City tours

Gibraltar and Mijas Tour from Málaga

4.5(32 reviews)Málaga, Spain
10hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Travel from Málaga to Gibraltar via the autopista, allowing for more time at your destination. You will have approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes in Gibraltar to visit attractions such as the Top of the Rock, St. Michael’s Cave, and the Great Siege Tunnels, or to shop along Main Street. Afterward, spend around 1 hour and 15 minutes exploring the whitewashed streets of Mijas Pueblo, where you can visit plazas, artisan shops, and viewpoints. The tour concludes with a return to Málaga at the original pick-up points. This full-day coach tour is suitable for travelers who understand English or Spanish, and it includes convenient Málaga pick-up points. Note that the bus will wait up to 5 minutes at each stop in Gibraltar and Mijas, and latecomers will not be accommodated. It is important to bring a valid passport or ID if you are from the EU/EEA/Switzerland, as Gibraltar is not part of Schengen, and a visa may be needed based on your nationality.

Itinerary

1

Gibraltar

It’s your time, your plan. Ride the cable car to the Top of the Rock for two-continent views and easy access to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, dip into St. Michael’s Cave, trace history in the Great Siege Tunnels, or test your nerves on the Skywalk and the Windsor Suspension Bridge. Prefer street vibes? Wander Main Street and Ocean Village, mix duty-free shopping with a relaxed lunch. Keep an eye on the Barbary macaques—great for photos, not for sharing snacks. All optional; tickets for Cable Car/Nature Reserve are not included and can be bought on site. (currently closed for renovation) Departure from Gibraltar to Mijas: The bus will wait up to 5 minutes at each stop. Latecomers will not be waited for.

2

Mijas Pueblo

Switch gears to Mijas Pueblo, a white-washed hill town with flower-decked lanes and pretty plazas. Wander the cobbled streets, reach the Mirador de la Muralla for coast-to-mountain views, and peek at the oval bullring. Browse artisan ceramics, leather and local sweets, or dip into tiny chapels and viewpoints. Want it low-key? Grab a café con leche or gelato on a sunny terrace and watch village life drift by. Free time—do as much or as little as you like. Departure from Mijas to Málaga: The bus will wait up to 5 minutes at each stop. Latecomers will not be waited for.

What's included / not included

Downloadable tourist map of GibraltarHelp with booking a taxi to visit the RockEscort/guide traveling with the group for full-day support.Tip for reaching the entrance to the nature reserve for those walking up.Real-time assistance via WhatsApp during the experience.Air conditioned vehicleHighly trained professional guides will be on hand throughout the tour.
MealsGratuitiesPersonal expensesCable Car/Nature Reserve ticketsThe price of the Rock tour by taxi is either £55 or £60, depending on the cruise.

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • ID required (passport/EU ID; visas if needed)
  • Gibraltar is not in Schengen — a visa may be required depending on your nationality. Please check.
  • Gibraltar uses GBP (many places accept EUR/cards)
  • Free time is self-guided in both stops
  • Admissions, food & drinks not included (pay on site)
  • Children under 4 years of age and unaccompanied minors under 18 years of age (NOT permitted).

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