Private Malta tour: Valletta, Mdina, Three Cities & Blue Grotto

Mdina's silent streets, the Three Cities across the Grand Harbour, and the Blue Grotto's limestone walls in one day

A private guided tour of Malta with your own driver and air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Valletta, the medieval capital Mdina, the Three Cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua, the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, and the Blue Grotto. Choose a 4-hour Malta tour or an 8-hour option that includes Gozo. Entrance fees to museums, temples and boat trips are paid separately at each site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Three Cities30m
2. Marsaxlokk30m
3. Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum30m
4. Blue Grotto30m
5. Hagar Qim45m
6. Ta’ Xbiex2h

Explore Malta's historic sites and villages

• Visit Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua
• Explore Marsaxlokk fishing village and market
• Tour Għar Dalam Cave and Museum
• See the Blue Grotto caves and waters
• Visit Ħaġar Qim megalithic temple complex
• Walk along Dingli Cliffs
• Discover Rabat's catacombs and mosaics
• Explore medieval Mdina town

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel and driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to the stops you want to see. Because this is a private tour, the route and pace are yours alone: no other travelers, no fixed group schedule. The driver knows the sites and can answer questions, but the day is built around what interests you, not a preset itinerary that rushes through five stops in three hours.

Mdina sits on a hill in the centre of Malta, a fortified medieval town with narrow streets and few inhabitants. The old capital has views across the whole island and was a filming location for Game of Thrones, Gladiator and Troy. Rabat, just south of Mdina, has star-shaped streets, traditional wooden balconies, and the Domus Romana, a 1st-century villa with Roman mosaics, plus Saint Paul's Catacombs from the 3rd century. The Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua) sit directly across the Grand Harbour from Valletta. They're pieces of living history kept alive by centuries of preservation, and you can take a gondola around the harbours if you want. Marsaxlokk is a fishing village where traditional luzzus, the colorful Maltese boats, line the sheltered inner harbour, and a parish church dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary sits in the background. The Blue Grotto is a network of six caves on the southern coast with clear water and towering limestone cliffs. It's one of Malta's most popular natural attractions.

Entrance fees to museums, temples and boat trips are paid at each site and are not included in the tour price. If you choose the 8-hour option that includes Gozo, ferry fees are separate. The tour operates with over 35 years of experience in the sector, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible with all areas and surfaces accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private vehicle with your own driver for the full duration.
• pickup from your hotel included in all options.
• wheelchair-accessible transport and accessible areas at all stops.

Options for this experience

4 options

A four-hour tour of Malta by carUp to 4 per booking · No fixed timeDuration: 4 hours, car, pickup is included

A four-hour tour of Malta by vanUp to 8 per booking · No fixed timeDuration: 4 hours, van, includes pickup

8-hour tour in Malta or Gozo (car)Up to 4 per booking · No fixed timeDuration: 8 hours, car, includes pickup

8-hour tour in Malta or Gozo (van)Up to 8 per booking · No fixed timeDuration: 8 hours, 8-seater van, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Malta & Gozo Tours/Transfers

Is this one for you?Book the 4-hour option if you have an afternoon free and want to see Mdina and the Three Cities without the ferry crossing to Gozo. Choose the 8-hour tour if you have a full day and want to add Gozo to your itinerary, knowing that ferry fees are separate.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the 4-hour and 8-hour private Malta tour?

The 4-hour tour covers Malta only, visiting sites like Mdina, Rabat, the Three Cities and Marsaxlokk. The 8-hour option adds Gozo, which requires a ferry crossing. Ferry fees are not included and are paid separately.

Is the driver included, or do I drive myself?

The tour includes a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle for the entire duration. You don't drive. The driver handles transport between all stops.

What are the colored boats I'll see at Marsaxlokk?

Marsaxlokk is famous for its traditional luzzus, the distinctive Maltese fishing boats painted in bright colors. They line the sheltered inner harbour and are a signature sight of the village.

Do I have to pay to enter Mdina and the other sites?

Entrance fees to museums, temples and attractions like the Domus Romana in Rabat or boat trips around the Three Cities are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at each site.

Can I customize which stops I visit?

Yes, this is a private tour, so the route and which sites you visit are up to you. The driver can adjust the itinerary based on your interests.

Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces at the tour stops are accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.