Dubrovnik Sunset Tour: Mt. Srđ Cable Car & Croatian Wine

Watch the sun drop into the Adriatic from a mountain peak, glass in hand

You meet your guide at either the Old Town entrance or cruise port, ride in a small air-conditioned van to two photo viewpoints, take the cable car up Mt. Srđ, walk through Fort Imperial with your guide, and watch the sunset from the mountain peak with a glass of Croatian wine in hand. Hotel or port pickup and dropoff are included, as is the wine and live commentary throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Pile Gatepass by
2. Dubrovnik Cruise Portpass by
3. Sveti Jakov Beach15m
4. Dubrovnik Cable Car10m
5. Dubrovnik City Wallspass by

Dubrovnik city tour and sunset

• Meet at Amerling fountain near Pile Gate
• See Franjo Tuđman bridge viewpoint
• View river Ombla and poet Marin Držić ruins
• Photo stop at Bosanka village viewpoint
• Take cable car to Mt. Srđ summit
• Walk to fort Imperial and panoramic views
• Watch sunset with Croatian wine
• Drive by Buža gate and city walls

The experience

A guide holds up a sign at the Pile Gate fountain or the cruise port terminal. That's where you meet, usually late afternoon. The minivan fills with up to eight people, air-conditioned and ready to move. You're heading out of the Old Town toward the hills, and the driver starts pointing out the Franjo Tuđman bridge, the way the landscape opens up toward Bosnia. The Ombla river comes into view: a karst spring that rushes out from underground and now supplies drinking water to the whole city. It's the kind of detail that makes you realize how much geography is packed into a small place.

Two photo stops happen before you reach the cable car. First is Bosanka village, where the ruins of a Napoleon garrison sit on a ridge, and from there you get the postcard shot: red-tiled roofs of the Old Town wrapped in medieval walls, the Adriatic beyond. Then the cable car takes you up Mt. Srđ, where Fort Imperial sits at the summit. Your guide walks you through the fort, shows you the panoramic views from the cable car station, and then leads you to the best spot on the mountain for what comes next. The sun is lower now, the light turning gold and then orange across the water.

When the sun touches the horizon, a glass of fine Croatian wine appears in your hand. You're standing on top of a mountain looking down at one of Europe's most recognizable coastlines, and for a moment the city below stops mattering. It's just the light, the water, the wine. The drive back takes you past the Buža gate and along the north side of the city walls, so you see Dubrovnik from angles most visitors miss. Pickup and dropoff are included, whether you started at your hotel or the cruise port, and the whole experience runs long enough to feel complete but short enough to fit into an afternoon that started with something else.

What’s included

• Your tour includes pickup and dropoff from your hotel or cruise port, an English-speaking driver and guide, transportation in a fully air-conditioned minivan, live commentary on board, a glass of fine Croatian wine at the summit of Mt.
• Srđ, and access to Fort Imperial and the cable car viewpoint.
• The minivan holds up to 8 people, and the vehicle is insured.

Options for this experience

4 options

Departure from Pile Gate (old town)Guide in English · 15:00 and 16:30Pick-up, sunset, and drop-off: pick-up, Bridge, River Ombla, selfie point, and the top of Mt. Srđ (cable car summit), with drop-off at any location in Dubrovnik. Van is fully air-conditioned for up to 8 travelers and has Wi-Fi. Starting point: Amerling Fountain, Ul. Svetog Đurđa, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Pickup available from any locationGuide in English · 15:00 and 16:30Pick-up, sunset, and drop-off: pick-up, Bridge, River Ombla, selfie point, and the top of Mt. Srđ (cable car summit), with drop-off at any location in Dubrovnik. Van is fully air-conditioned for up to 8 travelers and has Wi-Fi. Pickup is included

Departure from Port Gruz (cruisers)Guide in English · 15:00 and 16:30Pick-up, sunset, and drop-off: pick-up, Bridge, River Ombla, selfie point, and the top of Mt. Srđ (cable car summit), with drop-off at any location in Dubrovnik. Van is fully air-conditioned for up to 8 travelers and has Wi-Fi. Starting point: Dubrovnik Shore Excursions - Horizon, Main Bus Station, Platform 8, Obala Ivana Pavla II 44A, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Private tour, pickup includedGuide in 4 languages · 15:00 and 16:30Pick-up, sunset, and drop-off: pick-up, Bridge, River Ombla, selfie point, and the top of Mt. Srđ (cable car summit), with drop-off at any location in Dubrovnik. Van is fully air-conditioned for up to 8 travelers and has Wi-Fi. Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 15:00 and 16:30Last departure this season: 9 Nov

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (7 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Dubrovnik Tours - Horizon

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Dubrovnik's most recognizable views (the Old Town walls, the red roofs, the Adriatic) without arranging your own transport or timing the sunset yourself. The fixed schedule and included pickup handle both.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years); Child (1 to 6 years).

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.

What time does the Dubrovnik sunset tour depart?

Departure is timed to reach Mt. Srđ before sunset, typically late afternoon. Exact time depends on the season and sunset time that day.

Is the cable car included in the tour price?

The itinerary includes the cable car ride up Mt. Srđ and time at the summit, though confirm with your operator whether cable car cost is in the tour price or separate.

Where do I meet the guide?

Either at the Amerling fountain outside the Pile Gate entrance to the Old Town, or at Central Bus Station platform 8 near the cruise port, depending on your starting point.

How many people travel in the group?

Groups are limited to up to 8 people per minivan.

Is the wine included?

Yes, a glass of fine Croatian wine is included at the top of Mt. Srđ.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying on a cruise ship?

Yes. The guide meets you at Central Bus Station platform 8, about 200–500m from the cruise ships, and the tour is timed to return you before ship departure.

What if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

Check weather conditions before booking, as sunset tours depend on visibility. Confirm your operator's policy on rescheduling or cancellation due to weather.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and dropoff from your hotel or starting point are included in the tour.