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Founded in 1565 by the Order of St John as a refuge for soldiers returning from the Crusades, Valletta is now the capital of Malta and a piece of living history. With an unsurpassed collection of original Baroque architecture, fortified city walls overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and the spectacular Co-Cathedral of St John, which features intricately carved stone vaults and a famed painting by Caravaggio, it is no wonder that this smallest of European capital cities is a world heritage site.
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1. Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
The island’s size works in your favour in this postcard-perfect full day tour of Malta. You’ll walk along the same narrow streets as the Knights of St John, take in the sights and smells of Malta’s most famous fishing village ‘Marsaxlokk’ and gaze in awe as you step into the island’s most ancient temples, dating back over 5,000 years. Enjoy the stunning views from Dingli Cliffs, tuck into a feast for your taste-buds with local ‘pastizzi’, before quietly wandering through the silent city of Mdina, with its jaw-dropping views of Malta. You’ll end your day the way the locals do, with delicate sand playing between your toes and the stresses of the day ebbing away. We cover the best of Malta in this full day tour, however if you’d like a more customised or specific themed experience of the country, just let us know. We’re happy to help.
Inclusions: Private tour., Professional guide., Hotel or Port pick up and drop off., Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle.
Exclusions: Entrance fees., Lunch., Gifts/Souvenirs., Gratuities
Reviewed By omarfX955LQ
I was looking for a tour to visit the most relevant Jewish historical spots in Malta. The team was very fast to respond and propose a customized half day tour. My guide, Dennis has a lot of knowledge of history, art, religion, and of course Malta. Therefore, the experience was above my expectations!!! Thank you!
2. Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day Tour of Valletta & Mdina
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you are visiting Malta on a cruise ship and want to maximize your time, our tour of the two capitals is the perfect way for you to discover these historical cities with your private tour guide. Admire bastions, clusters of limestone building, wooden balconies, churches as well as some of the most breathtaking views of the island and the Grand Harbour.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off., A professional guide licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority., A chauffeur driven fully air-conditioned vehicle., Included is a 5 hour tour starting from the agreed meeting time.
Exclusions: Entrance fees to any church or museums., Food and drinks., Gratuities
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!
3. Group Tour: Malta's Best Attractions in a Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
See Malta's highlights in one day starting in Valletta with its magnificent St. John's Cathedral and Caravaggio's masterpieces. From there on to Mdina followed by Dingli Cliffs for a short photo stop. Then to Hagar Qim temple, (3,600 BC) with the Blue Grotto close by. After lunch in Marsaxlokk a fishing village, there are the 3 cities on the Grand Harbour to admire before heading back to Valletta by gondola.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional licensed guide, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Entrance ticket to Cathedral and Hagar Qim temple, Two boat trips, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By GorgGorgaSciberras
Sannat (Ta' Sannat) is a village on the island of Gozo, Malta, with a population of 2,117 people. It lies in the south of Gozo and is very popular for its very high cliffs, ancient cart ruts, temples and dolmens, and rich fauna and flora. It is also the site of a number of prehistoric remains, including sparse remnants of L-Imramma Temple and three dolmens. The name is probably derived from that of an Arabic-Greek family that moved to Gozo from Sicily. In 1951 The Duchess of Edinburgh (who became Queen Elizabeth II) of the United Kingdom visited a house called "The Lace house" located in a small square in Ta' Sannat called "Pjazza Tax-Xelina". Ta’ Sannat was one of the first villages in Gozo to become an independent parish in 1688. The present church, dedicated to St. Margaret the Martyr, was built on the site of an earlier church in 1718 and consecrated in 1755 and again, after the significant structural changes, in 1868. The village festa is celebrated each year around the third week of July. Sannat was one of the first places in Gozo to become a separate parish. Bishop Davide Cocco-Palmieri established the parish of Sannat on 28 April 1688. It was raised to the Archipresbyteral status on 27 December 1893. The church has a very good altarpiece by Stefano Erardi, a famed local painter.
4. An Insider's Malta VIP Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Inclusions: Tour Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By 799victoriao
Had a fantastic excursion with Anna. Highly recommended. She picked me up, and dropped me off at the hotel, as we agreed. Very knowledgeable about the island and its history. Was a great way to spend 6 hours.
5. 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
6. An Exclusive Private day trip around Malta
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4.9 based on 10 reviews
Seize the day and book an unforgettable trip around Malta for your experience! We promise you to deliver super flexible day and the itinerary can be adjusted right away according to your needs for history, food tasting and adventure! This excursion will give you a personal insight into what people have found fascinating about Malta for thousands of years. Hopefully, it will give you a thirst to discover more - ask your guide about returning to places of interest or visiting our sister Island Gozo and even a private boat charter.
Inclusions: Certified tourist guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Blue Grotto boat trip & Specific entrance fees to optional sites.
Reviewed By 631diannehp
An excellent day trip. Mindaugas picked us up on time and started our tour. We had a walking tour first then continued looking at the sights. We had lunch on the roof top of a restaurant with fantastic views. We found Mindaugas a professional and excellent guide. Well worth doing.
7. Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta
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4.9 based on 19 reviews
Make the most of your holiday in Malta with a jam-packed day trip to see Gozo, Malta’s idyllic sister island. After a quick ferry ride across the Mediterranean Sea, we’ll guide you through Gozo’s much loved treasures such as her stunning saltpans, her ancient temples and the amazing views from the Citadel in the capital city. We’ll also show you some gorgeous locations used in famous movies and TV Shows, before bringing you back to your hotel or to the cruise terminal.
Inclusions: Private tour., Professional guide., Hotel or port pick up and drop off., Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle.
Exclusions: Entrance fees., Lunch., Gifts/Souvenirs., Gratuities
Reviewed By omarfX955LQ
I was looking for a tour to visit the most relevant Jewish historical spots in Malta. The team was very fast to respond and propose a customized half day tour. My guide, Dennis has a lot of knowledge of history, art, religion, and of course Malta. Therefore, the experience was above my expectations!!! Thank you!
8. 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.
9. Carpe Diem Malta - A Private day trip around Malta
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
Seize the day and book an unforgettable trip around Malta for your experience! We promise you to deliver super flexible day and the itinerary can be adjusted right away according to your needs for history, food tasting and adventure! This excursion will give you a personal insight into what people have found fascinating about Malta for thousands of years. Hopefully, it will give you a thirst to discover more - ask your guide about returning to places of interest or visiting our sister Island Gozo and even a private boat charter.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Lunch, Blue Grotto boat trip & Specific entrance fees to optional sites.
Reviewed By Richard B
An interestin all-day tour around Malta. A very nice and knowledgeable guide. You will learn about Maltas history and see different parts of the island. A good investment if you wish to know Malta.
10. Malta Shore Excursion: Malta in One Day Private Sightseeing Tour
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4.6 based on 19 reviews
While you’re in port in Malta, explore this beautiful island on a private sightseeing shore excursion. With your own driver to chauffeur you around, you’ll see the best of this fabulous, world-famous travel destination. Discover the capital city, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich with culture and history. You’ll see the Upper Barrakka Gardens and many other attractions while you relax in your comfortable private vehicle. You will also have free time to shop, eat or explore on your own.
Inclusions: Private tour guide, Private vehicle, Port pickup and drop-off, Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By czrillag
We were unable to go on this tour due to terrible weather. Our ship was unable to dock. But I just want to say how much I appreciate the tour company and their speediness in refunding our money. Thank you!
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