Malta · MALTESE FOOD TOURS
Pastizzi, ftira, fenek and a bottle of Kinnie, in roughly that order. These 11 walks are priced, timed and clear about how hungry to arrive and how much of the eating is standing up.
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”
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.”
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.”
Meet your private guide at Victoria Gate for a three-hour walk through Valletta’s food culture. You may sample daily sandwiches, street snacks, food-court dishes, a Maltese drink, and dessert while guides such as Giulia and Matthew explain how Malta’s rulers shaped its cuisine.
“The food was so-so. Nothing spectacular to talk about. Basically we got to try local daily sandwiches, snacks at bus station, sweets, and we also went to food court and had Maltese samples. The tour guide Giulia was excellent. She had lots of information/Malta history to share and answered our questions readily. We all liked her very much and she spent extra time with us before she had to leave. Thank you Giulia!!”
Meet your private guide at Valletta Cruise Port or the city gates for a food walk through Malta’s capital. Guides such as Chris, Romina, Karl, Gianni, and Josianne combine Valletta’s sights with pastizzi, rabbit, ftira, Kinnie, wine, sweets, and local snacks.
“Romina was a wonderful guide. Learned so much about Malta and we visited restaurants that the locals go to. Highly recommend.”
Start at Mdina Gate at 2:30 pm for a small-group walk through Mdina and Rabat with guides such as Julia or Silvia. See major historic sites, learn why Rabat is tied to Malta’s early Christianity, and finish with pastizzi plus tea, coffee, or beer at Is-Serkin.
“I had an excellent time during the tour with the tour guide Julia who was polite, friendly, kind, understanding, and well-informed. She was passionate about her work and the knowledge she shared with me regarding the historical places was truly enlightening. A delightful tour Read more”
Walk through Mdina and Rabat with an English-speaking guide, sampling pastizzi, Kinnie, ħobż biż-żejt, rabbit, bragioli, imqaret, local beer, and wine. You also visit Game of Thrones filming spots and hear Malta’s story from guides including Chris, Christine, and Christina.
“Our guide was excellent, extremely knowledgeable. We had diet restrictions, which were accommodated for as best as possible. The food was delicious.”
Meet your private guide at Mdina’s Main Gate for a 2.5-hour walk through the Silent City and Rabat. See palaces, squares, bastions, Greek’s Gate, and Saint Paul’s area, then stop for a local pastizzi. Guide Angelé is praised for clear explanations and careful organization.
“Todo perfecto. Recorrido completo por la Mdina y Rabat. Buenas explicaciones de la guía Angelé.”
Join a licensed local guide in Mdina and Rabat for a 3.5-hour evening walk and full Maltese meal. Taste pastizzi, Kinnie, craft beer, ħobż biz-żejt, rabbit, bragioli, dessert, and wine while visiting historic streets and Game of Thrones filming sites. Guides have included Chris and Carl.
“Chris was an amazing guide. A Rabat local, he knew all the local people and places. Highly recommended!”
In Miki’s Sliema home kitchen, you’ll shape dough by hand, prepare Malta’s classic ricotta and curried-pea pastizzi, hear the food’s story, and eat the fresh results. The small group lasts about two hours and includes a mobile ticket.
“A highlight to our trip to Malta! What an amazing, fun and DELICIOUS experience! Michaela was such a lovely host and guide. She made it easy and fun! AMAZING!”
Pick a harbour, a walled city or a boat.
