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St Michael’s Cave

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Gibraltar’s latest and premier tourist attraction famed for its natural beauty and as a venue for concerts.

St Michael’s Cave is home to many incredible stories and now to ‘The Awakening’ – an immersive light and sound installation, revealing hidden forms and unearthing Gibraltar’s ancient limestone journey.

Please note that there is disability access located at the exit to the cave allowing for a view of the auditorium and the main ‘Awakening’ Show. However due to its natural heritage value no further works are able to be performed to further facilitate those with mobility impairment. As such it can be tough for those who find steps difficult.

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"Our main objective at Official Rock Tours is to ensure you have an enjoyable experience and that you're able to take a piece of The Rock back home with you."

Over 20yrs experience in the Tourism Industry undertaking Official Rock Tours

• All our guides have been approved by the Gibraltar Tourist Board and all have undertaken the Tourist Board required examination test
• All of our guides are local and fluent in English and Spanish
• Your own personal tour guide
• Our vehicles are all 7/8 seater fully air conditioned Minibuses
• All the vehicles are fitted with multimedia systems and overhead screens allowing us to be able to undertake the Official Rock Tours in the following languages: English, French, German, Dutch, Polish, Italian and Czech

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Welcome to Rock Around the Rock Tours Gibraltar

We would like to welcome you to Rock Around the Rock Tours. On this website we will introduce you to, and give you a little taste of our fascinating and unique Rock of Gibraltar. With its stunning and spectacular views, hot and sunny climate and rich diverse history, Gibraltar is the perfect destination for weekend breaks, daytrips and longer stays.

Official tour guide around the rock of Gibraltar, visit St Michael's Cave, Apes Den, The Great Siege Tunnels, Moorish Castle, 100 Ton Gun, Europa Point and many more amazing places of interest.

Places to Visit

Let us take you on a journey around the rock. We will tell you about the history and legends of Gibraltar and even introduce you to some of the apes.

A great way to discover Gibraltar is with your own personal tour guide. Gibraltar's taxi drivers are experienced guides who have extensive knowledge of Gibraltar's history, flora and fauna, the legends, the sites, and more importantly where to take the best pictures.

About Gibraltar

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You will find that Gibraltar is indeed a unique destination, with a blend of many cultures, history, heritage and brilliant vistas. Gibraltar has been a British colony for the past 300 hundred years and it was previously inhabited by the Spanish and Moors and each has left their mark on the place. It is completely different to anything you have experienced before. Whilst you are based in Gibraltar you will have the opportunity of visiting both Spain and Morocco, giving you the opportunity to sample three different cultures in one single holiday.

All the prices are VAT free, so your money does stretch further. All kinds of articles are available in Gibraltar, from watches to perfumery and from designer clothes to your normal "duty free" items like alcohol or tobacco. Also take a visit to the new vibrant Ocean Village boasting an array of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and leisure facilities including the New Casino & Bingo complex and the luxury 5 star floating hotel, the Sunborn, all surrounding the new waterfront port.

Always best to book ahead!

• With a custom made tour you can pick and choose your destination and activities that most interest you.
• A standard Rock Tour will take a minimum of 90mins to complete.
• We ensure your Gibraltar Tour will be one of satisfaction guaranteed.
• Most of the Rock's upper area is covered by a nature reserve and the Barbary apes

To avoid disappointment it is strongly recommended to book a tour directly with us via our web page especially if you are arriving on a large cruise liner, or if you are travelling with children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities. During the months of May-November it is sometimes very difficult to find a taxi for Rock Tours due to the sheer demand. Cruise ships create great demand especially the largest vessels that visit Gibraltar regularly during these months.

The history of Gibraltar tells us that the Rock of Gibraltar is one of the Pillars of Hercules and was know to the Greeks as the Mons Calpe. The other pillar is the Mons Abyla or Jebel Musa, on the African side of the strait of Gibraltar and can be seen quite clearly (most of the time) from the top of the Rock or at Europa Point (southern tip of Gibraltar).

