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The 15 Private Tours in Malta That Earn Their Price

186 tours  ·  from $12

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Private Boat Tour: Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Comino and Gozo - Starting at Cirkewwa or Mġarr Harbour
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Private Boat Tour: Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Comino and Gozo

1.Private Boat Tour: Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Comino and Gozo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,077 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Take a private speedboat from Cirkewwa or Gozo’s Mġarr Harbour to the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Cominotto and sea caves. Your skipper, including Justin, Ginger, Lucas or Upie, can adjust the route, find quieter anchorages and provide snorkel gear. Allow two hours, plus a €79 fuel surcharge.

“Chris, our boat captain went above & beyond to help my wife safely board & disembark the vessel. The smaller boat allowed him to get into the areas that most other boats couldn't access. Plenty of swimming time in the Blue Lagoon. Nice weather.”

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Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return - Getting from Malta to Gozo by private boat
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Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

2.Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,048 reviews · from $92

Spend about eight hours touring Gozo in an open Jeep with local guides such as Louis, Joe, Keegan, or Joanna. Ride by private boat, visit the Citadel, Ġgantija, Dwejra, Xlendi, and Ta’ Pinu, then enjoy lunch and Maltese food tastings.

“Everything was well organized from the time we got picked up at the hotel and dropped off. The tour itself was fabulous. It was a lot of fun sitting in the open Jeep and going around Gozo to see the sights. There was 4 of us in the Jeep and so it was quick to get in and out, every time we stopped at a sight. Much better than any bus tour, as long as there was no rain. Our guides Mike and Nick did a tremendous job driving and telling us about the history of Gozo and Malta. They gave us enough time to enjoy the stops without being…”

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Private Day Sailing Boat Charter - Crystal Lagoon, about one hour of clear water
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Private Day Sailing Boat Charter

3.Private Day Sailing Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 8.5 hours on a private sailing boat from Kalkara Marina, with a skipper such as David, Terry, Nick, or Maurizio. Sail toward Comino, swim and snorkel in clear lagoons, use paddleboards, and tailor the route around weather, crowds, and your priorities.

“This arguably was our favorite part of our vacation. We had a lovely, private and very new boat. We were celebrating my 40th birthday and this was a perfect alternative to the crowed public boating options. The lunch was great and the snorkeling was a blast. Highly recommend!”

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Gozo Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return - Starting the day from Malta or Gozo
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Gozo Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

4.Gozo Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · from $112

Ride your own quad or travel as a passenger across Gozo with guides such as Mark, Michael, Benny, or Kiko. Expect a full day of coastal views, salt pans, valleys, lunch, local tastings, and a scenic boat ride back to Malta through Comino’s sea caves.

“Well worth the money, everything was well organised with no delays, Mark our tour guide was amazing and full of knowledge and not only he did great showing us all the things included in the tour itinerary but also went extra mile to chat with us and get to know us to make the experience even better 10/10”

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Mellieha: Popeye Village with Optional Private Transfers - What your day at Popeye Village looks like
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Mellieha: Popeye Village with Optional Private Transfers

5.Popeye Village with Optional Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 551 reviews · 1 day · from $19

Spend a full day at Malta’s original Popeye film set, meeting Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Nana Oyl during shows, exploring the comic museum, making a short movie, and swimming at Anchor Bay Lido in summer. Entry costs $19 per person, with optional private pickup and drop-off.

“Really good value for money and all staff were brilliant”

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Private Customizable Full-Day Tour in Malta - Blue Grotto and Filfla: a viewpoint with an optional boat ride
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Private Customizable Full-Day Tour in Malta

6.Private Customizable Full-Day Tour in Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews

Spend eight hours touring Malta in a private vehicle with a local driver such as Paul, Raymond, Joseph, or Sylvia. Shape the route around your interests while seeing Marsaxlokk, the Three Cities, Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, Mdina, Mosta, and Dingli Cliffs. Optional boat and temple visits cost extra.

“Great guide and well organized. Raymond was excellent. We saw a lot. Felt very comfortable the whole day.”

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Malta Private Charter from Mellieha: Gozo, Comino, Blue Lagoon - Blue Lagoon: beautiful, famous, and best seen from the water
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Malta Private Charter from Mellieha: Gozo, Comino, Blue Lagoon

7.Malta Private Charter from Mellieha: Gozo, Comino, Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Hire a private boat for up to six people from Cirkewwa, Mellieha, and shape a three-hour cruise around Comino, Gozo, Blue Lagoon, and sea caves. Skippers such as Jimmy, Ginger, Mahmoud, and Upie tailor stops for swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, or a quieter ride.

“Jimmy was amazing!! He was waiting for us when we got to the meeting point with his 25 foot runabout deck boat. First thing he did was have s connect the Bluetooth to the boat so we could DJ our own music during the tour!! He offered us a cooler to keep our drinks cold, but we had brought our own. Towels on the seats, and a portable charger to charge our phones from taking so many amazing pictures! Jimmy did a great job maneuvering the boat in and out of caves and lagoons so we could take pictures and swim. He threw bread in the water for the fish…”

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Malta: Crystal/Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo Private Boat Trip - From Cirkewwa or Mgarr to the open water
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Malta: Crystal/Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo Private Boat Trip

8.Crystal/Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo Private Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 307 reviews · 3 hours

Take a private three-hour boat from Cirkewwa or Mgarr around Comino, Cominotto, Gozo, and the Blue and Crystal Lagoons. Your skipper can adjust the route for swimming, snorkeling, caves, and quiet coves. Shade, snorkel gear, life jackets, ice, and Bluetooth music are provided.

