Tangier day trip from Seville: Private tour with ferry and guide

Cross the strait and walk Tangier's Medina, Kasbah and Caves in one day with a private guide

A full-day private tour from Seville to Tangier, Morocco, with round-trip ferry, English-speaking guide, and all entrance fees included. You travel by private air-conditioned minivan from your Seville hotel to the Tarifa ferry port, cross the Strait of Gibraltar in one hour, then spend the afternoon exploring the Medina, Kasbah, Caves of Hercules, and Cape Spartel where two seas meet. Lunch and a camel ride on Achakkar Beach are built in. Your driver returns you to Seville by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Cape Spartel15m
2. Caves of HerculesEntry included30m
3. Tangier Kasbah1h

Full day Tangier private tour

• Transfer from Seville to Tarifa
• Ferry ride from Tarifa to Tangier
• Visit Cape Spartel viewpoint
• Camel ride at Achakkar Beach
• Explore Caves of Hercules
• Tour Tangier Kasbah
• Visit Place du 9 Avril 1947 (Grand Socco)
• Visit American Legation
• See Moise Nahon site
• Explore Jewish quarter and religious sites
• Lunch and shopping time
• Return ferry from Tangier to Tarifa
• Transfer from Tarifa to Seville

The experience

The day starts with a two-hour private transfer from your Seville hotel to Tarifa, traveling through Andalusian countryside in an air-conditioned minivan with your English-speaking driver. A one-hour ferry crossing brings you to Tangier with onboard immigration clearance handled, so you step off ready to explore. Your local guide meets you at the port and leads the afternoon on foot and by minivan through the city's main sites.

You'll walk the narrow streets of the Medina, visit the Kasbah at the highest point with views across the old city, and see the American Legation, a U.S. National Historic Landmark. The tour includes time in the Jewish quarter (Mellah) and at Chaare Raphael and Moise Nahon synagogues, reflecting Tangier's heritage of religious tolerance. Lunch is included, as is a camel ride along Achakkar Beach with views of the Mediterranean coast and the cave that opens onto the sand.

The Caves of Hercules, famous for their Africa-shaped opening to the sea and local legends, and Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean, are the day's natural landmarks. You'll have time for shopping in the Medina before the return ferry at Tarifa. Your driver then takes you back to your Seville accommodation, arriving around 8 or 9 p.m. depending on traffic.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned minivan transport from Seville to Tarifa and back.
• round-trip ferry ticket across the Strait of Gibraltar.
• local English-speaking guide for the Tangier portion.
• entrance fees to all monuments and sites.
• camel ride on Achakkar Beach.
• lunch.
• coffee, tea and soft drinks.
• WiFi on board the minivan.

Information

Lasts 10h–12h, runs every day, 14 start times, from US$ 593 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 and 14:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 30 pickup points.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Omar Private Day Tours

Is this one for you?The full day, 10 to 12 hours including transfers, means you leave Seville early and return by evening, so it works for travelers staying in the city rather than those based in Tangier. Private transport and a dedicated guide suit travelers who want the logistics handled and the main sites explained without joining a group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Caves of Hercules like when you get there?

The Caves of Hercules is a natural formation near Tangier famous for a large opening in the rock shaped like Africa, facing the sea. Local legend says Hercules rested there during his travels. The caves draw visitors for the mix of geology and the stories attached to them, and they sit on a scenic stretch of coast.

Can I really ride a camel on this tour?

Yes, a camel ride on Achakkar Beach is included. You travel along the coastline with views of the Mediterranean and the cave that opens onto the sand, making it a way to see the landscape differently from the walking portions of the day.

How much walking is involved in the Medina and Kasbah?

The Medina has narrow streets you'll walk on foot with your guide, and the Kasbah sits at the top of the old city, so there is climbing involved. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels according to the operator, though the terrain is uneven and historic.

Do I need a passport for the ferry to Morocco?

Yes, a valid passport is required for the ferry crossing to Tangier. Onboard immigration clearance is handled as part of the tour, so the process is built into the day.