Private shore excursion · 3 hours on foot
Tangier Medina and Kasbah Walking Shore Excursion
Three hours on foot, straight from the cruise terminal into the old town: the Grand Socco, the medina, the Kasbah and the view over the Strait of Gibraltar, with a licensed local guide and a mint tea on the way.
From $30 per personFor a group of 4 guests. Smaller groups pay more per person: see the price for your group.
- Private group
- 3 hours on foot
- Back 60 min before all-aboard
Ship times from three public Tangier cruise schedules. We confirm yours when you book.
- Licensed local guidesMinistry-certified
- Timed to your shipWe follow the real docking time
- From the terminal on footNo vehicle, no traffic
- 3 hoursMade for a short call
- Pay on the dayCash, PayPal or bank transfer
Tangier on foot
The old town, straight from the gangway
Tangier's old town starts a short walk from the Tangier City Port (Tanger Ville) cruise terminal, which makes this the one shore excursion that needs no vehicle at all. Your private guide meets you at the port and you walk straight up into the medina: groups of 6 or more are met inside the terminal, smaller groups just outside the port's main exit, by the big mosque.
In three hours you cross the Grand Socco and the Mendoubia Gardens, wind through the medina lanes to the Petit Socco, and climb to the Kasbah for the view over the Strait of Gibraltar. A mint tea closes the walk before you head back down to the ship.
It suits short calls and anyone who would rather walk than ride. The pace is yours, with stops for photos, shopping and questions.
- 3 hoursOn foot, private guide
- Tanger VilleMeet at the port
- Mint tea includedOn a cafe terrace near the end
- From $30Per person, private
Your walk
Three hours in the old town, stop by stop
The times below assume a 10:00 docking at Tanger Ville and move with your ship.
- Meet at the port
- Grand Socco
- Medina and Petit Socco
- Up to the Kasbah
- Kasbah viewpoint
- Mint tea
- Back at your ship
- 60-minute buffer
- All-aboard
Pick your ship at the top of the page and every time here moves to its arrival.
Tanger Ville
Meet at the cruise port
Your guide waits with a name sign: inside the terminal for groups of 6 or more, just outside the port's main exit, by the big mosque, for smaller groups. A short hello, a bottle of water, and you set off on foot.
Where the new town meets the old
The Grand Socco and the Mendoubia Gardens
The big square at the edge of the medina, where the new town begins, and beside it the Mendoubia Gardens, framed by centuries-old banyan trees.
Souks, crafts and cafes
The medina and the Petit Socco
Down the maze of whitewashed lanes and small squares, past spice, craft and produce stalls run by local artisans, to the Petit Socco, the cafe square at the heart of the old town.
The old fortified quarter
Up to the Kasbah
Through the winding residential lanes where everyday medina life unfolds, up to the Kasbah, the old fortified quarter and its ramparts above the bay.
The former Sultan's palace
The Kasbah Museum and the viewpoint
The square of the Kasbah Museum, the former Sultan's palace, and the terrace where, on a clear day, Spain is visible across the Strait. Going inside the museum is optional.
The last stop
Mint tea, then down to the port
A glass of mint tea on a cafe terrace, then an easy walk back down through the medina to the cruise terminal.
Return
Back at the terminal
You are back at the cruise terminal with time to spare.
Good to know
Before you book, for cruise passengers
Time in port
5 hours or more
The walk takes 3 hours, plus time to leave the ship and come back.
Port
Tanger Ville
The walk starts at the port. Docking at Tanger Med (40 km away), Ksar Sghir or the Tetouan terminal? Ask us about a transfer (an extra fee), or take the Full-Day.
Walking
About 2 to 3 km
Cobbled lanes, some steps and a steady climb to the Kasbah. Wear comfortable shoes; tell us about any mobility needs.
Mint tea
Included
A glass of mint tea on a cafe terrace near the end of the walk.
Museums
Optional
The Kasbah Museum and the American Legation have small entry fees, paid only if you go in.
Late ship
Covered
We follow your ship's real arrival and move the start. You lose no walking time and pay nothing extra.
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Arabic
Your licensed guide speaks the language you choose at booking.
Group
Private, your group
Your group only. The price per person falls as the group grows.
Payment
Pay on the day
Cash (USD, EUR, GBP or MAD), PayPal or bank transfer. Most groups pay nothing in advance; groups of 11 or more pay a deposit of 40% of the agreed price to hold the date. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.
Price for your group
Per guest, for 4 guests
Smaller groups pay more per person: see the price for your group. Children under 12 pay half the adult price, and every guest counts towards the group size.
Your booking
Confirmed in writing
Nothing is booked until we confirm it by WhatsApp or email.
Limited mobility
Tell us when you book
Tell us about limited mobility or a wheelchair before you book: we tell you honestly which excursion works and plan the day around you.
