The Rock of Gibraltar Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Rock of Gibraltar. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Dolphin Watching Excursion in Gibraltar

• Gibraltar Inside Out Intermediate Tour 3.30hrs

• Gibraltar Sightseeing: Classic Rock Tour (Private)

• Historic Gibraltar Rock and St Michael's Cave Tour From Seville 

• Gibraltar Rock Guided Tour

The Rock of Gibraltar is part of the Gibraltar Nature Reserve, and admission tickets start at £30 for adults and £22 for children aged 5–11 to explore on foot, with children under 5 entering for free. To include transport up to the top of the mountain, guided bus tours start at £37 for adults.

Yes, the Rock of Gibraltar is Gibraltar's most famous landmark, but it's much more than just a panoramic viewpoint. Visit a magnificent underground cave, hidden WWII tunnels, and a Moorish castle as you explore the mountaintop Gibraltar Nature Reserve and spot the rock's resident Barbary Macaques roaming freely throughout the reserve. There's a lot to pack into a day trip, and it's a steep uphill walk to the top, so it's worth taking a tour for the transport alone—no private vehicles are allowed in the reserve. As a bonus, your guide can fill you in on Gibraltar's long history and mix of Spanish and British heritage.

Per one customer who booked the Gibraltar Sightseeing: Classic Rock Tour (Private), "Our family thoroughly enjoyed this interesting and informative tour. Tommy is an excellent guide, sharing personal insights and experiences along with lots of historical info. Very easy to coordinate - we are so glad we had our plans with Tommy ahead of time and didn't have to deal with the rush at the border to find a random taxi tour."

It generally takes around an hour to get to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar from the center of town. Choose to spend that hour hiking, or save your energy a bit and take the cable car, which can be quicker depending on the line to get on.

There are many viewpoints on the Rock of Gibraltar, such as at the Skywalk Gibraltar, that let you look along the promontory. However, for views of the entire Rock of Gibraltar, try heading to the south-facing waterfront of the Puerto Alcaidesa Marina just across the border in Spain.

Yes, you can visit the top of the Rock of Gibraltar by walking up to O'Hara's Battery. This old British defensive structure sits upon the highest point of Gibraltar promontory at a height of 1,398 feet (426 meters) and offers visitors comprehensive views of the coast and nature reserve below.

Weekdays are generally the best days to visit the Rock of Gibraltar, as some attractions including the O'Hara's Battery are closed over the weekend. Sightseeing on weekends in Gibraltar can also be busier than during the week due to travelers coming for a long-weekend, city-break getaway.

The walk up the Rock of Gibraltar can be challenging because of how steep the paths are. Another challenge is that while the western side of the reserve is connected by convenient roads to walk on, the eastern side only has the incredibly steep Mediterranean Steps to take you up.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Rock of Gibraltar. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Gibraltar:

• Gibraltar Cable Car

• Gibraltar Main Street

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Gibraltar.