Malta in One Day: The Island’s Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Explore Malta’s historic Three Cities — Vittoriosa (Birgu), Senglea and Cospicua. Visit the beautiful Gardjola Gardens in Senglea, famous for its stunning Grand Harbour views and iconic Gardjola watchtower.

   1.3 h

2. Visit the charming fishing village of Marsaxlokk, famous for its colourful traditional fishing boats, beautiful waterfront and lively open-air market. Browse local products, souvenirs and traditional Maltese items.

   45 min

3. Discover one of Malta’s most important prehistoric sites. Visit Għar Dalam Cave, a fascinating natural cave that provides a glimpse into Malta’s prehistoric past and the animals that once lived on the island.

   30 min

4. Discover Malta’s historic heart with a visit to the medieval city of Mdina, the town of Rabat and St. Paul’s Grotto. Explore the old streets, historic landmarks and sites connected to Malta’s rich history.

   1.5 h

5. Enjoy a scenic stop at the beautiful Riviera Bay, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and crystal-clear Mediterranean waters. Take the opportunity to capture magnificent photos of the bay and enjoy the peaceful scenery.

   15 min

6. Visit the famous movie set of Popeye Village and enjoy the spectacular views over Anchor Bay.

   45 min

7. Explore Malta’s capital city, with its historic streets, beautiful architecture, lively atmosphere and spectacular views of the Grand Harbour. Visitors who wish to enter St. John’s Co-Cathedral must purchase their tickets online in advance before visiting.

   45 min

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 38 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

How it compares in Valletta

• Its from-price is 362% above the median of the 95 day trips we list in Valletta.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 36 of 95.
• 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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