In ancient times these two points 'marked' the limit to the known world that should not be crossed (a myth originally created by the Phoenicians).

Standard Tour 90mins

Extended tour 3hrs, complete tour of gibraltar 6hrs.

The Rock of Gibraltar is one of the best known landmarks in the World. Strategically located at the crossroads of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, it also finds itself between two continents that are vastly different, Europe and Africa. This also means that if you are in the area, it is mandatory that you visit it. Over seven million people visit Gibraltar every year and you could be one of them.

Visitors to Gibraltar are mostly made up of either day-trippers or tourists enjoying a short break for several days. Although the day trip will give you an insight into Gibraltar, it does not do justice to its many sites and attractions. It is therefore recommended that you come for at least three days.

Our photos taken up and around the rock. Amazing views of North Africa and Spain and great places to visit.

Cannon up the Rock

Taxi Rock Tour

St. Michaels Cave

Africa in background

Views of the Bay

Gibraltar & Africa

Military Heritage Centre

Ocean Village Marina

Gibraltar Airport

Europa Point Lighthouse

Parson's Lodge Battery

Trafalgar Cemetery

Our lady of Europe

Here you can find more information about Gibraltar. Other places of interest, like the Botanical Gardens, dolphins, the museum and most important of all shopping in Gibraltar.

Gibraltar Rock & Fortress

Gibraltar a military fortress, three hundred years of British history have endowed Gibraltar with a rich British heritage

More Places of Interest

Here you can find more information about Gibraltar, the museum, dolphin and whale watching, the convent which houses the Government and much more.

Shopping in Gibraltar

Along with the more traditional shops, visitors to Main Street will recognise international high street brands and chains. These sit alongside handicraft and souvenir shops.

Alameda Botanical Gardens

A large area of the upper rock has been designated as a nature reserve and Gibraltar's famous public park, the Alameda Gardens, has recently been transformed into a new botanical garden to rival the best in the world.

Book now through our website and secure your guided tour up the rock of Gibraltar We cater for adults and children, groups, private and VIP tours.

Gibraltar Rock Tour

Official tour guide around the rock of Gibraltar, visit the apes den at the upper rock nature reserve, along with St Michael's Cave, the Great Siege Tunnels, WWII Tunnels, Moorish Castle, great views of the Atlas mountain of Morocco and the bay of Spain, then down to Europa Point to see the lighthouse and the Moroccan Mosque of Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim, 100 Ton Gun and many more places of interest. All tours escorted in the comfort of a modern 8 seater fully air-conditioned mini van. Enquire about larger groups and VIP tours. Tour pick up points from port terminal main entrance, frontier, a location within Gibraltar, the Gibraltar airport.

Let us know what day and time you would like to go on a rock tour, how many people (adults & children) and we can make all the necessary arrangements. Book Now!

Arrival via: Airport Cruise Liner Frontier/Spain Other location in Gibraltar (If arriving via cruise liner please state the ship name within your message or your pick up location within gibraltar)

Type of Tour: Standard 1.30h Extended 3h Complete 6h

Gibraltar Sightseeing Tours

Rock tours and shore excursions.

Located at a unique geographical location and bordering the entrance to the Mediterranean from the Atlantic Ocean, Gibraltar has played a vital role in defensive military strategy for centuries.  

Mythological stories from the ancient Greeks and Romans describe the Rock of Gibraltar as one of the two Pillars of Hercules, and the limit to the end of the known world. 

Today a vibrant small city inhabited by a diverse community and enjoyed by millions of visitors every year.

Classic Tour

Classic tour plus world war 2 tunnels.

Pillars of Hercules  

St Michael's Cave  

Skywalk and Top of the Rock Monkeys

Great Siege Tunnels  

Approx. Duration 1hr 45 minutes

Skywalk and Top of the Rock Monkeys  

World War 2 Tunnels 

Approx. Duration 3hrs 

Premium Tour

Pillars of Hercules 

St Michael's Cave    

Skywalk and Top of the Rock Monkeys    

Great Siege Tunnels    

Moorish Castle  

Windsor Suspension Bridge

Approx Duration 4hrs

Extended Tour

Skywalk and suspension bridge tour.

