Gibraltar Cruise Guide
Gibraltar has been British for almost 300 years and a walk along Main Street, with traditional pubs selling warm dark beer in pounds sterling, red telephone boxes, the Changing of the Guard at the Governor's residence, and policemen in British-style uniform, all confirm its history. For many visitors, particularly from Spain, Gibraltar is a curiosity, though for such a little place it crams in a lot of sights and is particularly good at interpreting its colourful history.
Sightseeing
Highlights:
• The 100-ton gun: Built in 1870, it has a barrel length of over 9.7m (32ft), and was capable of firing 13km (8 miles).
• The Great Siege Tunnels: Dug out of ‘The Rock' during the Great Siege of 1779-82 when Spain and France were besieging Gibraltar.
• The World War II Tunnels: Excavated in 1940 to house barracks, offices, and a fully equipped hospital complete with an operating theatre and X-ray equipment.
• St Michael's Cave: Spectacular natural caverns with giant stalactites and stalagmites, (concerts and live shows are performed here).
• Dolphin and Whale Trips: The Straits and Bay of Gibraltar are two of the best places in Europe for guaranteed sighting of dolphins and whales.
Tourist Information
Duke of Kent House, Cathedral Square, Gibraltar
Telephone: (+350) 200 749 50.
Website: www.gibraltar.gov.gi
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Tipping: If no service charge is included in your bill it is normal to leave around 10% (similar for tour guides and taxi drivers).
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