Private Malta Highlights Tour with Valletta and Mdina

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the highlights of Malta on a private and fully customizable sightseeing tour, available as a half-day or full-day experience. Travel with your English-speaking driver as you explore the island’s rich history, stunning viewpoints, and UNESCO-listed landmarks at your own pace.

Visit the magnificent capital of Valletta, admire the masterpieces inside St. John's Co-Cathedral, and enjoy panoramic views from the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Explore the historic Three Cities, including charming Vittoriosa and the scenic Gardjola Gardens, where Malta’s maritime heritage comes to life.

On the full-day option, continue to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, the coastal beauty of the Blue Grotto, the medieval streets of Mdina, and the prehistoric Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples.

With a flexible itinerary and private transportation, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Malta’s culture, history, and breathtaking scenery.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
St. John's Co-Cathedral (Valletta)
Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra Temples
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time.

Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them.

Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey.

Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available.

Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Upper Barrakka Gardens

    Built in 1661, along with the Lower Barrakka Gardens in the same city, they offer a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    St. John's Co-Cathedral

    Built in 1572, the interior of the church is considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Marsaxlokk

    A small, traditional fishing village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishermen and history.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mdina

    Mdina is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta, which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mnajdra Temples

    Clifftop Megalithic religious sites dating back over 5,000 years & first excavated in 1840.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    It was built between the 16th and 18th centuries as the palace of the Grand Master of the Order of St. John, who ruled Malta.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Birgu (Vittoriosa)

    Birgu, also known by its title Città Vittoriosa, occupies a promontory of land with Fort Saint Angelo at its head and the city of Cospicua at its base.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
Supplied by Welcome Pickups
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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