Pillars of Hercules

Skywalk and Top of the Rock Monkeys 

Suspension Bridge

Approx Duration 3 hrs 

Windsor Suspension Bridge 

Great Siege Tunnels

Approx Duration 2hrs 15 minutes

All Day Tour

Europa Point   

O'Haras Battery  

100 Ton Gun 

Free Time in Town     

Drive through and around the Rock  

Drive over or under the Runway and view borderline to Spain  

Approx Duration 6hrs 30 minutes

Tour With Local Guides

We are a Team of Fully Licensed and Trained Local Guides.  

With Years of Experience and Dedication  we will provide you with an Unforgettable Experience during your Visit to the Rock.

Our Tours are delivered in Spoken Engish, and Spanish, if you are fluent in both languages then we can deliver 

Your tour in Yanito which is our local dialect.

Fully Equipped Vehicles

Our Modern Luxury Vehicles are equipped with State of the Art Multimedia Systems that can offer Tours in Portugese, Czech, Polish, Dutch, Italian, French and German.

French and German speaking guides are also available on request. 

Beautiful Sites

Admire the Views, meet our World Famous Barbary Macaques and soak up the History.

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Visit all the main attractions on this Gibraltar Sightseeing Tour. Meet the Barbary Macaques and get to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar on this private tour service.

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Our Gibraltar Rock tours take you to all the most famous and popular tourist attractions of Gibraltar! Our professional tour guides offer a luxury Mercedes and local knowledge to help show you the very best of The Rock.

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Explore Gibraltar with Victory Tours, your premier local tour operator specialising in unforgettable Gibraltar sightseeing experiences. Discover the essence of Gibraltar with our diverse portfolio, offering tailored options for private tours and excursions from cruise ships.

From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, experience all that Gibraltar has to offer through our comprehensive tour packages. Whether you're a solo traveler, a family, or a school/university group, we have the perfect tour for you.

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Look no further for your ultimate destination to plan your day trip, catch a glimpse of the Gibraltar Monkeys, or marvel at the renowned Rock of Gibraltar.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Gibraltar by booking our wide array of tours online, including Gibraltar Rock Tours and Dolphin Trip. We also specialise in accommodating various types of Group Tours.

Rest assured, our team of expert Gibraltar Tourist Guides are extensively trained to provide top-notch tours, showcasing the finest Gibraltar tourist attractions. We are dedicated to delivering a high-quality experience, offering a range of private tours and attractions that authentically represent Gibraltar's cultural heritage and tourism appeal.

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For a hassle-free booking experience and transparent Gibraltar tour prices, choose Victory Tours as your one-stop destination. Book with confidence knowing you'll receive top-quality tours.

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TOURS OF GIBRALTAR

Departure point, our gibraltar standard tour gives visitors a fantastic round-up of the best gibraltar tourist attractions..

It starts at the Pillar of Hercules, from where it will be possible to see the magnificent Straits of Gibraltar. So-called because the Greeks and Romans believed Hercules held up the heavens with the Rock of Gibraltar and Jebel Musa, it is located at the entrance to the Gibraltar nature reserve.

From there your Gibraltar private tour will take you to St. Michael’s Cave, a unique natural formation used for entertainment purposes over the centuries. Full of impressive stalactites and stalagmites but with easy access, it is one of the highlights of Tours in Gibraltar.

Complete the ascent to the Top of the Rock for your next stop. Here you will be able to go on a Skywalk if you dare before seeing the monkeys. The Barbary macaques, that are normally quite friendly unless cornered, are the only free-ranging primates in Europe.

Finish off your Gibraltar Rock tour at the Great Siege Tunnels, one of the greatest engineering feats of the 18th Century. Built under a four-year long siege into solid limestone rock, they were designed to fire upon the enemy lines that were trying to advance on Gibraltar.

