Top Malta Walking Tours

Malta’s ancient capital is best explored on a walking tour, but large group tours can be crowded and impersonal. This guided smaller group tour of Rabat and Mdina is limited to just 25 participants, ensuring plenty of time to take in the highlights, including the Wignacourt Museum, Catacombs, and St. Paul's Grotto, with a local guide to provide enriching commentary.

With its golden-hued buildings, opulent churches, and baroque splendor, Malta’s capital city of Valletta is ideal terrain for a walking tour. Learn more about the UNESCO-listed city’s highlights—and delve into its history—when you explore on foot. Meet your guide in Valletta’s Freedom Square, and make your way to a number of its main landmarks, including the Barrakka Gardens, the Grandmaster’s Palace, and the Grand Harbor. As you explore, learn all about the city’s past from your guide’s commentary.

This walking tour takes you around Valletta's most iconic and picturesque locations. During this short trip, you will get the chance to see city's most stunning architecture, be captured by its fascinating history, and learn more about what makes Malta such a special and unique place. This tour brings to life a remarkable city through storytelling, providing insight to a place comprising a melting pot of cultures and which has been witness to a number of significant historical events. Through this tour you will learn not only of the city but its people and the events which shaped the Maltese identity.

Discover Malta’s “Three Cities,” a trio of villages that have been preserved over hundreds of years, on a guided tour. Join a small group and explore the villages, with a particular focus on Vittoriosa. Walk through the ancient streets to see the fortifications that were built by knights and enjoy views of the harbor.

This self-guided walking tour of Mdina traces the sieges, saints, and secrets hidden in plain sight throughout Malta's Silent City. You will hear stories of the famous bluffs which held the Ottomans back, see the influence of different rulers on the city and learn about the apostle who changed the city forever. Using the app, you can walk at your own pace through honey-coloured lanes where Knights of Saint John once rode. Stand on the bastions where defenders answered Ottoman taunts with cheese, trace Napoleon's uprising from the room where he slept, and pass the gate Ned Stark rode through in Game of Thrones. No fixed start time. Pause whenever you want. Available in 9 languages with offline access, and a full refund guarantee. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours. Built for travelers who want the stories behind the stones, not a rushed group schedule. A bonus Rabat extension adds catacombs and pastizzi with 2 optional stops for Game of thrones fans.

Discover Valletta through its flavors on a small-group food tour through the historic streets of Malta’s capital. Skip the guesswork, avoid tourist traps, and taste the dishes locals love, from traditional Maltese specialties to Mediterranean-inspired bites, paired with regional drinks. Your guide carefully selects each stop to highlight beloved local eateries and tells the stories behind every dish.

Experience the flavors of Valletta with this food and culture walking tour in Malta. Your guide will meet you and your group at an easy to find location, and then your tour will begin. You’ll not only try lots of different local street foods, but you’ll also hear about local culture, too, by visiting gardens, main landmarks, and more.

Explore Valletta’s most famous monuments and highlights, and some lesser known parts of town while you and your guide eat and drink your way through the city. Easily meet your guide, and then your tour will begin. You can go at your own pace, since this is a private tour, while you sample foods like imqaret, pastizzi, maltese ravioli, and try some Maltese wine, too.

Discover the Heart of Valletta with our private walking tour. Explore Valletta, Malta's historic capital, with our expert guide. Walk through narrow streets filled with stories. Marvel at the stunning architecture of St. John's Co-Cathedral. Enjoy panoramic views from the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Uncover hidden gems and local secrets. Learn about the Knights of St. John and their legacy. Stroll through vibrant markets and taste local delicacies. Perfect for history lovers and adventurers alike. Personalize your experience with custom stops. Small group sizes for an intimate experience. Capture stunning photos at iconic landmarks. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families. Book now for an unforgettable journey into Valletta's past and present. An adventure awaits you in every corner!

Experience the culture of Malta’s capital city through its cuisine during a food and walking tour that reveals Valletta’s top sights and bites. You’ll explore on foot for a more intimate glimpse into the Old Town, and discover dishes that you might otherwise have missed due to the language barrier. Plus, exploring in a small group limited to 10 people means you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Create your dream Malta adventure with a private driver tour tailored just for you. Explore southern gems like Valletta, Marsaxlokk, and the Blue Grotto, or discover northern wonders such as Mdina, Mosta, and Dingli Cliffs. With a knowledgeable local driver, maximize your time and minimize hassle as you uncover Malta's history, culture, and natural beauty. Note: places visited will depend on the length of time chosen; shorter tours will not visit every destination listed below.

