Gozo: Private Buggy Tour with Driver, Transfers & Lunch

Summary

Buggy ride through Gozo’s temples, cliffs, villages and salt pans

You’ll ride across Gozo by private buggy with your own driver, stopping at ancient temples, seaside villages, and dramatic cliffs. Taste fresh local food at lunch and meet islanders along the way. From touching Ġgantija’s sun-warmed stones to tasting sea salt by Xwejni’s pans, this day trip leaves you full of stories—and maybe a little sunburnt.

What’s the experience like?

We rolled off the ferry at Mgarr Harbour, eyes still adjusting to the bright Gozo light, and there was our driver waving—a big grin, like he’d been waiting just for us. The buggy looked way more fun than I’d pictured (I thought it would be louder?). We hopped in and zipped up the first hill, passing old stone walls and a guy selling prickly pears from his truck. The air smelled salty and a bit dusty—like summer clinging to everything.

I didn’t expect the Ġgantija Temples to feel so… ancient. Our guide told us they’re older than Stonehenge. I touched one of those stones (probably not supposed to) and it was warm from the sun. There was this moment when nobody said anything—just birds somewhere behind us and that weird feeling of standing in someone else’s past. Then we were off again, winding through Victoria’s narrow streets toward the Citadel. The view from up there is wild—patchwork fields all the way to the sea—and I almost dropped my camera leaning over the wall. Oops.

Lunch was at this tiny spot near Xlendi Bay; fresh bread, tomatoes that actually tasted like tomatoes, fish caught that morning (our driver swore he knew the fisherman). We laughed about my attempt at Maltese—don’t ask me to repeat it—and watched people swimming below. After that came Dwejra’s Inland Sea (the water so clear you could see straight down) and then Ta’ Pinu Basilica rising out of nowhere in golden light. I kept thinking how every corner here has its own story—someone always pointing out “their” favorite spot.

The last stop was Xewkija Rotunda—the dome really does look too big for its village—and then Sanap Cliffs where the wind nearly stole my hat. At Xwejni Salt Pans we met an old man raking crystals into piles; he let me taste a pinch (so sharp on your tongue). By then I’d lost track of time completely—which is maybe how it should be on Gozo. Still think about that silence at Ġgantija sometimes, you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private buggy tour of Gozo highlights

• Meet driver at Mgarr Harbour
• Visit Qala Belvedere lookout
• Explore Ġgantija Temples
• Tour the Citadel in Victoria
• Pass by Xlendi seaside village
• Visit Dwejra natural site
• See Ta' Pinu basilica
• Visit Xewkija Rotunda church
• View Sanap Cliffs
• Explore Salt Pans of Xwejni

Top questions

Is lunch included in the Gozo private buggy tour?

Yes, lunch is included during your day trip around Gozo.

Are transfers provided for this buggy tour?

Yes, transfers are included—the driver meets you at Mgarr Harbour in Gozo.

What main sites do you visit on this Gozo buggy tour?

The itinerary includes Ġgantija Temples, Citadel in Victoria, Xlendi Bay, Dwejra Inland Sea, Ta’ Pinu Basilica, Xewkija Rotunda, Sanap Cliffs, and Xwejni Salt Pans.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the private buggy tour is wheelchair accessible.

Can infants or small children join this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller on this tour.

How long does it take to reach each site?

The sites are fairly close together; drives between stops are usually 10–20 minutes within Gozo.

Will there be a guide during the tour?

Yes, you have both a guide and driver throughout your private day trip in Gozo.

Can service animals come along?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this buggy tour.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup at Mgarr Harbour by your guide-driver team with all fuel covered; stops at temples like Ġgantija and churches such as Ta’ Pinu; free time at seaside villages; entry to highlights like Xewkija Rotunda; plus a traditional lunch before heading back—all logistics handled so you can just enjoy Gozo’s pace.