Half Day Private Tour Around Malta
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Mellieha, Malta
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- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Visit a variety of places around Malta without the stress of driving or navigating public transport in an unfamiliar country with this private half-day excursion. Relax as your driver takes you to a selection of attractions that range from historical and cultural to simply entertaining. Choose whether you explore independently at each stop or upgrade the experience to visit with a guide. This activity has a limit of eight passengers.
- Malta excursion with a personal driver to easily get around
- Create your own itinerary based on suggested routes and destinations
- Half-day activity suitable for travelers on a shore excursion
- Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary water and snack
What's Included
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- SnacksA traditional Maltese snack will be included, bought fresh from a local shop made from local produce.
- Lunch
- Licensed Tour Guide (Optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick ups are available at any hotel, port, or location in Malta included in the price.
Itinerary
1
Mdina
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Dingli Cliffs
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Blue Grotto Il-Hnejja
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Ta' Qali Crafts Village
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Valletta
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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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Reviews
4.7
based on 110 reviews
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Mark_N, Sep 2026
Kenneth provided an excellent tour and was very accommodating. It was very warm and he made sure that the visits to various site did not involve extensive walking or climbing.
Monika_S, Sep 2026
Very comfortable way to see all the key sites in malta and learn about history and culture . John was a lovely gentleman with a real passion for Malta and he gave us a lovely commentary as we drove around too . Very flexible - we could shape the itinerary. Perfect for our needs
Kimberly_S, Sep 2026
What a way to travel. Top notch service throughout our tour. Ken has been providing tours for the last 11 years. We saw blue grotto, Dingly cliffs, St Paul’s Mdina, the upper gardens in La Valletta.
He will tailor your time both on his recommendations and specific sight you want experience.
Car was luxurious and had plenty of a/c. Excellent day!
Leonard_D, Sep 2026
We have used Viator many times in the past and have always been totally satisfied. Yesterday however, we were very disappointed. We had an 11:00 pickup at our hotel. When that time came and no driver our hotel staff member called Viator. He was told that the original driver had car problems and a new driver would come at 12:00. Even though Viator had our phone number and email address we were never notified personally. If not for our hotel we would not know what was going on. Our driver showed up at noon but did not provide us with the stated itinerary. Over all a very disappointing day.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused by the delayed start of your tour.
Unfortunately, the original vehicle experienced an unexpected air-conditioning issue. As this occurred before the scheduled pick-up time, our immediate priority was to find the most appropriate and fastest solution. Given the extreme heat at the time, we did not feel it was appropriate to send a vehicle with an air-conditioning issue and instead arranged a suitable replacement vehicle.
Before we had the opportunity to contact you directly, the hotel reception contacted us regarding the situation. We were speaking with the reception staff by phone while you were with them, so we understood that you were already aware of what was happening. We advised the reception that, if you preferred not to wait for the replacement vehicle, we were happy to cancel the tour. As you were beside the reception staff during our conversation, we did not feel it was necessary to call you separately and repeat the same information.
We would also like to clarify that the tour was not shortened. The start time was delayed, but the agreed tour duration was still provided. There were also no complaints or concerns raised with us regarding the driver or the service at the time, so we were not made aware of any issues during the tour.
We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. However, especially during a heatwave, we believe it is better to experience a delay while we arrange a suitable vehicle than to proceed with a vehicle without properly functioning air conditioning.
Our priority was to ensure that you travelled in a safe and comfortable vehicle, and we regret that the necessary replacement resulted in a delayed start to your experience.
CARLOS_O, Aug 2026
It was not a tour just a driver who took us to the Mdina, the cliffs, and a cathedral. He did not take us to the craft market and just dropped us in La Valetta. He did not give us any information about anything. Very disappointed
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations.
We would like to clarify that, as stated in the tour description, this experience is a private driver service and does not include a licensed tour guide. Our drivers are therefore not permitted to provide historical or guided commentary, and we regret if this was not clear when booking.
Regarding the Crafts Village, this stop was unfortunately not possible on the day of your tour as it is closed on Sundays. We understand, however, that this may have been disappointing if you were expecting to visit it.
We appreciate your feedback and have discussed the experience with the driver to ensure that the itinerary and inclusions are communicated as clearly as possible and that any necessary improvements are made going forward.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Jeremy_G, Aug 2026
Completely flexible itinerary. Alex, our driver was superb. He arrived to pick us up bang on time and so helpful and knowledgeable.
Matt_S, Aug 2026
Very friendly driver, very flexible however the tour missed being accompanied at each stop and information being presented.
We did expect the guide would accompany us at the stops.
The driver did provide cold water.
Carol_D, Aug 2026
Chamison was a fabulous driver/guide. I had lived on Malta as a child and wanted to show my family where I had lived/ went to school etc and he incorporated this into the trip. He found prickly pear for the boys to taste and my childhood favourite pastries hot from the bakery. He also knows an amazing doughnut shop. Perfect.
TRAVELGUY, Aug 2026
Jason is a real pro. You will not be disappointed guaranteed!!! He knows Maltas History and the best places to go as not to waste your time.
Michael_G, Jul 2026
Driver was fantastic, although not a tour guide super informative and could suggest all the key things to see in a short break, the trip is flexible should there be things you wish to see would highly recommend
Ian_R, Jul 2026
Excellent private tour & would highly recommend. Our driver Charlie was brilliant, very friendly, flexible & nothing was too much trouble. Charlie was extremely knowledgeable & his information was very good. We visited everywhere we wanted too. A really fantastic tour. Thank you very much
Humera_M, Jul 2026
Jason was really knowledgeable and a gentleman. I was travelling alone and having the luxury of a guide and an aircon car in the middle of July was indispensable! I got to see an overview of most of the key areas in central Malta. Highly recommend it.
