The Gibraltar cable car is currently closed for a complete rebuild — reopening expected late 2027. An alternative Rock Tour by mini bus is available. Here's everything you need to know about visiting the Upper Rock in the meantime.
The cable car is closed for a complete rebuild and is not expected to reopen until late 2027. The new cable car will be a modern, environmentally friendly attraction built by the original Swiss manufacturer, Garaventa.
Alternative: MH Bland (the cable car operator) is running an exclusive Rock Tour by mini bus covering Europa Point, St Michael's Cave, and the Barbary macaques in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.
Book Rock Tour by Mini Bus →On a clear day, the view from the top of the Gibraltar cable car is simply extraordinary. You are standing at the convergence of two seas — the Atlantic and the Mediterranean — with two continents visible at once.
The Levanter cloud can completely obscure the summit and make the trip not worth it. Only go up if the Rock is clear — check the weather widget before heading out.
The cable car gets very busy by 11am in summer. Arrive at the lower station when it opens (9:30am) for shorter queues and the best light for photos.
The macaques are notorious thieves. Keep bags zipped, don't eat near them, and keep glasses and phones out of reach. They are fast and clever.
The paths around the Upper Rock are uneven and steep in places. Trainers or walking shoes are essential — flip-flops are not suitable.
It gets very hot on the Upper Rock in summer. There is no shade on many paths. Bring at least 1 litre of water per person.
The views to Morocco and the Strait of Gibraltar are extraordinary. Keep your camera or phone accessible for the cable car ride itself — the views from the gondola are spectacular.
No — the Gibraltar cable car is currently closed for a complete rebuild. It is not expected to reopen until late 2027. The operator (MH Bland) is running an alternative Rock Tour by mini bus covering the Upper Rock attractions including St Michael's Cave, Europa Point and the Barbary macaques.
The new Gibraltar cable car is expected to reopen in late 2027. It is being rebuilt from scratch by the original Swiss manufacturer, Garaventa, as a modern, environmentally friendly attraction.
MH Bland (the cable car operator) is offering an exclusive Rock Tour by mini bus. The tour covers Europa Point, St Michael's Cave, the Great Siege Tunnels, and the Barbary macaques. Tickets can be booked at buytickets.gi.
The cable car is currently closed for rebuilding (reopening expected late 2027). When it reopens, ticket prices will likely be updated. The alternative Rock Tour by mini bus can be booked at buytickets.gi.
You can hike up via the Mediterranean Steps (1.5–2 hours, challenging but rewarding), take the Rock Tour by mini bus (the official alternative while the cable car is closed), or arrange a private taxi tour.
From the summit area you can see: Morocco and the Rif Mountains across the Strait (just 14km away), the Costa del Sol stretching east, Algeciras Bay to the west, and on clear days the Atlas Mountains. The Barbary macaques roam the upper station area.
Yes — the Barbary macaques live throughout the Upper Rock Nature Reserve and can be seen on the Rock Tour by mini bus, or by hiking up via the Mediterranean Steps or Queen's Gate road.
The Rock Tour by mini bus (the cable car replacement) typically covers Europa Point, St Michael's Cave, the Great Siege Tunnels, the Barbary macaques area, and panoramic viewpoints. Book at buytickets.gi.