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

4.3/5

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$131.00
Free cancellation
Language: French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll enjoy a day trip to Gibraltar, a rare blend of British and Andalusian cultures
  • You can take some snaps of the wild Barbary apes who hang out in the Upper Rock
  • You might be able to spot wild dolphins during a scenic one-hour boat trip in the Bay of Gibraltar
  • There's time for you to discover the monuments of Europa Point and the duty-free shops of Main Street
  • This outing is led by an expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Gibraltar and its history
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. Rosa adds, ‘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 to remember
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
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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

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4.3 /5

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    Béa de Thélus

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    3.4

    October 8, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Mauvaise gestion du temps.! Trop long avec les dauphins et pas assez pour les grottes et les singes… l’accès à la grotte nous laisse penser à un attrape touriste! Ou la quantité prime sur la qualité. Un nombre incroyable de touristes avec file d’attente invraisemblable de véhicules. Le guide parlait beaucoup trop dans le bus.

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    Vivi

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    5

    October 6, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    J' ai tout aimé rien à dire,le guide était au top si s'est à refaire le refairer.

  • C

    Chérubin53!

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    4.2

    October 3, 2025

    Solo traveler


    chance incroyable de voir bcp de dauphins. Émouvant. Les singes c’était super aussi. chauffeur mini bus top pour aller au rocher. Bcp d’explications historique & profond respect pour bien être singes. Points de vues superbes sur le parcours avec arrêts. Panne au retour avec le grand bus qui s’est réglé assez vite. impondérable qui arrive. Très belle journée. Bémol cependant : temps libre en ville. Une 1/2 heure en tout. Bcp trop court !!! Au pas de charge. Dommage. Accompagnant sympathique.

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    Nat59310

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    4.6

    October 1, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    ********** excursion, guide top ! fait au pas de course, dommage nous aurions voulu rester un peu plus longtemps sur le rocher ; l'excursion en bateau était top ! le personnel a tout fait pour que nous puissions voir les dauphins et chose faite !

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    Grisette

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    3.4

    September 28, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Tour en mini bus trop rapide : 10 mn à la pointe de l'Europe et 20 mn à la grotte Saint Michael et pas de visite à la réserve naturelle d'Upper Rock alors qu'elle était annoncée. Pas de problème pour la croisière qui aurait pu être programmée après la pause déjeuner. Un retour plus tardif à l'hôtel aurait été apprécié

  • C

    Christophe

    Verified booking

    5

    September 26, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Très belle excursion

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