Malta Private Tour-Fully Customizable (Cruise Friendly)
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Malta
- 5 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Soak up the beauty of sunny Malta on this private, personalized day tour. Explore vibrant cities like Valletta, landmarks including the Blue Grotto, the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, and optional historical sites in Rabat at your own pace. Enjoy hassle-free hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off, making your sightseeing tailored to your preferences.
- Travel Malta in a private vehicle for a personalized experience
- Enjoy hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your hotel or the cruise port
- Skip crowds and visit only sights you choose
- Customize your itinerary for maximum flexibility
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned car (up to 4 guests) or van (5–8 guests, van option)
- Local driver for 5, 6 or 8 hours (time starts at pickup)
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, accommodation or the Valletta cruise port (central areas)
- Personalised itinerary planned with you before the tour
- Bottled water
- Fuel and parking
- Blue Grotto Local Boat - € 10per person
- Admission Fee - Hagar Qim Temples€10.00 per person
- Other museum and attraction entrance fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
YOUR PICK-UP MARKS THE BEGINNING OF YOUR TIME, AND YOUR DROP-OFF IS ALSO INCLUDED WITHIN THE TOTAL TOUR DURATION *Outside central malta for pick up and drop off will apply extra fee* *Gozo pick-up's have to be upon request. Extra fee will be applied*
Itinerary
1
Valletta
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Three Cities
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Marsaxlokk
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Blue Grotto Il-Hnejja
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Archaeological Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Mdina
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
Rabat
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Mosta
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Dingli Cliffs
20 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
- JUST A FRIENDLY HEADS-UP: OUR “WHAT TO EXPECT” SECTION OUTLINES A FULL DAY OR AN ✨8-HOUR TOUR✨. IF YOU OPT FOR THE 4, 5, OR 6 HOUR OPTION, PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT WE WON'T BE ABLE TO COVER EVERYTHING DUE TO THE DISTANCE BETWEEN DESTINATIONS. WE WANT TO ENSURE YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE, SO LET US KNOW YOUR PREFERENCES
- It’s just for you and your group — no sharing with other travelers!
- We are not a tour guide, however, we are local private drivers who love sharing some cultural insights about malta.
- Cars are restricted inside Valletta, so your driver will drop you near the main sights and meet you nearby.
- Be cautious about the cars we have, as they may not be the same size as your cars in your country. our cars are adapted to the narrow roads here in malta.
- Travel time is already included on the total duration
- Infant and booster seats available on request. Please tell us when booking.
- 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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4.9
based on 270 reviews
Review summary
Last 12 months
205 reviews
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Travelers consistently praise the well-coordinated, personalized itineraries and clear communication that facilitate smooth, flexible tours tailored to individual interests. Guides are noted for their deep knowledge and engaging, warm approach, enriching the cultural experience. Drivers and pickup logistics receive positive remarks for professionalism, punctuality, and safety, with comfortable, clean vehicles enhancing transit convenience. Food offerings of traditional Maltese dishes and local wines are appreciated for quality and scenic settings, contributing to an overall satisfying experience.
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Excellent driver that gave us the best experience sharing his love and knowledge of Malta. Darren was the best !!!
This tour was excellent all the way! I highly recommend this tour. We had a great time with our tour guide. Malta is a great place to visit!
We booked this trip late the evening before as we made a last minute decision to see a little of Malta when our cruise ship docked in Valletta. Chris immediately contacted us to ask what we would like to see the next day. He put together an itinerary for us and sent us photos for the meeting point. We were met the next morning by Darren who ensured we knew where to meet and explained the plans for the day. We visited Valletta, Blue Grotto and Mdina and at each stop Darren made sure we knew where and when to meet back. We enjoyed our trip with him and felt comfortable and relaxed that everything was organised perfectly. Thank you Chris and Darren for a brilliant day spent in Malta.
There is no one like a local to take you to his favorite spots on Malta. We asked for a customized tour which included Mdina glass works... We allowed Daniel to create an itenary to suit our parameters. It was well worth our time
We had Tony as a driver and he was the BEST! I would highly recommend this tour and if you can get Tony as your driver you will have a fantastic day.
We did this excursion on our cruise day at Malta and it was great. They adjusted the itinerary as we wanted. Sunny was very informative and as he always stated “ I will show you everything “ “I show you with my heart”. He was great! I would recommend!
Our driver and travel partner, Peter, was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, funny, and shepherded us all over Malta. In 7 hours, we visited the "3 Cities", Ħaġar Qim - the Unesco archeological site and museum, Rabat, Medina, and the Rotunda of Mosta. All of the stops were wonderful and Peter helped us to appreciate Malta beyond the incredible capital city of Valletta.
Request Tony. He was fantastic. He took us to everything we wanted to see. Had traditional Maltese lunch in a local restaurant that was delicious and very affordable. We were so happy with him. Hated to see the adventure end. Great job as always.
Amazing Malta. The best place of the whole cruise. Our tpor was customized because of walking difficulties. The tour guide follow our plan completly. Was very polite and friendly, always was on time. Very comfortable van. To summarise -best valour for 4 people.
