Malta: Gozo Full Day Buggy Tour com almoço e Comino Stop

Absolutely disappointing – no service and left out of pocket! We are extremely disappointed with Barbarossa Excursions. It was agreed in writing via email that we would be picked up at 8:15 a.m. at the Plaza Regency Hotel on October 10, 2026. On that day, there was a severe thunderstorm with flooding – and we were literally left standing in the rain because the bus simply didn't come. In order to even make our booked tour, we had to spontaneously take a taxi for eight people to the ferry at our own expense. When we arrived at the end of the tour, the bus driver didn't even bother to apologize. Instead, he shamelessly mocked and ridiculed us. He was waiting at a completely different hotel, the Preluna Hotel, 1.5 km away. After inquiring and complaining, we received no reimbursement whatsoever for the taxi fare. No understanding whatsoever, no willingness to compromise, and incredibly disrespectful behavior towards the guests. This is completely unprofessional. We absolutely cannot recommend this provider!

Guided buggy tour around the island with lunch included. The boat stops at the Blue Lagoon on Comino for swimming on the way back.

Bad start pickup was 45 minutes late, minibus too small, too many people, wooden boat seemed overcrowded, poor crew, Dennis the driver on Gozo, great company , knowledgable. Lunch was basic buffet, limited choice if non meat eater. Boat on return better, good crew, needs better tannoy system as couldn’t hear them. Chaotic return trip by minibus too small for the size of people, No water supplied on this trip and very few stops .

Great way to see the highlights of Gozo in a single day with several opportunities for a swim including in the Blue Lagoon. Both our bus driver, Edmond, and our buggy driver, George, were informative and excellent.

This full day tour was a great way to see Gozo! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the island and added a lot of info we probably wouldn’t have picked up had we explored the island on our own. Was fun riding around on the buggy as well - you really get to see a lot this way (much more than if on a coach bus filled with other tourists).

Fantastic day seeing Gozo in a buggy with our excellent guide Seb, he made the day extra special with his wit and great local knowledge

Bad- the food didn’t look very good for lunch and so we went out and bought our own. At the end of the day, they didn’t drop us off at the correct drop off point, when we told the driver we weren’t at the drop off point we selected he essentially kicked us off the bus. Which led to an hour walk back to our airbnb in serious heat. We assumed he did this because he wanted to finish the drop off route as quickly as possible instead of *correctly*. So if you book this tour, be aware if they are rushing you may not be dropped off where you selected and will have to find your way back. Good- -The blue lagoon was beautiful although we didn’t go in the area you see on social media with the pineapple drinks and the ledges for photo taking, we were on a boat and basically in the middle of it with just water and other boats surrounding us. -learning about the city of gozo was really nice, lots of culture.

Depending on your pickup point, the shuttle ride (such as ours from Valletta) was almost 2 hours. Our tour guide, George, a native of Gozo, was very knowledgable and enthusiastic about his island. We explored Gozo from one end to another, from towns to beaches and even a hilltop castle which was our favorite stop (we could have spent more time there easily). I found lunch so-so and wish they’d offered more authentic dishes. Other than my quibbles about lunch and the long bus ride before the tour even began, we had an adventure-filled day zipping along the roads in the open-air buggy.

Rowena was a great guide. She has a lot of humor and knowledge of the island of Gozo. My girlfriend and I can definitely recommend it!

Rowena is a complete riot and joy to be around if you are lucky enough to get paired with her as a guide to everything on the island of Gozo. She kept us comfortable, informed, and laughing. I had the best day! Thanks Rowena!

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