This one and a half hour trip offers the most popular Gibraltar attractions at the most economic price.

Are you coming in a cruise and want to save money on your Gibraltar tour?

Sharing is caring, as they say. It is true for Gibraltar semi-private tours too. Assemble eight passengers and you will be able to reduce the cost by up to a third of the original price of our Gibraltar rock tours.

To benefit from these savings, register on the Cruise Critic website and once you are signed in, look at the Roll Call page. Here you can coordinate with other passengers to go on tours together, making it a lot cheaper for all of you. Check it out now: www.cruisecritic.com

To book a tour, fill in the form and within 24 hours we will be able to tell you if we can do it and how much it will cost.

What’s included:

• Tickets to the Gibraltar Natural Reserve
• All taxes, fees and holding charges
• English and Spanish speaking guide
• Small tour group
• 4 sites included in this tour

There are 4 sites included in this tour:

St Michaels Cave

As the Rock’s top natural beauty this cave is a must-see on the Gibraltar rock tours. At a height of 300 metres above sea level it is only accessible on foot or via private tours Gibraltar caters for in a very convenient fashion. Receiving nearly a million visits a year, it is one of the jewels of our crown. It also has a local use, as the cave was converted into an auditorium in which to watch shows literally inside the Rock. Only last year Mark Steel filmed a show here and there are also numerous classical music and jazz events held in this remarkable setting. Visiting the cave in one of our Tours of Gibraltar is following the steps of prehistory. In 1974 a Neolithic bowl was found and since then a picture of an Ibex drawn around 60,000 years ago showed the cave’s usage by the earliest human beings. The Greeks, Romans and Phoenicians passed through here too as the writings of Pomponius Mela and Homer show. The idea of using the cave as a place of entertainment originated in Victorian times, where parties, concerts and duels were held inside it. It would be lit up a bit like it is now, as soldiers used the space for their own recreation on visits to the Rock. It led to exploration of the different passageways, with its usage by as a wartime hospital during air attacks. Another range of caverns that stretches far below the Rock was discovered in 1942 when troops tried to create an alternative entrance to St Michael’s Cave. is another of the long list of things to do in. Those who want a bit more excitement can arrange guided tours in Gibraltar to see the Lower St Michael’s Cave. It showcases rare geological formations and an underground lake which visitors have to walk around or can even swim in during the visit. Legend has it that St Michael’s cave is bottomless and that the famous Rock monkeys which hang around at its entrance arrived on the Rock through tunnels that cross the Straits. During Ancient Greek times, it was believed to be the Gates of Hades, giving avid explorers who never returned a possibility to enter the underworld. Nowadays it is a far less bleak prospect as the exits are clearly marked.

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The Great Siege Tunnels

As you circle down from the summit on the Gibraltar Rock tours, you come to the northern side of this solitary piece of limestone. On your way in from your Gibraltar transfers you might have seen a number of square holes dotted into the North Face of the Rock. These were formed during the Great Siege which lasted from 1779 to 1783, which now form an essential part of the Gibraltar rock tours. The fact that the Great Siege Tunnels are placed in such a hidden corner of the Rock means that they are often less frequented by those on foot. With our Tours of Gibraltar you will get to see a magnificent human achievement, where the Royal Engineers managed to make headway through solid rock two and a half centuries ago. The intention was to cut off the Spanish advance as it had reached a point where cannons from Gibraltar batteries were no longer able to reach them as they were obstructed by the Rock. Work on the tunnels was slow at first as workers mainly used sledgehammers and pickaxes to gnaw at the solid limestone, loosened by dynamite. The explosions were loud and created so much smoke and dust that a vertical shaft needed to be created as an air vent. Not only that, but finding the right amount of distance from the side of the rock proved tricky in an age where there was no such thing as computers and calculations were done very much through guesswork. Eventually, work was completed for the first stretch of the Great Siege Tunnels in late 1783, although by then the siege had all but ended. At 908ft (277m) it included St. George’s Hall along with Windsor Gallery, King’s and Queen’s Lines as well as Cornwallis Chamber. Four cannons were placed in Windsor Gallery and others put at other points of the tunnel as can be seen in the Gibraltar private tours and Gibraltar semi-private tours. Curtains of ropes protected the gunners from the flashes and smoke, while a wet cloth made sure the rest of the gunpowder did not catch fire, causing a major explosion. The tunnels were expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries when they were used for defence of the Rock during peace and wartime. Nowadays they are only visited by tourists who will be treated to Gibraltar attractions composed of light and sound that make it an exciting journey through time.

