Updated in September 2026, this Ġgantija Archaeological Park guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see.
Ġgantija Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Neolithic monument complex in Xagħra, Gozo. As of September 2026, Heritage Malta confirmed that multi-lingual audio guides and a downloadable guide app are due to launch at the site later in the year. This is a service not offered when many older guides were written.
Quick facts
| Opening hours | Daily, 10am–6pm (March–October); daily, 9am–5pm (November–December); Mon & Wed–Sun, 9am–5pm (January–February, closed Tue) |
| Ticket prices | Adult €10, child (6–11) €6, as part of the Ġgantija & Ta’ Kola Windmill Combo Ticket |
| Address | Ġgantija Archaeological Park, Triq John Otto Bayer, Xagħra, Gozo |
| Nearest transport / parking | Bus stops directly outside the complex; free car park with a Blue Badge bay outside the Exit building |
| Typical time needed | 1 to 1.5 hours |
Ġgantija Archaeological Park opening hours
Ġgantija Archaeological Park opens daily, 10am to 6pm, between March and October, with last entry at 5:30pm. During November and December, it opens daily, 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4:30pm. During January and February, it opens Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm, and is closed on Tuesdays. It is closed on 1 January, Good Friday, and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Ġgantija Archaeological Park ticket prices
A standard adult ticket costs €10, sold as the Ġgantija Archaeological Park & Ta’ Kola Windmill Combo Ticket.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | €10 |
| Youth (12–17) | €8 |
| Senior citizen (60+) | €8 |
| Concessions & students | €8 |
| Child (6–11) | €6 |
| Infant (1–5) | Free |
Heritage Malta members and Passport holders enter free. During summer late openings, a reduced-price late entry ticket is available between 4:30pm and 5:30pm.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in September 2026. Book tickets on the official Heritage Malta site.
Ġgantija is not covered by an international scheme such as Go City or a CityPass, but it is included in Heritage Malta’s own Multi-Site Pass, priced at around €50 for an adult and valid for 30 days. This broader pass also covers Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra, Tarxien Temples, Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum, and the Grand Master’s Palace, all in Malta.
How to get to Ġgantija Archaeological Park
Ġgantija is on Gozo, reached from Malta via the Gozo Channel Ferry, which crosses from Ċirkewwa to Mġarr in around 25 minutes and runs roughly every 30 to 45 minutes, 24 hours a day. From Mġarr Harbour, it is about a 16-minute drive to the park. Ġgantija is also just a 7-minute drive from Victoria, Gozo’s capital, and bus stops are located directly outside the complex.
Parking at Ġgantija Archaeological Park
Parking is free, either on the main road leading to the entrance or in a designated car park outside the Exit building. A Blue Badge parking bay is free of charge with no time restrictions, located directly outside the Exit building. Two bays for electric vehicles with charging points are also available, along with two designated coach parking bays.
How long to spend at Ġgantija Archaeological Park
A visit normally takes around one hour, though visitors are welcome to stay longer. This covers the Interpretation Centre and the outdoor pathway to the Neolithic monument itself.
Accessibility at Ġgantija Archaeological Park
Ġgantija Archaeological Park is fully accessible. Ramped access leads to the Interpretation Centre, which is entirely at ground floor level, with non-slip flooring throughout. Accessible toilets with baby-changing facilities are available at both the entrance and exit buildings, and a wheelchair is available on request. A ramped route links the centre to the temple area, though ramps are limited within the archaeologically sensitive monument itself.
Inside Ġgantija Archaeological Park: what to see
Visitors enter through the Interpretation Centre, which houses a collection of the most significant Neolithic artefacts found in Gozo, alongside information panels and audio-visual displays.
The Ġgantija temples consist of two structures, each built between 3,800 and 2,000 BC, enclosed within a shared outer megalithic wall.
Each structure is arranged as a number of apses flanking a central corridor, built from locally sourced Coralline and Globigerina Limestone.
Two surviving plaster fragments with red ochre, now displayed in the Interpretation Centre, suggest the temple’s internal walls were once plastered and painted.
A ramped outdoor pathway through the park’s grounds leads visitors from the centre to the monument, which overlooks a panoramic view of the Gozitan countryside.
Practical visitor tips
| Area | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | Visit at opening time or after 3:30pm to avoid the busiest midday period and cruise-ship groups. |
| Crowds | Winter visits, particularly January and February, are the quietest time of year. |
| Layout | The route runs from the Interpretation Centre to the monument, exiting through a separate building on Temples Street. |
| Entry process | Tickets are bought at the main reception, which has a lowered, wheelchair-accessible section. |
| On-site logistics | The museum shop is at the Exit building and can be visited without an entry ticket. |
Frequently asked questions about Ġgantija Archaeological Park
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the visit include? | The Interpretation Centre, with artefacts and audio-visuals, plus an outdoor pathway to the Ġgantija temples. |
| How long does a visit usually take? | Around one hour, though visitors may stay as long as they wish. |
| Am I allowed to take photos? | Yes, without tripods; flash photography is not permitted inside the Interpretation Centre. |
| Are pets allowed inside? | Only assistance dogs are permitted on site. |
| Is there a museum shop and cafeteria inside? | There is a museum shop, but no restaurant; cafés are a short walk away in Xagħra village square. |
Things to do near Ġgantija Archaeological Park
- Ta’ Kola Windmill — an 18th-century working windmill and folklore museum, included in the same combo ticket, a few minutes’ walk away.
- Xerri’s Grotto and Ninu’s Cave — two show caves in Xagħra village, a short walk from Ġgantija.
- Calypso’s Cave and Ramla Bay — a legendary cave overlooking a red sand beach, around a 30-minute walk from Xagħra’s village square.
- Xagħra Parish Church — the Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady, in the centre of the village.
- Xagħra village square — cafés and restaurants a short walk from the Interpretation Centre.
Alternative attractions
Reaching these requires the Gozo–Malta ferry to Ċirkewwa, followed by onward travel in Malta.
- Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra Temples, Qrendi — twin clifftop Neolithic temple complexes, on the same UNESCO listing as Ġgantija.
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Paola — a subterranean Neolithic burial complex; advance booking is essential, as only a limited number of visitors are admitted daily.
- Tarxien Temples, Tarxien — three interconnected Neolithic temples with detailed carved decoration.
- National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta — houses many of the original artefacts found at Malta’s Neolithic temple sites.
- Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples, Mġarr, Malta — a smaller, quieter Neolithic temple site with more limited visitor facilities.
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