How long does this Malta private tour last?

The tour lasts approximately six hours but can be adjusted based on your preferences.

Is hotel pickup included on this day trip?

Yes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

Are entry fees or boat trips included in the price?

No, entry/admission fees and boat trips are not included in the quoted price.

Can we customize which sites we visit?

Yes, the itinerary is flexible—you can request stops or changes during your tour.

Is there a professional guide on this tour?

No professional guide is included but your driver is experienced and shares local knowledge about Malta’s history and culture.

Are infants or small children allowed?

Yes, infants and small children are welcome; infant seats are available for a small charge if needed.

What attractions are usually visited on this tour?

The tour typically covers Mdina, Rabat, Dingli Cliffs, Mosta Dome, Ta’ Qali Crafts Village, Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim Temple, Marsaxlokk village, and Valletta.

Can we stop for lunch during the tour?

You can stop for lunch whenever you like; Marsaxlokk village is popular for fresh seafood restaurants.

Malta

Malta Private Tour: Mdina, Blue Grotto & Hagar Qim with Pickup

Super deal ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (84 reviews)

Summary

Malta’s timeless alleys, sea caves and prehistoric temples in one private day

You’ll move between Malta’s ancient cities, dramatic cliffs, sea caves and prehistoric temples—all with a local driver who shares stories along the way. Expect quiet moments in Mdina’s alleys, salty breezes at Dingli Cliffs, shimmering blues at the Blue Grotto, and hands-on history at Hagar Qim. It’s flexible too—so you can linger wherever curiosity pulls you.

Step-by-step itinerary

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided throughout. Flexible pickup from your hotel or port makes things easy from the start. Your experienced driver shares stories about Malta’s history as you go—and adapts stops if you want more time somewhere or need a break along the way.

★★★★★★★★★★

4.90

(84 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what it’s like to wander through Mdina when the crowds thin out and the stones almost hum under your feet? I didn’t think much about it until our driver—Mario, who grew up just outside Rabat—slowed down by a sunlit archway and pointed out where his grandmother used to buy bread. The air was warm, but inside those alleys it felt cool and almost silent except for our footsteps. I kept stopping to look up at old wooden balconies; Mario just grinned and let us take our time.

We zigzagged through Malta in that air-conditioned van (thankful for it, honestly), passing fields dotted with prickly pears. At Dingli Cliffs, the wind picked up—salty and sharp—and for a minute nobody said anything. You could see all the way out to Filfla island. It’s one of those views you try to hold onto, even though you know you’ll forget the exact color of the water later. Mario told us how locals come here at sunset with pastizzi from a bakery nearby. I still think about that view sometimes.

The Blue Grotto was next—honestly, I’d seen photos but didn’t expect the water to really look that blue. There were boats bobbing around below us, and some kids laughing as they tried to skip stones (not very successfully). We didn’t do the boat trip this time but just standing above the caves was enough for me. Then off again—to Hagar Qim temple, where you can touch stones older than most countries. The rocks felt rough and warm under my hand; someone had left a sprig of wild thyme on one of them.

Lunch? We stopped in Marsaxlokk for fish so fresh it still smelled faintly of saltwater—Mario waved at half the people in the restaurant. He offered to adjust our route if we wanted more time anywhere or to squeeze in Ta’ Qali Crafts Village (we did). The glassblowing there is loud and mesmerizing; I’m still not sure how they make those colors swirl inside clear glass like that.