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4-hr day tour around Malta

4.824 reviewsBlue Grotto

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover Malta's main sites in this 4-hour tour and get a taste of the island's culture, history and stunning scenery. Starting at the iconic Mosta Rotunda, one of Europe’s largest domed churches, admire its breathtaking architecture while discovering the remarkable story that makes it a symbol of resilience. At Mdina, walk through its enchanting alleyways with honey-colored walls, and experience a sense of timeless elegance and sweeping views across the island. Nearby soak in the authentic atmosphere, passing traditional homes, and small cafés in Rabat. Heading south to the stunning Blue Grotto, where the crystal-clear waters shimmer in shades of blue beneath dramatic cliffs, a perfect moment to pause, take in the natural beauty, and capture unforgettable views. Amidst Hagar Qim Temple's ancient stones and open skies, connect with Malta’s prehistoric past and end your journey on a truly awe-inspiring note. (Please note that entrance fees / Blue Grotto boat fee are not included)

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not

  • Entry fees to museums .. and boat trip fees are not included in price.

Itinerary

  1. Lamp lit by night and referred to as "the silent city", Mdina is fascinating to visit for its timeless atmosphere as well as its cultural and religious treasures.

    30 min

  2. The town is well established on the tourist map due to its archaeological and historical sites: The Roman Villa (Domus Romana), catacombs, St. Paul's Grotto and the fine churches and monasteries.

    1 h

  3. The Mosta Dome is perhaps the most impressive church in Malta, with its massive rotunda, that is the third largest in Europe.

    30 min

  4. The location of this fascinating natural grotto combines with sunlight and the surrounding chain of caves to reflect the phosphorescent colours of the submerged flora and the deep dark shade of blue of the sea.

    30 min

  5. The Ħaġar Qim temples are beautiful, a masterpiece of prehistoric masonry, and considering they were built between 3600 and 3200 BC, still very well preserved.

    45 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Frances Gauci
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour does not include the service of a professional tour guide. However, the driver is experienced and loves sharing his knowledge of Malta's history and culture.

How it compares in Valletta

  • Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 15 city tours we list in Valletta.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 15.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Valletta

Valletta is Malta's tiny walled capital on a rocky peninsula, built by the Knights of St John with baroque palaces, a deep harbour and a Caravaggio.

Valletta was founded in 1566 by the Order of St John, a year after the Great Siege of Malta, and laid out on a grid of streets on a narrow peninsula between two harbours. The whole city is a World Heritage site. St John's Co-Cathedral looks plain outside but is gilded within, and holds Caravaggio's Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. The Grand Master's Palace and the Upper Barrakka Gardens look over Grand Harbour.

Top-ranked sights in Valletta: Upper Barrakka Gardens, St. John's Co-Cathedral (Kon-Katidral ta' San Gwann), Grand Master's Palace.

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