Day Trips to Gibraltar from Seville

On the Rock of Gibraltar the Andalusian and British ambience harmonizes and in every corner of the 59 km that make up the Rock, tourists and locals find a new curiosity. It is not surprising then that when considering what to see and do in Seville, the excursion to the Rock is at the top of the travelers' list.

On your excursion to Gibraltar you can visit the Skywalk, set to become the main tourist attraction of Gibraltar along with the only natural reserve of macaque monkeys in Spain. On the other hand you will also see the exciting Windsor Bridge and have the chance to see dolphins, orcas and whales.

With this day tour of Gibraltar you will visit the main attractions of the Rock of Gibraltar for an affordable price, without the need to worry about forgetting any of the points of interest in the area.

The tour starts in Seville with pick up at your hotel or at a point close to your accommodation. After crossing the border between Spain and the United Kingdom, the group will continue the tour through the most popular streets of Gibraltar.

Once located in the lower part of the Rock, the group will pass by the bars, stores and quaint buildings of Main Street accompanied by your expert guide.

The tour will continue to the Pillars of Hercules, where a 360-degree viewpoint will allow you to appreciate a panoramic view shared between Africa and Europe.

During the tour you will be accompanied by your guide and the stars of the place: the macaque monkeys.

Movie fact

In 2018 Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, iconic Star Wars actor, was in charge of inaugurating the Skywalk at the top of the Rock. Bring your lightsaber and take your picture just like Anakin Skywalker's son did.

Details of interest

• Price: From 111 €.
• Duration: 9 - 10 hours approximately.
• Itinerary: Walk along Main Street, guided walk along the rock, visit to the viewpoint of the Columns or Pillars of Hercules, tour of the Cave of San Miguel, an interesting grotto that will not leave you indifferent. Then you will return to Seville.
• Pros: The comfort of the transfer stands out in this tour (by private car is usually tedious, it takes up to 3 hours past the checkpoint). In addition, the guides speak your language and the cheapest price on the market, in short an excellentactivityto see and do in Seville in 1 day.
• Cons: Groups can become large. For this type of tour operators accept up to 20 people.

The Rock of Gibraltar is located 17 km from the Spanish coast and only 14 km from Tangier, that is why the excursionsto Morocco from Seville depart from cities near Gibraltar.

However, it is not necessary to cross the sea to share the cultural fusion of the region, with this 1 day tour you can experience the whole Rock including the Army Museum.

Upon entering the UK overseas space, the group will make their first stop at the viewpoint of the Pillars of Hercules, followed by the stalactites and stalagmites of a curiously illuminated cave.

You will pass by the Monkey Guards*, a former coastal artillery battery, the Windsor suspension bridge, the commercial area of the Rock and more. The whole tour will be enlivened by the expert guide who will share the history of the English colony and the anecdotes of the place.

Details of interest

• Price: From 119 €.
• Duration: 10 hours approximately.
• Itinerary: Guided walk around the Rock, crossing the Windsor Suspension Bridge, visit to the Army Museum in Gibraltar(100 Ton Gun Napier of Magdala Battery), the Lair of the Monkeys, the viewpoint of the Pillars of Hercules, tour of St. Michael's Cave, walk along Main Street and return to the pick-up point.
• Pros: One of the most complete itineraries among the walks in Gibraltar. The convenience of the transfer is also a plus, in addition to the multilingual guides often offered by tour operators. Spanish, English, Italian and French are the common languages among experts in the area, just let them know your language.
• Cons: Groups can become large. Also, while the hike is complete, another of the area's attractions is still missing: dolphin watching.

Meet the dolphins and whales in the Rock of Gibraltar! There are six species of cetaceans and seven species of dolphins in Gibraltar, according to the marine observatory and you will be able to see them on this tour. Once you are picked up at your hotel or point close to your accommodation, get ready for one of the best tours and excursions from Seville.

Dolphin watching is something unique, few people have the opportunity to share with them such a meaningful experience. After the pick up in Seville, the group will head to Gibraltar to watch dolphins and whales in a 2 hour boat tour.

As the group sails, they will see Morocco, the Rock of Gibraltar and part of Spain in the background, a perfect picture perfect image to take pictures.

At the end of the sea trip, the group will return to land where you can walk the streets of the Rock, have lunch and return to your point of origin with the tour transportation.

Details of interest

• Price: From 95 €.
• Duration: 2 hours by boat plus the transfer from Seville to Gibraltar and the passage through the city, will be approximately 6 hours.
• Itinerary: Pick up in Seville, boat ride through Gibraltar, walk and lunch on Main Street, return to the point of origin.
• Pros: The sighting of dolphins and whales is one of those experiences that everyone should live at least once and if it is with family the memory is better, for that reason this is one of the things to do in Seville with children highly recommended. The comfort of the transfer is also a point in its favor, in addition to the multilingual guides often offered by tour operators.
• Cons: You should choose the right date if you want to see the most cetaceans. The warmer the temperature, the greater the probability of seeing more species. I recommend you to include this activity among your thingsto do in Seville in August.

We went through the excursions where you join numerous groups of strangers, now we come to the private excursions. In this type of excursions you join up to a maximum of 8 people to make your tour around the Rock of Gibraltar.

In addition to the benefits of traveling with friends or family, operators offer discounts for the number of participants. My recommendation is that you join 7 other adventurers and coordinate to save costs while enjoying one of the best tours and excursions from Seville.

