Malta · GUIDED
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 guided tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Meet your English-speaking guide by Valletta’s City Gate and New Parliament Building, then walk through the fortress city’s squares, Auberges, churches, palaces, and Barracca Gardens. Guides such as Marisa, Angela, and Nadine add local stories, food tips, and historical photos. The tour ends at St. George’s Square.
“Very much about history of Malta and Valletta. Great A bit more of walking around would have been nice”
Walk Valletta with a licensed guide, see the Grand Harbour from Upper Barrakka Gardens, and finish with the Malta Experience audio-visual show. Choose the St John’s Co-Cathedral option for ornate Baroque interiors, paintings, relics, and guided entry.
“the transportation on return was very poorly organised, it has made the whole experience bad. the tour guide was excellent and is no reflection on her. hope our next trip is better.”
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 eight hours touring Gozo by coach, ferry, and trackless train. Visit Ggantija Temples, Victoria’s Citadella, Ta’ Pinu Basilica, Dwejra, and Qala Belvedere with a guide such as Mark, Mario, or Anna. Lunch is extra, and the optional Dwejra boat ride costs extra.
“Excellent trip with an excellent guide, Mark. He was extremely knowledgeable about all we would wish to know whilst visiting Gozo. The trip was well organised and ran like clockwork, thanks to Mark. He gave us just the right amount of free time to explore with clear instructions when and where to meet up. A brilliant day with a super brilliant guide. Thank you, Mark.”
Walk through Mdina and Rabat with an English-speaking licensed guide such as Nadine, Marisa, Angele, or Charlotte. Expect medieval lanes, noble palaces, churches, convents, local architecture, stories about Malta, and useful food tips. The $24 tour moves at an easy pace and includes no entrance fees.
“Nadine, our tour guide was brilliant! I would never have experienced such a good visit without a guide. Very enjoyable and informational 2 hours. Would highly recommend.”
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.”
Spend 2.5 hours walking through Mdina and Rabat with local guide Chris, a Rabat resident known for clear stories, humor, and local insight. See noble palaces, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina’s bastions, and St. Paul’s Basilica for $24 per person.
“Our tour was excellent…just the right amount of everything. My 21 yo son was with me and I was a little worried he’d be bored but he really enjoyed it as well. Our tour guide Chris was so knowledgeable and friendly and he described the complex history in such a clear way. Highly recommend!!!!”
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.”
From Hondoq Bay, guides such as Chris, Viv, Laura, Frank, and Andrew lead beginners across the Gozo Channel to Comino. Expect caves, arches, quiet swim stops, Blue Lagoon views, safety instruction, and free tour photos.
“Frank was an excellent tour guide and accommodated various skill levels of the group. The caves, cliff jumping, free swim and blue lagoon were awesome.”
Spend about 6.5 hours combining a guided Gozo jeep tour with a boat trip around Comino. Guides such as George, Sam, Mario, Joe Vella, and Johnny lead island visits, while the boat stops at Crystal Lagoon and Blue Lagoon for swimming. Lunch, local wine, water, hotel pickup, and transfers are included.
“Im sure this trip would be amazing during summer time and when the water is warm. We've spend a lot of time doing nothing and just enjoying the beauty of the blue lagoon and crystal lagoon. Some were more brave than us and went for a quick swim but with 15C water temperature it was really quick. We also couldn't take a walk on comino island as our boat wasnt close enough to just wade to shore. So most of the time at the lagoons you were just waiting. On the other hand we had an absolute blast on our jeep tour and our guide Peter was great, informative and…”
Paddle from Hondoq Bay on Gozo to Comino with guides such as Frank, Chris, Andrew, and Viv. Expect 2.5 hours on the water, cave passages, quiet coves, a 30-minute swim stop, and a short visit to the busy Blue Lagoon. Beginners are welcome, but you need basic fitness and swimming ability.
“Was a fantastic trip. We had a very great time and especially the guide was very professional and sympathetic, even though we had a few tough moments (tough in the sense of struggling to turn around). I highly encourage you to do the same and form some memories.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Malta’s medieval Mdina, Rabat’s St. Cataldus Catacombs, Dingli Cliffs, San Anton Gardens, Ta’ Qali Crafts Village and Mosta Dome. Guides such as Elizabeth, John and Josephine bring the island’s story to life, while lunch, wine, transport and entry fees are included.
“Incredibly rushed, too much of swapping coaches. Very very little time to explore any of the stops. When we arrived at Mdina (which was the whole point of booking the trip) we were informed we needed to be back at the meeting point within 30 mins. Barely enough time to grab a drink let alone see any of the sights. Very disappointed. Lunch was below average and again very rushed. I wasn’t asked about any allergies/dietary requirements and when the food came out, there were mushrooms in the sauce (I’m allergic). The visit to the Mosta Rotunda was a quick 20 mins walk through what I can only imagine is…”
Walk Valletta at your own pace with the PopGuide app, following audio and written commentary in five languages. The suggested 3 to 4 hour route covers major sights, shopping, dining, and useful stops. Your purchase also includes an audio tour of Mdina.
“les mails envoyés sont systématiquement en Anglais donc si tu ne parles pas là langue c'est compliqué. j'ai réussi à avoir quelqu'un au téléphone au bout d'une heure et la dame m'a envoyé balader en me disant que je n'avais qu'à parler Anglais. Évidemment elle ne parlait aucune autre langue que la sienne et elle a finit par m'envoyer un lien tout prêt en Français.Ce qui aurait été simple à faire dès le début plutôt que de me faire perdre une heure au téléphone. Bref, je déconseille vivement...”
Spend about eight hours touring Malta by air-conditioned vehicle, from Mdina’s medieval lanes and Rabat’s catacombs to Dingli Cliffs, San Anton Gardens, Ta’ Qali and Mosta Rotunda. English-speaking guides such as Ana, John and Vince bring the history to life. Lunch is included, but expect a large group and a fast pace.
“Great full day tour! Our guide Charles was very knowledgable, yet light-hearted and funny. Due to weather (it rained a bit in the morning), he switched the program around a bit that allowed us to avoid rain while visiting the Mdina fortifications. He gave us enough time at every stop, answered all the questions. Lunch was provided at the cool restaraunt, food was very good and included red wine. Pick up and drop off transports were on time and used comfortable vans. Great day!”
Spend three hours walking Valletta with a licensed English-speaking guide, visiting palaces, auberges, churches, gardens, and harbor viewpoints before a guided visit to St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Caravaggio’s *The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist*. Guides may include Nadine, Angele, Angela, Marisa, or Angel.
“Ernest was incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful. He took us to beautiful spots around Valletta. Would highly recommend.”
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