Gibraltar Tour: Explore Great Siege & WWII Tunnels with 'Inside-Out' Rock Tours
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Embark on an adventure with Gibraltar's 'Inside-Out' Rock Tours. Explore St Michael's cave, the historic Siege Tunnels, and WWII Tunnels, and discover the rich history and culture of the Rock.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • St. Michael’s Cave - Of over the 150 caves that have been discovered in the Rock of Gibraltar this is the most visited with over one million visitors per year. The cave is situated at over 300 meters above sea level.
    In 1942 during the second world war blasting was in process inside this cave in order to allow for more ventilation. The cave was to be used as an emergency hospital. During the blasting, a discovery was made of a deeper system of caves which is now known as Lower St. Michael’s Cave
    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…

  • Skywalk - Standing 340 meters directly above sea level, the Skywalk is located higher than the tallest point of London’s The Shard. Gibraltar’s Skywalk offers breath-taking 360º views spanning three countries and two continents.
    Mark Hamill (who plays iconic character Luke Skywalker) officially opened The Skywalk in 2018.

  • Barbary macaque feeding station - Here at the top of the Rock where you will see breathtaking views all around Gibraltar 360 degree.We will have an interaction 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 9 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.

  • The Great Siege Tunnels - These tunnels are one of the main attractions of the Rock of Gibraltar. 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.
    Whilst tunneling it was decided that a horizontal hole be blasted in the rock face in order to improve ventilation for the workmen. On closer examination it was realized that a gun could be put in place to bear down on attacking forces.

  • World war tunnels - The World War II Tunnels were built by the Royal Engineers in preparation of war during the 1940’s when Britain was at war with Germany and Italy, as the future looked bleak for Gibraltar as the enemy surrounded it and an attack was highly probable.
    Winston Churchill and the British military leaders believed that an attack on Gibraltar was imminent therefore the answer was to construct a massive network of tunnels, to build a fortress inside a fortress, a city within a city.
    In May 2005 the World War II Tunnels were opened to the general public and now you too can follow in the footsteps of Churchill, Sikorski and De Gaulle and walk through this amazing testament to the soldiers and civilians who toiled in the very bowels of the Rock during the darkest days of the War.

  • Gibraltar Botanic Gardens - The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens or La Alameda Gardens are a botanical garden in Gibraltar, spanning around 6 hectares (15 acres) In 1816 the gardens were commissioned by the British Governor of Gibraltar General George Don. It was his intention that the soldiers stationed in the fortress would have a pleasant recreational area to enjoy when off duty, and so inhabitants could enjoy the air protected from the extreme heat of the sun.

  • Charles V Wall - The Charles V Wall is a 16th-century defensive curtain wall that forms part of the fortifications of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar

  • Trafalgar Cemetery - The Trafalgar Cemetery is a cemetery in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. Formerly known as the Southport Ditch Cemetery, it occupies a small area of land just to the south of the city walls, in what had been a defensive ditch during the period of Spanish rule of Gibraltar.

  • The Rock of Gibraltar - The Rock of Gibraltar is a monolithic limestone promontory located in the British territory of Gibraltar, near the southwestern tip of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is 426 m high. Most of the Rock’s upper area is covered by a nature reserve, which is home to around 300 Barbary macaques

  • Upper Rock Nature Reserve - The Gibraltar 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 and was last extended in 2013

  • Gibraltar Town - Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain’s south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713. Layers of fortifications include the remains of a 14th-century Moorish Castle and the 18th century Great Siege Tunnels, which were expanded in WWII

What's Included
  • Professional, knowledgeable local guides
  • Admission tickets to all sights visited
Additional Information

Gibraltar’s ‘Inside-Out’ Rock Tours can provide you with the highest quality tour guide service in Gibraltar. We ensure you can see all the sights in Gibraltar whilst learning the history, culture and development of the Rock.
If you like adventure, this tour is for you! Explore St Michael’s cave, the famous historic Siege Tunnels, and walk in the footsteps of Churchill in the WWII Tunnels!

