Things to do in Valletta
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Malta Private Shore Tour with Local Guide & CarStep into Malta’s winding streets with a local guide, exploring at your own pace in an air-conditioned car. You’ll catch glimpses of hidden shrines, taste fresh pastries if you fancy, and hear stories only locals know — all on a flexible schedule that fits your cruise stop. It’s the kind of day you’ll remember long after leaving port.
Private tour Malta: half-day, max 8 peopleYou get a private guide, hotel pickup, and a half-day that moves through Valletta's gardens and streets, the Silent City's ancient stones, and the Blue Grotto's cave entrance — with optional boat trips and cathedral entry available. The itinerary bends to what you want to see, and the guide decides on the water based on conditions when you arrive.Is it for me?Right for small groups or families who want to see Valletta's main sights without a fixed schedule — the guide adjusts the pace and stops to what you actually want. Plan for four hours out, which is what fits the capital, the Silent City, and the Blue Grotto into one morning or afternoon.
Malta Private Highlights Tour with Local Driver & SnackYou’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.
Gozo Christmas Tuk Tuk Tour: Bethlehem Village & DinnerA 6-hour Christmas tour of Gozo by Tuk Tuk or Jeep includes entry to the live Bethlehem f'Għajnsielem village with 150 actors, the festive market at Villa Rundle Gardens, and a nighttime visit to the illuminated Cittadella, plus a three-course dinner with mulled wine and a gift from Santa. Hotel pickup and boat transfers are included; the itinerary follows Visit Gozo's seasonal schedule.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are staying on Malta without a car—pickup from your hotel and the included boat transfers mean you do not have to arrange your own way to Gozo. The fixed itinerary and dinner timing are built around the Visit Gozo seasonal schedule, so the evening holds together without you planning each stop.
Malta Airport Transfer: Private Cab & Flight TrackingYou're met at the Arrivals Lounge with a name sign, helped with luggage, and driven in an air-conditioned private car to your hotel. The driver tracks your flight so pickup timing adjusts if you land early or late. All taxes, fees and fuel are included in the fixed price, with no meter running and no haggling at the airport. Return transfers can be arranged the same way during your stay.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and price haggling — the fixed rate and flight tracking mean you know exactly when and how much before you even land.
Malta Airport Transfer to Valletta: Direct Route & Flight TrackingYou land at Malta Airport, find your driver waiting at arrivals with your name displayed, and travel directly to Valletta with no stops or detours. The journey includes bottled water and WiFi; your flight is tracked so the driver arrives on time, and the rate is fixed with no extra charges.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi queue and the uncertainty of negotiating a fare when you're tired — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when your ride will be ready.
Valletta Scavenger Hunt: Self-Guided Walking Tour with PuzzlesA self-guided scavenger hunt through Valletta where you download an app, solve riddles at 10+ major sites, and walk a 3.4km route at your own pace with no fixed schedule or guide waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7, pause for a pastizzi or a rest, and resume whenever you're ready—your access lasts a full year. The app includes local restaurant and shop tips, optional audio narration in six languages, and stories about each landmark's history and legends.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to explore at your own pace without a guide—you control when you start, where you pause, and can even resume the next day if you'd rather break it into two visits.
Half-day walking tour Valletta: hidden alleys and main landmarksA half-day guided walking tour of Valletta takes you through the UNESCO World Heritage capital's main thoroughfare, baroque landmarks and hidden courtyards with a professional local guide. The route includes St. John's Co-Cathedral and the Grand Master's Palace (exterior), the Upper Barrakka Gardens, and time for complimentary coffee and pastizzi; the guide speaks your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or several other languages. Pickup is included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a local's perspective on Valletta rather than a rushed run through the main sights — the guide's knowledge of the hidden passages and the stories behind each stop is what separates it from walking the city alone or with a generic group.
Valletta Private Walking Tour: Knights, Cathedrals & GardensA private walking tour of Valletta, Malta's historic capital, led by an expert guide through three hours of narrow streets, historic palaces and two major landmarks. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian and walks you past the Grand Master's Palace, through the main thoroughfare lined with Knights' palaces, and to the Upper Barrakka Gardens for panoramic views. St. John's Co-Cathedral is included as a stop; entry inside is optional and ticketed separately.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide who can explain the Knights of Malta's architecture and legacy as you walk—the private format means you set the pace and can linger at stops that interest you most, and the guide's commentary is what transforms a walk through old streets into a history lesson you actually retain.
