Malta Private Tour-Fully Customizable (Cruise Friendly)
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Mellieha, 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 vehicle
- Friendly, English-speaking local driver
- Hotel/Cruise port pick up and drop-off
- It’s just for you and your group — no sharing with other travelers!
- Blue Grotto Local Boat - € 10per person
- Admission Fee - Hagar Qim Temples€10.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
YOUR PICK-UP MARKS THE BEGINNING OF YOUR TIME, AND YOUR DROP-OFF IS ALSO INCLUDED WITHIN THE TOTAL TOUR DURATION *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.
- Kindly note that cars are prohibited in Valletta City, so the driver will stop near the areas you would like to see, such as st. john's co-cathedral, grand master's palace, and museums. if you wish the driver to accompany you inside valletta city, please let us know in advance.
- 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
- 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
4.9
based on 220 reviews
Geert_B, Jul 2026
Super experience. Very friendly driver, perfectly on time, very easy at the places we were visiting … winning a lot of time as we do not need to search for parking. Very efficient way to visit Malta! Very good communication also before the ride. They booked even a nice sea view restaurant for our lunch.
LIONEL_K, Jul 2026
excellent, comprehensive tour incorporating all places of interest Designed and tailored to suit me. Darren was excellent. patient, accommodating and well informed. Highly recommended
Terry_R, Jun 2026
It’s a long day so make sure you have comfy shoes and plenty of water if you’re there in summer.
Tony was our driver, spoke good English, history and knowledge was great, answered all our questions. Tony was welcoming, caring and attentive at all times. All the places we visited Tony recommended and we were not disappointed. Definitely a great tour and worth doing….
Glenn_W, Jun 2026
Great day with Tony as our driver. Tony gave information and history on Malta while driving but then gave us time to see things on our own. We went around Valletta and surrounding areas. We also went to the Blue Grotto and Mdina. We were back by 3pm and the ship left at 4:30pm. The Blue Grotto was an extra charge that we paid at the ticket booth.
Luis_R, Jun 2026
Five stars all the way. Our tour guide Sunny was excellent. Great personality, attention to detail, and allowed his pride of Malta to make our experience unforgettable. Lotts packed into one day, so in all fairness if you can take two or three days of Malta, you probably still won’t see all the beauty, but we did manage to go to St. John’s Cathedral, the Blue Grotto, the Medina and the cliffs. Delicious food along the way with great company highly recommend Sonny and his team.
Romeo_L, Jun 2026
It was an excellent personal tour with my family. Darren, our very good driver and guide was kind and very knowledgeable of Malta, both history and current events. We were able to visit them all including a good lunch of rabbit stew. St. John’s was magnificent
Jon_K, Jun 2026
Kenneth was extremely communicative and helpful! Kenneth was also very accommodating to my father, who required a wheelchair, even waiting and talking with him in the van while our party did a short sightseeing event. Kenneth made a great suggestion for lunch, called ahead to ensure we had great seating and worked hard to ensure my father had the most accessible routes and table. Would highly recommend!!
EDWIN_R, Jun 2026
First time visiting. Great opportunity to share a place with the unique Mediterranean Culture. We enjoy a lot of places plenty of history…!!
Gail_m, Jun 2026
Pleasant, informative creative, detailed. Very knowledgeable and interesting. Toured the whole city and more
David_A, Jun 2026
Our driver took us to some great sights in Malta and provided some commentary on the area. Keep in mind they are drivers only, unless you opt for a tour guide. I only have 4 stars due to being driven in a small station wagon car rather than a van which smelled of cigarette smoke.
Damon_C, Jun 2026
The driver was super friendly and very accommodating. Overall it just did not measure up to my experience with other private driver services. The van was not as nice as most other services I’ve booked. Maybe I have been spoiled with exceptional service in the past. Also our cruise docked on a Sunday so a lot of the historic buildings and most of the shops were closed. I’m sure another day would have been better.
Thyra_S, Jun 2026
Our guide Kenneth was amazing took us all around Malta and gave great information. We wanted to stop for lunch and he directed us to a wonderful spot.
Jay_C, Jun 2026
The title was misleading. It was not a tour but just an Uber driver who speaks limited English. I discussed with the customer rep about the schedule and stops the night before but the driver didn’t follow it. The total time was 6 hours including 30 min pickup and 30 min drop off. The lunch was also two hours (a good restaurant introduced by the driver). So it was not a good value or use of time.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Jay,
Thank you for your feedback.
We’d like to clarify a few important points for future guests. Our experience is not marketed as a guided tour with a licensed tour guide, but as a private driver service with local drivers who are happy to share insights based on their personal knowledge. This is clearly highlighted multiple times in the description.
Regarding communication, Kenneth speaks good English, which is also mentioned and reflected consistently in previous reviews.
The total duration always includes pickup and drop-off time, as stated in the listing. Time spent for lunch is part of the overall experience as well, and we always aim to recommend quality places rather than rush the day.
Everything you mentioned in your review — including the type of service, timing, and structure of the day — is clearly outlined in the description and not hidden.
We always do our best to follow agreed plans, while also adapting to timing, traffic, and the natural pace of the day to ensure guests do not feel rushed.
We kindly encourage future guests to read the full description carefully before booking, as we are always transparent about what we offer.
Regards,
Rose
marjorie_b, Jun 2026
Darren was great! He gave us lots of time to explore on our own and lots of time to help make sure we hit the best sites in a busy town! Great day! Highly recommend!