Location
Pillars of Hercules
Queen's Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jeanne_k
May 16, 2024
Wonderful Day - The whole tour with our guide John was great. Disappointing the WWII tunnels were under renovation but it was still awesome to see the size of the tunnels. The moneys were adorable. Gilbraltar is beautiful.
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Bonnie_o
Apr 15, 2024
Great Day in Gibraltar - We had a fun day in Gibraltar. Our driver and guide, John, was filling in due to people calling off on the weekend. He did a great job and was very knowledgeable. We saw St. Michael’s Caves, the Barbary apes, the Skywalk, the tunnels, and of course, the Rock! It was a fun tour, but pricey ($712 for a 3-hour tour).
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Lyttleone1997
Jul 3, 2023
Great day in Gibraltar - After looking at the tours available on my cruise and not seeing anything that caught my attention, I went on my cruises group page and started asking about tours in Gibraltar. There were groups being put together through Gibraltar Inside Out Rock tours, so I decided to look at what they offered. I tend to get car sick, and have an aversion of taking long private tours so that I know I will be back on the ship in time. I had an issue in Costa Rica once – never again! So, I found the Tunnels Tour, which lasted four hours, and thought it was perfect. I combined almost everything I wanted to see while in Gibraltar. Carl with Inside Out was great at communicating with me. He told me that I would be responsible for putting together a group, which I was quickly able to do through my Facebook group and arranged the booking. Easy peasy. Payment was due at the end of the tour. Several weeks after booking, I discovered That the WWII tunnels were closed for refurbishment. Carl assured me that even though the tunnel was closed, we would still have our tour and an alternate location would be included instead. This is why I was glad I booked an independent tour – many of the ship tours that focused on the WWII tunnels were cancelled, where ours was not. Being a “tour leader” I put together a group through our group page. I wish it went as smoothly as it should have. Even though I shared all the information with my group, they must not all have gotten the memo – most decided to skip or did not pay attention. One walked right by the sign with my name on it, which I verified that they saw. Needless to say, I might not do this type of group again unless I know everyone ahead of time. Paul, our tour guide, was awesome. He was a native of Gibraltar, and painted a great picture of his life there, and really explained why the citizens of Gibraltar want to stay under British rule, which I 100% understand!!! We visited- -The Pillars of Hercules – two rocks that jut out of the Straits of Gibraltar, one on Gibraltar, the other the tip of Africa in Morocco. On a clear day you can look across the 8-mile stretch of water to the other rock. - St Michaels Cave – very cool cave that is illuminated and has a cavern big enough for concerts. -Top of the Rock – monkeys everywhere!! Great viewing platform and a trail that takes you up to what must have been some type of jail or prison at some point. It was foggy that day but was still a great hike. -Great Siege Tunnels – miles of tunnels that were developed during the great siege and used again during WWII. A great way to see how the British kept control of the area. -Windsor Bridge – cool suspension bridge that was a great photo spot of the harbor below. Drop off was in town just off one of the main tourist streets with a straight shot down and around to the ship. Was quite a walk to the ship if you have mobility issues. Overall, would recommend Inside Out, and Paul (he was awesome), and will use them again if I’m back in Gibraltar!
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Andrew_s
Apr 19, 2023
Gibraltar was amazing - Chris was an amazing guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and went out of his way to accommodate our needs. Fantastic experience!
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Natalie_f
Nov 14, 2022
Highly recommend! Would go again - The entire tour was fantastic. Carl was wonderful! He is a local and therefore extremely knowledgeable of the area. We enjoyed St Michaels, the tunnels and the monkeys! Highly recommend!
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Richard_m
May 17, 2023
Tour different than advertised - Paid additional for the tour that included WWII tunnels. Was not informed until on the tour that the WWII tunnels are closed for maintenance. Tour guide was great and we enjoyed the seige tunnel but we ended up not getting what we paid for.
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