Marsaxlokk Tours and Tickets

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

• 6-hour Private Tour Around Malta
• Malta/Gozo Tour
• Private Tours Around Malta
• Let’s Explore the Maltese Islands! (Half Day Private Group)
• An Exclusive Private Day Trip Around Malta

You won’t pay anything to enjoy the scenery and markets of Marsaxlokk, while tours that visit the village are typically affordable. Shared half-day tours that combine a visit to the Blue Grotto start at around US$45, while private tours begin at roughly US$188 for a full day of sightseeing.

Marsaxlokk Harbour is the top attraction in the village, thanks to the many colorful traditional fishing boats known as luzzu. Other popular sites include the lively Sunday fish market, the local parish church, and several old fortifications in the area around the village, such as Fort St. Lucian.

Yes, many guided tours in Malta include Marsaxlokk. The village is often featured in tours that combine it with the Blue Grotto on the south coast, as the two destinations are relatively close. However, these guided tours only allow for a brief stop in Marsaxlokk, typically around one hour.

Yes, a day trip to Marsaxlokk from places such as Valletta and the Three Cities is quite easy. It normally takes less than 30 minutes to drive from Valletta to Marsaxlokk, while the bus ride is more like one hour; this leaves you with plenty of time to explore the village before you need to head back.

If visiting the Marsaxlokk Sunday fish market, it’s best to get there as early as possible. Arrive before dawn and you can watch the fisherman sail into the harbor before the market starts. While the market goes until after noon, the fish and octopus for sale often sell out by mid-morning.