The Pillars of Hercules

As you rise from the commotion of the city of Gibraltar on one of our world famous Gibraltar Rock Tours, the air thins as the buildings disappear. The town is a densely populated place but Gibraltar private tours help you get away from it all as you go uphill into the clouds. Winding your way up the narrow roads on a private Rock tour, the first of the Gibraltar attractions is the Pillars of Hercules. This view is one of the most panoramic on clear days as it is possible to see the all the northern Atlas mountains, and an isometric view of the bay. The city of Gibraltar stretches below and it is easy to identify a number of its landmarks with its harbour which proved to be a key stop-off for ships servicing the British empire. One can only imagine the cacophony of sights and sounds when huge ships anchored on the shores of the Rock to trade their wares, or the vessels of war that anchored at the Rock for rest and relaxation before fighting the Nazis and their allies all over the Mediterranean. Nowadays the bay is a far more serene sight, although on Gibraltar tours the myriad of ships waiting for orders in the bay still lends an idea to what the world was like in colonial times. You may even be able to spot sailing boats that come from the north in autumn before they take the route to the Canary Islands and then on to the Caribbean. All of this can be seen from this stop on Gibraltar private tours, standing on one of the Pillars of Hercules made famous by Greek mythology that was taken on by the Etruscans and the Romans. In this tale, Hercules was tasked with fetching the Cattle of Geryon and returning to Eurystheus with them, with the Pillars of Hercules marking the most western point in the Mediterranean worldview. Plato placed the lost city of Atlantis beyond these two pillars, the Rock of Gibraltar and Jbel Musa across the straits in modern-day Morocco. This was revived by the Renaissance as the pillars marked out that there was ‘nothing further beyond’ (Non plus ultra), warning sailors and merchants of the danger beyond. Dante Aligheri in his Inferno XXVI tells of Ulysses tells of his journey to get to know more of the unknown. In many ways this is similar to the visitors who are embarking on a voyage of discovery in the Gibraltar Rock Tours.

Top of the Rock (stopping at upper Apes Den)

Just along from O’Hara’s Battery on your Gibraltar rock tour is the upper Ape’s Den. Here you will see a large number of Barbary Macaques, the only free roaming primates in Europe and along with the Japanese Macaques. They are also the only macaques outside Asia, making them a very curious resident on top of an otherwise very serene lump of limestone rock. At first they were deemed to be apes because they have stocky bodies, no tails and spend more time on land than on trees. But in fact, they are monkeys, owing to the way they walk on all fours rather than on their knuckles and that they cannot swing from branch to branch like gibbons. As part of Gibraltar semi-private tours you will see the human ancestors eating from the food provided by natural park keepers or playing together. There always tends to be a large variety of different ages at this stage of the Gibraltar tours, making it an enjoyable experience which your driver will expertly guide you through. These playful creatures are so much like humans it is uncanny, and their evolutionary significance is notable. They are very clever and curious too, so watch your bags because they will take them off you when you least expect it, especially if they can smell food. How they arrived on the Rock is a mystery but it is most probable they were brought over by merchants who arrived here from their native Altas and Rif mountains in Morocco. In their packs, macaques are matriarchal, with the males helping out to bring the young. Members of a pack, that can number from ten to 100, share the parenting process, with males mating with each other within the social grouping as opposed to keeping one partner throughout their life. That might explain a few things in human beings! Unfortunately, Barbary macaques are currently an endangered species in Morocco and Algeria, with their habitat threatened by logging and extermination. Numbers continue to fall, although in Gibraltar they have continued to thrive in stable conditions, to the point that occasionally some are transported abroad. Just below beside is the SkyWalk, officially opened by the Luke Skywalker himself. Walk off the edge of the cliff with nothing but a transparent sheet of reinforced glass. Although not for the faint-hearted, this is truly a thrilling experience!

