What to see in Gozo in one day

For a day on Gozo, visit the Citadel in Victoria and then Dwejra Bay. To have the ferry and transfers arranged, choose the 10-hour excursion with an English-speaking guide and pickup in Malta.

Tours you can book

The ramparts of the Victoria Citadel on Gozo7.1out of 10(1,095reviews)

Gozo Day Trip

Pickup in Malta10 h
English-speaking guide

Ferry crossing and a guided visit of the island, with transfers.

The ramparts of the Victoria Citadel on Gozo8.4out of 10(226reviews)

Gozo by Tuk Tuk and Comino by Boat

Pickup in Malta8 h
Guide in English

Tuk tuk on Gozo and a boat crossing to Comino, if the sea allows.

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

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From the ports to the islands

Where are you leaving from?

Pick your port and follow the route, from the crossing to the visit on land.

Compare the four formats

Ċirkewwa → Mġarr (Gozo)

Gozo Comino Malta Mediterranean Sea Swimming stop Victoria Blue Lagoon Buġibba Sliema Mellieħa Ċirkewwa Mġarr N
Schematic routes Boat leg Continuing on land Optional transfer to Victoria

Comino cruise

6 h in total
  1. DepartureBuġibba

    Check the dock on your confirmation.

  2. On the boatComino

    About 1 h 30 each way from Buġibba. The order of the stops can change with sea conditions.

  3. After the crossing

    Free time on Comino, around the Blue Lagoon. To go ashore, check the pass.

English audio guide Lunch not included.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

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See the tour page

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Gozo and Comino cruise

Duration in total
6 h
On land in Gozo
3 h of free time planned
  1. DepartureBuġibba

    Check the dock on your confirmation.

  2. On the boatComino · Gozo

    Buġibba, a stop at Comino, then Gozo. The 6 hours include sailing and stops.

  3. After the crossing

    3 hours of free time planned on Gozo. To reach Victoria, check the paid transfer listed on the tour page.

English audio guide Food and drinks not included.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

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See the tour page

Source · Civitatis · Gozo and Comino Cruise · checked on

Ferry between the islands

Duration each way
40 min – 1 h 30
Time on land
Depends on the ticket
  1. DepartureBuġibba

    Check the dock on your confirmation.

  2. On the boatGozo · Comino

    From 40 min to 1 h 30 depending on the route. Check connections and choose your return trip too.

  3. After the crossing

    Explore Gozo, Comino or both islands on your own. The order and the time on land depend on the ticket.

Independent visit. Bar service on board.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

See the tour page

Source · Civitatis · Ferry to Gozo and Comino · checked on

Schooner from Sliema

Duration in total
7 h 30
On the water in Gozo
About 1 h 30 in the bay
  1. DepartureSliema

    Check the dock on your confirmation.

  2. On the boatGozo · Comino

    The program has two stops on the water of about 1 h 30 each, in a bay on Gozo and at Comino. Stops depend on conditions.

  3. Swimming stop

    On Gozo the stop is in a bay for swimming. To go ashore at the Blue Lagoon, check that the stop is confirmed and look into the pass.

Crew language to be confirmed. Buffet and drinks on board included.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

See the tour page

Source · Civitatis · Gozo and Comino Schooner Cruise · checked on

Ferry between the islands

Duration each way
40 min – 1 h 30
Time on land
Depends on the ticket
  1. DepartureSliema

    Check the dock on your confirmation.

  2. On the boatGozo · Comino

    From 40 min to 1 h 30 depending on the route. Check connections and choose your return trip too.

  3. After the crossing

    Explore Gozo, Comino or both islands on your own. The order and the time on land depend on the ticket.

Independent visit. Bar service on board.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

See the tour page

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Ferry to Comino

≈ 20 min each way
  1. DepartureMarfa, Mellieħa
  2. On the boatComino

    About 20 min each way to the Blue Lagoon, depending on sea conditions.

  3. After the crossing

    You land at the Blue Lagoon. Comino Ferries says access to the shore is included in its ticket. Check the return trip.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    Comino Ferries says its ticket includes access to the shore. Check the confirmation for your departure.

  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

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Comino Ferries Co-Op

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Ferry to Gozo

≈ 25 min each way
  1. DepartureĊirkewwa
  2. On the boatGozo

    About 25 min of sailing from Ċirkewwa to Mġarr harbour.

  3. After the crossing

    From Mġarr take bus 301 to Victoria. From the town you can walk up to the Citadel.

Plan your visit

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Ferry to Comino

≈ 20 min each way
  1. DepartureĊirkewwa
  2. On the boatComino

    About 20 min each way to the Blue Lagoon, depending on sea conditions.

  3. After the crossing

    You land at the Blue Lagoon. Comino Ferries says access to the shore is included in its ticket. Check the return trip.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    Comino Ferries says its ticket includes access to the shore. Check the confirmation for your departure.

  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

Comino Ferries Co-Op

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Boat from Gozo to Comino

  1. DepartureMġarr
  2. On the boatComino

    Connection from Mġarr to Comino. Check the departures and the return for the day you want.

  3. After the crossing

    Stop at the Blue Lagoon. Check shore access and the dock for the return.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

Bella Comino Ferry Service

Source · Bella Comino Ferry Service · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

Before you go

Victoria and the Citadel

Climb to the walls of the Citadel, then walk down to the centre of Victoria. To enter the Visitors’ Centre, check the opening hours published on the official website.

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Dwejra on the west coast

Head for the Inland Sea and the viewpoint over Fungus Rock. Keep enough time to get back to Mġarr if you have a ferry to catch.

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Ġgantija in Xagħra

If you prefer archaeology, give the afternoon to the Ġgantija park. Check entry and opening hours with Heritage Malta.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I see first on Gozo?

Start at the Citadel in Victoria, then pick a second area depending on how much time you have.

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Where can I see the coast of Gozo?

Go to Dwejra, in the west of the island, for the Inland Sea and Fungus Rock.

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Where are the Ġgantija temples?

The archaeological site is in Xagħra. Opening hours and tickets are published by Heritage Malta.

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Which tour should I choose for a trip on land?

The guided day excursion suits you if you want to focus your visit on Gozo. The tuk tuk adds a boat leg to Comino.

Where does the ferry to Gozo leave from?

The Gozo Channel ferry leaves from Ċirkewwa, in the north of Malta, and arrives at Mġarr. The crossing takes about 25 minutes.

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