A City Under Siege - No Cable Car

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a rolling Gibraltar excursion that visits landmarks closely tied to the history of this fortress colony. Your seasoned guide will provide backstories and insights about momentous events that took place over the centuries in this famously small, formidable outpost. First up is a visit to the sanctuary of Gibraltar’s oldest inhabitants, the tailless Barbary apes. You’ll get an up-close dose of their enchanting antics at the Apes’ Den, halfway up The Rock. A short drive further is historic Princess Caroline’s Battery and the entrance to the Great Siege Tunnels, carved out of solid limestone by the forerunners of the Royal Engineers in 1782-83 and still considered one of the most impressive defensive systems ever devised. You’ll take a fascinating walk inside, through Windsor Gallery to St. George’s Hall. Now, having learned much about The Rock, you can explore Old Town further independently or transfer back to the ship.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn of the momentous events that have made this strategic city famous throughout the world.
• Take a guided walk inside the Great Siege Tunnels, an enduring monument to British military engineering and ingenuity.
• Observe a troop of notoriously playful free-range Barbary macaques at the Apes’ Den.

HELPFUL HINTS

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