What are the best tours in Gibraltar for cruise passengers?
Short answer
Taxi or minibus Rock tours, dolphin safaris and guided walks remain the most popular choices. Since 17 September 2026, passengers can also book a guided tour of Europa Point Trinity Lighthouse, which should be pre-booked online.
Detailed answer
Rock tours bundle St Michael's Cave, the Barbary macaques and the main viewpoints into a few hours. Dolphin cruises leave from the marinas, and walking tours cover Gibraltar's history and its Second World War tunnels. Each of these fits comfortably into a half-day call. Europa Point Trinity Lighthouse, opened to the public on 17 September 2026, is a newer option. The Gibraltar Heritage Trust runs guided tours that climb the tower's 117 steps to the Lantern Room on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and self-guided full-access visits on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:30 to 13:00, according to Visit Gibraltar. Tickets are sold at gibraltarlighthouse.com and advance booking is recommended. Europa Point is a regular stop on taxi tours, and the lighthouse can be combined with nearby sites such as Harding's Battery and the Shrine of Our Lady of Europe.