Top Valletta Tours by Duration

With just one day to take in the highlights of Malta, a private island tour means you can maximize your time. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Valletta, cruise around the Blue Grotto, admire views of the Golden Bay and Dingli Cliffs, and stop in the towns of Rabat and Mdina.

Explore the island of Gozo by Jeep on a full-day tour from Malta. Discover both the highlights and hidden corners of Gozo in a Jeep that can travel on small country roads where larger vehicles cannot venture. Visit top attractions such as Victoria, Qala Belvedere, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ggantija Temples, along with many other destinations across the island. Includes driver-guide, lunch and food tastings, transportation by Jeep, and hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations.

Discover the Maltese capital of Valletta, the ‘City of the Knights’, on a 3.5-hour walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage city. Visit the the magnificent St John’s Co-Cathedral, see the Grand Master's Palace, and admire views of the Grand Harbor from the Upper Barrakka Gardens.

Leave the cruise port behind and spend the morning exploring beautiful Malta on this private, half-day shore excursion. In the company of your very own driver-guide, you’ll be whisked around the archipelago of Malta. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the UNESCO-listed capital city of Valletta, taking in top sights like the Grandmaster’s Palace and the Mosta Dome from the comfort of your private vehicle. You’ll also visit Upper Barrakka Gardens and have free time to explore at your own pace.

Discover Malta highlights on a half-day, private tour that’s entirely tailored to your interests, whether you’re searching for hidden sea caves and beaches, checking out historic Valletta, or taking in the ancient streets of Mdina. Choosing a customizable tour means you can make the most of limited time in Malta, exploring the island in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle.

Swap the cruise port for a day of unlimited exploring with a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Malta. With your 24-hour ticket and access to two different routes through Valletta, you can travel quickly and easily around Malta, exploring its top attractions at your own pace. See sights like the Blue Grotto and Mosta Church and Dome, and gain insight into Malta’s history and culture from the onboard commentary. Entrance fees not included.

Explore the south of Malta at your own pace with on a hop-on hop-off bus tour from Valletta. The double-decker open-top bus travels between important southern landmarks with audio commentary offered in several languages. Stops include popular sites such as the Tarxien Temples, Blue Grotto, and the fishing village of Marsaxlokk. 

Visit the Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk fishing village on a 4-hour tour from Valletta. Have the option to add a guided boat tour at the Blue Grotto (own expense), and purchase a seafood lunch and explore the market in Marsaxlokk. Includes round-trip transportation from Valletta.

With this cruise tour, see the Maltese coastline in all its glory and anchor at secluded bays that are difficult to reach except by boat. Travel along the coast while listening to informative live commentary. Disembark on the car-free island of Comino for a stroll or a swim. Back on the boat, there’ll be time to anchor at a scenic bay, where you will have the option to try snorkeling.

Our guided walking tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the fortified city built by the Knights in 1566. The Order of St. John ruled over the islands for 268 years and left a unique cultural legacy of which Valletta is the prime example and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We first enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barracca Gardens. Then we visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral (optional or free time), including the Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory, the Flemish tapestries and the church museum. The Co-Cathedral houses one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world. Going down Republic Street you will walk past the Grand Masters’ Palace and the recently restored St. George’s Square before watching the Malta Experience, an audiovisual show where Malta’s history throughout the centuries is brought back to life.

Discover the highlights of three iconic Croatian locations—Mdina, the cliffs of Dingli, and the San Anton botanical gardens—during this attraction-packed half-day tour. Enjoy a relaxing start to the day with hotel or cruise port pickup, with drop-off service included to the same location. Travel comfortably between locations in an air-conditioned vehicle with guided visits to each sight.

Get epic views of the Maltese coastline on this full-day cruise from Valletta. Settle in on the comfortable boat and enjoy seeing and learning about the Maltese Islands through guided commentary while you travel. Stops include the Blue Lagoon on Comino, where you can go ashore to explore, and the island of Gozo where you can take a refreshing dip. Midday, enjoy a buffet lunch and included beverages to keep you fueled for exploring.

