Half Day Private Tour Around Malta
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Mellieha, Malta
- 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
4.8
based on 95 reviews
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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!
Scott_F, May 2026
The tour was advertised as “guided”. It was not. A driver arrived and acknowledged he was not knowledgeable about Valletta. Moreover, he wanted to take us to sights outside of Valletta despite the advertisement of “a half day tour of Valletta”. I would have rated this lower than one star but the review process would not permit me.
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re sorry you feel this way about your experience.
However, we would like to clarify that the tour you booked is clearly advertised in the main title as a half-day tour around Malta, not limited exclusively to Valletta. This is also outlined in the description, where it is specified that a licensed tour guide is available upon request as an optional addition.
We did attempt to address this misunderstanding with you over the phone, but unfortunately the conversation was cut short when you ended the call.
We would also like to note, respectfully, that the full tour experience was not completed, which may have impacted your overall impression.
Our listings are designed to be as clear and detailed as possible, and we encourage all guests to review the full description before booking to ensure the tour meets their expectations.
Thank you for your feedback
Yousuf_A, May 2026
Amazing and efficient tour especially as we were traveling with two toddlers! See a lot within 4 hrs and the guide was also very adjusting to several restroom stops :)
KatharineDale_G, Apr 2026
The driver was late to pick us up.
The first place he took us to, the Cathedral was closed so we had to return later. The hours were posted, this was not a special time change. The driver did not speak English and knew very little about any of the places he took us.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience. Comments like yours are very important to us, as this is how we learn and continue to improve our services.
We’ve checked internally with the driver assigned to your booking. On the day, he was unfortunately caught in unexpected traffic but did make an effort to inform you and also stayed longer afterward to help make up for the delay.
Please note that our drivers are part of a wider team, so experiences may vary. Additionally, the driver assigned to your trip is not a licensed tour guide; in line with local regulations, drivers are not permitted to provide detailed historical information or guided commentary.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Christine_C, Apr 2026
Our guide/driver, John, was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and the tour gave us a very good glimpse of the highlights in Malta. We only had a morning here, which is not enough time. Doing this tour enabled us to see more than we would have otherwise and John gave us tons of information, which really added context and colour to the tour.
Franca_V, Apr 2026
Kenneth was knowledgeable and drove us to locations that weren't heavily impacted by traffic, so that it wouldn't cut into our tour. We both enjoyed the experience and the fact that there weren't too many people waiting in line when we arrived at each destination. Would highly recommend Kenneth.
Carolyn_E, Mar 2026
Chris is a very chill, safe driver who happily engaged when we had questions but was also comfortable with quiet. We felt like his #1 priority during the tour. We had an agenda, but he made a few recommendations (some excellent coffee) that we are grateful for.
Jennifer_R, Feb 2026
Kenneth was an amazing guide and driver and we truly experienced all Malta had to offer in only one day !
Karen_D, Feb 2026
Our guide and driver, John was fantastic. During the private 4 hour tour around Malta we saw the highlights with a wealth of history. He gave us a great start to our vacation.
Gene_K, Feb 2026
Our driver was an excellent host. He was extremely knowledgeable, he was kind and very helpful. I would recommend him to anyone.
Judith_V, Feb 2026
our driver was a gentleman, knowledgeable and very helpful, especially with my husband who is disabled. I got to hold/land a falcon which our driver facilitated just for me-once in a lifetime experience.
Vernon_P, Feb 2026
Great tour of the sights including the Cathedral and Medina. Also stops in several other places of interest. Our guide-Alex-was great. He gave us many facts and went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience.
Anne_K, Jan 2026
Great way to pick what you want to see and be ableb to have own timetable. Chris helped us pick the best sites
Anonymous, Dec 2025
Kenet optimized our time with a great itinerary to include everything we wanted to see. He was prompt at pickup and was a knowledgeable driver. I highly recommend him!
Sylvia_D, Dec 2025
John was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and took us to interesting places. I highly recommend the Half day private tour of Malta!
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