EBike-Gibraltar: Rock To The Top Tour





Description
EBike-Gibraltar specialise in premium eBike experiences: we will explore the Nature Reserve at a comfortable, leisurely pace. £25 Nature Reserve entry ticket included Small group size, max 10 guests Min height req. 155cm Min age req. 12years Enjoy breath taking views across 3 countries and 2 continents, discover Gibraltar’s fascinating history, and be introduced to our most famous inhabitants, the Barbary macaques - the only free roaming monkeys in Europe! Please note our premium eBikes are PEDAL ASSIST, they DO NOT have an accelerator or throttle. There are steep inclines and declines; moderate fitness and confidence cycling on the road with occasional traffic are required. Tour commences and ends at the EBike Experience Store, Ocean Village. Distance: from cruise ship terminal: 15 minutes walk; from border: 15 minutes walk; from Midtown coach park: 5 minute walk; from Market Place Bus Terminal: 1 minute walk Please note a passport is required to enter Gibraltar from Spain
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Itinerary
After departing the EBike Experience Store we will cycle across Gibraltar's runway and then along the cycle path through the tunnel which passes under the airfield
Catalan Bay (Spanish: La Caleta) is a bay and fishing town in Gibraltar, on the Eastern side of The Rock away from Westside. It is a nice spot to take some pictures and has an interesting history.
Europa Point (Spanish and Llanito: Punta de Europa or Punta Europa), is the southern most point of Gibraltar. On a clear day, views of North Africa can be seen across the Strait of Gibraltar including Ceuta and the Rif Mountains of Morocco; as well as the Bay of Gibraltar and the Spanish towns along its shores.
The Pillars of Hercules, (Spanish: Columnas de Hércules) was the phrase that was applied in Antiquity to the promontories that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. The northern Pillar, Calpe Mons, is the Rock of Gibraltar. A corresponding North African peak, not being predominant, the identity of the southern Pillar, Abila Mons, has been disputed throughout history, with the two most likely candidates being Monte Hacho in Ceuta and Jebel Musa in Morocco.
The Gibraltar Nature Reserve (formerly the Upper Rock Nature Reserve) is a protected nature reserve in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar that covers over 40% of the country's land area. It was established as the Upper Rock Nature Reserve in 1993 under the International Union for Conservation of Nature's category Ia (strict nature reserve) and was last extended in 2013. It is known for its semi-wild population of Barbary macaques, and is an important resting point for migrating birds.
You will enter the vast natural cave to enjoy an immersive light and sound installation expressing layers upon layers of history fused with the Rock. These ancient clocks now lay dormant. The Awakening illuminates these sculptures of time and reawakens their hidden story. As you journey through the cave system you will encounter these giant ancient clocks brought back to life, vast hidden forms and towering flowstones that once again are in full motion. The experience culminates within the main cavern in a 360-degree projection and light spectacle.’
O'Hara's Battery is an artillery battery in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It is the highest point of the Rock of Gibraltar and only accessible to hikers and bikers. It offers a fantastic view over 2 continents and 3 countries
Standing 340 metres directly above sea level. Gibraltar’s Skywalk offers breath-taking 360º views spanning three countries and two continents and links to other sites within the Gibraltar Nature Reserve, Upper Rock including the thrilling Windsor Suspension Bridge and the famous Apes’ Den via a series of walking trails.
Perhaps Gibraltar's most important tourist attraction, the Barbary Macaques are normally found in North Africa, but their presence in Gibraltar probably dates from the early days of the British garrison when it is presumed that they were imported, inevitably finding the rough limestone cliffs and scrub vegetation a congenial habitat. In fact, many legends have grown up around them. One is that they travelled from their native Morocco via a subterranean tunnel starting at St Michael's Cave leading down underneath the Strait of Gibraltar. Another legend claims that, should the macaques ever disappear, the British will leave Gibraltar. During the last war, natural causes had diminished the macaque numbers alarmingly. Fortunately, Sir Winston Churchill took a personal interest and additional animals were imported from Morocco. Today, in addition to the pack resident at Apes’ Den, there are other packs living wild on the steep slopes of the Rock. Gibraltar does not wish to lessen ‘the monkey experience’ but experts have warned that too much human interaction is harmful to these wild animals. Primarily because we want them to remain living as they are, in a semi-wild state, we strongly advise you not to get too close, feed or touch them. Finally, because they are wild animals, they may react violently and have been known to attack and inflict serious bites. By all means take photographs but please allow the monkeys to live a natural, free life for their benefit and the enjoyment of all. Just keep a safe distance, do not shout or make sudden movements.