Take a scenic tour of Gozo on this 7-hour quad bike adventure from Malta or Gozo. Choose to ride or drive your own quad through Gozo’s rugged valleys, bays, and beauty spots, pausing at Calypso Cave, the Inland Sea, and hidden gems inaccessible to other vehicles. Stop for lunch, food-tasting and shopping on route. Includes return Gozo and north Malta hotel transfers, and a powerboat ride back to Malta via Comino’s sea caves.

Experience Malta’s beautiful bays on this guided all-day cruise. After a convenient hotel pickup, sail to the gorgeous azure waters of Comino’s Blue Lagoon and dive in or explore Malta’s smallest inhabited island. Enjoy unlimited complimentary drinks, a cold buffet lunch, and stops at two more bays—one in Gozo, one in Malta—before returning to Silema Ferries.

Malta’s UNESCO-listed capital is best explored on a walking tour. This small-group tour of Valletta is limited to 20 participants, and has plenty of time to take in all the highlights.

Discover everything that the island of Gozo has to offer during this full-day tuk-tuk tour. Visit all of the key landmarks and villages such as the Sannap Cliffs, Xlendi Bay, Fungus Rock, the island’s capital of Victoria, Calypso Cave, and much more. Learn about Gozo’s rich history and culture from your guide and enjoy a motorboat ride past the famous Blue Lagoon.

Discover the smaller island of Malta in a zippy GoCar with this self-drive experience that begins in Sliema. A driver picks you up and takes you to the ferry for the crossing to Gozo, where you pick up your vehicle. Then, enjoy plenty of time to drive around the island stopping at the landmarks of your choosing such as the Sanaap Cliffs, Dwejra Bay, and the Ta'Pinu National Shrine.

See the island of Gozo by jeep on a day-long tour. Traveling through lush valleys and along off-road tracks, discover the island as few others do. As you relax, your guide navigates around the island, stopping at landmarks such as the Calypso Cave and the Gordon Lighthouse. Stop for photos at all the key sights, and savor a hearty buffet lunch with wine. Round-trip ferry transport from Malta and hotel transfers are also included.

See the sights of Valletta on a 3-hour private walking tour with a guide who provides insight into the history and architecture of Malta's capital. Explore both the top attractions and less-visited locations in the city, hearing interesting facts as you go. Enjoy the personalized service of a private guide.

Visit six cultural and natural locations during this attraction-packed full-day tour in Malta. Explore the medieval-era city of Mdina by foot, visit the Christian catacombs of Rabat and the cliffs of Dingli, enjoy a scenic stroll through the San Anton botanical gardens, and get a first-hand peek at the dome of Mosta. Hotel or cruise port transfers are included.

Voyage on the Mediterranean Sea to see two Maltese islands up close on this 6.5-hour tour of Comino and Gozo. First take a half-day cruise around Comino tovisit main attractions on the island and swim or snorkel in a blue lagoon. Afterward, take a half-day jeep safari across the island of Gozo, and stop at lesser-known spots only locals are familiar with.

Sandwiched between Malta and Gozo, Comino is a small, unspoiled islet and a relaxing day trip destination. While many boat tours make short stops at Comino, this one allows you to maximize your time on the island, traveling directly there and dropping anchor in the Blue Lagoon for the day. The day is yours to swim, snorkel, or sun yourself on the beach or boat deck.

The magnificent Blue Grotto and the lively fishing village of Marsaxlokk are two of Malta’s most popular attractions and this morning tour from Valletta visits both. Set sail on a small boat cruise around the stunning sea caves, then head to Marsaxlokk to browse the market and admire the colorful ‘luzzu’ fishing boats.

The island of Gozo is renowned for its ancient ruins and picturesque scenery, and its proximity to Malta means you can visit on a day trip. This full-day tour from Valletta includes a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Ggantija Temples, a ride on the Marsalforn train, and a delicious buffet dinner, as well as hotel pickup and round-trip ferries between the islands.