Library Tour

Step back in time and explore Gibraltar’s literary heritage on a guided walk that brings to life the Rock’s historic libraries and booksellers. Discover the stories of the exclusive Garrison Library, built for officers in 1804, and the civilian-founded Commercial Library hidden in Bedlam Court. Follow in the footsteps of João Cidade Duarte, the humble bookseller whose spiritual journey led him to sainthood, and visit the sites of once-beloved shops like Beanland, Malin & Co. This journey uncovers how books and knowledge shaped Gibraltar’s history and identity. The evening concludes with a well-deserved drink at BookGem.