Gibraltar day trip with dolphin-watching boat tour and Rock visit
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Gibraltar day trip with dolphin-watching boat tour and Rock visit

4.2/5

Excellent
121 reviews
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$130.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

Based on our commitment to sustainable tourism, all National Geographic Day Tours meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria, and a portion of the proceeds from these tours goes back to the National Geographic Society to fund research and sustainable programs around the world.

Why you’ll love this…
  • This wildlife-packed day trip to Gibraltar is a rare blend of British and Andalusian cultures
  • You can snap some pics of the wild Barbary apes who hang out in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve
  • You'll be searching for playful dolphins during a scenic one-hour boat trip in the Bay of Gibraltar
  • You can take in monuments and mosques at Europa Point and go duty-free shopping on Main Street
  • Your local guide is an expert on the history and culture of Gibraltar
What to expect

An exotic blend of the familiar and the unusual, Gibraltar is a must-visit. This tour ticks off all its top attractions – the Barbary apes, the Rock and Main Street. And to top it off, you'll set sail around the Bay of Gibraltar for the chance to spot dolphins along the coast. Rosa, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Gibraltar's monkeys are the most accommodating wildlife around. Unlike dolphins, you don't have to search for them – they come looking for you, especially if you're holding food.'

The fun kicks off with a boat trip in the bay to look out for dolphins. Three species – bottlenose, common and striped – are known to frolic in these waters. Then, back on dry land, head for a guided minibus tour of the Rock of Gibraltar, which juts 426 metres above the Mediterranean. You'll stop at Europa Point, where there are many famous monuments, a mosque and a historic Christian shrine. Plus, you'll also visit the Rock's recently renovated St Michael's Cave, which now hosts an auditorium.

At the Upper Rock nature reserve, you'll meet the free-roaming Barbary apes – Europe's only wild monkeys. There are about 300 monkeys on the Rock. A local legend says that if the monkeys disappear, Gibraltar will stop being British. Back at ground level, Gibraltar's town centre has a distinctly British feel to it. Head to Main Street, where many of the British high street chains have outlets, for a mooch around its duty-free shops.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Dolphin watching cruise
What to remember
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2 /5

Based on 121 reviews from verified customers


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    Probably won't publis

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    October 2, 2025

    Once on minibus the audio tour guide was in Polish, we booked this trip in our hotel with English speaking rep. WE DO NOT SPEAK POLISH. This Gibralta section of trip was very disappointing as the driver was only able to give us limited info as obviously he had to concentrate on driving. We did make a formal complaint to your Tui rep, unfortunately we have received no correspondence on the matter. The coach also broke down in Gibralta delaying our return considerably mobility to walk from c

  • M

    Marissa and Louise

    Verified booking

    5

    September 25, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    A fantastic day.out, I would highly recommend this trip

  • J

    Jake

    Verified booking

    3

    September 20, 2025

    Solo traveler


    Unfortunately, the tour was booked for a day that turned out to be quite overcast and misty. There was also a half-hour delay in the coach's arrival. Thankfully, the traffic wasn't too bad, and the journey was very smooth. When we arrived in Gibraltar, we had around 90 minutes to explore the main street. On the dolphin boat trip (1 hour), however, we only saw 2 or 3 dolphins before heading back. When we visited the Rock, we didn't have a lot of time to really explore, and it felt rushed.

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    Sherri

    Verified booking

    3.4

    September 18, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    A lot of rushing about with the wrong information. We had to run after guide from one bus to the next and some of the elderly that were on the tour really suffered. Which made it stressful and ruined the fun.

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    Mr Grimes

    Verified booking

    3

    September 18, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    From our pick at 7am it took 2hrs to the final pick up and then a further 45mins to reach the Gibraltar check point. We were not made aware that the info given would be in English and German. On arrival at the bus depot we were told to make our own way to the town centre main st and meet with the guide 2hr later to be taken to the boat to see the dolphins. When we met at the agreed meeting point our guide passed us over to a female German guide and we had a 20min walk to reach the boat. After th

  • R

    Rose

    Verified booking

    5

    September 13, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Excellent tour only downside not enough time to experience the cave experience

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