Private Malta Day Tour from Valletta: Customize Your Itinerary

Build Your Day Around What You Actually Want to See

A private day tour of Malta in an air-conditioned car for up to four passengers, customized to your interests: temples and catacombs, beaches, Valletta and Mdina, or any combination. An English-speaking driver picks you up and plans the route around your preferences, with eight hours to explore the island at your pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Blue Grotto1h
2. Ta’ Qali Crafts Village30m
3. Mosta Dome30m
4. Hagar Qim30m

Explore Malta's main attractions

• Start at Mdina old city
• Visit Ta’ Qali Crafts Village
• See Mosta Dome church
• Stop at Dingli Cliffs viewpoint
• Visit Blue Grotto and take boat
• Enjoy fresh fish at Marsaxlokk
• Relax at famous beach swim
• Visit Hagar Qim temples
• End tour in Valletta or other requested sites

The experience

You arrive in Malta without a rental car, or you want to skip the navigation and drive time. A private tour solves that: pickup from your hotel, an air-conditioned vehicle that holds up to four passengers comfortably, and a driver who knows the island and speaks English. The driver is Maltese, so the local knowledge is real, not a script. You tell them what matters to you, and the day is built around that, not around a fixed itinerary everyone else follows.

The stops are yours to choose. Some travelers want the temples: Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, which reach back through generations. Others come for the beaches: Mellieha Bay on the north coast, or the smaller rocky coves near the Blue Grotto, where you can take a boat out to see the grotto itself. Mdina, the old silent city, sits on a hilltop with views across the island and a cathedral worth the walk. The Mosta Dome is the largest church in Malta, famous for a bomb that fell through its roof in World War 2 and never detonated. Marsaxlokk is a fishing village where you watch the boats come in and eat fresh fish at a waterfront restaurant. Ta' Qali Crafts Village shows Maltese artisans at work: glass blowing, stone carving, the George Cross. Dingli Cliffs offer some of the best views on the island, especially at sunset. You mix and match, or you do just one or two things slowly.

Eight hours gives you room to linger. The heat in Malta is extreme, so starting early or ending late means you're not walking in the worst of it. The vehicle has space for luggage and belongings, so you're not carrying bags between stops. No group waits for you, no schedule tightens around you. It's the four of you and the driver, moving at the pace that makes sense.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for up to four passengers.
• pickup from your hotel.
• eight hours with an English-speaking Maltese driver.
• luggage space during the day.
• customized itinerary built around your interests.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Private Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying without a car and want to see temples, beaches, and villages in one day. The driver picks you up from Valletta and builds the itinerary around what matters most to you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can I visit both temples and beaches in one day?

Yes. Hagar Qim and Mnajdra are in the south, and Mellieha Bay is on the north coast, so the drive between them takes time, but eight hours lets you see both and stop for lunch or a swim. The driver will plan the route to minimize backtracking.

What's the Blue Grotto like, and do I need to take a boat to see it?

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave on Malta's south coast, famous for the intense blue water inside. You can see it from the cliffs above, or take a small boat out onto the water for a closer view. The boat trip is optional and arranged on the day depending on sea conditions and your preference.

Is lunch included, or do I need to arrange it myself?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. The driver will take you to restaurants or markets: Marsaxlokk for fresh fish, Mellieha Bay for Mediterranean food with beach views, or wherever you'd like to eat. You pay for your own meal.

How does pickup work if I'm staying in Valletta?

The driver picks you up from your hotel in Valletta or another location you arrange. You confirm the pickup time and place when you book, and the driver arrives in the air-conditioned car ready to start the day.

What's Mdina, and why do people visit it?

Mdina is the old capital of Malta, perched on a hilltop in the center of the island. It's a walled medieval city with narrow streets, a cathedral, and sweeping views across Malta. It's called the silent city because cars are not allowed inside, so it's quiet and walkable, and the views from the ramparts are among the best on the island.