Private Malta tour with driver: Countryside lunch & wine

Six hours with your own driver beats following a group schedule.

A six-hour private tour of Malta with a dedicated driver who suggests routes based on your interests, stopping at sites like Mdina, Ta' Qali Crafts Village, the Blue Grotto and Valletta Waterfront. The driver sets up a countryside lunch with a fresh Maltese platter and local wine, and returns you to your hotel or starting point at no extra charge. Groups stay under eight people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ta’ Qali Crafts Village30m
2. Malta National Aquarium1h
3. Popeye Village Malta1h
4. Blue Grotto1h
5. Valletta Waterfront1h

Malta private tour with countryside lunch

• Pick up by private driver
• Visit Mdina and St. Paul's Grotto
• Explore Ta' Qali Crafts Village
• Tour Malta National Aquarium
• Visit Popeye Village Malta
• See Blue Grotto natural caves
• Stop at Valletta Waterfront promenade
• Enjoy Maltese platter and local wine in countryside
• Return to preferred destination

The experience

You pick the pace and the stops. The driver arrives with knowledge of the best routes through Malta and suggests destinations: Mdina's 4,000-year history, the craftspeople at Ta' Qali blowing glass and shaping filigree, the Blue Grotto's phosphorescent waters on the southern coast, or the Valletta Waterfront's 18th-century warehouses now lined with restaurants. You decide which ones matter to you and how long to stay at each. A fresh Maltese snack and bottled water arrive mid-morning, bought that morning from a local shop.

Lunch happens in the countryside, set up by your driver. The Maltese platter includes local peppered and white goat's cheese, stuffed olives, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated Maltese sausage, pickled onions, capers, bigilla bean dip, water biscuits and bread. All made fresh during your tour. Free-flowing local red or white wine comes with it. The air-conditioned minivan holds up to eight people, so families or small groups travel together without splitting up.

Hotel pickup and return are included, meaning no separate transport to arrange. The six-hour window gives you time to move between sites without rushing through any of them, and to sit with lunch without watching a clock.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned minivan for up to eight people.
• a traditional Maltese snack bought fresh from a local shop in the morning.
• bottled water and Kinnie soft drink.
• a countryside lunch with a fresh Maltese platter of local cheese, cured meats, vegetables and bread.
• free-flowing local red or white wine.
• hotel or preferred location pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by A4 Malta

Is this one for you?Small groups and families under eight people benefit most from the flexibility. You set the stops and the pace rather than following a fixed itinerary, and the countryside lunch with wine gives you time to settle into the day instead of eating on the move.

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Top questions

What is Mdina like, and why does the driver suggest it?

Mdina is a walled city with more than 4,000 years of history, known as "the silent city" for its timeless, lamp-lit atmosphere at night. The driver suggests it for its cultural and religious treasures, including the grotto where St. Paul is said to have lived after being shipwrecked on the islands in 60 A.D.

Can I see the Blue Grotto on this tour, and what makes it worth the stop?

The Blue Grotto sits on Malta's southern coast and draws about 100,000 visitors a year for its phosphorescent colors: the sunlight and surrounding caves reflect the deep blue of the sea and the colors of submerged plants. It appeared in the film Troy and is popular for diving as well.

What's included in the Maltese platter at lunch?

The platter includes local peppered and white goat's cheese, stuffed olives, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated Maltese sausage, pickled onions, capers, bigilla bean dip, water biscuits and bread, all made fresh during your tour and paired with free-flowing local red or white wine.

How many people can fit in the vehicle, and can I bring young children?

The air-conditioned minivan holds up to eight people maximum. Specialized infant seats are available, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup and return to your preferred destination are included at no extra charge, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to start the tour.