Gozo & Comino: Full Day Buggy Tour with Swim & Lunch

Summary

Buggy ride through Gozo’s villages ancient temples sea cliffs and Comino swim

You’ll ride buggies across Gozo with a local guide, stop for photos at ancient temples and caves, enjoy lunch with wine at a guesthouse, see wild cliffs and salt pans, then cool off swimming in Comino’s Blue Lagoon. Expect laughter, some dust on your shoes, and views that stick with you long after.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to be laughing so much before noon, but there we were at Mgarr Harbour, trying to figure out the buggy controls while our guide Mario grinned like he’d seen it all before. The air smelled faintly salty, and the sun was already warming up as we rattled off toward Qala Belvedere. You get this wide-open view across the water — Malta in one direction, Comino just sitting there in the blue. I tried to snap a photo but honestly, it never looks quite right compared to standing there.

We zipped past old churches (Mario pointed out Qala Parish — apparently weddings there last forever) and then stopped at Calypso Cave. There’s this weird hush inside, just the sound of your own shoes crunching on stone and a breeze that smells like dry grass. The Ggantija Temples were next — older than Stonehenge, which I had to Google later because I didn’t believe him at first. Touching those stones felt strange, like you’re not supposed to but also you have to.

Lunch was at Mariblu Guest House — cold cuts, olives, bread that tasted slightly sweet (or maybe that was just me?), plus wine if you wanted it. Our group was half sunburned by then and swapping stories about getting lost in Victoria’s Citadel earlier. I tried saying “grazzi” for thanks; Mario laughed and corrected my accent but gave me a thumbs-up anyway.

The afternoon blurred a bit: cliffs at Xlendi looking sharp against the sea, salt pans where an old man waved from behind piles of white crystals. At Dwejra we had twenty minutes to wander or take a boat ride — I skipped it and just watched the light shift over the rocks. By the time we hit Comino for a swim stop in the Blue Lagoon, my legs were dusty and my head full of sun. Floating in that clear water felt unreal after all those bumpy roads. On the ferry back to Malta I kept thinking about how small Gozo is but how much fits into one day — still can’t decide what surprised me most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day Gozo buggy tour with swim

• Board buggy at Mgarr Harbour
• Photo stop at Qala Belvedere
• Visit Calypso Cave and red sandy beach
• Explore Ggantija Temples
• Visit Citadel in Victoria
• Enjoy cold buffet lunch
• Pass by Sanap Cliffs and Xewkija Church
• Photo stop at Xlendi Cliffs
• Explore Dwejra area
• Photo stop at Ta' Pinu Church
• Visit natural salt pans
• Swim stop at Xwejni Bay
• 45-minute swim stop in Comino Blue Lagoon
• Return to Malta

Top questions

How long does the Gozo buggy tour last?

The full-day tour covers Gozo plus a swim stop in Comino before returning to Malta.

Is lunch included on this day trip?

Yes, lunch is served at Mariblu Guest House with free wine and water for adults.

Are guides provided during the tour?

Yes, you’ll have a local guide/driver throughout the buggy tour.

Can I swim during this Gozo & Comino tour?

You’ll have swim stops at Xwejni Bay and 45 minutes in Comino’s Blue Lagoon.

Is transportation accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

The vehicles are wheelchair accessible and infants can use prams or sit on laps.

What are some highlights of this buggy tour?

You’ll visit Ggantija Temples (UNESCO), Calypso Cave, Citadel in Victoria, Dwejra, Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary, salt pans, Xlendi Cliffs, and more.

Does this Gozo day trip include pickup?

The tour includes pickup from Mgarr Harbour; public transport options are nearby too.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from Mgarr Harbour on Malta or nearby transport options if needed; all travel by air-conditioned vehicle; guidance from a local driver; entry to sites like Ggantija Temples; lunch with free wine and water at Mariblu Guest House; plus time for swimming at Xwejni Bay and Comino’s Blue Lagoon before returning home.