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Flyboard in Malta: Learn to Fly Above WaterFlyboarding in Malta is a 45-minute water sport session where you learn to operate a jet-ski-powered board that launches you into the air. After a 15-minute safety briefing and dry-land instruction, a personal instructor guides you through 30 minutes in the water using a communication helmet so you can hear corrections in real time. Children from age 10 are welcome; weight must fall between 30kg and 100kg.Is it for me?Book this if you're starting from elsewhere in Malta and want one-to-one instruction that adapts to your pace—the instructor handles all water logistics and safety, so you just show up.
Valletta Hidden Histories Tour: Scandal & IntrigueThis 2.5-hour walking tour through Valletta follows a documented 17th-century sea captain's story as your guide—a Maltese historian in authentic period costume—leads you past the Grand Master's Palace, St. John's Co-Cathedral and Lower Barrakka Gardens, stopping at the off-beaten streets and hidden corners most visitors miss. The tour dives into the scandal, desire and intrigue that shaped Valletta's Golden Age, told through the lives of knights, courtesans and nuns. Minimum age is 14; the route includes stairs down to the gardens and requires a good grasp of English to catch the layered storytelling.Is it for me?This is a shared walking tour led by a guide in character, so you're following their pace and their narrative arc—it suits someone who wants the real Valletta and doesn't mind mature, darker stories told with drama and humor. If you prefer a quieter, more reverent walk through monuments or need to move at your own pace, a self-guided option would serve you better.
Malta Private Driver Tour: Mdina, Blue Grotto & Valletta PickupYou’ll ride Malta’s winding roads with a private driver who knows every shortcut and story. Explore Mdina’s silent streets, gaze down from Dingli Cliffs, taste fresh fish in Marsaxlokk, and get lost among Valletta’s golden walls. It’s relaxed yet packed with moments that linger long after you leave.
Gozo & Comino: Blue Lagoon Caves Small Group Boat TourYou’ll join a small group cruise from Malta to Gozo and Comino, swimming at Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon, gliding into sea caves only smaller boats can reach. With a local guide sharing stories and plenty of time for snorkeling or relaxing on deck, you’ll get close to the coastlines—and maybe catch yourself smiling at something unexpected.
Gozo & Comino Private Boat Charter: Blue Lagoon, Crystal CavesYou’ll glide from Gozo to Comino by private boat with a local captain, swimming in Blue Lagoon’s clear waters far from crowds, exploring hidden caves at Crystal Lagoon, sipping Maltese wine on deck, and sharing stories as you dry in the sun. It’s relaxed, personal, and lets you see these islands through real local eyes.
Malta Sunset Boat Tour: Bugibba to Blue Lagoon CruiseYou board at Bugibba Jetty in late afternoon and cruise north past St. Paul's Island and Coral Cove to reach the Blue Lagoon as the crowds leave. You get a 2-hour stop to swim, walk the beach, or relax on deck with food and drinks, then return to Malta after sunset. The boat includes a full bar, upper sun deck, and a water slide; no need to arrange transport or time the tides yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Blue Lagoon without the afternoon heat and crowds, and you'd rather not arrange your own boat or timing — the late departure is what makes the whole thing possible in one evening.
Private Boat Tour Comino: Anchor in the bluest watersYou get a private boat with skipper, snorkel equipment, ice box, and the freedom to anchor in the clearest sections of Malta's Blue Lagoon and explore Comino's caves and Gozo's hidden bays without sharing the water or the schedule. The skipper adapts the route to sea conditions and your preferences, so you're not locked into a fixed itinerary. Fuel is EUR 79 extra; everything else — entry to the lagoon areas, gear, shaded seating, the swim ladder — is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to swim and snorkel in Malta's clearest waters without sharing the boat or the schedule with strangers — the private charter is what makes anchoring in the bluest sections of the Blue Lagoon and entering sea caves possible, instead of dropping off at crowded points like the larger tour boats do.
Gozo: Private Buggy Tour with Driver, Transfers & LunchYou’ll ride across Gozo by private buggy with your own driver, stopping at ancient temples, seaside villages, and dramatic cliffs. Taste fresh local food at lunch and meet islanders along the way. From touching Ġgantija’s sun-warmed stones to tasting sea salt by Xwejni’s pans, this day trip leaves you full of stories—and maybe a little sunburnt.
Comino: Blue Lagoon & Crystal Lagoon Boat Cruise with SnorkelingYou board a comfortable boat in Mellieha and spend the day moving between three main stops: Crystal Lagoon (1 hour swim and snorkel), Blue Lagoon (1+ hours), and a 45-minute stop at Gebla tal Halfa on Gozo, with photo stops at Santa Maria Caves and Elephant Rock. Snorkel gear, guide, and onboard facilities are included, and you're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Comino's main lagoons and caves without arranging your own boat or timing the visits yourself—the fixed itinerary handles the route, the stops, and the free time at each spot, so you just show up and swim.
Gozo & Comino: Jeep Safari, Blue Lagoon Boat Trip & LunchYou’ll ride rugged roads on Gozo by jeep with a local guide, wander ancient temples older than pyramids, share lunch with new friends in a sleepy village, then cross to Comino for swimming at the famous Blue Lagoon. Expect laughter, sea spray, stories you’ll remember long after your shoes dry.
