Malta Private Tour-Fully Customizable (Cruise Friendly)
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Mellieha, Malta
+21
- 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 245 reviews
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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.
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
Peter was very knowledgeable about all the places we wanted to see and very accommodating. We would recommend him to other small groups
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
Highly recommend this tour. It was exactly what we wanted. Our driver was Bjorn and he was very accommodating to what stops we wanted to see. We were able to see everything we wanted including a boat ride at the blue grotto!
I had the good fortune of booking this tour, which gave me a wonderful sense of beautiful Malta. This was my first time in the country, and after spending, unfortunately, only a few hours there, I already want to come back and spend much more time exploring it.
First, the pre-cruise communication with Chris via WhatsApp was excellent. He confirmed all the details of my tour, including the date, number of passengers, pick-up time, and location, and he also shared plenty of helpful recommendations about things to see and do.
Tony was the driver for our tour, and it was an absolute pleasure spending the day with him. He took us to all the main sights in Malta that could reasonably fit into a shore excursion like ours. We spent about an hour and a half exploring Floriana and Valletta, including a visit to St. John’s Co-Cathedral (bought the tickets online the day before). We then visited the Three Cities and had about an hour to walk around Vittoriosa (so beautiful), followed by the Blue Grotto, where we took the boat tour and had lunch at a local restaurant (which was just okay). We also visited the Hagar Qim Temples and the Mdina Fortress.
Tony’s van was impeccably clean and comfortable, and his driving made my family and me feel completely safe throughout the day.
One thing I would like to clarify for future travelers is that Tony drove us to the various sites and explained things along the way, but he did not accompany us inside the attractions because he is not a licensed tour guide. I was aware of this when I booked the tour (the tour description makes this very clear), so it was not a problem for me. However, to fully enjoy this type of tour, you should be comfortable exploring the sites independently. At some stops, Tony would drop us off and meet us again shortly afterward, sometimes at the same location and sometimes just a few meters away.
Would I book this tour again? Absolutely! And, if possible, I would definitely request Tony as the driver.
Overall, it was well worth the price, a wonderful way to get a taste of Malta during a short shore excursion, and I highly recommend it.
We misunderstood that this was only transportation, not a guided tour. We were dropped off in various locations, given a pick up time and were left on our own. Bottom line it was an expensive cab ride around Malta.
David was a great guide showing us the beauty of Malta. He was very knowledgeable and the love for his country shined through.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm so pleased you enjoyed your time with David. I'll be sure to share your kind words with him—he'll really appreciate them.😊
Didn’t get any information from our driver. He didn’t offer any introduction whatsoever and was a bit unfriendly. Vehicle was fine his English was poor.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Nanos,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and I'm sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations.
I'm especially sorry to hear that you felt the service was unfriendly. We always aim to make our guests feel welcome and comfortable throughout their visit.
I would also like to clarify that our service is focused on private transportation rather than guided tours, although we always try to share local knowledge and recommendations whenever possible.
I sincerely appreciate your comments, as they help us improve the experience we provide to future guests.
Thank you once again, and I wish you all the very best.
We sailed on Celebrity Equinox - the Valletta cruise port is very simple and easy to navigate. We did the customizable private tour and it was perfect! Peter, our driver took us everywhere and added personal touches to help us understand the island. Malta is beautiful! Communications were wonderful from beginning to end. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! I'm so pleased everything went smoothly from start to finish and that Peter helped make your visit to Malta so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on a future visit!
Great private tour. Chris was so communicative beforehand to ensure we had a great experience. Our driver, George, added a lot of great color about the country and was great about giving us options about what to see. A really great way to see as much of the country in one day (we were on a cruise) as possible.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I'm really pleased everything went smoothly from the planning stage through to the tour itself. I'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to George. It was a pleasure helping you make the most of your day in Malta, and we hope to welcome you back again! 😊
George accommodated all our requests and we were able to see exactly what we wanted. The tour was absolutely worth it.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm delighted George was able to tailor the day around your wishes and help you see everything you wanted to experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Malta again someday! 😊
Peter was our driver and he was very accommodating. He took us where we wanted to go and suggested a delightful seaside rooftop restaurant for our lunch.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that Peter helped make your day in Malta special and that you enjoyed his recommendations. We always aim to give our guests a relaxed and personal experience, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Hope to see you again in Malta! 😊
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and that the tour helped you discover Malta in a relaxed and efficient way. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! 😊
excellent, comprehensive tour incorporating all places of interest Designed and tailored to suit me. Darren was excellent. patient, accommodating and well informed. Highly recommended
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that Darren helped make your day in Malta special. We'll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again someday! 😊
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….
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much! We're delighted to hear that Tony made your day comfortable, informative, and enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Malta again! 😊
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear that Tony helped you discover the best of Malta while making the day relaxed and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again someday! 😊
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to explore even more of Malta someday! 😊
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
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that Darren helped make your family’s day in Malta special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again! 😊
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!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much! We’re delighted Kenneth helped make your day comfortable and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him. We truly appreciate your recommendation! 😊
First time visiting. Great opportunity to share a place with the unique Mediterranean Culture. We enjoy a lot of places plenty of history…!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering Malta’s unique culture, history, and beautiful places. It was a pleasure being part of your first visit, and we hope to welcome you back again someday! 😊
Pleasant, informative creative, detailed. Very knowledgeable and interesting. Toured the whole city and more
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy to hear you had an enjoyable and memorable experience exploring Malta. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with your guide. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again in the future! 😊
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the sights and the local insights provided during your day. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we continue to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide an even better experience next time. 😊
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your driver’s service and appreciate your comments regarding the experience. We’ll take your suggestions on board and hope to welcome you back to Malta for an even better visit in the future. 😊
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