Amy_K, Jul 2026
John was an excellent guide around Malta! He was so attentive to what we wanted to see & he never rushed us. His knowledge of the area is top notch!! He communicated with us upon our ships arrival & coordination was easy & seamless. He took us to many great spots for photos as well! This was a great use of time & I definitely recommend it.
Angela_S, Jul 2026
John was outstanding! He is incredibly knowledgeable about Malta’s history, and you can truly feel his passion and love for his country. His car was spotless, he shared excellent recommendations throughout the day, and he made our experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, John, for showing us around your beautiful island. We had a wonderful time!
Duane_G, Jul 2026
Great tour, we had some flexibility so tweaked as we went along. Nice vehicle too - great way to see the key locations.
Andrei_G, Jun 2026
The private tour was fully customisable with our driver Kennet very helpful and friendly! The van was nice and cool! Also, water was provided!
Jennifer_L, Jun 2026
This is a perfect excursion if you want to be chauffeured around Malta without a tour guide taking you around each site. We were traveling with our three grown daughters, and they specifically did not want that. In between, our driver, Alex gave us background information that was relevant and informative. We did three things: the blue grotto, Mdina, and Valletta in our 4 hours. In hindsight, we should done it in reverse order and taken a quick swim after our boat tour of the blue grotto and return back to our ship. The water was crystal clear and very inviting, especially on this hot day. We had a delicious lunch in Mdina at a restaurant with a view called Fontanella Tea Garden. In Valletta, we walked down Republic Street and took a look at the view from the Barrakka garden which only took us about 20 minutes. Since we had him drop us off at the Barrakka garden, we took the elevator down and walked back to our ship, which was a bit of a challenge on this hot day. It looked like the ship was close, but we had to walk back to the entrance of the port. Only problem we had with this tour was that I had changed our tour time to 9 AM from 11 AM about four days before our arrival. However, our driver did not get notified about this change, so he ended up coming to pick us up at 10 AM instead after multiple messages. I did get a text from the driver on the morning of the tour; however I didn’t read it until I got off the ship. At any rate, we like this tour because we could tailor it to our needs.
Susie_D, Jun 2026
My niece and I took this half-day tour and it was perfect. It was an exceptionally hot day, so a full day tour would have been too much. We hit the highlights of Malta in 4 hours. We were able to add a stop that wasn't on the agenda, which was appreciated.
Our driver Kennet was wonderful - very attentive without being overbearing. He was very knowledgeable and paced the tour to suit our requests.
I highly reccomend the tour and Kennet.
Connie_P, Jun 2026
This is a great tour. Driver was very personable. Even suggested a boat ride around the shore. We got amazing photos of the shore.
amy_s, Jun 2026
We enjoyed the trip around various Malta locations. Alex, our driver, had a good knowledge of the country, was prompt, courteous and thoughtful. He dropped us off at several sites which we then explored on our own. We weren't aware that we would need to self guide thru Mdina, but realized the tour wasn't intended to include that.
Justin_N, Jun 2026
Professional, knowledgeable, top notch service from Liam. Would highly recommend Liam to anyone. Great and comfortable car. Thank you! Will definitely book again when back in Malta.
sharrief_T, Jun 2026
Our guide John was amazing, so very knowledgeable of malta and islands near by, we had a great time,
SHARYL_B, Jun 2026
We were picked up near our ship on time. Our driver, John, was very professional and treated us extremely well! He asked if there was anything in particular we like to see and took great care to show us so many important spots around the entire island! We enjoyed our day. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Frank_H, Jun 2026
Just what we planned - a tour of Maltas highlight, a nice lunch in a sea town and back to the port. Petra was bouyant and gave us a lot of information.
Ian_W, May 2026
Our driver Alex was both friendly and very knowledgeable. We started the tour early, as he was already waiting for us and he was very accommodating to change the planned agenda to suit our requirements. I would thoroughly recommend booking this trip - you will not be disappointed..!
joan_c, May 2026
Great overview of Malta.There was flexibility in choosing areas to go. The company’s plan is a good one. John was a thoughtful driver with lots of information and insights.
He gave us a local snack at the end of the
Tour and provided us with water on a hot day.
Cassie_A, May 2026
Great experience. Kenneth was a great driver/guide, helpful along the way and made sure we made the best of our time. Flexible and practical with timings so we could have enough time in Valetta. Enjoyed all stops we made. Some routes along the way are very narrow and winding roads but felt safe and comfortable with Kenneth’s driving. He was also very helpful, always ready and easy to find when we were moving to the next stop, while not making us feel rushed. We went slightly over time and he kindly stopped to let us see a nice view of popeye village and take some pictures before the drop off. Definitely a tour worth taking, loved all locations but Mdina was a favourite. It’s very busy however but absolutely worth it.
Deena_E, May 2026
Carmel did an excellent job of telling us about Malta and providing us lots of interesting information on top of factual details. He was very prompt and accommodating to our schedule. It was the perfect way to see the island on our time schedule with stops at our discretion using recommendations from Carmel. We had a wonderful time!!
Jim_L, May 2026
Alex was our driver. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot history, insight with each stop! He was also kind enough to drop us off at a different spot than we started as we had another event planned after this one. Would recommend this tour to everyone!
Alicia_T, May 2026
Jam packed with the best of what Malta has to offer. Felt very safe with our 2 year old. Would definitely book again!
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