Gozo Christmas Tuk Tuk Tour: Bethlehem Village & Dinner

A 150-actor nativity village and a fortified city lit up after dark, all in one evening

A 6-hour Christmas tour of Gozo by Tuk Tuk or Jeep includes entry to the live Bethlehem f'Għajnsielem village with 150 actors, the festive market at Villa Rundle Gardens, and a nighttime visit to the illuminated Cittadella, plus a three-course dinner with mulled wine and a gift from Santa. Hotel pickup and boat transfers are included. The itinerary follows Visit Gozo's seasonal schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Christmas tour in Gozo with dinner

• Visit Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem nativity village
• Explore Christmas stalls at Villa Rundle Gardens
• Enjoy night visit to Gozo Cittadella

The experience

The tour starts with the Bethlehem f'Għajnsielem village, a 20,000-square-metre open-air nativity set up on fields near Għajnsielem on Gozo's main island. About 150 actors in period costume bring the scene to life: horses turn mills, shepherds inhabit caves, animals roam in enclosed spaces, and a couple tends a newborn in a grotto. It is the tenth edition of this event, and it runs through December. From there, you move to the Christmas market at Villa Rundle Gardens, where local voluntary organisations staff stalls selling food, drinks, sweets, decorations and traditional pasturi, with Father Christmas and storytelling sessions throughout the day.

As evening falls, the tour takes you to the Gozo Cittadella, the ancient fortified city that sits at the island's heart. At night, the stone walls are lit up, and the site is barely visited. You get the quiet and the photo opportunities without the daytime crowds. The church bells and the rustling wind are the only sounds. After the Cittadella, you return to Villa Rundle Gardens to see the illuminations inside the gardens themselves, where the seasonal sparkle is at its brightest.

Dinner is a three-course meal: a Maltese platter to start, then a choice of local baked pasta or salad, finished with traditional Christmas pudding and a glass of mulled wine or wine and water. Your driver is knowledgeable and friendly, and you'll get a gift from Santa at the end of the day. The tour runs for 6 hours total. Hotel pickup is included, as are the boat transfers to and from Gozo (weather permitting, if weather prevents the boat, a communal ferry and ferry tickets are provided instead).

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• 2-way boat transfers to and from Gozo (or communal ferry and tickets if weather prevents).
• entry to the Bethlehem f'Għajnsielem nativity village.
• access to the Christmas market at Villa Rundle Gardens.
• nighttime visit to the illuminated Cittadella.
• three-course dinner with Maltese platter, choice of local baked pasta or salad, traditional Christmas pudding, and mulled wine or wine and water.
• chicory coffee and honey rings.
• a gift from Santa.
• a friendly, knowledgeable driver who speaks your language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 36 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by COMINOLOGY LTD

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you are staying on Malta without a car: pickup from your hotel and the included boat transfers mean you do not have to arrange your own way to Gozo. The fixed itinerary and dinner timing are built around the Visit Gozo seasonal schedule, so the evening holds together without you planning each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Bethlehem f'Għajnsielem village like on this tour?

Bethlehem f'Għajnsielem is a life-size nativity village spread across 20,000 square metres of fields near Għajnsielem, featuring about 150 actors in period costume recreating scenes from ancient Judea. Horses turn mills, shepherds inhabit caves, animals roam in enclosed spaces, and visitors watch a couple tend a newborn in a grotto. The whole scene comes to life during December.

Is dinner included in the Christmas tour price?

Yes, dinner is included and consists of three courses: a Maltese platter as a starter, a main course of either local baked pasta or salad, and traditional Christmas pudding for dessert, served with a glass of mulled wine, wine or water.

What happens at the Cittadella on this tour?

The Cittadella is visited at night when it is lit up and rarely crowded, giving you photo opportunities and a sense of peace and tranquillity. The quietness is broken only by wind, church bells and the occasional curious cat.

How do I get to Gozo for this tour?

Hotel pickup is included from your location on Malta, and 2-way boat transfers to and from Gozo are provided by Yippee (weather permitting) or by communal ferry with tickets included if weather prevents the boat service.

What should I wear on the Christmas tour?

Comfortable clothing is recommended for the 6-hour tour. If you wish, you can wear Christmas-themed clothing to match the festive atmosphere.

Are there any gifts or special treats on this tour?

Yes, you receive a free gift from Santa at the end of the tour (provided you are not on the naughty list), and local traditional chicory coffee and honey rings are served during the day.