Gozo by 4x4, quad or buggy: which to pick

These are three tours of Gozo with lunch and hotel pick-up. The 4x4 lasts 6 hours and takes in the Ġgantija temples and Dwejra; the quad lasts 6 hours and is driven from age 21; the buggy lasts 7 to 9 hours and is driven from age 21, with children from 5 as passengers only.

Tours you can book

The ramparts of the Victoria Citadel on Gozo8.4 out of 10(14) reviews

Gozo Off-Roading Tour

Pickup in Malta6 h
Guide in English

Off-road tour of Gozo with an English-speaking guide, ferry ticket and lunch.

The ramparts of the Victoria Citadel on Gozo8.4 out of 10(11) reviews

Gozo Quad Bike Tour

Pickup in Malta6 h
Guide in English

6-hour quad bike tour of Gozo, with an English-speaking guide, lunch and hotel pick-up.

The ramparts of the Victoria Citadel on Gozo9.5 out of 10(8) reviews

Gozo Buggy Tour

Pickup in Malta7 h – 9 h
Guide in English

Buggy tour of Gozo, 7 to 9 hours, with an English-speaking escort, lunch and a boat ride.

Indicative prices and reviews as shown on Civitatis. Check the price for your date before booking.

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Reviews as of

Three vehicles, row by row

Three off-road tours of Gozo with an English-speaking guide, lunch and the crossing from Malta.

Three vehicles, row by row
Comparison Gozo Off-Roading TourGozo Quad Bike TourGozo Buggy Tour
Duration6 h6 h7 h – 9 h
GuideGuide in EnglishGuide in EnglishGuide in English
VehicleOff-road 4x4Quad, single or doubleBuggy, for 1 or 2 people
StopsBelvedere Cove, Simar Valley, Ramla Bay, Ġgantija temples, Gozo Craft Centre, Dwejra, Victoria and the CittadellaBelvedere Cove, Calypso Cave, Simar and Ramla valleys, Marsalforn, Inland Sea, Fungus Rock, Ta’ Pinu, XlendiVictoria, Marsalforn, Dwejra, Qala viewpoint, salt pans, Xlendi Bay
Who drivesNo limit listed; rate for children from 3 to 12Anyone aged 21 or over with a licence; the others take the jeep tourAnyone aged 21 or over with a licence; ages 5 to 20 as passengers only
IncludedHotel pick-up, off-road vehicle, ferry to Gozo, lunch and drinks. Ġgantija and the boat ride to Fungus Rock are paid separatelyHotel pick-up, quad and helmet, ferry, lunch and drinksHotel pick-up, minibus, buggy and helmet, return ferry, lunch and boat ride
Good to knowThe return is by boat or ferry, depending on the weatherIn case of damage the insurance excess is up to 500 euros, paid by the driverIn case of damage you pay up to 500 euros; no advance deposit

Before you go

Why one page

The three tours follow the same pattern: crossing from Malta to Gozo, an off-road ride, lunch halfway and the return. The vehicle changes, and with it the age, the licence and the stops. That is why we compare them here instead of describing each three times.

Gozo

With or without a licence

The quad and the buggy are driven from age 21 with a valid licence. On the quad, those who cannot drive take the tour by jeep; on the buggy, ages 5 to 20 ride as passengers only. The 4x4 lists no age limit.

What to see in Gozo

Day or boat?

If you do not want motorised vehicles, a day in Gozo with a guide or a cruise is less tiring. The comparison between a land excursion and a boat is on the dedicated page.

Gozo: tour or boat

Frequently asked questions

Which Gozo tour is best for someone without a licence?

The 4x4 lists no age limit. On the quad, those who do not drive take a jeep tour; on the buggy you ride as a passenger only.

How long do they last?

The 4x4 and the quad about 6 hours. The buggy 7 to 9 hours.

Is lunch included?

Yes, in all three, with drinks on the 4x4 and the quad.

Is hotel pick-up included?

Yes, in Malta; for the buggy also in Ċirkewwa, Buġibba, St Julian’s and Gozo.

Do you return to Malta by boat?

If the weather allows, by boat past the Comino caves. Otherwise by ferry.