Tours/Gibraltar/Half Day Shore Excursion 3.30hrs(Only For Cruise Passengers)
Viator · Private tour

Half Day Shore Excursion 3.30hrs(Only For Cruise Passengers)

5.0(2)Gibraltar1 hour
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Description

This is an exclusively Private tour in a confortable luxury 8 seated passenger vehicle, with the best Local guides only for cruise passengers A complete tour of all the best tourist sites in Gibraltar, plus a private 360º drive around the rock, and a cruise across the famous runway next to the Spanish border! There's really nowhere quite like Gibraltar. A little piece of Britain in the sun, looking out to the coast of Africa with ancient mythology and with the only wild monkey population in Europe. This tour will be the highlight of your entire holiday! With your private, local tour guide driving you in a luxury passenger vehicle, you'll enjoy approximately 3.5hrs of touring to see the best attractions and the best sights of Gibraltar!

Tour Options

Half Day Shore Excursion 3.30hrs(Only For Cruise Passengers)

Itinerary

Admission included20 min

The 1st attraction of this tour is the famous Pillars of Hercules. At the Pillars you will enjoy the magnificent views of North Africa, looking out across the sea. You will see where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea from a viewpoint above Europa Point.

Admission included25 min

St Michael’s Cave sees thousands of visitors a year wandering through its huge caverns with just a few steps and easy access. This amazing, natural phenomenon created by rainwater slowly seeping through the limestone rock, turning into a weak carbonic acid which gradually dissolved the rock millions of years ago. In 2021 St Michael's Cave introduced a new lighting upgrade for the very best experience of the caves natural beauty, called The Awakening. Enjoy St Michael's cave like never before! An immersive light and sound installation expressing layer upon layer of history fused with the rock. The ancient cavern lays dormant. The Awakening illuminates sculptures older than time and reawakens their hidden story.

Admission included20 min

The Skywalk is a former military lookout transformed into a state of the art glass platform and walkway giving spectacular views across the Mediterranean. An unbroken 360º panoramic viewpoint . Enter the 360º environment and get a feel for the freedom and exhilaration you will experience at The Skywalk.

Admission included20 min

We will spend some time with our famous Monkeys at Upper Apes Den (The same height level as the cable). The Barbary Macaque Apes are the only ones to be found within the continent of Europe. They reside at the upper rock nature reserve of Gibraltar. At present there are over 200 apes in 6 packs that roam through the upper rock. Legend has it that in 1942 the population of apes fell to just 7 and the Prime Minister of Great Britain (Sir Winston Churchill) ordered that the population of the apes be immediately replenished because as long as there are Barbary Macaques Apes on the Rock of Gibraltar it will remain under British rule.

Admission included25 min

The Great Siege Tunnels, something not to be missed. This site explains a lot of the history of Gibraltar under siege. The tunnels were carved out of the rock by hand during the Great Siege which took place between 1779-1783. This was done in order to defend Gibraltar against the Spanish and French forces who were trying to recapture Gibraltar from the British.

Admission included20 min

Moorish Castle A medieval fortification in Gibraltar which is made up of a number of buildings, the Moorish Castle stands proudly on the Eastern elevation of the Rock, a proud symbol of the long and colourful history of the Rock of Gibraltar originally built in the 1160CE then it was ransacked by the Spanish between 1309 – 1333. This 'Tower of Homage' was rebuilt in the 14th century by Abu-l-Hasan and today you can visit the inside of the recently restored castle, wonder at those 14th century walls and marvel at the feats of Gibraltar's first city builders, the Moors. If you look closely you can still see the cannon dents in the castle walls.

Admission included20 min

Europa Point. This site is located at the southernmost point at the end of the Rock of Gibraltar on this location you will see breathtaking views across the Strait of Gibraltar into North Africa Morocco along with the bay of Gibraltar and the Spanish towns along its shores.

Admission included20 min

100 Ton Gun. The late 1800′s saw four of these giants built by the naval authorities of Britain, with a view toward securing their holdings, two were built for Gibraltar, while another two were built for Malta.

20 min

Scenic bay is known for its sandy beaches, water sports, sun bathing & colorful fishing village.

Admission included20 min

In this tour we will drive under the airport runway (Kingsway Tunnel) towards the Spanish border just metres away from Spain. You will even see Spanish Customs at work.

Highlights

All admission Tickets included to all sights visited

What's included

Included
All admission Tickets included to all sights visited

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(2)

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Aniela_E
November 12, 2025
Oh no!

It was a great tour with its own unique memory. While I was at the Nature Reserve viewing the monkeys one attacked me from the back (totally unprovoked), and bit my arm “if they break the skin and you bleed you have been bitten “ My guide, John, immediately washed the bite with an antiseptic, applied an antibiotic cream and bandage. He said don’t worry: just keep an eye on it. Upon return to the cruise ship I got a tetanus shot. The monkeys in Gilbraltar are very well cared for and are NOT rabid. Spains Dept of Health verifies there are no rabies in the country and therefore they don’t have the rabies vaccine. I am fine and didn’t get sick in any way. Gilbraltar was my favorite tour! Enjoy the tour, learn the history, appreciate its importance, see how close Spain really is, and see the coast of Africa!

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We’re very glad to hear that, despite the unexpected encounter with one of the monkeys, you still enjoyed the tour and came away with great memories. We’re especially pleased that John was right there to help you immediately and took the proper steps to clean and treat the bite. Your calm handling of the situation—and your follow-up on the ship—are greatly appreciated. As you mentioned, the Gibraltar monkeys are well cared for, monitored, and not rabid, and we’re glad everything turned out perfectly for you. It’s wonderful to know that Gibraltar ended up being your favorite stop. The history, the views, and the unique wildlife make it a truly special place, and we’re happy you got to experience all of it. Thank you again for the kind words and for encouraging others to enjoy the tour. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!

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Calvin_B
March 27, 2025
"Big Present in a Small Package"

Extensive but super efficient excursion. John was the most knowledgeable and understandable guide I have ever had. Every moment was filled with information and insight. Certainly John has an enormous wealth of knowledge and the presentation skills to share that knowledge. Loved the fact that ALL admissions were included in the cost of the tour. It's definitely worth your time and $$.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the excursion and found it both extensive and efficient. John will be delighted to know that his knowledge and presentation made such a positive impact on your experience. We also appreciate your recognition of the all-inclusive admissions—it’s great to know that it added to the value of your tour. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Best regards Carl M

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