Malta Night Tour with Private Driver: Mdina & Valletta

See Malta's floodlit bastions and harbor cities after dark, when the stone glows.

A private night tour of Malta's historical cities (Mdina, Valletta, Cospicua, Birgu and Senglea) by car with a driver, taking three to four hours. You pass the Valletta Waterfront and drive through the illuminated streets of the island's most famous landmarks, stopping to taste a traditional Maltese snack made fresh from local produce. A three-course dinner overlooking one of the lit sites is available as an add-on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Malta night tour with city visits

• Drive past Mdina at night
• Visit Valletta Waterfront promenade
• Explore Cospicua city
• Explore Birgu city
• Explore Senglea city
• Enjoy illuminated landmarks views

The experience

The tour runs after dark, when Malta's stone cities shift character entirely. Mdina, known as the silent city, sits lamp-lit on its ridge; Valletta's bastions flood the harbor below; and the Three Cities (Cospicua, Birgu and Senglea) rise from the Grand Harbour's eastern shore, their fortifications outlined in light. The route passes the Valletta Waterfront, an 18th-century promenade of converted stores and warehouses now lined with bars and restaurants, which glows differently at night than it does by day.

You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver, so the pace is yours and the stops are timed to the light. Partway through, you'll stop for a traditional Maltese snack bought fresh from a local shop. The kind made from produce sourced on the island. Bottled water is provided, and Wi-Fi is available in the vehicle. If you want to extend the evening, you can add a three-course dinner at one of the operator's restaurant partners, seated where you can see one of the illuminated landmarks from your table.

Hotel pickup is included, and the tour lasts between three and four hours depending on traffic and how long you linger at each stop. The route covers ground, so this is a drive-and-look experience rather than a walking tour. The vehicle does the work of getting you between the cities after sunset.

What’s included

• A traditional Maltese snack bought fresh from a local shop.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle with private driver.
• Wi-Fi.
• hotel pickup.
• optional three-course dinner at a partner restaurant overlooking an illuminated landmark (average €30 per person).

Options for this experience

2 options

Private Driver OnlyUp to 8 per booking · 19:30 and 20:00Includes pickup

Private driver with dinnerUp to 7 per booking · 19:30 and 20:00Includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 19:30 and 20:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by A4 Malta

Is this one for you?Book the Private Driver Only option if you want to move through the cities at your own pace and stop where the light catches your eye. Add the dinner option if you'd rather spend the evening seated with a view, letting the landmarks be the backdrop to a meal.

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Top questions

What is Mdina like when it's lit up at night?

Mdina, called the silent city, sits on a ridge overlooking the island and has been inhabited for over 4,000 years. At night, when it's lamp-lit, it takes on a timeless, quieter atmosphere than it has during the day, and the floodlit stone of its buildings shows their age and grandeur.

Can I add dinner to this tour?

Yes, a three-course dinner at one of the operator's restaurant partners is available as an optional add-on at checkout. You'll be seated with a view of one of the illuminated landmarks, and the average set menu price is €30 per person.

What are the Three Cities?

Cospicua, Birgu and Senglea are three fortified harbor cities on the eastern side of the Grand Harbour, across from Valletta. All three are part of the tour's night drive and are lit after dark so their fortifications and harbor-front positions are visible from the water.

Does the tour include food?

A traditional Maltese snack made fresh from local produce is included and bought from a local shop during the tour. Bottled water is also provided. The optional dinner is separate and booked at checkout.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs between three and four hours, depending on traffic and how long you spend at each stop. Hotel pickup is included in the booking.