The 15 Best Marsaxlokk Tours & Market Trips

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.Private Jet Ski Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 30 min · from $77

Set out from St. Thomas Bay with Sensi Watersports for a 30-minute jet ski ride along Malta’s southern coast. After a safety briefing, you’ll head toward St. Peter’s Pool and scenic coastal spots. Jose, Miguel, or Stephen may be among the friendly instructors, but you drive the jet ski yourself.

“An absolute must if you are in Malta. The staff were very friendly.”

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4.Sunday Vintage Bus to Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 117 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Take a restored Maltese vintage bus from near Valletta’s Triton Fountain to Marsaxlokk on Sunday. You get transport between both towns and a full-day ticket, not a guided tour. Choose from four departures, browse the market, enjoy the harbor, then return on the scheduled bus.

“Everything was great what a treat !! Sadly had to wait a bit too long for the return trip but otherwise great !!”

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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Hagar Qim temple (UNESCO), Limestone Heritage & Marsaxlokk Market guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Valletta by air-conditioned vehicle to Malta’s limestone quarry, Hagar Qim, Ghar Dalam Cave, Wied iz-Zurrieq, and Marsaxlokk. An English-speaking guide leads the day, lunch is included, and you can add the Blue Grotto boat ride for an extra fee.

“While the tour guide was excellent - well organized, informative, responsive - I was disappointed that we spent a very short time at Hagar Qim, didn’t get to see Mnajdra at all, and spent almost an hour at Limestone Heritage and the garden. I came to see the ancient ruins. We were rushed through viewing Hagar Qim in about 20 minutes, then later people were milling around the garden with nothing to do for 50 minutes waiting to leave. The times should have been reversed!”

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13.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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14.Boat Trip to St Peter’s Pool

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 8 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Cruise south Malta from Marsaxlokk aboard a traditional luzzu with a local skipper. The one-hour route takes in St Peter’s Pool, Kalanka Bay, Hofriet, Pretty Bay, Fort Delimara, and more. English and Italian tours are offered, with private half-day or full-day boats available.

“Easy access to the port by bus from Valletta, sturdy, safe traditional boat & very enjoyable tour by skipper Joey. Great seafood lunch on the seafront promenade & the markets had a full & extensive range of any souvenir we’d admired elsewhere. Towel & tablecloth, tea towel, oven mitt products. Tastings of pistachio cream & so many kinds of cannoli it was hard to choose. Definitely a must visit stop in Malta. Water is pristine, colours are deep & amazing & vibrant. Do it”

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15.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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