Casemates Square to Alameda Botanical Gardens with stops.
Tour description
Start: Grand Casemates Square. Tour will begin at Gibraltar’s historic plaza. Walk along Main Street, Gibraltar’s bustling commercial spine.
Stop 1: Irish Town. Quiet street with 19th-century charm.
Stop 2: American War Memorial. Located on Line Wall Road, this 1932 monument honours U.S. naval cooperation during WWI. Known locally as the “American Steps,” it’s a striking symbol of Allied friendship.
Stop 3: British War Memorial. Situated in John Mackintosh Square, this solemn tribute commemorates British lives lost in both World Wars. A moment to reflect on Gibraltar’s strategic wartime role.
Stop 4: King's Bastion Leisure Centre. Built into an 18th-century fortification, this site played a key role in the Great Siege. Now a blend of heritage and leisure.
Stop 5: Commonwealth Park. A modern green space symbolizing Gibraltar’s urban renewal and community spirit.
End: Alameda Gardens. Conclude at the botanical gardens, founded in 1816.
What will we see on this tour?