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What our customers say

Excellent tour and informative for all ages .

7 of us booked a standard tour with Tours of Gibraltar and we had Luigi as our tour guide. He was brilliant - very informative and his knowledge of Gibraltar was really interesting and excellent. There was no rushing us and we had plenty of time at the different areas. We had 3 children with us between 5-7 years they also had a great time and the highlight was seeing the monkeys and Luigi interacting with them. Would highly recommend this company again. We booked via phone the night before and Luigi was there to greet us at the boarder before our time as we had arrived early.

Holiday tour of the Rock.

Having been t Gibraltar twice before we knew that it can be a busy place and can be queues to the main attractions, so this time we decided to look at the private taxi option with Tours of Gibratar. I sent an email while we were in our villa on the Saturday evening enquiring about availability for the Monday (I admit I thought I was pushing it!) but within an hour had a reply back from Michelle confirming they had spaces and was booked for the Monday. We booked the Standard tour that included all the main sites, entrance, tour guide and transport. Our guide was Luigi a local to the Rock and was a fantastic host, with great passion for his country and a wealth of local insights and facts. While the tour was meant to be 90 mins it was more than 2hrs and Luigi could not have done enough for us. Fantastic trip, and made so convenient for us. Thank you so much the whole family had a great experience and would recommend to all our friends.

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Very Informative!

It's great to get a tour and views from someone who obviously loves their country. Informative. Managed the time at each place without feeling rushed. Then waited at our apartment to take us to the airport. Thoroughly recommended.

timothyandrewbrown

They replied to our emails very quickly with good prices and proposals. Michelle was very helpful over email, giving us all the information we needed. We booked the tour with them and Luigi collected us at the foot border, they supplied us with two car seats and also stopped at the airport so we could collect a member of our group who was arriving by plane. The van was comfortable, spacious and air conditioned. The tour was very good and a must if you're visiting Gibraltar, as it's practically impossible to visit everything on foot or with just the Teleférico. Luigi bought our tickets to enter the sites and Luigialso supplied water. He explained everything to us about the sites, the Gib traditions and it was very interesting. He was very patient with us, we were travelling with seven children, which meant we were much slower at getting around, but he didn't rush us at all, and the tour which was supposed to be two hours actually was much longer. He also dropped us off at the place of our choice after the tour whereas other companies we spoke to didn't offer this service and would just leave us at the last tourism spot meaning we would have to walk back down from there. Very recommendable. Thank you Michelle and Luigi

Carmen Finaldi

I highly recommend booking with these folks.

This tour was exactly what we were looking for. The tour operator was very flexible and accommodating. Our tour guide, Luigi, was waiting for us at our designated spot. The car was spacious and comfortable. He gave us great personal insights and back stories. Although our time was somewhat limited, he took us to all the must see places. He knows a great deal and really made our day enjoyable. I've been on more tours than I can count but this one was quite memorable. If you are visiting Gibraltar I highly recommend booking with these folks.

Great hostin g

Our about 2 hours guide Luigi made this small group of seniors have the best experience of Gibraltar, giving us local details, the city history background and its people, economics and religious informations, since the beginning of the pick-up at the frontier, throught out. We loved the 5 stop tour arround the rock landmarks, specially St. Michaels Cave and seeing up close the mountain Apes! The tour ends near the downtown shopping street where we could enjoy a good lunch and walk up to the Tourism Office to get more written informations of the city. Thank you so much and wish you all the best :)

Gibraltar Tour   This tour was amazing. Out guide was so knowledgeable, friendly and catered to the needs of our young family, including up close time with the monkeys. Would highly recommend!

