6-hour Private Tour around Malta
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Malta
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Cruise port or hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private tour - it's exclusively for your party - no other travellers will share with you
- Flexible itinerary
- Bottled water
- Hagar Qim Archaeological Park admission fee€10.00 per person
- Blue Grotto boat ride€10.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 09/08/2019 - 11/10/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Mdina Old City
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Rabat
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Dingli Cliffs
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Mosta Rotunda
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Ta' Qali Crafts Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Blue Grotto Il-Hnejja
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Archaeological Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Marsaxlokk Harbour
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Valletta City Gate
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Infant seats are available at a small charge
- This tour does not include the service of a professional tour guide. However, the driver is experienced and loves sharing his knowledge of Malta's history and culture.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Excellent communication with our guide. He was exactly where he said he would be upon picking us up from the port. He negotiated narrow roads impeccably well and offered great narrative during our tour. Definitely well worth it!
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Travelers consistently praise drivers for their friendliness, professionalism, and local knowledge, noting their informative commentary and flexibility with itinerary changes. Guides and instructors receive positive feedback for their expertise, personalized attention, and engaging cultural explanations. Punctuality and hospitality are frequently highlighted, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable overall experience.
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Great experience! In 6 hours we were able to cover the major landmarks in Malta and be back on time for our cruise.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
So glad you had a great time and saw the best of what Malta has to offer. Thank you for your review!
Great tour of Malta with a friendly and knowledgeable driver! Recommended for cruise visitors to maximize your day.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Many thanks for your review!
It was great. We saw exactly what we wanted to see, although a little rushed in some places, where we could have had more time. Our driver/ guide was excellent, friendly, informative and put our needs first. The restaurant booked for lunch was fabulous with delicious food. The tour was exactly 6 hours and we were picked up and dropped off very close to our hotel.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you had a great day while on our 6-hour tour.
As you wished to include a lunch stop, the time available for visiting some of the attractions was naturally a little more limited. Our driver did his best to accommodate your lunch break while still ensuring that you could visit most of the places included in the tour.
Of course, guests are welcome to enjoy lunch during the tour. However, as the overall tour duration remains the same, spending time at a restaurant can mean less time at the various attractions or, in some cases, that certain stops may need to be skipped.
Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope you take home some wonderful memories of your day!
This was a great tour. SALAH was our driver and he was awesome. We had an idea of the things we wanted to do and he expertly got us there and showed us where to go and what options each place had. We saw the Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, Mosta Rodunda, Mdina and grabbed pics at the Dingil Cliffs along with a little shopping. We did Valletta on our own at the end. If you have limited time this is the way to go! Thanks for a great day.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
... and thank you for your kind comments, letting us know how much you enjoyed your day. Hearing that you had such a great experience means a lot to us. Very grateful for your lovely feedback!
This trip was a great way to see the main sights on the island. Our guide was very informative and looked after us well all day. Nothing was too much trouble and we were able to change things around to suit what we wanted as we progressed through the day.
Would definitely recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
A big thank you for this review! We're happy to know you found the driver to be attentive and flexible to tailor the day to suit your preferences. We really appreciate your recommendation. Many thanks!
Great experience. Well worth the money . Salem was a perfect driver , courteous and dutiful . We were able to customize the itenary according to our preferences. We really appreciated his input and guidance . I highly recommend the 6 hour Malta private tour with Frances s company .
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It is so rewarding to know you had a great time whilst enjoying our island. Very grateful!
Wonderful day trip of Malta Highlights. Our driver Salah was the perfect host, treating us like friends, informative, helpful, and professional, truly enjoyed sharing his country with us. His suggestions on places to visit and the timing was spot on, showing his experience. The Co-Cathedral in Valletta, the town of Mdina, and archeological site at Hagar Quim are must sees. Salah recommended trying pastizzi and Kinnie, and his favorite place to get it. We asked him if he could pick some up while we visited the church in Rabat, which he did. He then refused to let us pay for it. By the way, they were delicious! Couldn’t have asked for a better day or a better person to show us the island.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Many thanks for this lovely review! It's great to know that you had a wonderful time on the tour and enjoyed many of Malta's sites as well as your driver's company. Most grateful!
Our driver Salah was wonderful! He picked us up from the hotel and was happy to accomodate changes to the itinerary based on what we wanted to see! He is extremely friendly and was very knowledgeable about the history of Malta. His vehicle was comfortable and he also kindly provided cold water for us. He was happy to drop us off at the end at a restaurant he recommended in St Julian’s which was delicious!
I would highly recommend the Blue Grotto boat - which was Salah’s suggestion! Definitely one of the highlights of the day!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your great review! We’re very happy to hear that you had such a memorable day in Malta and that your driver made your experience so enjoyable. We're grateful you appreciated his flexibility, knowledge, and friendly service and that you found his suggestions helpful. Thank you!