ATV Riding in Gozo: Sunset Buggy Tour with Boat TripA six to eight hour buggy tour of Gozo that starts with a boat ride from Malta to Santa Maria Caves and the Blue Lagoon, then puts you behind the wheel of a buggy for scenic drives past Sanap Cliffs, Ta' Pinu Shrine, Xlendi village and Dwejra before sunset dinner at the Xwejni Salt Pans. A driver-guide leads the route in English, Italian, French or German, and the tour includes local Ftira wine and water; a small fee applies for the optional Dwejra boat ride. Hotel pickup and return transport are included.Is it for me?The six to eight hour commitment means you can fit this into a full day without sacrificing the rest of your itinerary, but the boat ride at the start and the sunset dinner at the end lock the timing—early morning departures and late-night plans won't work around it. Book this if you want to drive yourself through Gozo's landscape instead of watching from a passenger seat, and you're flexible on when the day starts and ends.
Valletta & Mdina: Private Car with Driver & Custom ItineraryYou choose what to see — Mdina's medieval streets, Dingli Cliffs, Marsaxlokk market, pastizzi stops, or Blue Grotto — and a private driver builds the route around your pace. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel; the car is air-conditioned and water is included. Pick 5 or 8 hours depending on how much ground you want to cover.Is it for me?Best for families, couples, or small groups who want to see Malta without renting a car or following a group schedule — the driver takes the navigation and timing off your hands while you decide where to stop.
Malta Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Hotel Drop-offYou're met at arrivals with a name tag and driven to your hotel or accommodation anywhere on the Maltese Islands. The service includes flight tracking so pickup happens on time, no parking fees, and the driver shows you sights en route. Return transfers can be arranged during your stay. Duration depends on traffic and time of day, but the fixed price removes the guesswork.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation at the curb — the driver waits for your actual flight, meets you by name, and the price is locked in before you arrive.
St Julians to Malta Airport: Private Transfer & WiFiYou get picked up at your St Julians hotel and driven directly to Malta Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The trip takes 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. WiFi is included, and the driver meets you at your agreed location, so you skip the taxi queue and arrive on schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in St Julians and want to skip the taxi negotiation and arrive at the airport without stress—the fixed pickup time and private vehicle mean you know exactly when you're leaving and how much it costs.
Malta Airport to Valletta: Private Mercedes TransferYou're met at Malta International arrivals with a sign, escorted to a private Mercedes E Class sedan with an English-speaking driver, and taken directly to your Valletta accommodation. Your flight is tracked so the driver arrives on time; he assists with luggage and provides local tips if you want them. The car is air-conditioned with leather seats and onboard WiFi, and the whole transfer is fixed-price with no surprises at the end.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue entirely—the fixed price and on-time guarantee mean your transfer is settled before you even leave the airport, and the driver handles the bags so you don't have to.
Malta Airport to Valletta: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou get picked up at the arrivals hall with a name sign, driven directly to your hotel or accommodation anywhere on the islands, and dropped off without detours or extra charges. Flight tracking means your driver knows when you land, and the fixed price removes any negotiation at the airport. Return transfers can be booked the same way whenever you need them during your stay.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue entirely—the driver meets you by name, the price is fixed before arrival, and you go straight to your accommodation without arranging anything else.
Valletta: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Harbour Cruise 24hr PassYou get a full day of transport across Valletta on two separate bus routes, a harbour cruise with live narration around the Grand Harbour and Three Cities, and WiFi on the buses. The 24-hour window lets you move at your own pace, and the cruise can be used anytime within three days, so you're not forced to do everything in one go. Activate the pass and you're set.Is it for me?This pass is built for anyone who wants to see Valletta and the harbour without planning each leg separately or paying for transport and a cruise as two separate bookings. The 24-hour window and optional 3-day cruise window mean you're not rushed, and the fixed price covers everything except museum entry.
Malta Airport - Hotel: Private transfer with driver & Wi-FiSkip the taxi scramble at Luqa Airport and meet your local driver right at arrivals for a private transfer straight to your Malta hotel. Enjoy air conditioning, onboard Wi-Fi, and friendly tips along the way — plus help with bags if you need it. It’s an easy start that’ll leave you feeling welcomed before you even unpack.
