The Rock of Gibraltar nearly 1400 feet above sea level is reputed to be one of the legendary pillars of Hercules, with its policemen, pillar boxes and pubs, the Rock is still staunchly British overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean. On this Tour we shall cover the chief sights and still leave time for shopping in Main Street, the hub of this Duty Free Port. From the pick up point of Market Place we shall proceeds towards the southernmost point of Gibraltar, Europa Point and the sight of the only Trinity Lighthouse outside Great Britain. Here you alight from your transport to take some photographs of the panoramic views of the busiest shipping lane in the world, the mingling of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean and two Continents. The tour then continues to the Upper Rock area and to St. Michael's Cave where one can appreciate a mass of strangely shaped stalagmites and stalactites. The strains of classical music drift through this enormous Gothic style cavern.
The Rock Apes spring to mind at the mention of the Rock of Gibraltar and there is where our next stop will take us. King Charles "V" Wall seems to be a usual habitat of the Apes, which are indeed a breed of tailless monkeys (Macaca Sylvanus), which roam free on the rocky slopes. They are endearing creatures with a penchant for handbags to say nothing of cameras and hats. Please note they are animals and are not to be touched however friendly they may seem. On continuing the tour we travel via the Upper Rock area to exit the Nature Reserve passing by the Moorish Castle and the tower of Homage that still bears the scars of Battle. Finally we enter the upper Town area. We will drive down the narrow winding roads to exit at the Main Street. The tour will then return to Market Place where the tour will end.
This tour can be booked directly from this website by clicking here
Duration: 1.5 hours
Departure Time: 13:00
Pick up: Market Place (at bus stop next to Bureau de Change)
Please note: On rare occasions, if we do not achieve a minimum number of people (8) on any particular day, the tour may not run (you will be notified in advance).