Aris was amazing. Punctual, hospitable and personal. We had an excursion canceled late due to weather conditions and scheduled this at the last minute. Aris responded quickly to our late request and was there on time with a smile the next morning. He helped us to see the highlights of the island and to understand the culture and traditions Mykonos, as well as more personal spaces. He introduced us to his aunt who was very sweet and took our picture. We were there on an extremely windy day and he went above and beyond to introduce Mykonos to us and show us as much as possible. Minor modifications to the itinerary had to be made due to the extreme windy conditions. He even had traditional snacks and wine for us. We were on the morning tour which gave us enough time to return to the ship with the possibility to return to Mykonos for a meal or shopping before we needed to return to the ship for the departure. I would highly recommend this tour/excursion.
Great way to see all of Malta. Salah our driver was very informative and passionate about his homeland. Lots of history and explanation of all locations. Highly recommend you jump on the Blue Hrotto boats, it was the highlight of our
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We greatly appreciate your review and especially pleased knowing you enjoyed exploring Malta with Salah and that his passion and knowledge made the tour so memorable. Thank you!
This was our first visit to Malta. This was a perfect introduction to a beautiful country. Our driver, Salah, shared wonderful insights about both history and culture. Definitely recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We truly appreciate your lovely feedback! And we're so pleased your first visit to Malta was such a positive experience. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the tour and your driver's insights. We hope you'll visit Malta again for more unforgettable experiences! Many thanks!
Our driver Salah was brilliant great knowledge of the island and very relaxed. Flexible so we could do what we wanted to do.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Salah. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments—he'll be thrilled to know his knowledge, flexibility, and relaxed approach made your experience so enjoyable. Thank you!
We visited all the sights we wanted to see and more. Our driver Salah was very knowledgeable and did everything to make our day comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour and the driver.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
It's wonderful to receive such kind words which we'll make sure to pass on to your driver. We're so glad you had a comfortable and enjoyable day and got to see everything you hoped for. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Excellent guide when prompted with questions. Accommodating to our requests and willing to make us enjoy the day.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your great review. So glad you enjoyed your day!
The trip was great, very chilled, smooth. There was no rush at all and you can adjust to what you're interested in. If you have limited time in Malta but still want to see things and not have the hassle of public transport or taxis, this is great. Salah was top!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We wish to thank you for your wonderful feedback! And we're delighted you enjoyed the relaxed pace and flexibility of the tour. Salah will be thrilled to know of your kind words. Thank you!
We had a perfect day with our guide, Salah! We saw so many things and enjoyed being able to spend as much time as we wanted at each place. With a young child, the car service from each location to the next was a perfect way to see sights. We would highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased you had a great day and enjoyed the flexibility to explore each location at your own pace. Traveling with a young child can be challenging, so it’s great to know the tour provided a relaxed and convenient way to see the sights. Thank you for your recommendation—it truly means a lot to us.
Excellent communication with our guide. He was exactly where he said he would be upon picking us up from the port. He negotiated narrow roads impeccably well and offered great narrative during our tour. Definitely well worth it!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so happy our driver delivered a smooth pickup, safe driving, and a memorable tour. Thank you!
We had a lovely day being taken around Malta. Our guide, Salah colled is from our hotel and was very accommodating to the slight amendments we asked for. There was more traffic due to a number of cruise ships in the port but he coped amicably.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We are glad you had a fantastic day touring Malta. Also grateful for being appreciative of the driver's flexibility to accommodate your amendments. Many thanks!
Amazing tour by our guide. He showed us so much. He was very helpful and communicative and patient. Lovely trip!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Lisa! We are happy to know that you have had a great tour and all went well. Many thanks!
Wonderful day with our driver who was most informative about local history and customs.
He ensured we were most comfortable and ensured we did not have to walk very far in the heat of the day. Blue grotto trip was icing on the cake. Thank you so much.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Great to know that you had a wonderful day getting to know Malta, enjoyed the Blue Grotto and you managed to brave Malta's August heat. We appreciate your lovely review. Thank you!
Our driver, Sarah was very humble and polite. Because he has been on the island for a long time he knows his obvious tourist destinations well. The car was immaculate and very spacious. Thank you, Salah
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Many thanks for leaving a review and for your kind comments. Much appreciated!
This was exactly what we were looking for. Our driver Salah was amazing. We hit all the stops we wanted to see and had enough time to enjoy each without feeling too rushed. It was a lot in one day but I don’t know how else we would have been able to see all that we did. Our driver treated us to a light local snack and drink in Mdina. I can’t say enough about how great this tour was for my wife, two young children, and I. Highly recommend. Worth the price!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
So glad that our tour matched your expectations and that you and your family enjoyed all the places you visited while on tour. We appreciate your wonderful review, kind words about the driver and your recommendation. Thank you!
This private tour was a GREAT way to see Malta. Our driver was informative, prompt, and pleasant. The car was spacious and very nicely air conditioned. The tour was not expensive based on a per person cost. We were able to customize the tour based on our preferences which was priceless. We were taken to all the sites we wanted to see including the beautiful Blue Grotto where we paid 10E per person and had absolutely no wait for a boat. This tour was the second we did with a private driver during our Mediterranean cruise and we would highly recommend touring this way. We made sure that the tour arrived in plenty of time to meet the ship's departure time as that is always a concern.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
It's always good to hear back from customers who, like yourself, let us know that the tour went well and you've had a great time. Thank you for your positive comments, highlighting our helpful driver and the tour's flexibility. Much appreciated!
