Is the Gibraltar cable car running?

No. The Gibraltar Cable Car closed on 18 November 2025 for a full rebuild and is expected to reopen in 2027.

Can I still reach the top of the Rock of Gibraltar while the cable car is closed?

Yes. A Licensed Taxi Guide is the easiest way up during the closure, and the Upper Rock paths remain open on foot.

Do Gibraltar taxi tours include the same sights as the cable car?

Yes. Guided taxi tours cover St Michael's Cave, the Apes' Den, the Great Siege Tunnels, the Skywalk and Europa Point — the same highlights the cable car served, plus additional stops.

Is a taxi tour more expensive than the cable car during the closure?

The guided rock tour includes the Nature Reserve pass — entry to St Michael's Cave and all the attractions — so there are no separate tickets to buy or queue for. Enquire for current pricing.

Barbary macaques on a Gibraltar Rock Tours vehicle at the Upper Rock

locally guided / private / flexible

The Rock,
but with local stories.

I’m Jason “Monkey Man” Cruz — locally born, guiding visitors around Gibraltar for decades. I’ll show you the famous views and the weird little details that make this place a proper pocket‑universe.

WhatsApp → Email jason@gibrocktours.com or call +350 57248000

GIB

locally guided · private tours

ON / ROCK

Gibraltar is small, dense, and weird in the best way. The goal: maximum “wow” per minute, without turning the day into a spreadsheet.

Guided Rock Tour

1h 30m

Iconic views, key stops, and the real context behind what you’re seeing. Includes your Nature Reserve pass — entry to St Michael’s Cave and all the sights, no separate tickets.

Pricing Enquire

Extended Custom Tour

For the curious: more history, more atmosphere, more “wait — that happened here?”

Pricing Enquire

Airport / Frontier Transfer

15m

Get where you need to be. Efficient, friendly, uncomplicated.

Flat £10

TOUR

tours include tickets to the sights Small groups, flexible timing.

The best way to see the Rock — cable car or not

A private guided taxi tour has always been the better way to experience Gibraltar: more stops, real stories instead of a recorded announcement, and a pace that suits you, not a timetable. Right now there's an extra reason to book one — the Gibraltar Cable Car is closed until 2027, so a guided tour is also the easiest way up while it's out of action.

More than a ride up

The cable car only ever did one thing — up and down. A guided tour covers the viewpoints, the history, and the stops it never reached, with someone who actually knows the Rock — in an air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle the whole way.

You still see everything

St Michael's Cave, the Apes' Den, the Great Siege Tunnels, the Skywalk, Europa Point — all included, at your pace.

Built for cruise stopovers

Short in port? A taxi tour is timed precisely to your ship's schedule — door-to-door, no queues, no timetable to work around.

2027

cable car closed 18 Nov 2025 · reopening expected 2027 Full cable car closure guide →

Common questions

Is the cable car running?No — closed since 18 Nov 2025 for a full rebuild, expected to reopen in 2027.

Can I still reach the top?Yes — with a Licensed Taxi Guide, or on foot via the upper rock paths.

Do tours include the same sights?Yes — St Michael's Cave, Apes' Den, Skywalk and more are all included, plus stops the cable car never made.

Is it more expensive than the cable car?The guided rock tour includes the Nature Reserve pass — St Michael's Cave and all the sights — so there are no extra tickets to buy. Enquire for current pricing.

Best way up without the cable car?A licensed taxi tour. It drives you up through the Nature Reserve and stops at St Michael's Cave, the Apes' Den and the Upper Rock viewpoints. You can also walk up, but private cars are not allowed in the Nature Reserve.

How long does a tour take?The Guided Rock Tour takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The Extended Custom Tour takes about 5 hours.

Can I do it on a cruise stop?Yes. Send Jason your ship's arrival and all-aboard times and he will plan a route that gets you back to the ship in good time.

Spanish-speaking guide?Yes. Jason guides tours in English and in Spanish.

Is St Michael's Cave included?Yes. The Guided Rock Tour includes the Nature Reserve pass, which covers St Michael's Cave and the other Upper Rock attractions, so there are no separate tickets to buy.

How do I book?Message Jason on WhatsApp at +350 57248000 with your date, group size and anything you especially want to see. You can also email jason@gibrocktours.com.

OFF / ROCK

Gibraltar-born and Gibraltar-raised, I've spent years getting to know every corner of the Rock — its history, its quirks, and the details most visitors walk straight past. I'll share the stories behind what you're seeing, not just point at it. My mission: help you walk away with a real feel for what makes this place so unique — not just a camera roll. (Also a lifelong reggae head — ask me about it if the vibe's right.)

micro‑briefing

Gibraltar is small enough to feel like a movie set — but layered enough to surprise you. The best tours are half navigation, half storytelling, and half “how is that even real?” (Yes that’s three halves. Welcome to Gibraltar.)

Jason “Monkey Man” Cruz smiling beside a Barbary macaque on the Rock of Gibraltar

GUIDE

gibraltar-born, gibraltar-guided Ask anything — happy to tailor the day.

Contact

Tell me dates, group size, and what kind of day you want.

GuideJason Cruz

WhatsApp+350 57248000

Emailjason@gibrocktours.com

Phone+350 57248000

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