Top 12 1-Day Tours in Malta

1.Gozo Day Trip Including Ggantija Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,399 reviews · 9 hours · from $92Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Gozo with a multilingual guide, visiting the 5,000-year-old Ggantija Temples, Victoria’s Citadel, Xlendi Bay, and Dwejra’s Inland Sea. Hotel pickup, transport, ferry tickets, entrance fees, lunch, and wine are included. An optional €6 boat ride visits caves when weather allows.

“Lovely guide (Altea) coped well with everything, even misunderstanding with another guides 2 late/missing passengers. Good day trip, but getting on/off ferry rather chaotic. Then 'air brake' problem on return coach delayed us, but quickly resolved.”

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2.Gozo Guided Day Trip Incl. Ggantija Temples and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 368 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $93

Travel from Malta to Gozo by ferry, then visit the ancient Ġgantija Temples, Victoria’s Citadel, Xlendi Bay, and Dwejra. A licensed guide, air-conditioned transport, ferry tickets, fixed-menu lunch, and one glass of wine are included. Expect a full day with some busy transfers and limited time at certain stops.

“The boat is a must, it is almost at the end of the trip, but it is so incredible. The megalithic stones were very interesting. Tip of you go during summer, bring an umbrella, the sun can be challenging.”

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3.Sliema or St. Paul’s Bay: Best of Gozo and Comino Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 271 reviews · 7 - 7.5 hours · from $52

You’ll cruise from Sliema or St. Paul’s Bay to Gozo, ride a sightseeing bus to Victoria and the medieval Citadel, then spend about two hours at Comino’s Blue Lagoon. English commentary, air-conditioning, WiFi, and return transport are included, but food, site tickets, and the Blue Lagoon access pass are extra.

“I found it very hard to understand english with Maltas accent and talking so fast. So I think that the timetable and map should be printed on paper.”

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4.Comino, Blue Lagoon, + Sea Caves Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 4 - 6.5 hours · from $35Best value

Join Seahorse Cruises from Bugibba for a full-day sail to Comino and Gozo. Captain Owen and his crew take you to Santa Maria Bay, the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, caves, and Gozo Harbor, with swimming stops, a jump platform, snacks, and onboard showers.

“Fantastic day out!! The Captain Owen and his staff were funny, very helpful and gave good advice. The boat was a really lovely sailing boat. Food was made fresh and very good value for money. Speed boat ride was an additional extra but would recommend it as you get to see more and see deeper into the caves - it’s also quite exhilarating. Thank you Clive for making it fun. Beautiful scenery but whilst blue lagoon is very pretty it is extremely busy and difficult to get down to due to the rocky paths. You really need water shoes and be reasonably fit and able to get into the water.…”

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5.Gozo Buggy Tour: All-inclusive Day Trip + Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $117

Drive a self-drive buggy across Gozo with guides such as Saif, Chris, Max, Jonathan, Mat, and Nabil. See Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs, Dwejra, salt pans, Ta’ Pinu, and Marsalforn, then return by boat via Comino’s Blue Lagoon and sea caves. Lunch, transfers, fuel, helmets, and insurance are included.

“While our experience started out a bit rocky with a mix up we still went on a tour. So not feeling as exited and somewhat upset we got to Gozo and were in for a big surprise. I have to mention the extra mile that the owner went and personally met us at the port and apologized for all the confusion that happened. Furthermore he went even further to make sure that our experience was perfect. And since that point it was. It made a huge difference and we had the most amazing time in Gozo where our guide was always on point bringing us to the amazing views and…”

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6.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 108 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $42

Spend a day exploring Malta on North and South hop-on hop-off routes, then cruise the Grand Harbour, Valletta, and Three Cities by air-conditioned catamaran. Wi-Fi is available on the buses, but route changes, meeting points, and cruise times need careful checking before you set out.

“Our booking stated we would receive our tickets via a email. We messaged the tour operator twice to get our tickets,no answer. We phoned 5 times and finally received the tickets the day after our event. We got on a bus the next day but no seats available so we stood for 3 stops until seats became available, then we hit a traffic jam that lasted for 2 hours before the next stop, so we got off.”

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7.An Exclusive Private day trip around Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $336Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Malta by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide such as Mindaugas, Gordon, Elena, or Mireille. Walk Valletta and Mdina, see Marsaxlokk and Dingli Cliffs, and add a weather-dependent Blue Grotto boat ride and seaside lunch.

“The tour of the island was wonderful. We got to see places and things off the beaten track and had a wonderful guide. Would highly recommend him to anyone wanting a tour of Malta with limited time. We came by cruise boat and he picked up up and drove us on a private tour of the Island till it was time to be back at the boat. He took us to some of his personal friends places to see many interesting things.These were things not available on a normal tour. Small vegetable farms, cheese producing farms, homes, beautiful ocean spots on the cliffs,ruins, etc.”

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8.Syracuse and Marzamemi Day Trip with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $154

Spend a full day crossing from Malta to Sicily by high-speed catamaran, then explore Syracuse’s Greek and Baroque Ortygia and the fishing village of Marzamemi with an English-speaking guide. Expect an early start, guided sightseeing, free time, food stops, and a long return journey.

“Great trip. Everything went very smoothly and Sicily is beautiful. I wish we had more time there but it has certainly made me want to return.”

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9.Malta Shore Excursion: Malta in One Day Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $357

Meet your English-speaking guide at the cruise terminal for a private vehicle tour through Marsaxlokk, Wied iz-Zurrieq, Mosta, and Valletta. You’ll visit the Grandmaster’s Palace, pause at Upper Barrakka Gardens, and have some time for photos, shopping, or lunch.

“This tour was great. We were on a cruise so had limited time. Julia was our guide and Lele was our driver. We quickly and efficiently moved about the island seeing the highlights. Our guide was well-versed in the rich history of Malta and ensured we saw the sights and learned some history. Medieval Medina was the highlight along with the colorful fishermen’s harbor.”

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10.An Insider’s Malta All in 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $173

Spend about five hours with a private guide such as Anna, Anton, or Richard, visiting the Blue Grotto, prehistoric temples, Mdina, and Valletta. Hotel pickup, private transport, and a small group of up to four make this a flexible Malta overview, though temple entry costs extra.

“We booked and paid in good faith and we’re looking forward to our tour. The operator asked if we could change the date of the tour and when we couldn’t she cancelled without any reason given or any attempt to help us. Due to time restrictions we couldn’t arrange a different tour and so have missed out. I would be very wary of booking with this operator who seems to give little thought towards her customers......”

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11.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 7 reviews · from $40

Use one pass for Malta’s North and South bus routes, with stops near Mosta, the Three Cities, Blue Grotto, and Għar Dalam. Add a 90-minute Grand Harbour cruise with commentary in English, German, French, or Spanish, redeemable within three days of activation.

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12.Carpe Diem Malta – A Private day trip around Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $319

Travel privately around Malta with guide Mindaugas or another licensed guide, stopping at Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, Mdina, and Mosta. Hotel pickup, transport, and flexible help are included. Lunch, boat rides, and some entrance fees cost extra.

“Car was the only negative about the whole experience, too small for 4 guests and driver. Guide was great, provided all we asked for and then some. Had a wonderful lunch at a restaurant near the Blue Grotto, food was fantastic and great view .”

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