Patricia_S, May 2026
Wonderful experience! Communications with Chris were prompt and constant. Our driver, David, was professional, knowledgeable and was able to provide explanations along the way. We saw everything we wanted and more without being rushed. He also made sure we were on time to the cruise ship. Highly recommended!!
Jarrod_B, May 2026
Amazing time in Malta. Our driver told us a lot about the area, gave wonderful recommendations and took us everywhere we wanted to go and got us as close as he could to stops to avoid the crowds.
Wanda_T, May 2026
Perfect way to capture the highlights of a small, but busy, island! In five hours we were able to see the Three Cities, MDina, Marsaxlokk, and the Blue Grotto (including the boat), and drop off at the top of Valletta. Our driver Kenneth is very friendly, and offered historical info to round out a solid half day! He offered to taxi us back down to the cruise terminal well after our tour with Kenneth was completed, excellent service!
Andrew_B, May 2026
Tony our driver was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable and patient. We did all the popular sites. About 10 km walking for the day to cover the popular historical locations. Perfect weather and some cooling breeze.
Beth_P, May 2026
They connected us with Chris who was on contact with us prior to make sure we would have a wonderful experience and he surpassed it! Gave us so much more than we had expected. Do not hesitate to request him if you book this.
Mona_K, May 2026
Our driver Kenneth was very nice. I was expecting more commentary but I learned his job was to drive us to key spots and drop us off with free time. Our driver was a UBER driver as well. If you want extreme flexibility Kenneth is the way to go. If you want more historical overview this is not that tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Mona,
Thank you for your feedback and kind words about Kenneth — we’re glad you found him nice and flexible.
We’d just like to clarify for future guests that our experience is designed as a private driver service with local drivers, not licensed tour guides. This is highlighted multiple times in the description, as we focus on giving you flexibility, local insight, and time to explore each stop at your own pace.
Kenneth, like the rest of the team, is happy to share information based on his personal knowledge, but the experience is not structured as a guided historical tour.
We always recommend reading the full description before booking, as this is clearly mentioned throughout so guests can choose the experience that best matches what they’re looking for.
Regards,
Rose
Phyllis_H, May 2026
We spent a marvelous day in Malta. Darrin was so knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. I highly recommend this tour.
Arielle_S, May 2026
We had a FABULOUS private tour in Malta with George as our guide! He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable throughout the entire experience. George shared so much interesting history and local insight, making each stop even more meaningful. We were able to see so many beautiful sites across the island, from stunning coastal views to charming historic areas. George’s professionalism and passion for Malta really stood out, and he made sure we had a great time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Malta!
sally_s, May 2026
Mark was an excellent guide and driver, full of information. He was patient with two older people, offered a great dinner suggestion a d introduced us to local foods.
Aydin_C, May 2026
Exceptional tour with Geog who gave us outstanding view of Malta. Our guide was knowledgeable and considerate as he made the tour highly enjoyable.
JulieandNoel_E, May 2026
We were impressed with a phone call the day before so we could be confident about our pick up point. We'd disembarked a Ponant cruise in Valletta. Then that morning, our driver Tony messaged with written clear details on where he'd be, and asked for a selfie. As asked, we messaged him once we were at the right spot, and given the selfie, he found us very quickly.
He checked the itinerary we were wanting, then off we went on our tour, which totally met our expectations and then more.
He made sure we knew where he'd be when we had finished after each stop, always keeping in mind my walking limitations.
Tony's knowledge of, and pride in, local and area history was exceptional, and he patiently answered many questions. He's clearly a really lovely man, and a decent man
Katherine_C, May 2026
Our guide Tony was an excellent driver who was very informative about the history of Malta and the current issues facing the country. My adult son (36) and I had discussed some of the sites we wished to visit and the itinerary Chris developed for us was great. Tony added to it and we were able to be flexible with timing based on our interests.
Jin_H, May 2026
We had a wonderful day trip experience with our driver Peter. Peter was so knowledgeable throughout the drive giving us interesting information and history about the passing sites. He also was very flexible at every moment giving us all the time we needed at each stop. This tour is amazing in sense that you can truly customize it to your needs and the tour organizer Chris, made sure to confirm the ideal itinerary the day before. One of the highlights was a winery tour visit at Marsovin; highly recommend this tour as you get to taste some of Malta’s best wine. We loved everything about this tour, and how prompt our Peter was during the entire day. Highly recommend!!
IlianaL_S, May 2026
It was amazing. Our guide was very professional, informative and passionate.
We really enjoyed the scenery and cultur
craig_c, May 2026
Kenneth was an excellent host and gave us information in relation to the area we were visiting next, he was flexible on the timings of each visit, great vehicle also, very clean, would definitely recommend!
The tour can be completely customisable also whish is a great option of flexibility
richard_a, May 2026
Pro: very good driver, visited all the sites we requested.
Con: 20 minutes late for pickup, vehicle was a very grubby Uber van, hard to sight see through filthy windows, zero commentary.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Richard. Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify a few important points.
The agreed pick-up time was 9:00 AM, and this was confirmed several days in advance along with all tour details. At around 8:45 AM, you requested to begin earlier; however, at that time the driver was already on the way according to the agreed schedule. Due to the short notice, it was not possible to adjust the timing immediately.
All our vehicles are thoroughly maintained and cleaned before every tour, as part of our standard service.
Regarding the experience during the tour, our drivers are professional local chauffeurs who are happy to share general information. However, they are not licensed tour guides (and this is highlighted on product information to avoid misunderstanding). For guests expecting detailed historical or guided explanations, we always recommend requesting a licensed guide in advance so we can arrange this properly.
We remain committed to providing a reliable and professional service, and we appreciate your understanding.
Regards,
Chris
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