Lower St Michael's Cave: A Subterranean Cathedral

Getting There

• Walking

  Lower St Michael's Cave is located within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. From the main entrance of St Michael's Cave, follow the signs for the Lower St Michael's Cave tour meeting point. The walk involves some uphill sections and uneven terrain, so wear appropriate footwear. Remember that access to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve requires a ticket. Cost: A Nature Reserve ticket costs £30 for adults and £22 for children (ages 5-11).

• Public Transport

  Take a bus to the Gibraltar Cable Car. From the cable car's upper station, it's a short walk to St Michael's Cave, where the Lower St Michael's Cave tour begins. Note that a Nature Reserve ticket is required to access the area. Cost: A single bus fare is approximately £2-3. A Nature Reserve ticket costs £30 for adults and £22 for children (ages 5-11). A return ticket on the Cable Car costs around £19.50 for adults and £10.50 for children.

• Taxi

  Taxis can take you to the entrance of the Upper Rock Nature Reserve near St Michael's Cave. From there, it is a short walk to the Lower St Michael's Cave meeting point. Ensure the taxi driver is aware that you need to purchase a Nature Reserve ticket to enter the Upper Rock. Cost: A taxi tour to the Upper Rock, including entry fees, costs approximately £8 per person, plus an additional £8 for the entry fee, with a minimum of 4 people. Taxi flag down is £3.00, and each unit (60 meters or 15 seconds) is £0.10.