See the sights of Valletta on a 3-hour private walking tour with a guide who provides insight into the history and architecture of Malta's capital. Explore both the top attractions and less-visited locations in the city, hearing interesting facts as you go. Enjoy the personalized service of a private guide.

Get a comprehensive overview of Malta's highlights in just one day when you book this jam-packed tour. Explore Mdina's ancient streets, St. Cataldus Catacombs, and Dingli Cliffs. Visit the majestic Rotunda of Mosta and the tranquil San Anton Gardens. Finally, do some shopping at the Ta' Qali Artisan Village and enjoy a delicious lunch with a glass of wine.

Experience the different influences on life in Malta through its food on this shared food tour of Valletta. Walk with your guide around the capital city of Valletta as they show you the different foods that make up Maltese cuisine and how they represent the history of the city and country. Places on this small-group tour are limited to 15 travelers and participants must be at least 16 years old.

Discover the beauty and history of Gozo with a unique Tuk-Tuk tour. Explore off-the-beaten-path sites like the Church of St. John, Sanap Cliffs, and the Citadel. Your multilingual guide will provide fascinating insights as you travel in comfort, including a swim stop at Comino’s Crystal Lagoon (weather permitting) and a delicious traditional lunch. Enjoy private boat rides and stunning views of Malta and Comino, making this an unforgettable experience for every traveler.

Valetta is a walkable city, but it’s easy to get turned around and lost when exploring independently. This walking tour showcases the highlights of the historic city, from St. John's Co-Cathedral to the Upper Barrakka Gardens, and includes the services of a guide who can provide commentary while keeping you on track.

The historic town of Vittoriosa is best explored on a walking tour, but guided tours can be crowded and impersonal. This 3-hour small-group tour of Vittoriosa is limited to just 15 participants, ensuring plenty of time to take in all the highlights, including the Inquisitor’s Palace, Fort St. Angelo, and St. Lawrence Church.

Renowned for its opulent palaces, its baroque architecture, and its ancient heritage, Mdina—Malta’s old capital—remains one of the island’s most evocative destinations. Discover its major highlights, and delve into its history, when you embark on an introductory walking tour of the city. Meet your guide at Mdina’s Main Gate, and set off. You’ll see churches, courtyards, and examples of traditional Maltese architecture. The tour concludes in the neighboring town of Rabat, which has its own host of highlights.

Explore the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk and its traditional Sunday open market, travel to Zurrieq Valley to visit the marvellous Blue Grotto where you can also take an optional boat trip to the caves, end your tour with a walk at Qrendi, one of Malta’s unspoilt traditional villages.

Unlike other tours that focus only on major landmarks, our tour delves into both the famous sites and hidden gems, offering a holistic view of Valletta’s rich history and culture. Our guides are not just knowledgeable; they are passionate locals who bring Valletta's history to life with captivating stories and insider insights that you won't find in guidebooks. While other tours may stick to the main streets, we take you down narrow alleys and into quaint courtyards, revealing lesser-known aspects of Valletta that most tourists miss.

Getting out on the water is one of the best ways to explore Malta but big boat tours are often crowded and stick to fixed itineraries. This private boat charter is just for your group and allows you to customize the trip to your preferences. Visit the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and more, dropping anchor far from the big crowds.

Discover the historic centre of Valletta and St. John’s Co-Cathedral on this half-day walking tour in Malta. Learn about the history of Valletta as you walk with your guide, taking in palaces, churches, and gardens along the route. Finish with a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed St. John’s Co-Cathedral, including a viewing of Caravaggio's masterpiece ‘The Beheading of St. John the Baptist.’

Valletta is an old city, with dark stories to tell. This walking tour begins at the statue of Jean de Valette behind the Royal Opera House. You’ll discover the truth about this legendary and fearsome man, the founder of Malta’s capital – and how he didn’t actually like Malta. You’ll also discover how the ghost of 16th Century knight Oliver Starkey haunted a house in the 1990s, and how he’s still causing trouble there today. See the place where people were once punished in public, and learn why a large metal hook found in a Valletta side street has a link to the famous British Admiral Lord Nelson. You’ll also hear the shocking letter a lovesick man sent to the woman he was obsessed with, shortly before he murdered her, and learn why hundreds of boys entered a church – but didn’t come out alive. All this, and more, on The Dark History of Valletta tour. Please note that Valletta has hills and steps so a reasonable amount of fitness is required