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Pillars Of Hercules

First stop at the Upper Rock Nature  Reserve, 150 meters above sea level. A  5 minute photo stop where you will enjoy great views overlooking the Bay and Straits of Gibraltar to North Africa Morocco. The Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. In ancient times known as “Non Plus Ultra” The end of the World.

St. Michael’s Cave

300 meters above sea level, a 20 minute visit in this natural grotto to admire its beauty with stalactites and lighting display. Inhabited by the Neanderthals and visited since the time of the Romans, prepared as an emergency hospital during WWII. Today a main tourist attraction and used for concerts  and social events.

You will stop at the very  top, with stunning views of both sides of the rock, 400 meters  above sea level. Here, you meet the rock’s main pack of Barbary Apes,  all ages and sizes and maybe even have a close encounter, this pack totals a  number of approximately 40 apes, which we know well.  Introduced in 1750, at present there’s approximately 200 apes  roaming free on the upper rock.” No touching or feeding allowed” as they can bite.

At the northern face of the rock, 100 meters above sea level, a 20 minute visit to this man made tunnel , built the hard way, deep into the rock, houses a gallery of cannons proving to have served as  a very effective defence during the Great Siege.  Built  during, 1782-83. Views overlooking Gibraltar Airport run-way, with great views to the most southern point in Spain/ Land Frontier.

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The Gibraltar Tunnels Tour - 3hrs

• Please note:  All tickets are included! 
• This is a  private tour , maximum of 8 people per tour. Prices per person are cheaper if you can arrange to group with more people.

The Tunnels Tour consists of five stops which takes approximately 3hrs

St Michael's Cave

• Top of the Rock with Skywalk & Monkeys

The Great Siege Tunnels

• WWII Tunnels

The Pillars of Hercules

One of the attractions of this tour is The Pillars of Hercules. There at the Pillars you will enjoy the views of North Africa Morocco. You will see where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, this being the only entrance to the Mediterranean. You will be above Europe Point, the end point of Europe.

The next site is St Michael’s Cave which sees nearly 1m visits a year! 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...

Top of the Rock SkyWalk & Monkeys

Skywalk glass viewing platform & monkeys.

Next we will go to the top of the Rock, and there we will do 2 things: The glass viewing platform called The Skywalk, and visit the monkeys.

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.

From the Skywalk, several minutes walk and 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.

From the top of the rock we will drive to the north side of the Rock to visit 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.

World War II Tunnels

From the Great Siege Tunnels to the World War II Tunnels. In 1940 Britain was at war with Germany and Italy and the future looked bleak for Gibraltar as the enemy surrounded it. Winston Churchill and the British military leaders believed that an attack on Gibraltar was imminent.

The answer was to construct a massive network of tunnels, to build a fortress within a fortress, a city within a city, and to follow in the footsteps of Churchill, Sikorski and De Gaulle, and to walk through this amazing tribute to the soldiers and civilians, who toiled in the very heart of the Rock, during the darkest days of the second world war.

Moorish Castle and Old Town of Gibraltar

On the drive down from the Upper rock Nature Reserve we will see the outside of the Moorish Castle, you will be able to see the history and battle scars due to cannon ball shots against the castle between the wars of the Moors and the Spanish. The Moorish Castle is 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. It was ransacked by the Spanish between 1309 – 1333. This 'Tower of Homage' was rebuilt in the 14th century by Abu-l-Hasan. You'll be able to look closely to see the cannon dents in the castle walls.

As we exit the nature reserve park we will drive through the old town of Gibraltar.

Finalising the Tour wherever you wish in Gibraltar, if interested in visiting the rest of the town and Main Street, we can supply you with a map and a guideline of what to visit in the pedestrianised areas of town and the best way to get back to your destination.

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Our tours are private and not public and includes the cost of admission tickets. Price depends on a number of factors, such as the number of persons carrying out the tour, age of kids and the time of year.