My husband and I booked a private tour while part of a cruise. Our guide, Salah, met us with a sign and smile at the exact location we were guided to even though we were 30 minutes later than expected due to the water shuttle from the cruise ship.
Salah was energetic, totally accommodating to absolutely anything we wanted to do, but also gave suggestions based on his experience. He recommended. a wonderful spot for lunch at a charming fishing village and drove safely and proficiently all over the island. We had time to see every highlight off the island at our own pace and interest level. He even purchased us these wonderful local drinks!
One point: this tour is not a tour with a professional guide who will accompany you into each site and give thorough details. It is a tour with a driver who knows the island but is NOT a professional guide. Salah was a very special, kind, open man who shared much with us about the island and the sites, but do not expect a guided tour. If you choose this tour, your driver may(as did Salah) give you a handout describing each site. You could also prepare prior to the tour.
In sum, this was an excellent alternative to the cruise offering to provide an overview of the island in 6 hours. Salah was great and we thank him and appreciate his extraordinary effort and professionalism. Just do not expect a tour with a driver and a professional guide.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your detailed review, positive comments about the driver and the 5-star rating!
As you say, and as advertised, our tours do not include a tour guide + driver, never-the-less we endeavour to give our customers a taste of Malta by showing them around to see the island's interesting sites and lovely views, and we're glad to hear that on our tour, you were able to see all the highlights our island has to offer.
We had a great day. We visited all the recommended places across the island with enough time to enjoy each place.
Sala(?) was very knowledgeable about the island and a careful driver!
Response from Host, May 2025
What a pleasure it is to hear that you have had a great day visiting Malta's best spots. Our driver enjoyed showing you around our island. Many thanks for your wonderful review.
Fantastic day with Salah, our driver, on our day in Malta. He arrived right on time at the designated pick up location. His driving was wonderful. He took us to all of the locations listed in the tour description. We had a wonderful day with him! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We so appreciate your kind comments and wish to thank you for finding the time to leave this review. We are glad you had a wonderful day in Malta.
This was such a perfect tour. Very well organised, communicated and paced. We saw so much and learnt so much. Loved every minute of it. All of this is thanks to our amazing guide - Salah :-)
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We thank you for your kind review, knowing you loved the tour feels great. The driver enjoyed your company and says you were wonderful guests. Thank you!
The driver was very nice but he was not a tour guide. He basically just dropped us off places and didn't even give us a suggested time for how long to stay (which would have been very helpful at the ancient ruins). We spent too much time there and then had hardly any time in Mdina which we would have prioritzed. I assumed (my fault ) that there was time to visit everything in the itinerary, but there definitely wasn't time for everything, so we ended up being disappointed that we missed out or didn't have enough time in some of the stops. Malta is beautiful and I wished our time had been better spent.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We are disappointed by your review for two reasons. Firstly, you seem to have been expecting an official tour guide with you when nowhere in our advert do we say that we have one on the tour. Reviews also indicate this, as does the price. You wouldn’t get a professional tour guide + driver + private vehicle for 6 hours at this price. Tours offering the extra service of an official tour guide would cost double the price.
Secondly, we are also surprised you say the driver did not give you a suggested time for how long to stay at a particular place because our driver always makes it a point to give customers an idea of how much time to spend at any one place but then if customers want to spend more time at one place, as you did, that is up to them. The good thing about a private tour like ours is precisely to allow customers to see Malta’s sites at their own pace and have free rein to decide how long to stay in any one place, unlike group tours where you would be tied by time restrictions for each place you visit. Perhaps, in your case, that would have been the better option.
However, if you spent a long time at one place, because you wanted to, it would be pretty obvious that you’d then have less time for the rest of the sites on the itinerary, because you knew that you’d booked a 6-hour tour and not an indefinite one! Undoubtedly, with more careful time distribution, you would have seen more but, this being a private tour, it was up to you to keep track of time and take driver’s suggestions or ignore them. As many of our reviews indicate, the majority of our customers manage to visit most of Malta’s best sites on the 6-hour tour.
An excellent outing with Salaa who was a very good driver and provided useful information at each stop. The company and driver were very flexible allowing us to delete and add stops to our liking. As noted this is not a guided tour but we like this and not having someone with you every second and following a tight preset schedule. We were also provided a print out with information about each stop we had selected and we could choose how much time we wanted to spend at each site. Very comfortable SUV for just the two of us so very comfortable. Great experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
We greatly appreciate your reflections on our tour and it's of great satisfaction learning that you have enjoyed your time visiting the highlights of our island. We're happy knowing it was such a great experience for you. Many thanks!
Touching many landmark of Malta in 6 hours.
Medina was amazing.
Our guide/driver was great, however, we had expectations that he will join us for 1/1 during the visit in the attractions…
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your review! On our tour, we do not have the service of an official tour guide, having that extra service on a private tour would raise the cost much higher than ours. The driver therefore cannot accompany customers in the attractions but having great experience in this work, he is able to share with customers his knowledge of the sites which are visited.
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