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What to do and see in Island of Malta, Malta: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
One of the three principal islands of the Maltese archipelago, the island of Malta is the largest of the chain. Its capital Valletta, a lively, bustling city with many buildings dating back to the 16th century, teems with cathedrals, palaces and forts. The impressive Grand Harbour offers a dramatic arrival. The top archaeological attraction is the UNESCO-designated Hypogeum temple ruins, a macabre, 5400-square-foot underground necropolis and the world's only underground prehistoric temple.
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1. Malta Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a full-day private tour of Malta and visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Take advantage of a private driver and local guide at your disposal to show you up the main attractions on the island Explore the capital city Valletta and the fisherman's village of Marsaxlokk. Visit the ancient capital of Mdina and more in a blend of historical and natural sites.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch in Marsaxlokk
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance Tickets
Reviewed By ultraaaaaas
a wonderful holiday with excellent food and wine and incredible places to visit, all very well organized
2. The Original Valletta Walking Tour
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4.9 based on 490 reviews
On this tour you will visit the main highlights of Valletta, while also visiting an often ignored but equally fascinating part of the city. The tour starts at the modernized entrance of Valletta, and while walking along the majestic streets of the city, your guide will point out all the main landmarks, while keeping you entertained with fascinating and little-known true stories. What was it like to be a patient at the Holy Infirmatory? Or a galley slave on the ships of the Order? Were all Knights behaving in accordance to their vows?
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By zimrathon
I had the privilege of having Matthew as a guide when I visited Mdina yesterday, and it was an amazing experience. Matthew's deep expertise in the subject of history in general and Malta in particular, made it an unforgettable experience. In addition to telling everything worth knowing about Mdina, Matthew also excitedly answered all questions I had and revealed his deep knowledge on anything from ~2800 BC until more recent times, as well as even explaining the traces of mini elephants and their origins and how they may have ended up on Malta in pre-historic times.
3. Valletta City Walking Tour with St. John's Co-Cathedral
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4.9 based on 15 reviews
Any visit to Malta must include a walk through the historic centre of Valletta and a visit to St. John’s Co-Cathedral is a must. At a comfortable pace your guide will unfold the history of this World Heritage Site. You will learn how Valletta began, how it evolved over the centuries, and about the events which shaped it into the city that it is today. As you walk past Auberges, palaces and churches your guide will explain about the Knights of Malta and the city’s connections with the British period. You will also visit gardens, which offer stunning views of Malta's Grand Harbour. The walk ends with a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral, including the oratory which houses Caravaggio's masterpiece "The Beheading of St. John the Baptist".
Inclusions: A 3 hour guided tour of Valletta by a licensed tour guide.
Exclusions: Entrance fee to St. John's Co-Cathedral. (Adults €15, Seniors / Students €7.50)
Reviewed By CheshtaH
Walking through the streets of Valleta and realising the city has such a rich history. My tour guide was great and provided a lot of context as we passed each street. I've been on many walking tours and have realised the tour is just as good as your tour guide - luckily for me, my tour guide was amazing making it such a rich experience. Highly recommend the Valetta city tour!
4. The Malta Experience - Hidden Gems Private Tour
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4.9 based on 28 reviews
Enjoy a journey across Malta's natural beauty and historical landmarks in the comfort of a private vehicle with your guide. Discover lesser known historical landmarks and the natural beauty that makes Malta so special. From Dingli Cliffs to the secluded Selmun palace, you will see it all and be given ample time at each location to enjoy a stroll around! You will also get to taste home grown Maltese produce, desserts and liquor.
Inclusions: Private Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks and beverages, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Reviewed By WhitneyATW
This tour is a MUST DO !!! From north to south, Chris has shown me the best of Malta. You will be speechless facing amazing views and discovering hidden spots. He is a wonderful and thoughtful guide! 5 STARS EXPERIENCE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ DO NOT HESITATE !!!
5. Archaeological Sites & Fishing Villages
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4.9 based on 55 reviews
Walk through time (3500BC) when visiting these ancient prehistoric temples. Many people know about the Pyramids and Stonehenge but little do they know when it comes to these Maltese temples outdating them both. We have around twenty three megalithic sites scattered all over the islands of Malta & Gozo. In this private tour we will be visiting two fishing villages, Tarxien, Hagar Qim & Mnajdra temples. Two of these temples spread apart by a few meters very close to our cliffside, on the first day of each season the sun rises in a particular alignment with these prehistoric buildings marking the grow or harvest periods. We do not call this a guided tour but there is no need for one to be since on every site there will be its own guidance and audio visuals. All entry fees are included in price with free flowing cold water. Only the boat ride is optional and tickets need to be bought upon arriving at the site.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Price includes Entry Fees to All sites., Free Flowing Cold Water
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Reviewed By Kay_Mac_Can
My wife scheduled a tour for 2 of us to Hypogeum,Tarxien,Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples. Christopher picked us up at our hotel in St. Julian and immediately checked with us if we wanted to cancel the tour due to bad weather. We confirmed we still wanted to go, got into his car and left. On the way he played an informative video for us. Our first sop was Hypogeum. The place was very empty due to the bad weather, but it was perfect. We almost had the site to ourselves. From there he stopped off at a nice look out point before visiting Hagar Qim & Mnajdra (both were also very empty due to bad weather). Christopher answered many of our questions along the way and did offer options for lunch to make the most of the bad weather. It was a really informative and relaxing trip. Christopher made us feel very relaxed. We would definitely call him again for future tours.