Malta: Wine & Chocolate Pairing with Local WinesYou taste four Maltese wines—Gellewza, Girgentina, and two others—each paired with a different handmade chocolate. The pairings are designed so each one changes how you experience the other: the wine opens up the chocolate, the chocolate pulls out flavors in the wine you'd miss alone. You spend a couple of hours in a small group, learning why these combinations work and tasting what local terroir actually means. No transport to arrange, no guessing what to order.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how wine and chocolate actually taste together without spending the afternoon researching pairings or hunting down a tasting room—the guide does the thinking, you do the tasting.
Malta: Private Half-Day Tour with Crafts Village & Blue GrottoYou’ll move through Malta’s history and daily life—silent Mdina streets, windswept Dingli Cliffs, the blue shimmer at the grotto, crafts village glassblowers—all with your own driver and fresh Maltese snacks along the way. There’s time for small moments: a cat napping in the sun or pastizzi eaten with sea views. It lingers longer than you’d think.
Malta: Full-Day Private Yacht Charter Gozo & Blue LagoonYou spend a full day on a private 52-foot yacht exploring Gozo, Comino and the Blue Lagoon with a skipper who knows the water. Snorkeling gear and paddleboards are included, and stops for swimming and wildlife spotting are built into the route. Sunset appetizers and drinks are optional extras. The boat's small size and flexible itinerary mean you're not following a rigid schedule or competing for space.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want a full day on the water without a rigid schedule or a crowded boat — the private charter and flexible stops mean you set the pace. Expect a morning-to-evening commitment, and bring or order food if you want more than snacks, since hot meals aren't included in the base price.
Three Cities guided tour from Valletta: Harbour boat includedA guided walking and boat tour of the Three Cities — Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea — across the Grand Harbour from Valletta, with pickup included. You walk through Vittoriosa's narrow streets past the first auberges of the Order, then board a traditional dghajsa harbour boat to tour the colourful creeks and see Fort Sant Angelo from the water. The tour runs 4 hours with a live guide in your chosen language.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Valletta and want to see the Three Cities from both land and water in one outing—you'll walk Vittoriosa's streets with a guide, then take a traditional harbour boat to view the creeks and fortifications from the water. Choose your language at booking; departures run in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Dutch and Russian.
Medieval Mdina Walking Tour: Power, Blood, BetrayalA 2.5-hour walking tour through Medieval Mdina with a live English-speaking guide dressed in authentic period costume, portraying a documented personality from the city's past. The tour covers the turbulent years 1425–1430, when civil wars, sieges and invasions tore through the "Silent" city. You'll stand outside the Mdina Dungeons, Vilhena Palace, the Church of St. Agatha and other medieval landmarks while hearing the real stories of power struggles, forbidden love and betrayal that shaped Malta's destiny. The guide remains after the final stop to answer questions, and you can visit the nearby Mdina Cathedral on your way out if you choose.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, the tour fits comfortably into a morning or afternoon and leaves time to explore other parts of Malta or grab a meal nearby. The fixed route and guide-led pace mean you don't have to plan stops or research the medieval history yourself—the stories are woven together by someone who knows the dark secrets the streets hold.
Malta Airport to Bugibba & St Paul's Bay: Prepaid Taxi TransferYou get picked up at arrivals with a nameplate, driven in an air-conditioned sedan to your hotel in Bugibba, St Paul's Bay or Qawra, and never negotiate a fare or stand in a taxi queue. The driver knows where you're going because you've told the company already. The price is fixed, the car fits four passengers and standard luggage, and you arrive knowing exactly what you paid.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the airport taxi rank and arrive at your hotel without negotiating a fare or waiting for transport — the prepaid system and nameplate pickup mean you walk out of arrivals and into your car.
Malta Private Tour: Mdina, Blue Grotto & Hagar Qim with PickupYou’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.
Comino Blue Lagoon & Caves Speedboat Tour Early AccessYou’ll zip across Malta’s coast by speedboat with an early arrival at Comino’s Blue Lagoon—before the crowds hit—plus time swimming in Santa Maria Bay’s quieter sands. Explore sea caves up close with a local guide who knows every story behind each rock. Expect salty air, laughter, and maybe even a new favorite spot you weren’t expecting.
Segway tour Malta: Dingli Cliffs with guide and helmetA guided Segway tour in Malta that starts with a 15-minute tutorial and safety gear, then glides across the natural landscape to Dingli Cliffs, the island's highest point, with photo stops at Verdala Palace and a local fruit vendor's special coffee included. Choose between the regular tour or the extended sunset experience. Minimum age is 12; weight between 45kg and 113kg; a guide in English leads the whole route.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover ground and see the island's highest views without walking—the Segway does the work, and the guide handles the route so you focus on the cliffs and the photos.
Malta: Private Half-Day Tour Blue Grotto, Mdina & Dingli CliffsYou’ll ride across Malta with a local driver, take a boat into the glowing Blue Grotto caves, wander Mdina’s golden alleys, and feel sea winds at Dingli Cliffs—all at your own pace. Expect laughter, stories, salty air, and time to soak up every detail without feeling rushed.
