World War II Tunnels
Part of a network of more than 50 km of tunnels dug into the Rock during WWII, which once housed a hospital, a power station and 16,000 garrison troops.
During the Second World War, Gibraltar was the Allies' gateway to the Mediterranean. The British dug tunnels totalling over 50 km inside the Rock, containing barracks, a hospital, bakeries and water tanks. Eisenhower directed Operation Torch, the North Africa landings, from here. The section open to visitors requires a guided tour of about 1 hour, with recreated scenes and display panels. The tour requires a separate ticket, and advance booking is recommended.
Opening hours
Guided tours approx. 09:30–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Moorish Castle
- Grand Casemates Square
- Great Siege Tunnels
- Gibraltar Airport Runway Crossing
- Ocean Village Marina
- Rock of Gibraltar & Upper Rock Nature Reserve
- Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned
- Main Street