• Early morning pick-up in Split
• Drive towards Dubrovnik via Neretva river area
• Cross border with Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Arrive in Dubrovnik around 11:30
• Guided walking tour of Old Town highlights
• Visit Onofrio's fountain, Franciscan monastery, St. Blaise church, Orlando's column
• Visit Memorial room in Sponza palace and Dubrovnik cathedral
• 2.5 hours free time for lunch and beach
• Panorama city tour by vehicle
• Visit cable car viewpoint and River Ombla
• View from top of Dubrovnik Bridge
• Drive back to Split

The experience

The car leaves Split early, heading south along the coast toward the Neretva river delta: the place where pirates used to operate, now famous for strawberries and citrus stalls that line the road. You'll cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina (passport required), and by 11:30 you're walking into Dubrovnik's Old Town with a local guide who knows which corners hold the real history. Onofrio's fountain, the Franciscan monastery, the church of St. Blaise, Orlando's column. These aren't just names on a list. Your guide walks you through them, explains what they meant, and then steps back. That's when the day becomes yours.

For 2.5 hours you're free to move at your own pace. Some people swim at Sveti Jakov Beach, which sits close enough to the old walls that you can see them from the water. Others eat lunch in a restaurant tucked into a side street, or climb the city walls alone. There's no schedule pushing you forward, no group waiting. You get to decide what Dubrovnik feels like to you.

After that break, you're back in the air-conditioned vehicle for what the guide calls the Panorama tour: a drive to the cable car viewpoint where the entire city spreads below you, then on to the Ombla River, one of the shortest rivers in the world, and finally to the top of Dubrovnik Bridge for the view most postcards come from. The drive back to Split takes the late afternoon, and you arrive as the light softens.

What’s included

• Early morning pickup from Split in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town including Onofrio's fountain, Franciscan monastery, church of St. Blaise, Orlando's column, Sponza palace memorial room and Dubrovnik cathedral.
• 2.5 hours of free time to swim at Sveti Jakov Beach, have lunch or explore on your own.
• panorama drive to the cable car viewpoint, Ombla River and Dubrovnik Bridge.
• local certified driver and guide.
• return to Split in the evening.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Traveljaz

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Dubrovnik's main sights without arranging your own transport or timing: the early start and fixed schedule fit a full day trip inside the drive from Split, and the free time in the middle lets you choose what matters most to you.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Split to Dubrovnik?

Around 2 hours, depending on the border crossing. You'll pass through Bosnia and Herzegovina, so bring your passport.

What time does the tour start and end?

Early morning pickup from Split, arrival in Dubrovnik around 11:30, return to Split in the evening. Total duration is approximately 10 hours.

Is lunch included?

No, but you have 2.5 hours of free time in Dubrovnik to eat at a restaurant of your choice, or you can bring your own food.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes. Sveti Jakov Beach is close to the Old Town, and swimming is one of the options during your 2.5-hour free time.

Do I need a passport?

Yes. The route crosses into Bosnia and Herzegovina, so a valid passport is required.

What's included in the cable car viewpoint visit?

The panorama drive takes you to the cable car viewpoint for the view. Cable car tickets are not included. You can purchase them separately if you want to ride up.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, the vehicle is air-conditioned throughout the day.

What's the minimum group size?

A minimum of 2 travelers is required for the tour to operate.