Top Malta Walking Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 Valletta's history and architecture on a private walking tour with a guide who offers insights into the city's top attractions and hidden gems. Highlights include UNESCO-listed baroque architecture, St. John's Co-Cathedral, and panoramic views from Upper Barrakka Gardens. Uncover stories behind landmarks like The New Parliament, Pjazza Teatru Rjal, and much more.

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.

Join us on this fascinating half-day guided tour of Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, and San Anton Botanical Gardens, carefully designed to make your experience truly memorable. You start by visiting the ancient Medieval city of Mdina, renowned for its opulent palaces and fortifications, medieval and baroque architecture, and ancient heritage, this majestic city; also known as Città Vecchia (The Old City) or Città Notabile (The Noble City) is unquestionably one of the island's most evocative destinations. During this half-day tour, you will also visit Dingli Cliffs, at around 253 meters above sea level these cliffs represent the highest point of the Maltese islands, they propose a majestic sight with truly breathtaking views. You will end your tour with a visit to the gorgeous Botanical Gardens of San Anton which were built in the early 17th century by Grand Master Antoine de Paule.

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!

Our expert guides leverage their knowledge and expertise to tailor routes based on participants' fitness levels and prevailing weather conditions. This flexibility ensures that regardless of the weather conditions, hikers can enjoy a safe and unforgettable journey. From panoramic views of Xlendi Bay to exploring hidden gems like the Tal-Wardija Punic Temples, every step unveils a new adventure. Whether it's a serene coastal walk or an exhilarating cliffside trek, our hiking experience on Gozo promises an unforgettable exploration of nature's wonders

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.

This tour is ideal for those guests who want to visit Malta’s southern region and experience some of its most interesting highlights in just one day, carefully designed to make your day a truly memorable one.

Designed specifically for cruisers, this shore excursion package to Malta gives visitors a highlights tour of the island. Including stops at historical sites, cathedrals, gardens and palaces, get stuck into a jam-packed itinerary. Perfect for visitors who haven’t been to Malta before and would like an introduction to local history whilst seeing notable sights.

With its honey-hued stone walls and narrow winding streets, Mdina is every bit as atmospheric now as it was during its Moorish heyday. Discover it and neighboring Rabat with a local licensed guide who was born and raised in Rabat and knows both towns intimately on this insider walking tour. Soak up palaces, churches, monuments and convents: please note, any entrance fees are at your own expense.

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.

For a taste of Malta's rich heritage, this tour is hard to beat. Available in either half or full day options, you'll go back in time to the island's most historic and picturesque places. Walk through the cobbled streets of Mdina, visit the cliffs at Dingli and view the San Anton botanical gardens. We'll drive to Mdina for a guided tour around its narrow streets and to viewpoints offering panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Time stands still in this 'Silent City', which is a film-makers paradise. Next up are the cliffs of Dingli. The half-day tour ends with a stop outside San Anton botanical gardens, situated near the Presidential Palace. You'll also stop at the catacombs of Rabat, stroll around the crafts centre Ta' Qali and visit the Pantheon-like Church of the Assumption in Mosta, which has one of the largest domes in the world whilst enjoying a bite of lunch as well.

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.

Learn about Malta’s bravery during World War II on this 3-hour private Valletta walking tour. Visit key sites and monuments associated with the 1940-42 Axis bombardment, including the poignant Siege Bell monument. Learn about the tunnels and community kitchens established in Valletta, and discover how locals maintained their daily lives. Hear about events like the Illustrious Blitz, and visit the National War Museum for additional insight into the island's wartime struggles.