Duration
20 minutes
Best Time
Any time
Price
€
Walking
Minimal walking
About Fira Cable Car
The Fira Cable Car connects the clifftop town of Fira (580 metres above sea level) to the old port 220 metres below, where cruise ship tenders dock. The ride takes 3 minutes and provides a vertical view of the caldera that you cannot get from any viewpoint on the rim. EUR 6 each way. The alternative descent is 588 steps shared with donkeys. The cable car runs every 20 minutes. In cruise ship season (May-October), queues can reach 30-60 minutes for the upward journey between 2-5 PM when passengers return to tenders.
Insider Tips
EUR 6 each way. Take the cable car up from the old port (the view improves as you ascend). Walk down the 588 steps if you want the exercise, but watch for donkey traffic. Avoid 2-5 PM on cruise ship days when queues are worst.
Getting There
Skip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 20 minutes.
Fira Cable Car is in the Fira & Firostefani neighborhood of Santorini. The address is Fira 847 00, Greece. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
