Shore Excursion : A day in Malta

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

This day tour allows you to discover at your own pace, the most important landmarks across the island of Malta.This is an ideal tour as a shore excursion.
- A walking tour of Valletta’s historic center. As you walk past Valletta’s landmarks, your private tour guide will explain the city’s history and the stories hiding behind the imposing facades.
- You can opt to visit St. John’s Cathedral.
- A walking tour of Mdina. Malta’s former capital was the ‘Notable City’ in the Middle Ages. Home to Malta’s nobility, it has retained its medieval charm whilst harmoniously assimilating splendid baroque and neo architecture.
- Marsaxlokk fishing village. Here you can enjoy a stroll along the harbor or have lunch.
- The Blue Grotto. A photo stop or weather permitting you can do the 20 minute boat trip.
- Hagar Qim Temples. These megalithic temples, World Heritage Site are testimony to the building expertise of the Stone Age.

What's Included

Private transportation
Fully licensed Tour guide
any entrance fee to any church or museum
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Kindly let us know the name of your hotel and pick up will be as per request from any location/hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Island of Malta

    If you are a first time visitor interested in history and wish to see Malta’s highlights, this is the tour for you. Throughout the centuries several powers ruled this tiny Mediterranean island, gradually shaping it into the unique melting pot it is today. This tour guides you through the various periods of history which make Malta a unique country. Prehistoric, medieval, the Knights of St. John, the British period and contemporary Malta are all on the itinerary.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mdina

    Discover Malta's former capital fortress city Mdina, an architectural gem with its medieval, baroque and neo palaces and churches. Enjoy the stunning view from the bastions, sweeping over half of the island of Malta.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Archaeological Park

    Learn about Malta’s unique prehistory at Hagar Qim megalithic temples, a UNESCO Heritage Site dating to approx. 3000B.C.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Blue Grotto Il-Hnejja

    Enjoy the scenic south west by the Blue Grotto and the Cliffs. The boat ride inside the caves is weather permitting and not included.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Marsaxlokk Harbour

    Enjoy a leisurely walk along the island's most popular fishing village, characterised by the traditional colourful luzzus. Here you can also stop for a lunch break

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Valletta

    Discover Valletta, the smallest capital city in Europe, rich in history and architecture and with character and flair all of its own.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by City Walking Tours Malta

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Shore Excursions
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Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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