Josef was wonderful. Excellent driver in some very busy, tight spaces. He adapted the day to what we were interested in and we seemed to beat the big busses to all of the main attractions. He directed us to a wonderful lunch and was always close at hand.
Kenny was a great tour guide. You really need a local.like him to guide you around the city. While it is not a big island there is a lot to see. Would book again
Chris did a great job keeping us informed and Mark was a very professional driver. We hit all the high points. Be patient with the traffic.
Our driver, Clive, took us to very interesting sites which we enjoyed very much. The van was comfortable and it was nice to have air conditioning between stops.
Darren was exceptional. He listened to what we wanted to do and he made sure we were able to accomplished all of our destinations. Last minute we decided we wanted to go to the Blue Grotto and the boat ride, so he made it happen for us.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
That's what we love to hear! 😍 Darren's dedication to making your wishes part of the adventure is wonderful. We're glad he could fit in the Blue Grotto boat ride and help you experience everything on your list. Thank you for sharing your Malta adventure with us! 💙
We were in port for the day and booked this private tour. We booked several other tours on our cruise and this company was by far the best at communicating before the tour, and adapting it to our needs. Toni was an amazing guide, and we had an amazing day in Malta!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
We're honored to be your favorite experience among your cruise excursions! 🥰 We're so glad the communication and flexibility made everything easy, and that Toni helped you make the most of your day in Malta. We'll be sure to pass along your lovely compliments to him. Thank you for choosing us!🚢
Our driver,Tony, was amazing! He took us to the places we requested while telling us so much history of Malta. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
We're delighted Tony helped make your Malta adventure so enjoyable! 😊 It's wonderful that you got to explore your chosen spots while learning more about the island's fascinating history. Thank you for the recommendation and for spending the day with us!
An outstanding experience in Malta! Our private driver did a fantastic job taking us to five cities in just five hours, making the most of our time on the island. It was a wonderful way to explore Malta, and his excellent service made the day truly memorable. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great private tour!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Five cities in five hours – what a fantastic Malta adventure! 😍 We're so pleased you made the most of your time on the island and enjoyed discovering its beautiful cities. Your kind words about our driver's service mean so much. Thank you for choosing us and for the wonderful recommendation!✨❤️
We had a wonderful day. Pick up and drop off were seamless.
Habib was a great guide taking time
to tell us the details of each cave, cove, ruck structure, and bay. We had several opportunities to swim and snorkel.
I would highly recommend this tour!!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Sounds like a day full of beautiful discoveries and unforgettable moments! 🌊😍 We're delighted Habib made the adventure even more special by sharing his knowledge and showing you Malta's hidden gems. Thank you for recommending us and for making us part of your holiday memories!💙
This was meant to be a custom tour, the driver took us to places we didn't request, and the one place we told him no less than 3 times,also in writing prior to tour was closing as we got there. Very disappointing and we ended the tour early.
I was also asked about upgrading the vehicle before the pickup to a van. The reasoning was that a car would be smaller and might be difficult to transport four people and a driver the tour was always meant to be for people.And of course , the driver so I felt this should have been taken into account at the time of booking. However, I did agree, and the additional fee was to be €15 per hour for a total of ninety euros i had expected this to be added on to my bill, not to be collected by the driver in cash. As I don't generally carry much cash when I travel internationally.This was also very inconvenient. All the way around , I am very disappointed in viator for our trip to malta.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback Jean. We’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience.
We would, however, like to clarify a few points regarding the arrangements made prior to the tour:
* The places visited by the driver were discussed and approved by you during our prior communication. The itinerary followed what had been agreed upon before the tour.
* Regarding the vehicle upgrade, the option to change from a car to a van was discussed with you in advance. You agreed to the upgrade at an additional cost of €15 per hour, for a total of €90.
* The payment method was also discussed and agreed upon in advance, including the additional €90 being paid directly to the driver in cash on the day of the tour. This arrangement was made with your consent.
* As these arrangements were confirmed with you prior to the tour, they were not decisions made by the driver without your knowledge or approval.
That said, we want to clarify that the vehicle upgrade, additional payment, and destinations visited were all based on arrangements that had been communicated and agreed upon with you beforehand.
We are truly sorry that the overall experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns, and we sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience caused.
Regards,
Rose
George was an excellent guide. He drove us all over Malta. We saw many wonderful sights… Meliha, Blue Grotto, Church of the Miracle Bomb, Medina and Fishing village. Just to name a few. He explained the history and was very knowledgeable. He also assisted me with my mobility issues. It was a truly wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
It is true how wonderful the Blue Grotto, The Miracle Bomb, Mdina, Meliha, and Fishing Village. We really appreciate how you enjoyed the services that our driver provided. Thank you for the review and making some time to write a review.
