Malta · FOOD & DRINK
The 15 best food & drink experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet your English-speaking guide under the Red City Walking Tours umbrella by Valletta’s New Parliament Building. Over three hours, explore the city center, hear Malta’s story, and taste pastizzi, ftira, rabbit, sweets, Cisk lager, Kinnie, and other local favorites.
“Well organized, good use of time Guide Ernest knowledgeable on foods and history of Malta Worthwhile tour”
Join the Lazy Pirate Boat Party aboard Fernandes 2 for four hours of sunset sailing, DJ music, snacks, fruit, and an unlimited bar. You’ll leave from Sliema, stop for a moonlight swim, and return around midnight. The host team speaks English, Italian, Spanish, and French.
“It was amazing, I can truly recommend it. I met a lot of friendly people, the workers were also always super nice! One of the best experiences I’ve ever had.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Valletta’s New Parliament Building at 9:30 am for a three-hour tasting walk. Try pastizzi, ftira, Kinnie, Mqaret, Cisk beer, and a changing local dish while exploring Castille Square, Merchant Street, and the city center.
“Great tour of Valletta with excellent guide and delicious food. The tour guide, Marisa, was excellent and highly informative. We loved it and highly recommend it.”
Start with pastizzi in Floriana, then walk into Valletta for Maltese coffee, Kinnie, imqaret, Twistees, chocolate, beer and ftira. Guides including Romina, Karl and Chris mix food with city history, harbour views and local eating tips in a small group of up to 11.
“Fabulous few hours spent with Romina tasting the Maltese food and drink. We enjoyed learning about Malta through the food.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Valletta’s City Gate and spend three hours tasting Maltese street food, sweets, and drinks while exploring the city. Guides such as Matthew, Julia, and Alizea blend food stories with Knights-era history, local tips, and stops at small businesses and food halls.
“The guide was great, very knowledgeable and the food was excellent along with the background info and history of the foods”
Spend four hours touring Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea with guides such as Mark or Daiva, then taste three Maltese wines at Razzett l-Antik in Qormi with bread, cheese, and local antipasti.
“The guide always kept you interested and the walk around the "Three cities" was interesting The wine tasting could have been a little longer and the food served was excellent”
At Koccio Valletta, settle beside Valletta’s photogenic Santa Lucia Street steps for three glasses of wine, champagne, or prosecco with local food pairings. An English or Italian host explains each pour and its story. Expect a relaxed 90-minute sitting for up to eight people, often with enough food to replace dinner.
“Very friendly and engaging service and lovely venue. Wine was very tasty and the nibbles were delicious!”
Spend 3.5 hours walking Valletta with guides such as Romina, Karl, or Chris, stopping for pastizzi, sweet treats, local drinks, and a generous Maltese meal. You will see Republic Street and Merchants Street while learning how Malta’s many cultures shaped its food.
“Food tours are unquestionably the best way to start your discovery of a new location. Having an experienced and enthusiastic local guide, like Chris, always makes for a good day.”
Join The Dance Island’s evening sailboat party aboard Faith in Sliema. Expect a live DJ, open bar, tuna or ham and cheese ftira, fresh fruit, a swim stop, sunset views of Valletta, and an onboard photographer. This is an adults-only, four-hour party cruise.
Walk Valletta with a local guide such as Matthew or Julia, tasting Maltese snacks while learning how Knights, trade, and foreign rule shaped the island’s food. The three-hour tour begins at 10:00 am near Parliament and ends at Valletta Food Market, with enough food to replace lunch or dinner.
“Mathew was a great guide. There’s plenty of food to try, and there’s a lot of focus on the history of Malta linked to the food.”
Start with hotel pickup, then walk Vittoriosa’s narrow streets while learning about Senglea, Cospicua, and Malta’s wartime past. Finish at 1743 Ir-Razzett l-Antik in Qormi for three Maltese wines, local bread, cheese, dips, sausage, and other savory bites. Guides such as Mario, Mark, and Daiwa have led this tour.
“Excellent tour .. seen old three cities by walk Wine tasting experience was good Overall good experience”
Explore Farsons Brewery at your own pace with an audio guide, then head to the rooftop Cisk Tap for five beer samples and broad views across Malta. You’ll also find a Farsons shop and places to eat inside The Brewhouse. Beer is served only to visitors aged 17 and over.
“Enjoyable self guided tour, info boards & exhibits are well set out. We thought we'd have trouble parking, but there's a multi storey car park on the site. Included in the tour is a beer token. At the end, go to the Cisk bar on the 5th floor for a free tasting session. There's a choice of 5 tasting beers, or a pint of Cisk. The barman was lovely & chatty. Thetrs also a gift shop. There are places to eat, we ate at Kettles. The food is really good. We had a great time. Recommended.”
Spend four to five hours with a private guide exploring Mdina, Rabat, Mosta, and, on one option, Valletta. Expect pastizzi, Maltese dishes, dessert, wine, and stories about local life. Guides including Chris, Catherine, and Lorraine have earned praise, but food quality and arrangements can vary.
“The tour guide was excellent but some of the local foods were not available. My main reason for the the poor score was the administration of the service which was a disaster. It is unfortunate because it could have been much more enjoyable experience. Basically, Viator messed up the pickup location and I wasted time on the phone to salvage the situation. In the end the tour started an hour later and fortunately we had no other time commitments. If one had to make a boat departure it is possible the delay would have devastated the rest of your trip. What made matters worse Viator made me pay for a…”
At Maldonado Bistro in Gozo, owner George leads you through seven certified Maltese and Gozitan wines with a four-course dinner prepared in the artisan kitchen. Expect local food stories, flexible dishes for dietary needs, a private table, and three relaxed hours in a historic vault.
“The food was amazing, the wine was delightful, the venue was intimate and the conversation at the table with George and the other guests was absolutely unforgettable. My family (adults no children) and I made memories that will last a lifetime. This activity surpassed my expectations!”
Walk Valletta’s historic center with a private guide such as Nadine, Angele, Marisa, or Mariella, stopping for pastizzi, ftira, local dishes, Kinnie beer, and sweets. The pace and food choices can be tailored to your group, making this a useful first morning in Malta.
“Food was very good and authentic. Very well organized and a variety of tastes. I would recommend it all.”
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