Clear terms
What's included and what's not
What's included
- Licensed Ministry-certified local guide (English, French, Spanish or Arabic)
- Meeting and return at the cruise port
- Bottled water
- Mint tea stop in the medina
- Tour changes on the day
Not included
- Museum entry fees (Kasbah Museum, American Legation), optional
- The transfer to and from Tanger Med, Ksar Sghir or the Tetouan terminal (an extra fee, shown in your quote)
- Lunch and drinks beyond the mint tea
- Personal shopping or souvenirs
- Tips for your guide
Why walk it
Why cruise passengers walk Tangier
No vehicle, no traffic
The old town starts a short walk from the terminal, so the whole excursion is on foot, at your pace.
Made for short calls
Three hours leaves room in a short port day, and time for lunch back on board.
Private from the gangway
Your guide and your group only, with stops wherever you want them.
Ministry-licensed guides
Our guides hold the national guiding licence and know every lane of the medina.
The view across to Spain
The Kasbah terrace looks over the port and the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain on a clear day.
Book direct, pay on the day
No platform fees and no commission on top. You pay your guide on the day.
Compare
On foot, or with a vehicle?
Three ways to spend a Tangier stop, side by side.
| Walking tour | Highlights | Full-Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3 hours | 4 hours | 6 to 8 hours |
| How you get around | On foot | Private vehicle and walking | Private vehicle and walking |
| Where you go | Grand Socco, medina, Petit Socco, Kasbah | Cap Spartel, Caves of Hercules, Achakkar Beach, Kasbah, Medina | The same, plus a sit-down lunch and more time at each stop |
| Time in port | 5 hours or more | 6 hours or more | 8 hours or more |
| Price | From $30 | From $70 | From $95 |
| Details | You are here | See the Highlights | See the Full-Day |
Guest reviews
What our guests say
Rated 4.9 from 87 reviews on Google.
★★★★★
He was very nice, laid back. Showed us around the Kasbah, Petite and Grand Succo. Would recommend
LauraLocal Guide · Level 5
★★★★★
Fadi, our highly professional guide, delighted us during our visit to the medina with his historical knowledge and boundless charisma. Thank you, Fadi!
jean noel clementLocal Guide · Level 6 · translated from French
★★★★★
Wonderful walking tour of the souk and the Medina with Fadi and a couple from Quebec.
Michel D'AbbraccioLocal Guide · Level 5 · translated from French
Direct with the team
Request your walking shore excursion
Tell us your ship and your date in Tangier. We reply within 2 hours (8am to 10pm) with your plan and your price.
From $30 per personFor a group of 4 guests. Smaller groups pay more per person: see the price for your group.If you miss your ship because of our tour, the excursion is free and we pay your transport to the ship’s next port.
Price for your group
$35 per person
$70 in total for 2 guests
Same price per guest for 2 to 4 guests.
Estimate for your group. Our team confirms the final price in writing.
Every group size
| 2 guests | $35 per person |
|---|---|
| 3 to 4 guests | $30 per person |
| 5 to 10 guests | $25 per person |
| 11 guests or more | Ask us for a quote |
Children under 12 count in the group and pay half. One guest alone joins a tour already planned that day, if that group agrees, at the 2-guest price.
Pick-up at Tanger Med, Ksar Sghir or the Tetouan cruise terminal: an extra fee.
- Private: your group only
- Meet at the cruise port
- Back 60 minutes before all-aboard
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
- No prepayment
- Reply within 2 hours (8am to 10pm)
Questions
Questions about the walking shore excursion
What cruise passengers ask before they book.
Is three hours enough to see Tangier's old town?
For the medina and the Kasbah, yes: the Grand Socco, the medina lanes, the Petit Socco, the Kasbah and its viewpoint. To add Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules, take the 4-hour Highlights, which adds a private vehicle.
Where do we meet?
At Tanger Ville. Groups of 6 or more: your guide waits for you inside the cruise terminal, holding your name. Smaller groups: your guide meets you just outside the port's main exit, by the big mosque, with your name. We send you the exact spot before your day, and the walk starts from there.
My ship docks at Tanger Med. Can we do this tour?
Tanger Med is about 40 km from the old town, so the walk needs a transfer there and back, with an extra fee. Ask us when you book, or take the full-day shore excursion, which is built around that drive.
How much walking is involved?
About 2 to 3 km over three hours, on cobbled lanes with some steps and a climb to the Kasbah. Comfortable shoes are a must. Tell us about any mobility needs and the guide adapts the route.
Can we go inside the Kasbah Museum?
Yes, if you like. Entry is a small fee paid at the door, and your guide times the visit so you stay on schedule.
How do we pay?
Most bookings need no deposit: you pay on the day in cash (USD, EUR, GBP or MAD), by PayPal or by bank transfer. Groups of 11 or more pay a deposit of 40% of the agreed price to hold the date. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.
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