The 10 Best Prehistoric Temple Visits in Malta and Gozo

1.Gozo Day Trip Including Ggantija Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,399 reviews · 9 hours · from $92Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Gozo with a guide such as John Paul, Chantelle, Altea, or Rita. Visit the 5,000-year-old Ggantija Temples, walk through Victoria’s Citadel, pause at Xlendi Bay, and see Dwejra’s Inland Sea. Hotel pickup, transport, ferry tickets, entry fees, lunch, and wine are included. The optional cave boat costs about €6.

“The trip was great and our guide was excellent. There was a fair bit of walking but people of all ages (including those with walking sticks) were able to make it through the day. I would say the only things that could be improved was that the size of the group was very large (approx. 30 people) and because of that, the guide spent a lot of time having to wait for people and gather people around. I felt like this took valuable time out of us being able to see everything in detail and take pictures etc. I do think the trip was worth the money and would recommend…”

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2.Gozo Full-Day Tour with Guide, Temples, & Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 567 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Spend eight hours touring Gozo by coach and ferry with a licensed guide such as Mark, Mario, Anna, or Evelyn. Visit the ancient Ggantija Temples, Victoria's Citadella, Ta' Pinu Basilica, Dwejra, and Qala Belvedere. Lunch is not included, and the optional Dwejra boat ride costs extra. Hotel pickup, ferry tickets, temple entry, and the train ride are included.

“It was excellent! I really enjoyed myself and got to see so many different things. The trip was pretty complete (except for the Ggantija temples), but I was able to stay on the island after the trip using the same ferry ticket. The guide was incredibly informed and I loved learning about everything the island has to offer. The boat trip was spectacular and something I would have never thought of doing without this opportunity. Highly recommend.”

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3.Prehistoric Temples of Malta Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 517 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $59

Visit Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, two of Malta’s finest prehistoric temple sites, then see fossils and ancient remains at Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum. An English, German, Italian, or French-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and transport are included. Guides such as Mark, Marco, Mario, and Marlon have been especially well regarded.

“The trip was exactly as expected. Transport arrived on time, there was a perfect amount of time in both locations with a very knowledgeable guide.”

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4.Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage & Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 412 reviews · 4 hours · from $41Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from mainland Malta to the Limestone Heritage Park, Ħaġar Qim Temples, and the Blue Grotto. A local guide explains Malta’s stone, archaeology, and coastal scenery. The optional Blue Grotto boat ride costs about €10 for adults and depends on calm weather.

“Unfortunately missed out on the Blue Grotto due to windy weather. The bus smelled of stale cigarettes.”

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5.Gozo Guided Day Trip Incl. Ggantija Temples and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 368 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $93

Travel from Malta to Gozo by ferry, then visit the ancient Ġgantija Temples, Victoria’s Citadel, Xlendi Bay, and Dwejra. A licensed guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch, wine, admissions, and ferry tickets are included. Expect a long, busy day with a group of up to 52 people and limited time at some stops.

“An early start and a journey across Malta to catch the Gozo Ferry passing Popeye Village. Once on Gozo our first stop was the hidden sea of Dwejra. Beautiful clear waters and a short boat trip (€5). What a fabulous spot to start the tour. Our next stop was Victoria and the Citadel atop the hill. Breathtaking views out across the landscape and many visitor attractions including WW2 shelters; Guardhouse; St. Joseph Chapel and many more. We would have liked more time to explore Victoria. A short journey to the most disappointing part of the tour - lunch. Food was OK but the service and environment was like trying to…”

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6.Prehistoric Temples and Highlights of the South

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 254 reviews · 8 hours · from $86

Spend eight hours exploring Malta’s south with a multilingual guide such as Jackie, Sandra, or Philippe. Visit the Limestone Heritage Park, Hagar Qim, Ghar Dalam, the Blue Grotto, and Marsaxlokk. Entry fees, hotel transfers, air-conditioned transport, and a fixed lunch with wine are included. The Blue Grotto boat ride costs extra and depends on weather.

“Difficult to review this activity, the guide was knowledgeable and friendly and think you definitely see more of the south of Malta in a day However activity time includes 2 hours of coach/mini bus picks up and merging of people on to different tours. Whilst efficiently done big chunk of time. On the day I did this activity there were multiple coaches doing the tour from the same operator, this meant creating our own queues as coaches arrived at venues at same time. This resulting in very time to see anything because of leaving before the next coach arrives or getting in front of it. ne”

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7.Gozo Full Day visiting Ggantija Temples, Salt Pans & Dwejra

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 112 reviews · from $79

Spend eight hours touring Gozo with hotel pickup, ferry transport, an English or Russian-speaking guide, and admission to the 5,550-year-old Ggantija Temples. Ride a trackless train past Marsalforn’s bays and salt pans, see Dwejra’s Inland Sea, stop at a crafts center, and walk through Victoria.

“Maria is an excellent guide. The places we visited were pretty cool and awesome for pictures and short videos.”

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8.Malta Prehistoric Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel by bus from selected Malta hotels to Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, then visit Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples. Entrance fees and live commentary are included. Guides such as Mario and Mark have earned praise for clear history talks, though bus transfers and limited time can affect the morning.

“First, Ghar Dalam (Cave of Darkness) with animal bones from 10,0000 years ago both mounted in display cases and still in the ground, and with evidence , at a later level, of the earliest human settlers from c. 5,000BC. Fascinating backgound theory as to the huge changes in the level of the Mediterranean Sea and its resulting coastline caused by climate change from before and during the last ice age. Then, the 5,500 year old monolithic temples of Hagar Qim (Monolithic Devotion) and Manajdra (Calendar) just two of the many on the islands predating the Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge. Mark was an excellent and knowledgeable guide pacing the tour…”

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9.Gozo Full Day visiting Ggantija Temples, Salt Pans, Dwejra

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 53 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend a full day on Gozo with a licensed guide, ferry transport, Ggantija Temple admission, a trackless train ride past the salt pans, Dwejra Bay, Victoria, and a craft-center stop. Pickup is offered across Malta. Expect a busy day, a group of up to 40, and possible schedule changes that can stretch the outing well beyond eight hours.

“The guide was friendly and informative. The restaurant chosen for lunch was below average for selection and taste. It seemed like the tour was behind schedule and we didn't spend that much time at some of the places.”

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10.Discovering Gozo Full Day incl. Guide, Train & Ggantija Temples

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 45 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Gozo from a Malta hotel, with ferry transport, a guide, trackless train ride, Ta’ Pinu Basilica, Victoria’s Citadel, Dwejra Bay, Qala, and the UNESCO-listed Ggantija Temples. Pickup runs from selected hotels, with guides such as Anna, Mario, and Mark praised for clear explanations and good group handling.

“They need to give us a choice on where to eat lunch and lower the price they charge for the tour”

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