Title: The Citadel Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [The Citadel Hotels](https://expedia.com/The-Citadel-Hotels.0-l553248621532498262-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Car Rentals in The Citadel](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-The-Citadel.d553248621532498262.Car-Rental-Guide)[Iċ-Ċittadella Vacations](https://expedia.com/Ic-Cittadella.d553248635976399382.Destination-Travel-Guides) # The Citadel Tours ![Citadella](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1418/fe92a6df-63ee-489a-8279-91ce299f8ea8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Citadella](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1418/fe92a6df-63ee-489a-8279-91ce299f8ea8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A trip to Gozo is not complete without a stop at the Cittadella. This area has been occupied since the Bronze age and is famous for its lace. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1418/b6f6add0-ba81-4087-9a71-87b7ea23a002.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the top of the Citadel in Gozo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1418/7344e883-7731-4e95-910f-6e4c6614cf9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Cittadella, also known as the Castello, is a citadel in Victoria on the island of Gozo, Malta. The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and the site now occupied by the Cittadella is believed to have been the acropolis of the Punic-Roman city of Gaulos or Glauconis Civitas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1418/6fe42f5e-cec0-4995-930b-6c868454124a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The Citadel Activities --- --- You might be encouraged to visit today, but The Citadel hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Get to know the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend. You'll find this attraction located in [Victoria](https://www.expedia.com/en/victoria-malta.dx1418). Pay the entry fee and then take your time exploring. If you still have time after The Citadel, head for nearby sights like Blue Lagoon, Ggantija Temple and Ramla Bay Beach. ## Plan a trip to see The Citadel Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Green Grove Guest house](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109980000/109970200/109970157/708ffa99_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Green Grove Guest house $873 per person Apr 22 - Apr 24 found 2 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included New York (NYC) to Luqa (MLA) 7.8/10 Good! (15 reviews) Overall was very good, literally few minutes to st julians. Staff was helpful, area was quite, only thing i wasn’t told they serve breakfast for guest. I am planning a malta trip again and will choose to stay here again Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025 ![Marea Boutique Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89520000/89516400/89516333/cf250ffd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Marea Boutique Hotels $954 per person Apr 22 - Apr 24 found 2 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included New York (NYC) to Luqa (MLA) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews) Everything was exceptional. Low price for what you get I’ll be staying there again Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 ![The Londoner Hotel St. Julians](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99566500/99566436/3a7ca87d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Londoner Hotel St. Julians Paceville $948 per person Apr 22 - Apr 24 found 2 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included New York (NYC) to Luqa (MLA) 8.8/10 Excellent! (212 reviews) It was a nice and clean hotel. The service was good and staff was friendly. The only problem I had was to find the hotel. The front is narrow and the lettering is very small. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![St. George\'s Basilica showing a square or plaza, religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062825/e87cc526-2018-4849-b3db-2ae998805948.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. George's Basilica Emerging from the narrow streets of Victoria, be dazzled by this enormous, ornate basilica with a genuinely breathtaking interior. [](https://expedia.com/St-Georges-Basilica-Victoria.d6062825.Vacation-Attraction) ![Old windmill in Xaghra, on the Island of Gozo. It's only possible to visit with a combined ticket for the windmill and Ggantija temples is €9. Open between 9:00 and 16:30.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602189/7c340064-e859-4640-9bf5-1d62c40a045d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ta'Kola Windmill After visiting Ta'Kola Windmill, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Xaghra. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/TaKola-Windmill-Xaghra.d553248621532955975.Vacation-Attraction) ![Everyone loves Cats in Malta!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062823/e249a0e0-04ca-4cd1-bde4-859007253deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ggantija Temple You can learn about the history of Xaghra when you stop by Ggantija Temple. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Ggantija-Temple-Xaghra.d6062823.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cathedral of the Assumption You can learn about the history of Victoria when you stop by Cathedral of the Assumption. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Cathedral-Of-The-Assumption-Ic-Cittadella.d553248621532955973.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gozo Nature Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gozo Nature Museum during your trip to Victoria. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Gozo-Nature-Museum-Ic-Cittadella.d553248621532955969.Vacation-Attraction) #### Old Prison Learn about the local history of Għajn il-Kbira when you spend time at Old Prison. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area. 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