Is the Gibraltar Cable Car open? Not until 2027.
The Gibraltar Cable Car closed on 18 November 2025 for a full rebuild and is expected to reopen in 2027. The Rock is still open to visitors: you just need another way up.
Cable car status at a glance
How to get up the Rock without the cable car
By licensed taxi tour
A licensed taxi tour drives you up through the Nature Reserve and stops at the main sights, such as St Michael’s Cave, the Apes’ Den and the Upper Rock viewpoints. With Jason “Monkey Man” Cruz, a Gibraltar-born Licensed Taxi Guide, your Nature Reserve pass is included in the guided Rock Tour, so there are no separate attraction tickets to sort out.
This is the simplest option for families, anyone with limited mobility, and cruise passengers with a fixed time ashore. See private Gibraltar Rock tours or, if you are arriving by ship, Gibraltar shore excursions.
On foot
You can walk up through the Nature Reserve. It is steep and exposed, so allow plenty of time, bring water and avoid the hottest part of the day in summer. You still need a Nature Reserve ticket to enter the attractions (currently £30 per adult and £22 for children aged 5–11, per the official tourism site). Check routes and tickets on the official Nature Reserve website.
In your own car: no
Unauthorised private vehicles are not permitted in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. A hire car will get you to the entrance, but no further.
The easy way up: a Rock tour with Jason
No cable car, no queue, no climb. Jason picks you up, drives you to the top and explains what you are looking at along the way.
Common questions
Is the Gibraltar Cable Car open?
No. It closed on 18 November 2025 for a full refurbishment and is expected to reopen in 2027.
Can I drive up the Rock myself?
No. Private cars are not allowed into the Nature Reserve. Walk up, or take a licensed taxi tour that drives you between the sights.
Are the Upper Rock attractions still open?
Yes. The closure affects the cable car itself. St Michael’s Cave, the Apes’ Den and the other Nature Reserve sights can still be reached by road or on foot.
Can I still see the Barbary macaques?
Yes. The Apes’ Den is a regular stop on a Rock tour. Before you go, read our guide to Gibraltar’s Barbary macaques and responsible viewing.
We are on a cruise. Is there time to go up the Rock?
Usually, yes. Message Jason your ship’s arrival and all-aboard times and he can suggest a route that fits. The shore excursion guide has more detail.