Malta | Gozo Island Day Tour Guide

When visiting Malta, in addition to touring the main island, be sure to leave a day or two for Gozo Island. Gozo Island, located to the northwest of Malta Island, covers an area of just 67 square kilometers and is home to over 20,000 residents. In Homer's epic Odyssey, Gozo Island is described as a rugged place. In fact, it is now a peaceful and tranquil place, a popular weekend getaway for many people living on the main island of Malta. Victoria City is the capital of Gozo Island, renamed Victoria in honor of Queen Victoria's 25th birthday from its original name, Rabat. Most of the local people live here. The Citadel Castle is built at the commanding height in the center of Victoria City. 🌈Recommended route: The famous Blue Window (Game of Thrones filming location), Victoria City, Salt Pans, etc. are all worth visiting. The sightseeing bus has a total of 15 stops, starting from Mgarr and finally returning to Mgarr. When buying a ticket, you will receive a map with the departure times of each stop marked. However, the bus is usually not so punctual, and it is common for it to arrive ten or so minutes late. Because many of the stop names are not in English, it is recommended that you get off at the following stops for sightseeing. 1️⃣Fourth or tenth stop: Victoria (Victoria City, Citadel Castle) 2️⃣Sixth stop: Dwejra (Azure Window) 3️⃣Ninth stop: Xlendi (Seaside town) 4️⃣Eleventh stop: Marsalforn (Salt Pans, take a taxi after arrival) 5️⃣Twelfth stop: Ggantija Temples (Historical site) 6️⃣Thirteenth stop: Ramla (Tal Mixtar Cave, take a taxi after arrival) ⏰Timetable Departure time: 9:45 (first bus) Arrival time: 17:35 (last bus) ⛴️Transportation: - The main way to get to Gozo Island from the main island is by ferry, which operates 24 hours a day. If you are staying in Sliema or St. Julian's, you need to take a bus to Cirkewwa Pier first, and then take the ferry. - The ferry basically runs every half hour, and you only need to buy a ticket once when returning from Gozo Island to the main island. You can also buy a ticket before boarding the ferry on the main island, and swipe your ticket to board the return trip (4.5 euros per person). - The main transportation on Gozo Island is buses and taxis. There is a type of sightseeing bus on the island that costs 20 euros per person.