Day trip details
Prices
- With free time in Gibraltar: €35 adults (13 and over), €30 children aged 3 to 12.
- With the guided Rock Tour: €95 adults (13 and over), €76.50 children aged 3 to 12.
- Gibraltar and dolphin watching by boat: €65 adults (13 and over), €58 children aged 3 to 12.
- Gibraltar direct from Málaga city: with free time, €33 adults (13 and over) and €25 children aged 3 to 12; with the Rock Tour, €95 adults and €76.50 children; with dolphin watching, €66 adults and €58 children.
- Children under 3 travel free.
Choose your date in the booking calendar to see the current price of each rate. The price shown in the calendar is always the final price.
Availability & times
It runs from Monday to Saturday. Not every day has a departure every week, so check your date in the booking calendar, which updates in real time.
It is a long day: approximately 10 to 12 hours door to door, depending on where you are picked up. The further west your stop, the shorter the day.
To see your exact pickup time, choose your date and your pickup point in the booking calendar.
Approximate return time
- Marbella · 17:30
- Fuengirola · 18:00
- Benalmádena · 18:30
- Torremolinos · 19:00
- Málaga · 19:30
Approximate times, which can change with traffic on the day.
Pickup points by town
Málaga
- City centre, Av. de Andalucía 10 Rotonda de la Av. de Andalucía open in Maps
- City centre, Muelle Heredia 2 Farmacia Sánchez Fernández open in Maps
Torremolinos
- Torremolinos centre open in Maps
- Bajondillo area Restaurante El Cordobés open in Maps
Benalmádena
- Puerto Marina & Plaza Solymar area open in Maps
- Los Maites & Bil Bil beach area open in Maps
Fuengirola
- Fuengirola centre open in Maps
Marbella
- Bus station area Gasolinera Shell del Trapiche open in Maps
The booking calendar confirms your point and the time you need to be there once you pick your date. The coach waits approximately five minutes at each stop.
What's included
- Return coach from your chosen pickup point in Málaga or on the Costa del Sol
- English and Spanish-speaking guide on the coach
- Approximately five hours of free time in Gibraltar
Other options available:
- Rock Tour: a guided minibus tour of the Rock of approximately 1.5 hours, with a stop at Europa Point, entry to St Michael's Cave and the area where the monkeys live
- Dolphin watching: a boat trip of approximately 90 minutes from the port of Gibraltar into the Strait to look for dolphins, which you see or not depending on the time of year
- Gibraltar direct (pickup in Málaga city centre only): free time, the Rock Tour or dolphin watching, whichever you choose when you book
Not included: food and drink, and any ticket not listed above.
Documents & recommendations
- Everyone needs a valid original identity card or passport to enter Gibraltar. If you are not an EU or UK citizen, check whether you need a visa before you book.
- On the Rock Tour, children must carry photo ID. Without it, an adult ticket is charged for them.
- Bring a snack and water: about a litre per person is a good measure.
- Comfortable shoes. Even with free time only, Gibraltar is best seen on foot.
- This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users.
- Pets are not allowed.
Weather
Forecast for Gibraltar, next 7 days
- Wed 28🌤️20° 14°
- Thu 29🌦️20° 18°1.1 mm
- Fri 30☁️20° 18°0.9 mm
- Sat 31🌦️20° 18°2.9 mm
- Sun 1🌦️18° 18°4.9 mm
- Mon 2☁️19° 18°1 mm
- Tue 3🌦️19° 17°2.5 mm
Forecast from MET Norway (yr.no), updated every few hours.
Month by month
| Month | Average high | Average low | Days with rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.7 °C | 10.2 °C | 8 |
| Feb | 16.6 °C | 10.7 °C | 8 |
| Mar | 18.4 °C | 12.3 °C | 7 |
| Apr | 20 °C | 13.4 °C | 7 |
| May | 22.6 °C | 15.4 °C | 3 |
| Jun | 25.4 °C | 18 °C | 2 |
| Jul | 28.1 °C | 20.1 °C | 0 |
| Aug | 28.6 °C | 20.8 °C | 0 |
| Sep | 26.3 °C | 19.4 °C | 2 |
| Oct | 22.9 °C | 16.9 °C | 5 |
| Nov | 19.1 °C | 13.9 °C | 7 |
| Dec | 16.6 °C | 11.4 °C | 9 |
Official averages 1961–1990, Gibraltar station (Deutscher Wetterdienst, source).
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. If you cancel later, arrive late or don't show up, there is no refund.
There is no refund either if you cannot enter Gibraltar because you don't have the right documents.
Choose how you visit
Day trip with free time or the Rock Tour
Approximately five free hours in Gibraltar, or a guided minibus tour of the Rock of approximately 1.5 hours — Europa Point, St Michael's Cave and the monkeys — followed by approximately three and a half hours of free time. This is the trip described on this page.
You're on this option — check dates and bookGibraltar and dolphin watching by boat
A boat trip of approximately 90 minutes from the port of Gibraltar into the Strait to look for dolphins and other cetaceans, which you see or not depending on the time of year, plus approximately three and a half hours of free time. This option cannot be combined with the Rock Tour.
