Private Malta Tour: Dingli Cliffs, Blue Grotto & Mdina
See Malta's cliffs, caves and villages without the crowds
A private guided tour of Malta takes you through the island's landmarks and lesser-known sites in your own vehicle, with stops at Dingli Cliffs, Blue Grotto, Mdina, Popeye Village and the Mosta Dome. Your guide sets the rhythm at each location, and you choose between a 4–5 hour route or a full 9 hour itinerary that includes Marsaxlokk fishing village. Lunch happens in Mdina. You also taste local Maltese produce, desserts and liquor along the way.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore Malta's landmarks and nature
- Visit Blue Grotto caves
- Enjoy views at Dingli Cliffs
- Pass by Verdala Palace gardens
- Walk and have lunch in Mdina
- Visit Mosta Dome church
- Blue Grotto 30m
- Ta’ Xbiex 2h
- Popeye Village Malta 30m
- Mosta Dome 45m
What’s included
- Your own private air-conditioned vehicle and guide.
- lunch in Mdina.
- tastings of home-grown Maltese produce, desserts and liquor.
- ample time to walk and explore at each stop.
- all taxes and fees.
Times
- Monday to Saturday 08:00 09:00 10:00 13:00 14:00
- Sunday 08:00 09:00 13:00 14:00
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The experience
The tour starts with your private guide and a climate-controlled vehicle. The route depends on which option you book: the shorter version covers the main landmarks in an afternoon, while the full-day option adds the fishing village of Marsaxlokk and gives you more time to wander. Either way, you're not moving with a group or following a fixed schedule: your guide adjusts the pace based on what interests you.
Dingli Cliffs are Malta's highest point, and the stop there gives you time to walk the edge and take in the sea below. The Blue Grotto, a complex of seven sea caves on the southern coast, gets its own window to explore. Mdina, the old capital, is where you stop for lunch and walk through the walled city with your guide explaining its history as you go. Popeye Village, the original 1980s film set, sits on the coast and offers a different kind of stop: colorful, playful, a place to wander or just sit. The Mosta Dome, Malta's largest church, rounds out the landmarks with its scale and decoration. If you book the longer tour, Marsaxlokk's fishing harbor comes early, before the crowds peak.
Tastings of home-grown Maltese produce, desserts and liquor are woven through the day, not a formal tasting, but something your guide arranges at the stops. All taxes and fees are included. The vehicle is yours alone, and the guide speaks English or Italian depending on which you need.
Is this one for you?Choose the 4–5 hour tour if you want the main landmarks and lunch without a full day commitment. Pick the 9 hour option if you have the time and want to add Marsaxlokk's fishing village and a slower pace at each site. Either way, traveling private means your guide adjusts the stops to what you want to see, and you're not waiting for a group to catch up.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the difference between the 4-hour and 9-hour private Malta tour options?
The 4–5 hour tour covers Dingli Cliffs, Blue Grotto, Mdina with lunch, Popeye Village and the Mosta Dome. The 9 hour option adds Marsaxlokk fishing village at the start and gives you more time at each location to explore on your own.
Is lunch included in the private Malta tour?
Lunch is included and happens in Mdina, the walled old capital. You also taste local Maltese produce, desserts and liquor during the stops throughout the day.
What exactly is the Blue Grotto and how much time do you spend there?
The Blue Grotto is a complex of seven sea caves carved into the southern coast of Malta, less than a kilometre west of Wied iż-Żurrieq. Your guide gives you ample time to walk around and take in the caves and the water below.
Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?
Pickup is included with your private vehicle and guide. Confirm your hotel location when you book so the driver knows where to collect you.
What's included in the private tour price?
The private tour includes the air-conditioned vehicle, your English or Italian-speaking guide, lunch in Mdina, local food and liquor tastings, and all taxes and fees. Gratuities are separate.
Private Malta Tour: Dingli Cliffs, Blue Grotto & Mdina
4h–9h · EN · IT
from € 150 per person
≈ US$ 172 in your currency
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