Malta highlights full day tour with a professional guide
Joined 2022
Visit the best sites on the island of Malta with a professional guide, travelling in the comfort and convenience of a chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle. Our customised private tours are suitable for guests who have little time available but still wish to catch a glimpse of Malta’s history and culture. We can offer either popular itineraries as suggested here or you can customise the itinerary to suit your particular interests.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your Malta hotel or at the Valletta Waterfront by the Valletta cruise ship terminal
Meeting
Your guide will pick you up in a chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle from your accommodation in Malta or from your cruise ship in Valletta's Grand Harbour.
Mdina
The medieval fortified city of Mdina is Malta’s former capital city. As we walk through the narrow, winding streets, dating back to medieval times, we are led to the imposing bastions, commanding a magnificent panorama of the island. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including Siculo-Norman palaces and other baroque buildings of great historical importance. Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a film-maker’s paradise. Depending on the amount of time you wish to spend in Mdina, you may visit some of the following sites:
- Mdina Cathedral and Museum: appreciate the Cathedral's colourful inlaid marble floor, frescoed ceiling, a plethora of other marvellous features and Museum's fine silverware, paintings, rare coins, and prints and engravings by Albrecht Dürer.
- Palazzo Falson, a 13th-century mansion filled with works of art and exquisite decoration
- Fontanella Tea Garden, famous for its traditional homemade cakes and food, perched on Mdina's fortified walls with panoramic views covering most of the island
Hagar Qim Temples
The magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained at Hagar Qim Temples, Malta’s main pre-historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (one of the seven Megalithic Temples of Malta), overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla.
Blue Grotto
From Wied iz-Zurrieq you can take a 20 minute boat trip to the Blue Grotto complex of sea caves which is renowned for its crystal clear waters. The reflection of the sunlight on the white sandy seafloor lights up the caves in bright blue hues. Alternatively you may decide to spend more time at the other stops or visit another site such as:
- Mosta's majestic dome which is one of Europe's largest and scene of the World War II miracle bomb
- the beautiful palace and gardens of Palazzo Parisio
- the catacombs or grotto of St. Paul
- the Three Cities where the Knights of St. John first settled in 1530
Valletta
Walking through the vibrant streets of Valletta, Malta's capital, will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the fortified city built by the Knights in 1566. The Order of St. John ruled over the islands for 268 years and left a unique cultural legacy of which Valletta is the prime example and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on the amount of time you wish to spend in Valletta, you may visit some of the following sites:
- Upper Barrakka Gardens, with breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour
- St. John’s Co-Cathedral, including the Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory, the Flemish tapestries and the church museum. The Co-Cathedral houses one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world
- Grand Masters’ Palace and the recently restored St. George’s Square
- the Malta Experience, an audiovisual show where Malta’s history throughout the centuries is brought back to life
End of the tour
At the end of the tour your guide will drop you off in a chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle at your accommodation in Malta or your cruise ship in Valletta's Grand Harbour.
Ending Point
At your Malta hotel or at the Valletta Waterfront by the Valletta cruise ship terminal
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Professional licensed tour guide
Air-conditioned chauffeur-driven vehicle
Hotel or cruise ship pick up and drop off
Taxes
Blue Grotto boat tour (currently Euro 10 per person payable in cash to the boat owner)
Entrances tickets
Food and drink
Gratuities
Optional supplement of Euro 70 if you wish to end your tour at a location which is different from your pick up location
Pro rata optional supplement for additional hours (more than 8 hours in total and less than 12 hours in total)
Tour Important Information
Please wear comfortable footwear and clothes. Should you need to contact us before (48 hours prior to tour meeting time), during or after the tour, please contact us on the telephone number which will be provided, preferably via WhatsApp or other similar popular messaging applications.
Operating daily subject to availability, except Christmas Day
Important message from the supplier
Bookings are on request and subject to availability and confirmation
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Michael R.
I am the managing director of one of Malta's leading tour operators. We are a family-run company with over 40 years experience in providing top quality tours with some of the best professional guides on the island in many different languages.
$620/ per group
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