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There are a variety of ways to get around the rock:
On Foot
Gibraltar is so small (about 6 square kilometres) that getting
around town - and around The Rock, in general - is a feasible option,
if you have the time and energy.
Walking to the lookout point where the cable car stops is a considerable
hike that could take at least 2 hours, or much more, depending on
your level of fitness
Rental Car
Cars are available for hire in Gibraltar and can be taken across
the border into Spain. As a general rule, cars are only hired to
drivers aged 23 to 70 years old who have held a license for at least
three years. Non-EU residents might be required to show an international
license.
Taxi
Gibraltar's taxi drivers provide tailor made tours and can be
hired at the following locations:
- Frontier Stands
- Coach Park
- Casemates
- Piazza-Town Centre
- Holy Trinity-Cathedral Square
- Trafalgar Cemetery
- Cruise Terminal
The price set by the Gibraltar Taxi Association is 7 pounds per
person - with a minimum of 4 persons - for tours lasting around
one and a half hours. Customised tours can also be negotiated. The
standard tour includes a knowledgeable introduction to the following
sites: The Great Siege Tunnels, The Moorish Castle, St Michael's
Cave, The Rock Apes (monkeys), Europa Point, 9.2" Coastal Guns.
Cable car
The cable car that takes you to a spectacular lookout point at
the top of The Rock is more than an attraction in itself. This is
a way to travel - at least for those without vertigo. The cable
car costs 9 euros round trip for adults and 5 euros round trip for
children over 7. Children 6 and under travel free.
From the cable car's last stop - at the top - you can enjoy a
coffee or meal while taking in the spectacular views from the restaurant.
You can also walk about 300 metres on the lovely path that takes
you to the "Ape's Den", where the monkeys live.
Bike
You can hire a bike in Gibraltar. Just make your way to Sheppard's
Marina and look up Rentabike.
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