6. Valletta Segway Tour and The Malta Experience
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4.8 based on 199 reviews
Discover Valletta on a 1.5 hour Segway tour plus an amazing 45 min audiovisual show at The Malta Experience and get a totally different view of Malta’s capital city. Hop on a Segway and absorb the capital city first hand with your guide and experience Valletta while gliding on the coolest ride of the 21st century. Then view an audio-visual spectacular at the The Malta Experience that discusses the dramatic story 7000 year history of a nation that has overcome almost unimaginable odds to survive and prosper.
Inclusions: Segway Orientation and Training, Viewing of the Malta Experience Show, Tour escort/host, Use of helmet
Exclusions: Tour Exclusivity, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By sc11884
This was my first excursion post-covid. I wanted to do this so badly back in March but it closed down but I’ve finally made it. I did the afternoon tour in Dingli as the Valletta tour is not available on Sundays. Damian was the guide. Apart from a small accident (not me), everything went great. The tour takes you inside country lanes, with a lot of hills that require good control of the segway. Then, towards the end, you’ll go over the cliffs with some spectacular views. The segway is very easy to ride and they teach you anyway. Damian was excellent. Definitely worth doing it, especially outside of Valletta.
7. Explore Malta in a Self-drive Electric Car Tour
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4.8 based on 428 reviews
Join this 18km tour on a self-drive electric car that talks. Cars can be rented out to tour quaint Three cities , Kalkara and Smart City in a fun and original way, with pre-programmed GPS showing you where to go, while the electronic guide in your car gives you an insight on this incredibly rich historical and cultural area. Your talking car can tell you about the sights in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian or Mandarin.The only activity with no Corona risk!
Inclusions: Bottled water, 2.5 hour electric-car tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By caroevafab
A must to do Driving a golf cart to visit the three cities and further more was a wonderful experience and the staff is so helpful and nice and even when you are lost they phone to help you It is really the best way to see the three cities, the smart cities and fort Rinella Thank you for all
8. Mdina Private Walking Tour
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4.7 based on 6 reviews
Take a journey back in time with this private Mdina Tour, admiring the magnificent palazzos and churches in the city’s unique mix of medieval and baroque styles, as well as the spectacular panoramas from the high bastion walls. You will learn about the colourful history of Mdina and the many sieges it endured, offering shelter and protection to the Maltese population against the frequent pirate attacks; and hear the story of how the Maltese uprising against the French in 1798 started.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By zimrathon
Regardless who you are, if you're going to Malta, you have not experienced fully without this guided tour of Valletta. In one day I did first the Valletta tour and then the Mdina tour with Matthew as a guide and I could not have been more satisfied. The way Matthew tells the stories of the city, reflecting on the leadership of the various knights of S:t Johns order and the strategic location of the city up until more recent times, makes you want to start studying history yourself. Even more, a real historian true to his form, Matthew skilfully relates the more contentious topics of the history and politics of the region's last millennium or so, but with objectivity, so that you yourself learn the different points of view and get a deeper understanding of what has formed Malta as she is today. To summarize - don't come to Malta without taking this tour.
9. Mdina, Rabat, Dingli cliffs, San Anton gardens, Ta' Qali & Mosta guided tour
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4.4 based on 17 reviews
Today’s guided excursion takes us to the central part of Malta, dominated by the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to medieval times, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a magnificent panorama of the island. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including Siculo-Norman palaces and other baroque buildings of great historical importance. Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a film-maker’s paradise. Leaving Mdina through Greeks’ Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli. After lunch we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside. We shall also spend time at the crafts centre at Ta’ Qali. At the end of the tour, allow us to astound you with Mosta’s majestic dome, one of Europe’s largest.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By C5752DIclaires
What a place... Full day of fun... The staff are amazing if its just you there or if its packed they still do all shows and are so nice i highly recommend this place... I go all summer as much as i can
10. Malta Prehistoric Temples Tour
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
During this tour you visit Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, Hagar Qim Temples and Mnajdra Temples. Entrance tickets are included.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By mariacarolinag907
My experience was terrible. Buses are all super old and broke. Doesn’t have audio at all, so you pass by places and don’t even know what you’re seeing. Bus drivers are not even a little bit polite, doesn’t use microfone to inform stuff and I even had the “unluck” of waiting to hop on and the bus driver just passed by me, making me wait for another 45 minutes for the next bus. Really a waste of money.
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