Best things to do with kids in Gibraltar
By Ethan Roworth·Last checked 2 June 2026
Gibraltar with kids is genuinely good. It is small enough to walk everywhere, the apes are an instant win, and the Skywalk is a thrill without being scary. Here is what I would do, in this order, with kids aged roughly 4 to 12.
Upper Rock Nature Reserve
Gibraltar's flagship attraction. One £19 ticket covers St Michael's Cave, the Apes' Den, the Skywalk, the Great Siege Tunnels, the Moorish Castle, O'Hara's Battery, and the Mediterranean Steps trail.
Why we picked it: Apes, caves, tunnels, and a glass platform 340m up. Kids remember every minute of it.
Dolphin Watching Gibraltar
Join a boat tour into the Strait of Gibraltar to see three resident dolphin species. Operators report around 95% sighting rates year-round.
Why we picked it: Boat ride plus dolphins. Hard to beat.
FAQs
Is Gibraltar good for a family holiday? ▼
Very. Compact, English-speaking, no transfers, the apes alone keep kids talking for weeks.
Can children go on dolphin tours? ▼
Yes. Most operators take infants. Kids under 12 are usually half price.
Researched and written by Ethan Roworth
I live in Gibraltar. Every pick on this page has been checked against the operator's own website. I am not paid to rank operators in any particular order. Some links on this site are affiliate links, but the rankings are based on what I would actually recommend. Read more about how we research.