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Designed to give you a comprehensive overview of Gibraltar, this 2.5 hour mini-coach tour showcases the city's must-see sights, as well as a walking tour of the 18th century fortress known as King's Bastion, which once formed a platform for artillery to protect the area against a coastal attack. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera to document the arresting sights you'll encounter during your tour.

After boarding your mini-coach you'll quickly set off on your short, but panoramic tour. Then, you'll follow the fortress walls and pass by Camp Bay. Here, you'll have perfect views of Parson's Lodge. The name may sound serene but it's actually a fortification rebuilt by the British in 1842 atop an original installation dating back to 1720.

From here, you'll journey on to Europa Point for the opportunity to photograph the beautiful, red and white striped lighthouse that dominates the landscape. Situated at the gateway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean on Europe's most southerly point, the lighthouse stands proudly over the area and is visible for miles. First lit in 1941, the lighthouse was a welcomed addition for sailors who knew the difficulty of maneuvering around Gibraltar Bay. Sharing the grounds is the Shrine of Our Lady of Europe, another important monument for the sailors. Before the lighthouse was built, it was the glow from within this little chapel that would guide them.

Coexisting on the site is the most southerly mosque in Europe, Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque. Given as a gift in 1997 from the late King Fahd Al-Saud, this lovely domed mosque is also a school, library and meeting hall. Your leisurely tour continues to Catalan Bay, which boasts sweeping views of Catalan Bay Village, a charming town perched on the edge of the sea.

From here you will be driven to casemates Square, where you will leave your bus, to continue the tour on foot. Casemates Square which dates back to Gibraltar's Moorish period when the place was first fortified, making it as old as the city itself. Here your guide will explain its historical importance during the Moorish, Spanish and British periods.

A licensed tour guides will take you on a tour of the City Centre. You will travel back through time and find out all about Gibraltar and its history during the Moorish, Spanish and British periods. You will learn about the development of its people and its culture. The tour is based on themes elaborated at different stops.

Then, it's on to the King's Bastion. Built in 1773 to protect Gibraltar from enemy invaders, this once mighty fort was the scene of the fiercest fighting during the Great Siege of 1782, an unsuccessful attempt by Spain and France to capture Gibraltar from the British while they were fighting in the American Revolution. Attacked by 20,000 Spanish and French soldiers and 12 artillery ships, the fortress held off the Spanish and French for three years.

After you arrive, you'll be taken on a 30-minute walking tour past the old guns, uniforms and other exhibits from the era. You may feel a chill or two as you walk its many compartments. Rumors persist that the fort is haunted by the many soldiers buried in the nearby graveyard. Or it could be the soft breezes blowing off the ocean waters. But everyone can agree that the fort stands as a silent tribute to the history of this magnificent place.

At the end of the tour you will have free time to explore Main Street, a bustling high street with familiar names as well as smaller shops selling everything from fashions to designer sunglasses, Chinese linen to electrical equipment. Alternatively, you may wish to relax a while in the pedestrianised Irish Town in a pub or café. From there you will have to make your own way back to the cruise ship as there is no return transport to the quayside..