The 15 Best Prehistoric Temple Tours in Malta

1.Gozo Day Trip Including Ggantija Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,399 reviews · 9 hours · from $92Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Gozo with a multilingual guide, visiting the 5,000-year-old Ggantija Temples, Victoria’s Citadel, Xlendi Bay, and Dwejra’s Inland Sea. Hotel pickup, transport, ferry tickets, entrance fees, lunch, and wine are included. An optional €6 boat ride visits caves when weather allows.

“Lovely guide (Altea) coped well with everything, even misunderstanding with another guides 2 late/missing passengers. Good day trip, but getting on/off ferry rather chaotic. Then 'air brake' problem on return coach delayed us, but quickly resolved.”

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2.Prehistoric Temples of Malta Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 517 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $59

Travel from your hotel to Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, Hagar Qim, and Mnajdra with a live guide in English, German, Italian, or French. Guides such as Mark, Mario, and Marco bring Malta’s prehistoric world to life, while included transport and entry fees keep the half-day simple.

“I loved this tour. The bus was air conditioned which was great. We had to wait quite a while for another bus to join. Ghar Dalam was very interesting and we had a short time in the museum there. The temples visit was amazing. We had plenty of time at both. There is a decent walk between the temples and it's uphill on the way back. Our guide, Maria was great. There is a gift shop and toilets too. A great tour, highly recommended. I followed this up with a visit to the National Museum of Archeology in Valleta as they have artefacts from all the sites in the Neolithic…”

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3.Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage & Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 412 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Visit Malta’s 5,000-year-old Ħaġar Qim temples, a former quarry at Limestone Heritage Park, and the Blue Grotto on a four-hour guided tour. Hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, and a multilingual guide are included. The Blue Grotto boat ride costs extra and depends on calm weather.

“The guide was great! she explained to us so well when we arrived at the temples. I wish we had more time at Blue Grotto. Only 30 mins is too little! We only took the boat ride and that was all! No tine for photos. Nothing.”

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4.Gozo Guided Day Trip Incl. Ggantija Temples and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 368 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $93

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.”

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5.Gozo Full Day visiting Ggantija Temples, Salt Pans & Dwejra

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 112 reviews · from $79

Spend eight hours exploring Gozo by coach, ferry and trackless train. Visit the 5,550-year-old Ggantija Temples, ride beside Marsalforn’s salt pans, see Dwejra’s Inland Sea and Il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral, then walk through Victoria and the Cittadella.

“Maria is an excellent guide. The places we visited were pretty cool and awesome for pictures and short videos.”

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6.Malta Prehistoric Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from your hotel to Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, then visit Malta’s 5,500-year-old Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples. Guides such as Mario, Mark, and Miriam explain the sites in English. The $59.91 tour runs Saturdays, lasts about four to five hours, and includes admission and selected hotel pickup.

“The sites were good. But went from 2 buses to one. The german/ English guide said " you know" so many times over and over that I tuned out. It was a bit better at the temples but instead of trying to draw pictures in the dirt he could have brought pictures”

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7.Gozo Full Day visiting Ggantija Temples, Salt Pans, Dwejra

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 53 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Malta to Gozo by ferry, then visit the 5,500-year-old Ggantija Temples, Dwejra Bay, Victoria, and Marsalforn’s Salt Pans. A licensed guide, transport, temple admission, ferry tickets, trackless train ride, and a buffet meal are included. Expect a long, busy day with a large group.

“It was difficult to understand the guide ( in English). However, she was very sweet and helpful . The archeological site was a disappointment. There was not much there and were weren’t allowed to see the museum. The best part of the tri”

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8.Discovering Gozo Full Day incl. Guide, Train & Ggantija Temples

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 45 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from your Malta hotel to Gozo by ferry, then tour Dwejra Bay, Ta’ Pinu Basilica, Victoria’s Citadel, Qala, and the UNESCO-listed Ġgantija Temples. A guide, ferry ticket, trackless train ride, hotel transfers, and temple admission are included. Expect a long day with a group of up to 45 people.

“Our tour guide, Mark, was wonderful in navigating our group through the multiple sites in Gozo. We were pleasantly surprised at the end of the day when he took us to see the Maltese archipelago! We recommend a full day on Gozo to see this charming island.”

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9.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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10.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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11.Prehistoric Temples and Highlights of the South Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $87

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Malta’s prehistoric south with a guide such as Marisol, Philippe, or Josephine. Visit Ħaġar Qim, Għar Dalam, and the Limestone Heritage Park, then see the Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk. Lunch and transport are included, while the Blue Grotto boat costs extra.

“The tour guide was very knowledgable and friendly, and the timing for each stop was perfect allowing enough time for free exploration. The only stop where it felt a bit rushed was Marsaxlokk as this was also the lunch stop - by the time lunch was served and finished, we only had about 20mins to explore. But other than that, the whole tour was very enjoyable.”

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12.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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13.Hagar Qim temple (UNESCO) and Limestone Heritage guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $40Best value

Visit a historic limestone quarry, learn how Malta’s building stone shaped the island, then see UNESCO-listed Hagar Qim above the Mediterranean. The four-hour trip includes an air-conditioned vehicle, select hotel pickup, and guide commentary. A Blue Grotto boat ride at Wied iz-Zurrieq is optional and costs extra.

“Great to see the history of mining limestone and its important role in Malta's history. It was also nice to imagine how temples were constructed over 5000 years ago.”

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14.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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15.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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