Blue Grotto Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Blue Grotto. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Customizable Full-Day Tour in Malta

• Private Tour - A Monumental Maltese Experience

• Half-Day Private Tour around the Island in Malta

• The Malta Experience Private Tour - Discover Malta

• Malta Private Tour-Fully Customizable (Cruise Friendly)

There’s no entrance fee for the Blue Grotto itself—but you will have to pay for the boat trip. Boat prices vary by season, but they’re usually €10–12 (adult) or €6–8 (children). Many guided tours combine a trip to the Blue Grotto with Malta sightseeing; these start at US$36.

Yes, the Blue Grotto is worth visiting. It's a scenic boat trip to reach the caves, which glow cerulean in Malta's powerful sunshine. Boats plying the caves are generally small enough to slip inside—and despite the popularity of the Blue Grotto, it's common to have a cave all to yourself.

Per one customer who booked the Private Tour - A Monumental Maltese Experience, "Definitely take the opportunity to visit the Blue Grotto by boat if the weather allows. The color of the water is surreal and stunning."

It depends on which tour you book, but a tour of the Blue Grotto typically takes around 30 minutes to one hour. You can also book a full-day or half-day tour that includes visiting the cave alongside other Malta highlights, such as the fishing village of Marsaxlokk.

No, you do not need a Blue Grotto ticket and there is no entrance fee, but if you plan to take a boat tour to visit the Blue Grotto, booking in advance is a good idea. That way, you can choose the time that best suits you and skip the worry of fully booked time slots.

The best time to visit the Blue Grotto is during the summer (June to September) when the sea is calm, and conditions are generally more favorable for boat tours. Summer is peak season, though, so visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the crowds.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes when visiting the Blue Grotto, and bring a warm layer or light jacket to wear on the boat ride. Remember to pack sun protection, including sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat, as the Maltese sun can be intense.

The Blue Grotto caves are only accessible by water, so the most popular way to go there is by boat tour. There is also the option of exploring the Blue Grotto caves by kayak—this allows you to explore at your own pace.

Yes, you can swim around the Blue Grotto. However, most boat tours do not allow time for swimming or snorkeling. If you wish to swim at the Blue Grotto, you would typically need to go there on a private boat. However, swimming in Wied iz-Żurrieq, where boat tours depart, is a good alternative.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Blue Grotto. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Valletta:

• Upper Barrakka Gardens

• Hagar Qim

• Three Cities

• St. John's Co-Cathedral 

• Ta' Qali Crafts Village

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Valletta.