Meet the wild monkeys of Gibraltar with our professional tour guides

Did you know that the Barbary macaques in Gibraltar are the only wild monkey population on the European continent? On our Rock Tours you'll be able to experience the monkeys playing, eating, sleeping and much more at the Ape's Den at the very top of the Rock of Gibraltar!

It's important to note that the monkeys are wild, so we take care to help our passengers know the do's and don'ts when interacting with them! You're in safe hands with our professional Gibraltar tour guides. The monkeys are usually the favourite part of our tours, and great for photo opportunities.

When driving up The Rock during a tour, it's possible some monkeys hitch a ride on the vehicle or cling on by the window. Many of the monkeys know our tour guides and use them for a cheeky ride!

There is also the legend that as long as Gibraltar Barbary macaques exist on Gibraltar, the territory will remain under British rule!

The Skywalk Glass Viewing Platform

The Ape's Den is also very close to The Skywalk, so you'll be able to experience both tourist attractions together. The Skywalk is a glass viewing platform that hangs over the East side of Gibraltar, offering spectacular views.

The Skywalk was inaugorated by none other than Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker himself! When Mark Hamill visited Gibraltar our tour guides were actually booked to help transport the storm troopers to the top for the special event.

Tour Bookings

If you’re interested in meeting the monkeys in Gibraltar with your own private tour guide you can book a tour via our website, or if you have any questions then please get in touch either through our contact form or Whatsapp.

Become immersed in geological history...

St Michael’s cave is one of the most popular tourist sites in Gibraltar. One of the first stops on our rock tours, you’ll be greeted usually with a few monkeys hanging outside the gift shop and entrance to the cave!

The cave is illuminated with The Awakening show every 20 minutes to showcase St Michael’s cave throughout history with light animations for a truly unique experience as you walk through the chambers.

The name “St Michael’s Cave” comes from a similar grotto in Monte Gargano near the Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo in Apulia, Italy, where the archangel Michael is said to have appeared!

The Gibraltar cave was created by rainwater slowly seeping through the limestone rock, turning into a weak carbonic acid which gradually dissolved the rock and creating the chambers we are able to experience today! There are also documents to prove that the cave was well known by the ancient world, including the ancient Greeks, Romans and Phoenicians!

Gibraltar is also the place with the first recorded evidence of Neanderthals in Europe too, as remains were found in some of the cave complexes, in a place called Gorham’s Cave.

Through the times, St Michael’s cave has been used for entertainment purposes in Gibraltar – even in the 19th century it would be decorated for events and festivities for weddings, parties and suchlike. The largest chamber (called the Cathedral Cave) acts as an auditorium. Today St Michael’s cave hosts concerts, speakers, comedians and many similar events.

Legend says the Ancient Greeks (who believed Gibraltar to be part of the Pillars of Hercules) believed that St Michael’s cave to be the gates of Hades!

Tour Bookings

If you’re interested in experiencing the caves you can book a tour via our website, or if you have any questions then please get in touch either through our contact form or Whatsapp.