The Great Siege Tunnels in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, also known as the Upper Galleries, are a series of tunnels inside the northern end of the Rock of Gibraltar. They were dug out from the solid limestone by the British during the Great Siege of Gibraltar at the end of the 18th century.
The Moorish Castle is the name given to a medieval fortification in Gibraltar comprising various buildings, gates, and fortified walls, with the dominant features being the Tower of Homage and the Gate House. Part of the castle itself also housed the prison of Gibraltar until it was relocated in 2010
Main Street is Gibraltar's main commercial and shopping district. It runs north–south through the old town which is pedestrianised and lined with buildings displaying a blend of Genoese, Portuguese, Andalusian, Moorish and British Regency styles, most of which have shops on the ground floor. Upper floors provide residential accommodation or offices. Tourists and visitors will find a wide variety of shops, many of which will be familiar from British high streets.
Military heritage, Bars, Restaurants, Shopping
Marina offering a varied selection of restaurants and bars as well as being the location of the five star Sunborn Yacht Hotel and the Casino. End location of the tour
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travellers must be confident cycling in moderate traffic and riding on steep gradients
- Travellers must have a moderate fitness level to operate the eBike on steep gradients
- Difficulty rating 3 out of 5
- Travellers need to be competent bicycle riders and confident riding in traffic
Reviews(357)
You need a good level of fitness to get to the top of the Rock but it’s worth the effort. The road up is very steep but the electronic bike will help. It’s not a motorbike, it requires pedaling to get the motor assist. Owner Stuart was very responsive to questions and even accommodated our schedule. We had a flight in at 2 pm with a tour start time of 3 pm. Since it was only my partner and I on the tour, he allowed a later start time if our flight or travel time was delayed. Nabil was our guide and did a great job taking us to the highlights, gave us a precise history of Gibraltar and even introduced us to the local bird expert because he learned we were interested in the birds in the preserve. This was a terrific tour to get a feel for Gibraltor from a local.
Fun day, and lots of amazing things to see. It’s somewhat physically challenging, even with the e-bikes, but if you’re of moderate fitness, you’ll handle it. Our group was very small, so the tour operator was able to tailor the tour exactly to our priorities. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time.
We were very happy with this experience. E-Bike Gibraltar and our guide were excellent, and this was a really fun way to see the rock and learn about the history of Gibraltar. The e-bikes were great, and it provided some nice assisted exercise on the hills. The caves and apes at the top were great, and the views were spectacular.
The tour was fantastic. The guide was informative, supportive and very helpful! I would recommend the tour.
What a great experience with such knowledgeable and kind guides! A must do when you are visiting! Enjoyed!
Perform due diligence maintenance on your bike. Simple verification of torque specifications on wheel axel nuts. Just in case the vibration coming down the rock have loosened a nut. Beside this incident the tour itinerary is great. However, your bikes needs a bit more torque to be able to climb the rock. I was able to follow the guide but others had to turn around because it was to much for them.
Our guide was hilarious and knew a lot about the history of the area. We are physically active and found it easy to keep up but other had a difficult time! Even though we didn’t reach the top point we still got to see monkeys, the caves, and the tunnels. Fun experience!
If you are athletic and want to see a lot of Gibraltar, this is the right place for you! The tour is quite strenuous, but easily doable with a basic level of fitness. Many thanks to the EBike-Gibraltar team for conducting the tour despite the small group size of two people! 🫶 I enjoyed it very much and was able to take away many impressions! The next time I am in Gibraltar, I will do the tour again!
5 STARS FOR EBike-Gibralter! The customer service provided be EBike-Gibralter was outstanding from even before the amazing Rock To The Top Tour Began! We foresaw a little issue with getting to the Tour at our scheduled time and gave the shop a call. Stuart answered and was willing to work with us in the most cordial and professional manner we could have hoped for, and he even went over some specific information to make our transit to the shop go as smoothly as possible. I should add that this information was actually already covered in the very thorough information provided when we booked the tour, but Stuart took the time to go over everything with us in a very relaxed manner while on the phone with him. We arrived at our adjusted time and everything was ready to go, again, relaxed, personable and very professional. Our guide for the ride, Nebil, was exceptionally courteous and fun-loving, and shared his thorough knowledge of the points of interest with us, from the bottom to the top of the Rock and back down again. We learned a lot of history and culture on this exhilarating top-notch trip! Most highly recommended!
Great tour , get to see a lot in 3 hours Tour guide Nabil was brilliant , knowledgable and funny ! E bikes get you up the steep hills with minimal effort Would highly recommend