You will find more to see than you have time for, choose wisely! We had to skip the Rabat catacombs to get to Mdina and still get back to our hotel. However the tour went off without a hitch, Mark was an amazing driver with tons of his personal knowledge of his island nation that he freely shared, from his police cadet days meeting Gorbachev and Bush to his less glorious story of meeting the later Canadian Trudeau (an appropriate meeting point if you ask my personal opinion, if you get Mark as your driver ask him about meeting sock man Justin)! Chris was also great to deal with as we provided a list of everything on the island we wanted to see, and organized us a great lunch at Coast near the Blue Lagoon. We really enjoyed our day, and have reasons for a return to Malta when we will for sure rebook for a different series of experiences.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a memorable day in Malta. Mark and Chris will be thrilled to hear your kind words. It was a pleasure helping you make the most of your time, and we’d love to welcome you back for another Maltese adventure. See you next time!
Tony was an awesome driver . He told us all about the history of Malta and allowed us to go at our own pace. He brought us to this great restaurant with an amazing view and breeze . The food was also good. We would highly recommend Tony and the tour
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re so glad Tony helped make your day in Malta such a memorable one! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed exploring at your own pace, learning about the island, and discovering a lovely spot for lunch. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Tony. Thanks for choosing us and for recommending the experience!
Peter was very knowledgeable about all the places we wanted to see and very accommodating. We would recommend him to other small groups
Response from Host, Sep 2026
It’s lovely to hear that Peter helped make your time in Malta a memorable one. Being flexible and sharing local knowledge is exactly what we aim for, especially with smaller groups. Thank you for trusting us with your day and for recommending Peter to others!
We had an absolutely fantastic day and honestly couldn’t recommend this company highly enough.
First and foremost, a huge amount of praise has to go to our driver, Toni. What an amazing man. He was so lovely, incredibly knowledgeable and clearly has a real passion for Malta. He was just beyond perfect.
We had a pretty action-packed itinerary, but throughout the entire day Toni never stopped sharing information with us — exactly what we wanted. He gave us recommendations on things to see, things to try and eat, and even where to go in certain areas to get the best experience. Nothing ever felt forced or like a rehearsed tour; it was simply someone who genuinely knows and loves Malta sharing that knowledge with us. He really added something special to what was already a fantastic day. 10/10 for Toni and the whole driving experience.
The communication beforehand with Chris was also excellent. We explained the sort of day we wanted, Chris took everything on board, made a few suggestions and together we came up with an itinerary that was then passed on to Toni. Everything worked exactly as it should and I genuinely can’t fault the experience.
We’d done something similar in Lisbon previously and had such a good experience there that my expectations for Malta were pretty high. I’m very happy to say they were not only met, but probably exceeded.
If you’re considering booking with this company, go for it. It was worth every penny and easily one of the highlights of our time in Malta.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Wow, thank you for such a thoughtful review! It means a great deal to know that Toni’s genuine love for Malta came through and helped make your day so enjoyable. We’re also glad Chris could help shape the itinerary around exactly what you wanted. We’ll definitely share your kind words with them both. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope Malta sees you again someday!
This was a perfect experience. Our driver Darren made the experience everything we wished for. He was knowledgeable and helpful. He was great. Adjusted our tour as needed. We spent an amazing day and Darrin made it a perfect 10..
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing this with us! We’re so happy to hear that Darren made the day work exactly the way you hoped. Being able to adjust the plans along the way is part of what makes a private tour special. We’ll make sure Darren sees your kind words—thank you for letting us be part of your Malta experience!
We had a great day exploring Malta with a private car and driver. We had the freedom of seeing what we wanted to see and set the pace of touring. Our driver (George) was outstanding and provided great insight. 100% recommended.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re delighted that you enjoyed having the freedom to explore Malta your way and set your own pace. George will be happy to know his local insight added to the experience. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back in Malta for another adventure!
This custom tour was fantastic. Clive is an exceptional guide who planned our day and then added a few stops based on our interest during the tour. It was rich in history and experience with beautiful sights.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted that Clive was able to shape the day around your interests and add a few special stops along the way. It sounds like you had a wonderful mix of history, scenery, and local experiences. We truly appreciate you choosing us and are glad Malta left you with such great memories!
Chris was very good so much information about Malta and places we visited. Were able to personalise our trip to what we wanted and had good contact before to sort out.
Chris was on time to pick up at hotel. Would highly recommend him as a driver guide if in Malta. A great way to see many places in one day.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share this! We’re glad Chris could make the day both informative and flexible, while keeping everything smooth from the initial planning to the hotel pickup. Personalizing the experience is what private touring is all about, so it’s great to hear you enjoyed seeing Malta at your own pace. We truly appreciate the recommendation!
The tour was absolutely wonderful, as it was tailored to our wishes & time. And, our driver/tour guide, Gorg, was an enthusiastic, personable, kind man who shared his knowledge and experiences in his country. He truly cared that we got to see the important and interesting sights in Malta. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and highly recommend this tour! Excellent!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for such a lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear that George made your day in Malta feel personal and enjoyable. His enthusiasm and genuine care for sharing the island are exactly what make these tours special. It sounds like you made some wonderful memories, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!
Douglas is an extremely knowledgeable guide who was able to teach us all about Valetta and the overall history of Malta. This tour is a great jumping off point before exploring Valetta more on your own.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad Douglas could bring Malta’s history to life and give you a useful introduction to Valletta. It’s wonderful to know the tour gave you a good foundation for exploring more on your own. We hope you enjoyed discovering even more of the city!
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