Gibraltar direct from Málaga city
For anyone staying in Málaga itself: it picks up only at Av. de Andalucía 10 and Muelle Heredia 2 and goes straight to Gibraltar. It has its own departure days, mostly Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays: check them in its calendar. Once there you choose free time, the Rock Tour or dolphin watching.
Each option opens its own booking calendar, where you'll see its current prices.
The Rock, its monkeys and Africa on the horizon
Gibraltar is a British territory on the southern tip of Spain, a small town at the foot of a limestone rock that rises straight out of the sea. This day trip takes you there from the Costa del Sol and back the same evening, with time to explore the town on your own or a guided tour to the top of the Rock.
From the coast to the Rock
The coach picks you up at your stop and runs along the Costa del Sol while the guide tells you the story of this corner of Britain in Spain. In Gibraltar the group stops at the coach park and splits according to the option each person has chosen.
On your own: approximately five hours in Gibraltar
With the free-time option you are dropped in the centre and the day is yours. Main Street for shopping, Casemates Square, the Alameda Botanic Gardens, a walk round Marina Bay or the beaches at Sandy Bay and Catalan Bay. If you feel up to it, the Mediterranean Steps footpath climbs the Rock.
With the Rock Tour
From the coach park, small groups get into a minibus for a guided tour of approximately 1.5 hours. The road crosses tunnels and runs along cliffs above the sea to Europa Point, the southern tip of Gibraltar, where you stop for approximately 15 minutes with the Strait in front of you and Africa on the other side. Then it climbs the Rock to St Michael's Cave, and finishes at the area where the Barbary macaques live in the wild, in the nature reserve of the Upper Rock. After the tour there are approximately three and a half hours of free time, enough for lunch and Main Street.
Back to the coast
At the time the guide gives you, the group meets again and the coach takes you back to the same stop where you were picked up.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need to enter Gibraltar?
A valid original identity card or passport, for everyone in the group. If you are not an EU or UK citizen, check whether you need a visa before you book: entry to Gibraltar is your responsibility, and if you are turned away at the border the booking is not refunded.
Should I choose the Rock Tour or free time?
The Rock Tour takes you to the three best-known sights — Europa Point, St Michael's Cave and the monkeys — in approximately an hour and a half, without having to organise how to get up the Rock. If you would rather wander the town, shop on Main Street or go to the beach, free time gives you approximately five hours to do it your way.
Can I do the Rock Tour and the dolphins on the same day?
No. The dolphin-watching trip does not include the Rock Tour, and the two cannot be combined on the same day. If you want both, write to us and we'll check whether it can be arranged.
Will I definitely see dolphins?
Not guaranteed. The boat spends approximately an hour and a half in the Strait looking for dolphins and other cetaceans, and which ones you see depends on the time of year.
Is there a breakfast stop on the way?
No. The coach goes straight to Gibraltar, so have breakfast before you leave or use your free time once you are there. Bring a snack and water for the journey.
Is there time for lunch?
Yes, during your free time in Gibraltar. Lunch is not included.
Do children need ID?
Yes. Everyone needs a valid identity document to enter Gibraltar, and on the Rock Tour children must show photo ID; without it, they are charged an adult ticket.
Is it suitable if I have reduced mobility?
The trip with free time or the Rock Tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users. The dolphin-watching option can be done with a folding wheelchair, as long as the person can get on and off the coach on their own or with a companion, as there is no specific assistance for boarding: say so when you book. If you have any doubt, write to us before booking.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets are not allowed on this trip.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. After that, or if you arrive late, don't show up or cannot enter Gibraltar without the right documents, there is no refund.
Can I explore the Rock on my own after the guided tour?
Yes. When the guided Rock Tour ends, you can carry on visiting the Rock's other attractions on your own.
Is there time for duty-free shopping?
Yes. Your free time in Gibraltar is the moment for duty-free shopping, on Main Street for example.
More questions about Gibraltar
Is Gibraltar part of the United Kingdom?
It is a British Overseas Territory: British, but not part of the United Kingdom itself. That is why you cross a border to get in and need your identity document.
What currency is used in Gibraltar?
The Gibraltar pound, on a par with the pound sterling. Many shops and restaurants also accept euros, but change often comes back in pounds, so paying by card is usually simplest.
Can I get to Gibraltar from Benalmádena, Torremolinos or Fuengirola?
Yes. This trip picks up in Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Marbella, so you don't need to make your own way to Málaga first. The exact points, town by town, are under Pickup points by town above.
Are the monkeys dangerous?
They are wild animals used to people, not pets. Keep your distance, keep food out of sight and don't feed them: feeding the macaques is not allowed in Gibraltar.
Can you see Africa from Gibraltar?
On a clear day, yes. From Europa Point you look across the Strait to the coast of Morocco and the mountains behind it.
What is St Michael's Cave?
A limestone cave inside the Rock, full of stalactites and stalagmites and lit in colours. Legend once had it as a gateway to the underworld; today its largest chamber is also used as an auditorium. It is included in the Rock Tour.
