Malta tour: Six cities, temples, cliffs tailored for you

You build the itinerary, the driver handles the route

A private six-hour tour of Malta where you tailor the stops to your interests, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver. Visit landmarks like Mosta Dome (a neo-classical masterpiece built over 28 years), the 5,000-year-old Hagar Qim temples, Dingli cliffs at 253 metres above sea level, the Three Cities across the Grand Harbour, and the Blue Grotto viewpoint. The driver navigates while you decide how long to spend at each site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mosta Dome50m
2. Ta’ Qali Crafts Village45m
3. Hagar Qim1h · entry included
4. Blue Grotto1h
5. Three Cities30m

Private tour exploring Malta's highlights

• Visit Mosta Dome
• Explore Ta' Qali Artisan Village
• See Dingli Cliffs
• Tour Mdina, the Silent City
• Visit Ħaġar Qim Archaeological Park
• Admire views at Blue Grotto
• Visit Marsaxlokk fishing village
• Explore the Three Cities

The experience

This tour works because you're not locked into a fixed schedule or a group's pace. The driver knows Malta's main attractions (Mosta Dome's Roman Pantheon-inspired dome, the Ta' Qali Crafts Village where you can watch glassblowers and goldsmiths at work, Mdina's medieval fortifications, and Marsaxlokk's traditional fishing harbor), and you pick which ones matter to you. If you want to linger at the Blue Grotto viewpoint for an hour or skip it entirely, that's your call. The vehicle is yours alone (or shared only with your party), so there's no waiting for other passengers or compromising on timing.

The six hours cover enough ground to see the island's range: ancient temples older than the Egyptian pyramids, baroque churches, coastal cliffs, and working villages. Hagar Qim sits on a promontory with views across a fertile plain to the sea. The Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua) sit fortified across the Grand Harbour from Valletta, each one a piece of living history. The driver brings bottled water, traditional sweets and soft drinks, so you stay comfortable while you move between stops.

Pickup is included, and the vehicle has WiFi. You'll need to arrange your own lunch if the tour runs through a meal hour, but the flexibility to eat where and when you want is part of what makes a private tour work.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• traditional sweets.
• knowledgeable English-speaking driver.
• pickup included.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Car for up to 2 peopleUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Car for 1 to 2 people, pickup is included

Group of 3 to 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Minivan, includes 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 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Oi Cabs Private Tour

Is this one for you?Pick the private car if you want to set your own pace and route without syncing to other travelers' schedules. Pick the group car if you're traveling together and want to share the cost while keeping that same control over where you stop and how long you stay.

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Top questions

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 is Hagar Qim and why is it on this tour?

Hagar Qim is a megalithic temple complex over 5,000 years old, making it one of the most ancient religious sites on Earth. It sits at the top of a promontory with panoramic views across a fertile plain to the sea, and it's included as one of Malta's most significant historical landmarks worth exploring on a private tour.

Can I choose which stops to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

You tailor the itinerary to your interests. The tour includes access to attractions like Mosta Dome, Hagar Qim, Dingli cliffs, the Three Cities, Blue Grotto viewpoint, Ta' Qali Crafts Village and Marsaxlokk, but you decide which ones you want to visit and how much time to spend at each.

What makes the Mosta Dome worth seeing?

Mosta Dome is one of Malta's most prominent buildings, a neo-classical masterpiece based on the Roman Pantheon that took 28 years to build around a 16th-century church. It looms high on the Maltese skyline and is a defining landmark of the island.

Is this tour suitable if I'm traveling with young children?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and specialized infant seats are available. Children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the air-conditioned vehicle makes the journey comfortable for families.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to arrange myself?

The tour includes the air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, pickup, bottled water, soft drinks, traditional sweets, all fees and taxes, and WiFi. Lunch is not included, so you'll choose where and when to eat during the six hours.