Top 14 Blue Grotto Tours in Marsaxlokk

1.Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 803 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Our pick

Visit the Blue Grotto for cliff views and an optional 20-minute boat ride, then spend 90 minutes at Marsaxlokk's Sunday Market and fishing harbor. Hotel pickup, transport, and a multilingual guide are included. Guides may include Mario, Maria, Mariela, Mark, or Vincent.

“The activity was good. The only issue was that at the fishermen village there wasn’t the market due to the “village festa” but it was written on the site so I’ve nothing to really complain about. Highly recommended”

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2.Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 547 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Travel from Valletta by air-conditioned bus to Malta’s fishing village of Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto cliffs, and traditional Qrendi. Expect a friendly multilingual guide, market browsing, sea views, and an optional grotto boat ride when weather allows. Confirm pickup time and location before departure.

“We enjoyed the day very much. It was a wonderful sunny Sunday, so the weather was perfect for this trip. Marsaxlokk is a beautiful fishing village and has a market on Sundays. The windless, sunny day was also perfect for the Blue grotto which was very enjoyable.”

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3.Blue Grotto and Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Valletta to Malta’s Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Fishing Village with a live English-speaking guide. You’ll get scenic viewpoints, free time at the Sunday market, and an optional 25-minute cave boat ride for an extra fee. Hotel pickup and return transport are included.

“Lack of information either from the marketing write up or from the accompanying guide. We did not go on the boat ride because we were unable to cope with the steep climb back to the bus: The quide failed to advise us private transport was available costing just 1 Euro per petson,”

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4.Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

This four-hour English-language trip pairs Marsaxlokk’s fishing harbor and market with the Blue Grotto coast. You travel by guided vehicle with hotel pickup and return, then pay separately for the optional grotto boat. Guides may be multilingual, and past guides have included Lisa, Dane, and Linda.

“I love the Marsaxlokk and Blue Grotto areas, but I was disappointed with this trip. The schedule was not as advertised and the tour was little more than bus transportation for free time at Marsaxlokk and the Blue Grotto, so it wasn't really a tour as such. Also, they gave us time at another village which wasn't in the schedule but wasn't of interest to me anyway.”

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5.Southern Malta: Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, and Marsaxlokk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews

Travel Malta’s southern coast with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim Temples, and Marsaxlokk. You’ll see luzzu fishing boats, browse the Sunday market when operating, and have time for food or a boat trip at your own cost.

“My guide provided excellent information to educate me at each stopping point on the tour, as well as in between while we were driving from location to location. He was also very happy to answer my questions about Malta’s economy, infrastructure, international relations and government. I would recommend this tour to future customers with similar interests! Thank you!!”

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6.Valletta, Marsaslokk, Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $135Top rated

Spend 5 to 8 hours exploring Malta with a private local driver, often Chris, who adjusts the day to your interests. Visit Valletta, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim, Mdina, and more, with hotel pickup, flexible stops, and local food tips along the way.

“Chris was a very good driver/guide. He came on time; the car was very clean. He shared tidbits about Malta's history and culture to give us more context of the sites we were visiting. He was also very flexible about rearranging the schedule to allow us to bypass busier attractions and come back to them when there were less visitors. Our group highly recommends Chris.”

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7.Malta Tour : Private Car- Mdina, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews

This private Malta car tour connects Mdina, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim, Birgu, Mosta, and Dingli Cliffs in 5 to 8 hours. English or Italian-speaking local drivers such as Tony, Vince, Chris, and others tailor the route, share cultural insight, and collect you from selected towns.

“We enjoyed the detailed information from the guide. He was very accommodating and informative about the area. He took us to places a larger tour group couldn’t go. He was very helpful and had a great tour for us. Thanks a ton. Highly recommend”

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8.Marsaxlokk Market and Blue Grotto guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $45

Travel from Valletta by air-conditioned vehicle to Marsaxlokk’s fishing harbor, Wied iz-Zurrieq, and Qrendi. A guide handles the route in English, with pickup from listed hotels or a nearby meeting point. The Blue Grotto boat costs extra, about €10 cash, and runs only in suitable weather.

“Joli port mais marché trop bruyant et hors le poisson peu d artisanat local. Dommage. Qu'à.t à la grotte bleue pas de chance trop de vent ce jour là et pas de sortie e bateau”

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9.Visit Tarxien Temples, Kalanka Bay, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · from $57

Spend eight hours in southern Malta with an English-speaking guide, visiting Tarxien Temples, Zejtun’s museum and church, Marsaxlokk market, Blue Grotto, and the Delimara Peninsula. From May to October, bring swimwear for Kalanka Bay. Boat rides at Blue Grotto cost extra.

“Chaotic organization. I do not recommend. I wasted my money and time on this "outing". Absolutely avoid...”

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10.Southern Malta Tour – Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim & Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

You’ll tour southern Malta by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, visiting Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim Temples and Marsaxlokk. Drivers such as Josef can adjust the pace and add viewpoints when time allows. Boat rides, temple entry, food and drinks cost extra.

“a very nice driver, very friendly and open. we saw beautiful places, not only those mentioned in the program. we also visited viewpoints. the driver advised where to eat a good lunch and drink coffee. a great day, I highly recommend! comfortable car.”

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11.Full Day to Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, Kalanka Bay, Tarxien Temples

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $58

Spend about eight hours touring southern Malta from Mellieha with guide Maria or another local guide. Visit Zejtun’s museum and garden, shop at Marsaxlokk Market, swim at Kalanka Bay in summer, explore Tarxien’s prehistoric temples, and see the Blue Grotto. Pickup is offered, and the group can reach 35 people.

“First of all, they were late more than 30 min for pickup. Second of all, there was written that we'd spend about 1 hour in each place, but we spent less. It should have been a full-day trip, but we came back to the hotel at about 5 p.m. However, the guide - Maria - was great :)”

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12.Exploring Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto and Malta best sights!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $347

Spend about eight hours with Cynthia or George exploring Malta’s Three Cities, rocky coast, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Hagar Qim. This private tour includes air-conditioned transport, bottled water, parking, and time to shape the day around your interests, with lunch, temple entry, and the boat ride extra.

“Cynthia was a fantastic guide. She gave a great history of the areas we visited and tailored the itinerary based on our interests, in many cases showing us spots that weren’t heavily visited by tourists. We spent a perfect amount of time at eRead more”

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13.Temples, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Join a private guide at Grand Harbour for a four-hour Malta highlights tour covering Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, the Blue Grotto, and Marsaxlokk. Guide Stanley is praised for his cultural and historical insight, though temple admission costs extra and the schedule moves at a brisk pace.

“Blue Grotto was amazing. Our guide, Stanley, was phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable about the culture and history. Would definitely recommend.”

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14.Half Day Tour in Marsaxlokk Village, Market, Blue Grotto & Qrendi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $42

See Malta’s biggest fishing harbour, browse Marsaxlokk’s Sunday market, admire the Blue Grotto, and walk through Qrendi. A licensed guide such as Ian leads the four-hour trip, with air-conditioned transport and an optional €10 boat ride at the caves.

“A great guided tour with a very knowledgeable guide (Ian) great stops. Remember to bring cash for the blue grotto. The guide kept us informed all through the trip and ensured we all stayed together.”

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