“We had an amazing and relaxing time on our boat trip. Pedro was fantastic! He was all about ensuring we had a great experience. Definitely book here if you want the BEST experience! Outdoor Explorers also recommended private transportation that was also fantastic. (Please thank Shaun and Mo for us!) Cant go wrong here. We love you MALTA!!❤️”

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Malta: Comino, Blue lagoon, Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Tour - Starting at Ċirkewwa or Gozo
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Malta: Comino, Blue lagoon, Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Tour

9.Comino, Blue lagoon, Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 290 reviews · 2 hours

Take a private speedboat with a bilingual skipper around Comino, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Cominotto, and sea caves. Swim from the boat, use the included snorkel gear, and choose your stops. Skippers such as Justin, Casper, Buffon, and Ginger are praised for friendly service and local tips.

“We booked a private 2-hour boat trip in Malta and had an amazing time! Zlatko and colleague, our skippers, were fantastic – friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. The booking process was super easy, and we received a clear message the day before with instructions and the location, which made everything stress-free. The boat was comfortable, the views were stunning, and we had a wonderful time exploring. Highly recommend this trip!”

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From Malta/Gozo: Comino & Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Trip - Finding the boat at Ċirkewwa or Mġarr
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From Malta/Gozo: Comino & Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Trip

10.From Malta/Gozo: Comino & Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 281 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22

Take a private boat from Ċirkewwa or Mġarr around Comino, stopping at Crystal Lagoon, sea caves, beaches, and Blue Lagoon. Skippers such as Mario, Joe, Paul, and Jo provide local guidance, snorkeling gear, shade, coolers, WiFi, and Bluetooth music. The route can bend around your swimming and sightseeing priorities.

“Excellent, great trip. very beautiful and i do recommend.”

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Malta: Private Jet Ski Experience - The First 15 Minutes: Leaving St. Thomas Bay
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Malta: Private Jet Ski Experience

11.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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Gozo - Private Chauffeured Tuk Tuk or Jeep Tour - Tuk-tuk or UTV Jeep for up to five
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Gozo – Private Chauffeured Tuk Tuk or Jeep Tour

12.Private Chauffeured Tuk Tuk or Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 1 to 6 hours (approx.)

Take a private tuk-tuk or UTV Jeep around Gozo with a local chauffeur such as Emilio, Michael, Joe, or Joey. Choose the sights, set the pace, and ask for quiet viewpoints, village churches, Marsalforn, food stops, or places beyond the usual route. Tours last one to six hours.

“Joey was a terrific guide. He was very knowledgeable about Gozo and shared lots of information with us. He allowed us to spend as much or as little time as we wanted at each of the stops and made sure we had some great photo stops. Amazed us with his knowledge of the all the curvy little roads. Got us back to ship with time to spare.”

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Private Malta Airport Cab to Sliema/St Julians/Gzira or Valletta - The drive to Valletta, Sliema, Gzira, or St Julians
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Private Malta Airport Cab to Sliema/St Julians/Gzira or Valletta

13.Private Malta Airport Cab to Sliema/St Julians/Gzira or Valletta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Book a private Malta Airport transfer for up to four people to Valletta, Sliema, St Julians, or Gzira. Your driver meets you by the HSBC ATM with a name sign, tracks delays, helps with luggage, and drives directly to your accommodation. Drivers such as George, Alison, and Simone are praised for friendly local tips.

“We had a great experience with this Company. We also had them drive us to other excursions. Our driver Alison was amazing. She was fun and and knowledgeable, and enjoyed sharing her love of Malta with us.”

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Half Day Private Tour around the Island in Malta - Inside Mosta Dome, Malta’s great church landmark
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Half Day Private Tour around the Island in Malta

14.Half Day Private Tour around the Island in Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours touring Malta in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Steve, John, Simon, or Jason. Visit Mosta, Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, Ħaġar Qim, and the Blue Grotto viewpoint, with free water, Wi-Fi, and room for personal stops.

“Great half day out! Steve was a great guide— very knowledgeable and fun. We also appreciated that he allowed us to explore most places on our own after hearing the history from him. The extra treats he provided were delicious and unexpected!”

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Malta: Private Chauffeur Service to Explore the Island - What four hours can realistically cover
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Malta: Private Chauffeur Service to Explore the Island

15.Private Chauffeur Service to Explore the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 199 reviews · from $12Best value

Book a private car or minivan with an English-speaking chauffeur, hotel pickup, and unlimited stopovers across Malta. Choose 4 to 10 hours and build your own route through Valletta, Mdina, the Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, Marsaxlokk, and more. Drivers such as Joseph, Joe, Kai, and Carmelo may also share local tips along the way.

“Very nice driver, give us a lot of information about Malta, show us very nice places. Quality of the vehicle very high, up to our expectation”

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