Malta Private Highlights Tour with Local Driver & Snack

Summary

Private Malta tour with local driver snacks and custom stops

You’ll explore Malta’s highlights at your own pace with a friendly local driver—think Mdina’s quiet lanes, fresh pastries from hidden bakeries, seaside stops like Blue Grotto, and time for crafts or coffee breaks along the way. Includes pickup, air-conditioned minivan, bottled water, and a traditional Maltese snack—plus plenty of local stories you won’t find in any guidebook.

What’s the experience like?

We were already winding through the narrow streets of Valletta when our driver, Joseph, pointed out a tiny bakery with a line out the door. “Best pastizzi on the island,” he said, so of course we stopped. I bit into one still warm from the oven—flaky pastry and that soft ricotta filling—and honestly, I could’ve just stayed there eating for an hour. But Joseph had other ideas. He asked what we wanted to see most (I mumbled something about old cities and sea views), then mapped out a route that somehow fit it all in. The van was new and cool inside, which felt like a small miracle after stepping out into that bright Maltese sun.

Mdina was next—quiet stone alleys echoing with footsteps, sunlight bouncing off honey-colored walls. Joseph told us stories about knights and sieges while we wandered; he seemed to know everyone we passed (lots of nods and quick hellos). There was this moment where I just stood in a shady archway listening to church bells somewhere nearby—felt like time slowed down for a second. We didn’t rush; if we wanted to linger at the crafts village or grab coffee by the waterfront, he just shrugged and said, “It’s your day.”

I didn’t expect to laugh so much during a private tour but Joseph had jokes about every roundabout (“Malta’s national sport is finding your exit”) and even taught us how to say thank you in Maltese (I definitely butchered it). We skipped Popeye Village because none of us cared much for movie sets, but made it to Blue Grotto instead—just watching the water shift colors under the cliffs. By the end I was tired in that good way you get from seeing too much in one go. He dropped us right at our hotel door with bottled water for the road. I still think about those first bites of pastizzi.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Malta highlights with private driver

• Meet private driver at preferred location
• Visit Mdina Old City architecture
• Shop at Ta' Qali Crafts Village
• Explore Malta National Aquarium
• See Popeye Village
• Visit Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja)
• Relax at St. Peter’s Pool, Delimara Point
• Walk Valletta Waterfront
• Enjoy traditional Maltese snack and bottled water
• Return to drop-off location

Top questions

How long is this private Malta tour?

The private driver service lasts 6 hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your preferred location are included at no extra cost.

Can I customize the itinerary?

Yes, you can choose which destinations to visit based on your interests.

What kind of vehicle is used?

A brand new air-conditioned minivan for up to 7 people is provided.

Are snacks or drinks included?

Bottled water and a traditional Maltese snack bought fresh from a local shop are included.

Is this tour suitable for families with children?

Yes, infant seats are available and prams or strollers can be accommodated.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

Can I visit places like Mdina or Blue Grotto?

Yes, you can include Mdina Old City, Blue Grotto, Ta' Qali Crafts Village and more in your route.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan for up to seven people with a personal local driver guiding you between Malta’s highlights. You’ll be picked up and dropped off wherever you prefer on the island. Bottled water is provided along with a fresh traditional Maltese snack from a local shop—all woven into a flexible six-hour adventure tailored just for your group.