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‘Gibraltar more than meets the eye’

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Jaydan
Registered on July 04, 2024

Why is this tour going to be unique? Firstly, you will be guided by a local tour guide whose hobby is the study history and continual acquisition of general knowledge with lots of experience guiding countless tourists. I will briefly explain any or all periods including: Neanderthal, Neolithic, Phoenician, Greeks ‘Pillars of Hercules’, Romans (which gave Gibraltar it’s famous ‘Mons Calpe’ title), Islamic invasion by Ibn Tariq & medieval moorish period, the Spanish ‘Reconquista’ period, and British history regarding its possession of the Rock. • Land port and Great Siege history Explained • Casemates square • American War Memorial • Irish town (history of the convent ‘La Merced’ & Old Police Station) • John Mackintosh Square • British War Memorial • King’s Bastion, view of the Flemish synagogue and Anglican cathedral • Roman Catholic Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned • King’s Chapel C.E. Wednesday and Friday mornings • The Convent (where the Governer resides) and No. 6 Convent place (Chief Minister’s HQ) • Charles V walls and Southport Explore Gibraltar’s current events, Llanito language, our Maltese, Genoese, English, Irish, Portuguese, Andalusian, Indian, and Moroccan cultures. Gibraltar boasts five coexisting religions, reflected in its culture, architecture, and gastronomy all commingling and making it one of the most unique places in the Mediterranean that only a local guide can unlock for the enthusiastic tourist.

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Tour description


  Why is this tour going to be unique? Firstly, you will be guided by a local tour guide whose hobby is the study history and continual acquisition of general knowledge with lots of experience guiding countless tourists. I will briefly explain any or all periods including: Neanderthal, Neolithic, Phoenician ‘Melqart’, Greek ‘Pillars of Hercules’, Roman (Mons Calpe’ an extension of ancient Carteia) Islamic invasion by Ibn Tariq hence ‘Gibraltar’ & medieval moorish and Spanish period, the Spanish ‘Reconquista’ period, and British history regarding its possession of the Rock.
• Tours begin at 10:00 in English and 12:30 in Spanish as per dates on the calendar. 
•  Land port, northern defences  and Great Siege history briefly Explained
• Casemates square
• American War Memorial
• Irish town (history of the convent ‘La Merced’ & Old Police Station)
• John Mackintosh Square
• British War Memorial
• King’s Bastion, view of the Flemish synagogue and Anglican cathedral
• Roman Catholic Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned
• King’s Chapel C.E. Wednesday and Friday mornings
• The Convent (where the Governer resides) and No. 6 Convent place (Chief Minister’s HQ) • Charles V walls and Southport
Explore Gibraltar’s current events, Llanito language, our Maltese, Genoese, English, Irish, Portuguese, Andalusian, Indian, and Moroccan cultures. Gibraltar boasts five coexisting religions, reflected in its culture, architecture, and gastronomy all comingling and making it one of the most unique places in the Mediterranean that only a local guide can unlock for the enthusiastic tourist.

 


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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    9 Casemates Square, Gibraltar GX11 1A...
    9 Casemates Square, Gibraltar GX11 1AA, Gibraltar
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    I will have a tour guide badge at Casemates Square right across Latino’s Restaurant holding a small file

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    Outside visit
    Grand Casemates Square

    Visit to Land-port old entrance, casemates vaults once a nineteenth century barracks today a recreational area and entrance into the city

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Landport gate

    We will visit Land port with views of the old moorish, sixteenth and eighteenth walls followed by historical anecdotes.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    American War Memorial

    Visit this historical and unique American memorial triumphal arch with plaques honouring those Americans who gave their lives during the First World War.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Irish Town

    Irish town full of bars and restaurants a very unique street with historical depth dating back to the XVI to XIX century i will give you an explanation of the importance of this street and its beautiful buildings.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Old Police Station

    The beautiful old police station dating from 1864 with its gothic northern Italian style is one of the oldest and was formed right after Scotland Yard in the UK.

  • 6
    Outside visit
    British War Memorial

    This memorial site commemorates those who died during World War I and next to it two war canons brought over dating from the 1858’s Crimean war.

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    Outside visit
    John Mackintosh Square

    Mckintosh Square is at the heart of Gibraltar it was known as the Plaza Mayor during the Spanish period and was later grand military square, today locals call it la piazza an Italian term where one can find the city council building and house of parliament and tourist office an old military guard room.

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    Outside visit
    King's Bastion Leisure Centre

    This Bastion built in the old line wall road dating back to the XVIII and XIX centuries with an impressive historic site which blends in with the leisure centre adjacent which has an impressive history marking Gibraltar’s siege and this site historical blends with, Campion park, mid town and beautiful commonwealth park.

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    Outside visit
    Holy Trinity Cathedral Anglican

    Gibraltar’s Anglican Cathedral located in Cathedral square was built in moorish style architecture, close by to the Cathedral lies a tiny mosque, the Flemish synagogue and Gibraltar’s museum in bomb house lane (Optional £15 ADULT £7.50 CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE INFANTS UNDER 5 GIBRALTAR ID CARD HOLDERS} Close by is the Georgian style Bristol hotel where prominent figures have stayed and once a prestigious hotel which later Rock hotel took the lead.

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    Outside visit
    Cathedral of Saint Mary the Crowned

    This building is one of the oldest buildings dating back to the Islamic period where a Mosque once stood in which little remains from that epoch, later it became a Gothic church during the Spanish period and later restored during the British period neoclassic gothic mix style. Today is the Cathedral of the local roman catholic diocese of Gibraltar

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    Outside visit
    Convent Place

    The convent is today the residence of the governor of Gibraltar once a Franciscan monastery from the XVI century which today parts of it and the kings chapel remains adjacent to later British period reconstruction. Right across lies number 6 local government building and the Methodist church close by.

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    Outside visit
    Grand Casemates Square
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    Outside visit
    Inces Hall Theatre

    The XVIII century military Armoury later became the local theatre named after General Inces, right across lies thee stone block building with a doorway of the church of Church of the rosary from the Spanish period. Close by Charles V walls with its three gates and trafalgar cemetery.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

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The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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