Gozo with Kids: The Family Guide (Tested by Polish Parents)

Is Gozo good with kids? It's not an obvious question. The island has challenging terrain, tours can be long, and parents need specifics. Fortunately, the Polish Malta community has tested everything — here's the collected wisdom from dozens of threads.

Top 3 child-friendly operators (according to parents)

1. Wiking Na Gozo — "the kids were delighted"

The undisputed leader in overall rankings — and the top pick for families. Guide Michal's humour keeps children engaged, the pace is well-judged, and the boat trip (€5 included) is something kids will remember for years.

"Wiking Na Gozo has great trips for children. The kids have a brilliant time."

Price: €55/person, lunch €15. Hotel pickup included.

2. Zwiedzajmaltepl (Paulina and Tomek) — "they have kids aged 3 and 8 themselves"

This is gold for parents of small children. Paulina and Tomek run tours while raising their own three-year-old and eight-year-old — they genuinely understand what small children need.

"They have kids aged 3 and 8 themselves — the three-year-old doesn't like walking much, but Paulina knew how to keep him entertained."

Programme tailored to the family's preferences, relaxed pace, drinks and food included in the price. Small minibuses rather than full-sized coaches.

3. Gozo od Kuchni — "lots of activities for children too"

Guide Beatka combines sightseeing with local food tastings — and children love discovering new flavours.

"I recommend Gozo od Kuchni and the full-day Gozo tour. Lots of activities for the children as well."

Malta Na Petardzie — private tour, "no long walks needed"

Aga and Bartek offer private tours — just your family, no strangers in the group. They drive a 4x4 and reach places no coach could get to.

"They drive into the sea and down clifftops — no long walks needed! Aga and Bartek — guaranteed fun and excitement."

Tal-Mixta Cave — kids go wild for this

A natural cave with a window opening directly onto the sea — the view is Instagram-perfect. Free entry, short walk from the car park. Children absolutely love it.

What's NOT good for small children on Gozo

• The Citadel in Victoria — lots of steps, very little shade in summer
• San Blas Bay — a beautiful beach, but 400 steps down (and back up)
• Long clifftop paths — not pushchair-compatible