Walking Tour Of Upper Rock

OVERVIEW

Ascending by cable car, take a guided walk on The Rock and see Gibraltar’s legendary vistas, caves, apes and defensive tunnels. The ride up to the peak will be the of the most scenic ten minutes you’d had recently, at least until you discover what’s to be seen up there. Your guide will lead you on a pleasant walk to a photo viewpoint for breathtaking views of Catalan Bay on the Rock’s eastern flank. Then, take a 20-minute hike along a wooded path to St. Michael’s Cave. You’ll explore this wondrous cavern for a half-hour or so before continuing on to the famous Apes’ Den for an up-close encounter with tailless Barbary macaques in their natural environment. From here, the tour shifts into panoramic mode as our minibus picks you up for a sightseeing drive past Princess Caroline’s Battery and to visit sections of the Great Siege Tunnels, hand-excavated in 1782-83 by the Brits and still considered the most impressive defensive system ever devised. The return to town passes the great medieval Moorish Castle. Once down, you can choose to stay on awhile in Old Town or transfer back to the ship.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride to the top of The Rock via a thrilling cable car suspended high above Gibraltar.
• Enjoy a refreshing summit ramble offering stunning views and wooded paths between sights.
• Visit St. Michael’s Cave, to be awed by the same stalagmites and stalactites the Romans admired.
• Spend some quality time observing a troop of playful Barbary macaques up-close at the Apes’ Den.
• Shift to mini-bus for more sightseeing and a visit to the famous Great Siege Tunnel complex.

HELPFUL HINTS

&bull Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing.
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.