The tour starts with a scenic drive from Seville down to Gibraltar while passing around the Pueblos Blancos. When you see the wooded landscape as you walk through the Alcornocales National Park you will be enchanted by the beauty of the area. I tell you that the excursion to the Pueblos Blancos from Seville is usually the next activity after traveling to Gibraltar just for this glimpse, so imagine the visual spectacle.

As the small group drives along the road, the guide shares information about the history, geography and culture of Gibraltar. Along the way you will see the Moorish castle and enjoy the sea views at Europa Point, the southern tip of Gibraltar. Once in British territory, the group is led through St. Michael's Cave and the Monkey's Den where the little apes make their home.

Next, you will tour the World War II tunnels. Continue to the entrance of this extraordinary subway network where you will learn how the British housed troops, food and ammunition in 1940. Finally, the group descends to the streets of the Rock to enjoy some free time, have lunch and get to know the city. At the end of the tour we return to the point of origin of the excursion.

Details of interest

• Price: From 388 €.
• Duration: 10 hours approximately.
• Itinerary: Pick up in Seville, walk through the province of Cadiz and, once in Gibraltar will begin the famous Rock Tour from the viewpoint by the Pillars of Hercules, the Cave of San Miguel and farewell to the city with a walk and lunch on Main Street. At the end of the tour the tour operator will take you back to the point of origin in Seville.
• Pros: The Rock of Gibraltar is a place where crowds are common, traveling in small groups (up to 8 people) allow you to thoroughly appreciate each point of tourist interest and in general the isthmus as a whole. On the other hand, in this type of excursion the price varies according to the number of people on the tour. Try to plan with your friends and family the excursion so that you save costs.
• Cons: This type of tour is designed to share the experience with a small group, if you are a backpacker or tourist traveling alone and you are not interested in privacy, the first three alternatives in this list are better suited for you.

Yes, you have several alternatives, you can do it alone or with a group, you just have to take into consideration that the transfer between Seville and Gibraltar you will do it on your own.

Excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar by transport

This tour includes almost two hours around the Rock with a guide. The operators accept up to 25 participants whose entrance fees to San Miguel Cave, The Rock and the Monkey Lair are guaranteed and covered.

Details of interest

• Price: From 40 €.
• Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.
• Itinerary: Pick up at one of the meeting points on the Queensway coastal road, transfer by air-conditioned transport to St. Michael's Cave, Monkey Lair, The Rock and return to the point of origin.
• Pros: Entrance fees and multilingual guides included.
• Cons: Groups are large and the entire tour is done by shuttle. This tour is ideal for those travelers who are not interested in hiking but want to see the Rock.

Tour around the Rock of Gibraltar by bicycle

Would you like to climb the Rock of Gibraltar by bike? With this tour you can make it happen. The experience starts at one of the EBike Experience branches, from that point on, bring plenty of water (you will need it, seriously, the guides bring bottled water but the better hydrated you are in Gibraltar, the better).

Frankly this tour is one of the most complete, it includes entrance to six of the points of interest, expert guide and bike rental. It will be three hours of entertainment where good physical condition is key. For sports fans it is an excellent alternative to get to know the Rock of Gibraltar.

Details of interest

• Price: From 80 €.
• Duration: 3 hours.
• Itinerary: The tour starts at one of the EBike Experience headquarters then the group of maximum 10 people will go to: St. Michael's Cave, the Skywalk, the Monkey's Den, The Rock, the British artillery of O'Hara's Battery and the Pillars of Hercules, at the end of the tour we return to the point of origin.
• Pros: Entrance fees to six attractions on the Rock, the multilingual guide, the bike ride included in the price. Also, the groups are small.
• Cons: It is designed for cyclists, athletes or physically active people, it is three hours pedaling.

Rock of Gibraltar Group Tour (fixed price)

This tour starts at the port of Gibraltar, the border between Spain and the United Kingdom, at the cruise terminal or Main Street. You can reach this point by taking the M-120 bus which takes 4 hours and 30 minutes to reach the border. You can also travel by private car taking the E-5 and A-381 for approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes (this option I do not recommend because the price of the excursion rises considerably, however, it is still an alternative). Once at the meeting point a luxury service begins.

The tour operator will take you to St. Michael's Cave, The Great Siege Tunnels, the Pillars of Hercules, the Skywalk, the Windsor Suspension Bridge, the Monkey Lair and The Rock in a luxury minivan while sharing the history and curiosities of the place.

Details of interest

• Price: From 527 € (group rate up to 8 people).
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
• Itinerary: All fees and taxes, entrance fees and access to: St. Michael's Cave, The Great Siege Tunnels, the Pillars of Hercules, the Skywalk, the Windsor Suspension Bridge, the Monkey Lair and The Rock.
• Pros: Entrance fees and guides at all major attractions in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. The rate is for group of 2 to 8 people.
• Cons: You must make your own way to Gibraltar. This tour is ideal for group travelers who choose to stay in Gibraltar.

Throughout the year it is possible to see whales, dolphins, sea turtles and even the Sperm Whale in Gibraltar, however, in order not to depend on chance and increase the chances of seeing as many marine species as possible, include this excursion in your activities to do and see in Seville in spring.

You can also take this excursion in high season when the warm weather attracts more species. Write down in your itinerary "whale and dolphin watching" among your thingsto do in Seville in summer and get ready to enjoy the best whale and dolphin watching in the Peninsula. You have eight months, between March and October, live this experience!